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PGA Championship: World Number One Scottie Scheffler Arrested Ahead Of Second Round

Louisville Metro Police Department said a bus had struck and killed a pedestrian in the incident, whཧich Scheffler was repor♑tedly attempting to navigate to enter the course

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Scottie Scheffler in action during the first round at the PGA Championꦏship🔜.
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World number one Scottie Scheffler was arrested ahead of the second round at the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club. (More Sports News)

According to reports 🐷from ESPN, Scheffler faces charges of second-degree assault of a police officer, third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving, and disregarding traffic signals from an officer directing traffic.

The start of Friday's second round in Kentucky was delayed d𒊎ue to a traffic incident outside the course.

Louisville Metro Police Department said a bus had struck and killed a pedestrian in the incident, which Scheffler was reportedly attempting to navigate to ente🌼r the course.

Pre-tournament favourite Scheffler carded a four-under-par 67 in the first round on Thursday, putting him five strokes behind early pacesetter Xander Schauffele.

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