On the rainy morning of round two of a 2024 major, this world No. 1 golfer was led away in handcuffs after a traffic misunderstanding outside the course — then made his tee time and shot 66.
The full story
Scottie Scheffler was arrested on the morning of the 2024 PGA Championship's second round after a traffic misunderstanding with a Louisville officer outside Valhalla. He made his tee time and shot 66; prosecutors dropped all charges days later, saying the evidence didn't support them.
The clues we handed out
— All charges — including felony assault of an officer — were dropped within two weeks.
— He said he stretched in the holding cell to stay loose for his round.
— The chaos unfolded while police managed a fatal accident scene near the course entrance.
— He won the Masters that spring and Olympic gold that summer.
— Initials: S.S.
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ALLEGEDLY* edition No. 28. Three strikes to name Scottie Scheffler, with a free clue
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