Investigation reveals violation of policy by officers in Scottie Scheffler's arrest

The world's No. 1 golfer, Scottie Scheffler, was arrested outside the Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, in May. The arrest followed an incident where Scheffler was accused of dragging a police officer while driving a PGA courtesy car. Despite the charges, Jefferson County officials decided not to prosecute Scheffler based on the evidence. Detective Bryan Gillis, the officer involved, sustained minor injuries during the incident, including a cut wrist and torn pants. The police report highlighted discrepancies in the events leading up to Scheffler's arrest, with Gillis criticized for reaching into Scheffler's car. The situation escalated when Scheffler allegedly accelerated the vehicle with Gillis's hand pinned, leading to his arrest. Scheffler claimed he misunderstood the officer's instructions and thought Gillis was a security guard, not a police officer. Despite the controversy, Scheffler continued to compete in golf tournaments, recently participating in the Memorial tournament at Muirfield Village. The incident received widespread media attention, with images of Gillis's injuries circulating online. Ultimately, all charges against Scheffler were dropped, and the case was closed.