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Charges Against World No. 1 Golfer Scottie Scheffler Dismissed After Arrest at PGA Championship in Louisville

May 29, 2024, 05:26 PM

All charges against world No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler have been dismissed. Scheffler was arrested earlier this month in Louisville, Kentucky, while attending the PGA Championship. The charges included second-degree assault of a police officer. Prosecutors concluded on Wednesday that the evidence did not meet the 'probable cause' standard, leading to the dismissal of the charges. Jefferson County Attorney Mike O’Connell addressed the court, stating that the evidence corroborated Scheffler's characterization of the incident as 'a big misunderstanding.' This decision ends a legal saga that began with Scheffler's dramatic arrest and handcuffing outside the championship venue.