Scottie Scheffler

[Boo]

He’s been detained by police, apparently for try to go around a bus at the entrance to Valhalla. There was a pedestrian fatality outside the gate and traffic was backed up. He apparently tried to go around a bus without a driver that was blocking traffic into the course.

[Fenway55]

Sounds to me like the police came up with a bunch of bullcrap to justify arresting him. 2nd degree assault of an officer? Maybe I'll end up eating my words but I just find it hard to believe. I have a very strong suspicion all charges will be dropped.

[Boo]

Originally Posted by Fenway55

Sounds to me like the police came up with a bunch of bullcrap to justify arresting him. 2nd degree assault of an officer? Maybe I'll end up eating my words but I just find it hard to believe. I have a very strong suspicion all charges will be dropped.

Likely. I guess the assault was him driving away as the cop ran beside/was holding on to him car.

[notfast]

I dont understand the “attached himself” to the car thing that Darlington keeps saying.

If cop jumped on car and he kept driving, thats not good.

[oldgoldy97]

Originally Posted by Boo

He’s been detained by police, apparently for try to go around a bus at the entrance to Valhalla. There was a pedestrian fatality outside the gate and traffic was backed up. He apparently tried to go around a bus without a driver that was blocking traffic into the course.

Apparently…

[oldgoldy97]

Originally Posted by Fenway55

Sounds to me like the police came up with a bunch of bullcrap to justify arresting him. 2nd degree assault of an officer? Maybe I'll end up eating my words but I just find it hard to believe. I have a very strong suspicion all charges will be dropped.

Yep! Flexing their power. Big men, thanks for saving us from villains.

[Fenway55]

Obviously there are all sorts of reports out there so it is tough to know what to believe. Having said that....

We know there was an accident where a pedestrian was killed (no golfers were involved in the accident). I read a report that said the police were not allowing anyone past the accident EXCEPT players. The players were being let into the golf club. It was still dark out and there were flashing blue/red lights all over the place, which makes for very difficult visuals.

I think in the clustermess of the situation, Scheffler simply thought he was being waved through. It may have been very, very difficult to clearly see an officer telling him to stop.

[oldgoldy97]

Originally Posted by Fenway55

Obviously there are all sorts of reports out there so it is tough to know what to believe. Having said that....

We know there was an accident where a pedestrian was killed (no golfers were involved in the accident). I read a report that said the police were not allowing anyone past the accident EXCEPT players. The players were being let into the golf club. It was still dark out and there were flashing blue/red lights all over the place, which makes for very difficult visuals.

I think in the clustermess of the situation, Scheffler simply thought he was being waved through. It may have been very, very difficult to clearly see an officer telling him to stop.

To be charged with 3-4 different things make it appear to be a grasp at flexing authority.

Apparently.

[Fenway55]

Originally Posted by oldgoldy97

To be charged with 3-4 different things make it appear to be a grasp at flexing authority.

Apparently.

I agree. That's why I think his lawyer will get the charges dismissed in a heartbeat. (Something tells me he can afford a good one)

I also wonder if there could potentially be a civil action on his behalf. He is a professional athlete competing at the highest levels. I can't imagine having a knee on your back is a good way to prep one's body for competition.

(I admit I am doing a lot of assuming here and more facts will gradually come out, but I am just sharing my initial impression)

[oldgoldy97]

The other thing I find funny is driving 10 yards. Even slamming on the brakes at slow speeds isn’t a zero foot dead stop. 10 yards is not really very far at all.

[peterose4hof]

I can't believe he actually made it for his tee time.

[bradical]

#@#@#@#@ the Green Jacket, it’s all about the Orange jumpsuit.

[Fenway55]

Originally Posted by oldgoldy97

The other thing I find funny is driving 10 yards.

Must have used the pitching wedge...

[majestik101]

Ran over a cop who was directing traffic simply because he didn't want to sit in traffic like the poors.

Now faces felony assault and misdemeanor charges. Dumbass.

[Blamo]

""Detective Gillis was directing traffic into Gate 1 of the Valhalla Golf Course due to the road being closed in both directions from an earlier fatal collision. Listed subject was driving eastbound to gain access to the course. Subject pulled into the westbound lanes, where outbound traffic was flowing and to avoid backed up traffic.

"Detective Gillis was in the middle of the westbound lanes, in full LMPD uniform and a hi-visibility yellow reflective rain jacket. Detective Gillis stopped subject and attempted to give instructions. Subject refused to comply and accelerated forward, dragging Detective Gillis to the ground. Detective Gillis suffered pain, swelling, and abrasions to his left wrist and knee. He was transported to the hospital for further medical treatment by emergency medical personnel.

"Detective Gillis' uniform pants, valued at approximately $80 were damaged beyond repair."

This thug clearly has no regard for the law and needs to be locked up.

[scotthenrichs]

You don't understand, he damaged the pants beyond repair!! They were worth $80!!

[stanmarsh]

Already losing sponsors. Good for him.

[obenheimer78]

There were many failures as part of this whole debacle. According to Scottie, no one told him what was going on at the course before he arrived. A huge failure for the PGA and anyone associated with the course. A message should have gone out to all players, letting them know of the police activity going on at the entrance.

Failure #2 was Scottie himself. I don't care who you are if a police officer is directing traffic, you MUST obey them at all times. He should have calmly talked to them and found out what was going on. He should have told them who he was and that he was playing in the tournament. According to the officers, they had no idea who he was. While I find that hard to believe, I guess it can happen. He can then proceed to ask them about any alternate routes he can take to enter the course. I know there was a line of cars, but being a player and essentially a VIP, he should be able to "cut" the line, but only after getting the go-ahead from the police.

Overall, we all know the charges will be dropped and it didn't affect his round today. He will essentially get a slap on the wrist and will continue his career. Once again, a lack of communication by all parties led to this cluster of a day.

[salsdali]

it makes me so sad that there are people that are defending Scottie

no one is above the law, credentials as a pro golfer do not mean you can assault a police officer, where on earth did this culture get that twisted?

I want a Scottie mug shot card, and why hasn't there been a Tiger mug shot card for that matter?

Bobby Jones is rolling over in his grave at the thought of calling golf a "Gentlemen's Game"

Apparently there are no Gentlemen left

[salsdali]

Originally Posted by Fenway55

I think in the clustermess of the situation, Scheffler simply thought he was being waved through. It may have been very, very difficult to clearly see an officer telling him to stop.

bwahaahaahaa

so when an officer grabs your arm and tells you to stop you think that = an officer waving you thru?

did you ride the short bus to school or were you the top jock that got a pass for everything?

[NCWolf]

How is he not in any product??

[JWBlue]

Originally Posted by NCWolf

How is he not in any product??

I think all players have their own individual licensing agreements. Probably wants more $$$. Probably not a good idea for the game to not have on agreement. Sucks when a major player does not have a card.

[stanmarsh]

Originally Posted by obenheimer78

He should have told them who he was and that he was playing in the tournament. According to the officers, they had no idea who he was. While I find that hard to believe, I guess it can happen.

I mean I wouldn't recognize him. I knew Randy Moss was going to be at the track one year and I went up to the wrong guy. Unless he's like a President or super famous like Elon than most people wouldn't know who he is.

[majestik101]

Originally Posted by stanmarsh

I knew Randy Moss was going to be at the track one year and I went up to the wrong guy.

Awkward.

[hermanotarjeta]

I wouldn't recognize Scottie Scheffler either.