Photos have been released of the injuries suffered by the police officer who arrested PGA golf star Scottie Scheffler three weeks ago.

Scottie Scheffler was arrested by Louisville, Kentucky Detective Bryan Gillis while he was driving to the Valhalla Golf Club for the second round of the 2024 PGA Championship on May 17.

Traffic had been stopped because of a tragic accident where a male pedestrian died after being hit by a bus while crossing the street. Gillis told Scheffler to stop driving, but the world No. 1 golfer continued with his vehicle before ultimately being halted and detained.

Per ESPN’s Mark Schlabach, Scheffler was charged with third-degree criminal mischief, disregarding an officer’s traffic signals, reckless driving and second-degree assault of a police officer. Gillis also said he had to be treated at a hospital for his injury,

Lachlan McLean of Spectrum News 1 shared photos of the minor injuries Gillis suffered during the incident. You can see minor cuts on his knee and wrist, as well as a rip in what he claimed were $80 pants:

Scottie Scheffler later issued a statement explaining that it was a complete misunderstanding, emphasizing that it wasn’t his intention to disregard police directions. At any rate, all charges have been dropped against the 27-year-old, who can now focus entirely on golf and raising his newborn with wife Meredith.

Scottie Scheffler Aims To Win Third Major At U.S. Open

Scheffler cemented himself as the No. 1 golfer in the world when he won his second green jacket at the 2024 Masters (he won it for the first time in 2022). Up next, Scheffler will try to win his third major when he hits the greens at the U.S. Open next week.

The 2024 U.S. Open will be held at the Pinehurst Resort in Pinehurst, North Carolina from June 13-16. Wyndham Clark is the reigning champion, having finished with a -10 score last year.

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