Scottie Scheffler arrested this morning

That IS a dumb move, if true.

 

That guy really loves to play golf.

 

I love the recruiting plug (er...anti-plug) in one of the replies...lol:

Go GATORS!
,WESGATORS

 

I had to google his name

 

If you watch ESPN or listen to ESPN radio, this is a dominating topic. I don't even follow golf. The NFL is pissed.

Go GATORS!
,WESGATORS

 

Dumb overzealous policing, and obviously trumped up charges.

It was obviously a misunderstanding on the part of Scheffler. As soon as they confirmed his identity they should have released him w/ a traffic ticket. Guy was driving an official PGA courtesy vehicle FFS. Rules apply to everyone, but in the case of a sporting event with traffic control that truly is different for “the public” and the athletes, he may have simply not realized what was going on or why some security guard was stopping him.

 

If a cop tells you to stop then maybe you stop. I don't know all the details but this is a strange situation indeed.

 

This is the most likely scenario.

 

I thought they'd be pleased another pro sport is in the news for players getting arrested

 

Every other player got in without issue. It's very clearly just a miscommunication and the charges will almost certainly be dropped. The fact that he's already back at the course and is going to play his round confirms that.

 

It was dark, the officer was wearing a bright yellow vest that any security or traffic attendant at a large event wears, and players were permitted to enter the facility.

 

Yeah, that explains everything...

Do you think the cops were at fault here?

 

On the local news this morning, they said one cop told him to proceed. Which makes sense if the PGA told the golfers that they could go that route and the police were letting other golfers through. Also, he did stop. New bits of information keep dropping and it's hard to know what is accurate.

 

I think both Scheffler and the cop should've handled this better. I predict charges will be dropped and this will be a nothing burger.