Scottie Scheffler Reflects on Wild PGA Championship Arrest in “Full Swing”
Scottie Scheffler, the rising star of golf and current World No. 1, is spilling the tea on that infamous day last May when he went from pro golfer to potential criminal in a blink. In an exclusive clip from the upcoming third season of Netflix’s “Full Swing,” Scheffler reminisces about the chaotic events surrounding his arrest at the PGA Championship, painting a picture of confusion and a dash of disbelief. Picture this: you’re gearing up for a major tournament, driving into the Valhalla Golf Club, and suddenly you’re being carted away in handcuffs. Wild, right?
On that fateful May 17, Scheffler found himself in a pickle when attempting to bypass a police barricade on his way to the course. The atmosphere was already tense after a tragic incident earlier that day where vendor John Mills was struck and killed by a shuttle bus while trying to cross the street. Add to that the flashing lights and a crowd of onlookers, and you’ve got a recipe for disaster. As Scheffler reflects, “First of all, I was freaking out because I somehow went from driving into the golf course to a jail cell,” explaining that it all felt surreal.
What makes this story even juicier? Fellow golfer Joel Dahmen chimed in, sharing how he could empathize with Scheffler’s predicament—after all, navigating the chaos of a major tournament isn’t exactly a walk in the park. Dahmen admitted to having found himself at a similar crossroads: “I have driven past security. I have flashed my badge. It’s chaos, especially when it’s dark,” he said.
Despite the initial arrest leading to some serious charges, including a felony charge for second-degree assault, the judicial drama wrapped up fairly quickly as all charges were dropped within two weeks. Makes you wonder how often pro athletes really experience a brush with the law—not that they’re terrible people, just sometimes caught in messy situations. Season 3 of “Full Swing,” set to premiere on February 25, promises to dive deeper into the life of elite golfers like Scheffler as they navigate tournaments, the pressure of the sport, and the occasional misstep that comes with it.
So, just keep your golf carts on the fairway, folks!
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and People Magazine, Golf Digest, ESPN
