Scheffler arrested, released and stays in the mix on a memorable day at the PGA Championship
Scottie Scheffler is right in the thick of contention at the PGA Championship
By Doug Ferguson
Published - May 17, 2024, 07:20 PM ET
Last Updated - May 27, 2024, 12:30 AM EDT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler was in handcuffs before dawn in the back of a police car. His warmup routine began in a jail cell. And some six hours later, Scheffler remarkably signed for a 5-under 66 and was right in the mix Friday at the PGA Championship.
Collin Morikawa set the early pace with five straight birdies that carried him to a 65. Xander Schauffele, fresh off his record start of 62, was not letting up in a bid to beat darkness. Tiger Woods had two triple bogeys and was headed toward a short stay at Valhalla.
Those were mere footnotes on a day that was beyond belief.
“I feel like my head is still spinning,” Scheffler said.
