In a surprising turn of events, professional golfer Scottie Scheffler's arraignment has been postponed for nearly two weeks after his arrest on charges of assaulting a police officer and disregarding traffic signals in Louisville, Kentucky. The incident occurred while Scheffler was in town for the PGA Championship at the Valhalla Golf Club.

According to the police report, Scheffler allegedly drove past a police roadblock near the golf course, injuring an officer with his vehicle. He was apprehended just hours before his second-round tee time at the tournament.

Originally scheduled for Tuesday morning, the arraignment has now been rescheduled for June 3 at 9 a.m., as recorded in online court records. The defense requested the postponement, which was granted by the district judge overseeing the case, despite objections from Jefferson County Attorney Mike O'Connell. The district attorney's office is currently gathering more information on the case.

Scheffler's attorney, Steve Romines, released a statement affirming their intention to plead not guilty to the charges. Romines also explained that the incident was a result of confusion and miscommunication between Scheffler and the police. Multiple eyewitnesses reportedly corroborate Scheffler's version of events.

The alleged assault occurred shortly after a fatal accident near the golf course, in which a man identified as PGA Championship Tour volunteer John Mills was struck by a shuttle bus while crossing a road. The chaos caused by the accident and roadblocks reportedly contributed to Scheffler's actions.

While there is no body camera footage of the incident between Scheffler and the police, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg assured the public that an alternate angle captured by a fixed camera will be released in the coming days. The Louisville Metro Police Department has initiated an internal investigation into the arrest.

Despite the legal proceedings and the incident's emotional toll on Scheffler, he managed to return to the PGA Championship after being released from jail, finishing tied for eighth place. Reflecting on the events during a press briefing, Scheffler acknowledged the tournament's hectic nature but expressed his determination to compete and do what he loves.

The PGA of America expressed condolences to the family of John Mills and confirmed its cooperation with local authorities throughout the investigation. Scheffler, a rising star in professional golf, has had an impressive year, with victories at four tournaments, including The Masters and the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

As the case continues to develop, the golfing community and fans await further updates on Scheffler's legal proceedings and the impact it may have on his promising career.