In a turn of events, new documents have revealed the details surrounding the arrest of top golfer Scottie Scheffler outside Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville last month. The 63-page report released by the Louisville Metro Police Department sheds light on the incident that resulted in a cut wrist and torn pants for the police officer involved.

Detective Bryan Gillis sustained the injuries during a confrontation with Scheffler, the world's No. 1-ranked player, on May 17, during the PGA Championship. Photos included in the report show Gillis' bloodied left wrist and torn trousers after Scheffler allegedly drove away with the officer's arm inside his vehicle.

The arrest stemmed from a disagreement between Scheffler and Gillis regarding whether the golfer could enter through Gate 1 of Valhalla at around 6 a.m. The police report states that Gillis attempted to open the driver's door of Scheffler's car, believing that the golfer was refusing to follow lawful orders. However, Scheffler accelerated forward, dragging Gillis briefly before coming to a stop. The officer was then able to remove Scheffler from the vehicle and place him in custody without further incident.

The report raises questions about Gillis' decision to reach into the running vehicle, with Lt. Craig Browning stating that while it did not violate policy, it was "tactically poor decision making." Browning emphasized that reaching into a vehicle that is running, in drive, and with the operator able to pull away or accelerate carries significant risks.

It remains unclear whether Scheffler was aware that he was dealing with police officers during the incident. According to the report, after the alleged dragging of Gillis, another detective approached the vehicle, and Scheffler asked if he was a police officer. Upon receiving confirmation, Scheffler exited the car. The golfer later stated that he had initially believed Gillis to be a security guard and was unaware that he was a police officer.

Following his arrest, Scheffler faced allegations of second-degree assault of a police officer, third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving, and disregarding signals from officers directing traffic. However, all charges against him were eventually dropped.

Despite the events of that morning, Scheffler showed great resilience and returned to the course, shooting an impressive 5-under 66 on his way to an eighth-place finish in the tournament.

The release of the report has shed further light on the incident involving Scottie Scheffler and Detective Gillis, raising important questions about the tactics employed by law enforcement officers in such situations. It serves as a reminder of the complexities that can arise during law enforcement interactions and the necessity for proper communication and clarity to prevent unnecessary confrontations.