In a recent press conference held by Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and Louisville Metro Police Department Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel, the findings of an internal investigation regarding an incident involving world No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler were unveiled. The investigation revealed that the officer who initially interacted with Scheffler had been cited by the Louisville Metro Police Department for failing to follow departmental procedure during the arrest.

According to Chief Gwinn-Villaroel, Detective Bryan Gillis, the officer in question, has faced "corrective action" for violating department policy by not activating his body camera during the incident. However, it was revealed that there is currently no available footage capturing the initial interaction between Detective Gillis and Mr. Scheffler.

The Louisville Metro Police Department did release two videos, but neither of them included the pivotal moment of the interaction between the officer and Scheffler. The first video showcased Scheffler's car turning left into Valhalla Golf Club, followed by a police officer on foot wearing a yellow vest. The second video provided a different angle across the street, showing Scheffler's car passing a bus and making the left turn into the club before being led away in handcuffs by officers.

Both videos depicted a chaotic scene outside Valhalla, with flashing lights and rain affecting visibility and clarity. Although the charges against Scheffler have not been dropped, the Louisville police chief and the mayor affirmed their respect for the judicial process and stated that they will allow the courts to proceed accordingly.

Shortly after the press conference concluded, Scheffler's attorney, Steve Romines, reiterated his client's innocence. Romines asserted that Scheffler did not engage in any wrongdoing and expressed disinterest in settling the case, stating that they will either proceed to trial or seek a dismissal. Romines further claimed that all available evidence supports Scheffler's side of the story.

An arraignment initially scheduled for this past Tuesday has been postponed to June 3. Despite the delay, Scheffler, who is currently playing in the Charles Schwab Championship in Texas, is expected to be present in court in Louisville on June 3, coinciding with the Monday of the Memorial Tournament in Ohio.

The incident took place around 5 a.m. on May 17 outside Valhalla Golf Club, where a security guard named John Mills tragically lost his life when he was struck by a shuttle bus. This led to a traffic backlog as authorities investigated the accident. When Scheffler arrived at around 6 a.m., he was stopped by an officer at the scene, which subsequently triggered a series of events that caused significant debate.

According to the police report, the officer demanded Scheffler stop, but the golfer allegedly refused to comply and accelerated forward, dragging Detective Gillis to the ground. Detective Gillis sustained injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Scheffler, on the other hand, maintained that he was following the directions of the police officers and referred to the situation as chaotic, leading to a misunderstanding of the instructions given.

As a result of the incident, Scheffler was removed from his vehicle, handcuffed, and taken to jail for booking. He faced multiple charges including second-degree assault of a police officer (a felony), criminal mischief in the third degree (a misdemeanor), reckless driving (a traffic violation), and disregarding signals from officers directing traffic (a misdemeanor).

Following a short time in jail, Scheffler was released in time to participate in the PGA Championship, where he shot an impressive 66 on Friday. However, his performance faltered on Saturday, causing him to fall out of contention for the major title, which was ultimately won by Xander Schauffele.

Despite the incident, Scheffler garnered a wave of popularity and received support from fans donning "Free Scottie" t-shirts throughout the tournament. The upcoming court proceedings on June 3 will determine the future course of action in this case.