Scottie Scheffler, the world’s best golfer, can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the criminal charges against him in his assault case have been dropped. Jefferson County prosecutors filed a motion in court to dismiss the case, which was granted without any objections.
Scheffler was facing one felony count of assault of a police officer, along with three other misdemeanors, after allegedly dragging a cop with his car outside the PGA Championship in Louisville, Ky. on May 17. However, officials stated that they did not have enough evidence to proceed with the case and that Scheffler’s version of the incident as a misunderstanding was corroborated by the evidence collected.
In a statement following the dropped charges, Scheffler expressed no ill will towards the officer involved and emphasized that it was a severe miscommunication in a chaotic situation. He also extended his thoughts and prayers to John Mills and his family, the victim of the real tragedy on May 17.
Scheffler’s lawyer appeared in court on his behalf and had no objections to the dismissal of the case. Scheffler maintained that he had no intention of committing any crimes during the incident and claimed he was unaware he was dealing with a police officer at the time.
Despite the arrest, Scheffler was able to return to the course and finish the event in a tie for eighth place. The officer who arrested Scheffler was reprimanded for not having his body-worn camera activated during the incident.