Detective Hospitalized and Pants ‘Damaged Beyond Repair’ After Being Dragged by Scottie Scheffler’s Car, Cops Say

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A detective was hospitalized and his uniform was damaged after he was dragged along by Scottie Scheffler’s car outside the PGA Championship, police said.

Early Friday morning, Scheffler arrived at Valhalla Golf Club for the second round of the tournament. At the time, traffic getting into the venue was backed up as there was a fatal accident and police were only letting players in.

When Scheffler attempted to drive in, he was stopped by police and arrested. A detective even held onto Scheffler’s car and was briefly dragged by it.

Scheffler was processed, detained, and charge with assault of an officer and reckless driving.

According to the police report of the incident, the detective sustained multiple injuries.

“Detective [Bryan Gillis] stopped the subject and attempted to give instructions,” the report said. “Subject refused to comply and accelerated forward, dragging Detective Gillis to the ground. Detective Gillis suffered pain, swelling, and abrasions to his left wrist and knee. He was transported to the hospital for further medical treatment by emergency medical personnel.

“Detective Gillis’ uniform pants values at approximately $80, were damaged beyond repair.”

From the Scottie Scheffler police report: the arresting officer, Bryan Gillis, says that Scheffler disobeyed his orders and then dragged him to the ground with his car causing injuries to the officer and his clothing. pic.twitter.com/oh5eOT0ZuY

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Scheffler returned to the club just before his scheduled tee time and continued playing in the tournament.