Charges dropped against top golfer Scottie Scheffler

Charges were dropped against Scottie Scheffler 12 days after the world’s top golfer was arrested while trying to drive around the scene of a fatal crash on his way to the 2024 PGA Championship in Louisville, Kentucky.

Scheffler, who wasn’t required to attend the hearing, was represented by his attorney.

Jefferson County Attorney Mike O’Connell asked for the charges to be dropped with prejudice, which both the judge and Scheffler’s defense attorney accepted. 

“Mr. Scheffler’s characterization that this was ‘a big misunderstanding’ is corroborated by the evidence,” O’Connell said. “The evidence we reviewed supports the conclusion that (the arresting officer) was concerned for public safety at the scene when he initiated contact with Mr. Scheffler. However, Mr. Scheffler’s actions and the evidence surrounding their exchange during this misunderstanding do not satisfy the elements of any criminal offense.”

Scheffler’s lawyer, Steve Romines, said he and his team were prepared to take the case to trial as “it’s obvious Scottie didn’t do anything wrong.”