BREAKING: World No. 1 Golfer Scottie Scheffler Arrested in Shocking Incident

Police Detain Scheffler, Charge Him with Multiple Offenses

Pedestrian Fatally Injured in Tragic Accident Outside PGA Venue

Scottie Scheffler, the world's top-ranked golfer, was arrested by police early Friday morning in a shocking incident just hours before the second round of the PGA Championship.

According to ESPN, which first reported the news, Scheffler attempted to drive around the scene of a traffic accident on a median, leading to his arrest.

Police charged Scheffler with multiple offenses, including assaulting an officer and other counts. The incident occurred outside the PGA Championship venue in Louisville, Kentucky.

The arrest comes after a pedestrian was fatally injured in a traffic accident outside the course on Thursday. Scheffler, who was scheduled to play in the second round of the tournament, was later detained by police.

The PGA of America released a statement expressing its "deep regret" over the incident and stated that it is cooperating with authorities in their investigation.