Scottie Scheffler Talks Ending Up 'in a Jail Cell' as He Digs into PGA Championship Arrest onFull Swing(Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Nearly a year afterhis arrest at the PGA Championship,Scottie Scheffleris giving a rare insight into what happened that day.

The clip begins with fellow professional golfer Tom Kim recalling warming up the day when all he sees is “my friend handcuffed, walking to a police car.”

“First of all, I was freaking out because I somehow went from driving into the golf course to a jail cell and I still don’t really know how that happened exactly,” says Scheffler in a voiceover as his arrest video plays on screen. “I don’t think it ever really felt real.”

Scottie Scheffler of the United States looks on from the fourth green during the second round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 17, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky.Michael Reaves/Getty

Michael Reaves/Getty

Scheffler had tried to drive around the crash through the median, but the police said he ignored their orders to stop.

In PEOPLE’s exclusive clip of the docuseries, another PGA Tour golfer,Joel Dahmen, said he understands how a situation like that happens.

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“I completely understand. I have driven past security. I have flashed my badge. It’s chaos, especially when it’s dark,” said Dahmen.

Scheffler ended up being released shortly after the incident without bail and was able to resume playing the tournament.

His arrest, however, ended up with him facing a felony charge of second-degree assault of a police officer, as well as multiple misdemeanor charges, including third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving and disregarding traffic signals from an officer directing traffic.

Scottie Scheffler of The United States plays his tee shot on the 11th hole during the third round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 18, 2024 i.David Cannon/Getty

David Cannon/Getty

“At some point, cooler heads prevail. But I think I was just shocked at how long it carried on,” he said.

Season 3 ofFull Swingfollows an elite group of golfers through the Masters, the PGA Championship, the U.S. Open, and the Open Championship, as well as the Presidents Cup.

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Seasons 1 and 2 ofFull Swingare available to stream on Netflix. Season 3 arrives on Tuesday, Feb. 25.

source: people.com