Scheffler faces charges of second-degree assault of a police officer, third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving and disregarding traffic signals from an officer directing traffic.
Scheffler’s arraignment is scheduled for Tuesday at 9 a.m., according to online court records, two days after the PGA Championship is scheduled to end.
The PGA of America and Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said in separate statements that their primary concern was with Mills’ family.
AdvertisementWhen Scheffler stopped the car, an officer opened the door to arrest him, Darlington reported.
Scheffler, the defending Masters champion and winner of four of his last five starts, entered Friday tied for 12th place.
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