Scheffler didn't actually "punch" the cop:
The police officer who tried to stop Scottie Scheffler from entering Valhalla Golf Club on Friday morning was dragged to the ground and suffered "pain, swelling and abrasions" to his left wrist and knee after the car accelerated, per the incident report.
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Police: Officer dragged trying to stop Scottie Scheffler's car
Gillis stopped Scheffler's SUV and attempted to give instructions, according to the report.
"The subject refused to comply and accelerated forward, dragging Detective Gillis to the ground," the report said.
Gillis was transported to a hospital by emergency medical personnel for evaluation. The report said his uniform pants were also damaged beyond repair.
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. The assault charge is a felony; the others are misdemeanors.
An arraignment is scheduled for Tuesday at 9 a.m. ET.
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"This morning, I was proceeding as directed by police officers," Scheffler said in a statement. "It was a very chaotic situation, understandably so considering the tragic accident that had occurred earlier, and there was a big misunderstanding of what I thought I was being asked to do. I never intended to disregard any of the instructions. I'm hopeful to put this to the side and focus on golf today.
"Of course, all of us involved in the tournament express our deepest sympathies to the family of the man who passed away in the earlier accident this morning. It truly puts everything in perspective."
Just sayin': The incident doesn't appear to have effected Scheffler's play, he's 4 under through 15 holes today.
