Golfer Max Homa made a light-hearted comment about Scottie Scheffler’s arrest during the final round of the PGA Championship, where Xander Schauffele narrowly won the major over Bryson DeChambeau. Homa finished tied for 35th at Valhalla Golf Course with a score of 8-under par and shot 69 in the final round. Scheffler, despite his arrest before the second round, tied for 8th with a score of 13-under par for the tournament.
Despite his frustration with his performance in the tournament, Homa jokingly commented on Scheffler’s arrest in an Instagram post, referring to losing to someone who had been in jail just days before. Scheffler was charged with second-degree assault of a police officer, criminal mischief, reckless driving, and disregarding signals from an officer directing traffic after allegedly dragging a police officer while driving past a traffic stop. Jefferson County prosecutors were reportedly considering dropping the charges, but the Jefferson County Attorney’s Office later clarified that no decisions had been made regarding Scheffler’s case.
Scheffler’s arraignment is set for Tuesday, and the outcome of the legal proceedings may impact his future participation in upcoming golf tournaments. Despite the distraction of Scheffler’s arrest and Homa’s light-hearted jab, both golfers demonstrated strong performances in the tournament, with Scheffler finishing tied for 8th and Homa finishing tied for 35th. The chaotic PGA Championship came to a close with Schauffele ultimately winning the major over DeChambeau in a closely contested final round.
As the golf community awaits further updates on Scheffler’s legal situation, the focus will shift to upcoming tournaments, including the Fort Worth event where Homa indicated he would continue his golf journey. The incident involving Scheffler serves as a reminder of the complexities and challenges faced by professional athletes both on and off the golf course. It remains to be seen how Scheffler’s arrest will impact his career and reputation in the world of professional golf as the legal process unfolds. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage for the latest updates on this developing story.
