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Scottie Scheffler releases statement following arrest: 'There was a big misunderstanding of what I thought I was being asked to do'

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Shortly before his scheduled second-round 10:08 a.m. ET tee time at the PGA Championship, Scottie Scheffler released a statement following his arrest Friday morning outside of Valhalla Golf Club.

Statement from Scottie Scheffler. Calls it a “very chaotic situation.” pic.twitter.com/hS6OdqpZwD

— Sean Zak (@Sean_Zak) May 17, 2024

"This morning, I was proceeding as directed by police officers. 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.