LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Pro-golfer Scottie Scheffler's arraignment in Louisville has been delayed by nearly two weeks.
The world's No. 1 ranked golfer is accused of assaulting a police officer outside of Valhalla Golf Club before the PGA Championship on Friday. His arraignment was originally scheduled for Tuesday at 9 a.m.
Scheffler's arraignment is now Monday, June 3 at 9 a.m. The golfer's defense attorney, Steve Romines, requested the change due to scheduling conflicts.
Jefferson County Attorney Mike O’Connell, the prosecutor in Scheffler's case, objected to the motion.
The 27-year-old golfer is facing multiple charges out of Jefferson County after he attempted to drive around a Louisville Metro Police officer to enter Valhalla.
Scheffler is charged with 2nd degree assault of a police officer, 3rd degree criminal mischief, reckless driving and disregarding signals from officers directing traffic.
No body camera video is available of the arrest according to Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg. "We do have some footage from a camera across the street. We will be releasing that," he promised.
According to Romines, the road Scheffler was trying to enter was blocked off for the accident, unbeknownst to him.
His attorney said golfers were previously allowed to bypass police to enter Valhalla, however because of the crash LMPD was no longer letting anyone into the venue.
According to Scheffler's arrest citation, when the pro golfer tried to drive past the police officer to get into the club, the officer tried to give him instructions, but Scheffler allegedly refused to listen, and accelerated forward "dragging" the officer to the ground.
When asked whether or not Scheffler ever disobeyed an officer's instructions, Romines said, "No, no. He did exactly as he was instructed to do to enter the premises."
LMPD said the officer suffered "pain, swelling, and abrasions" to his left wrist and knee. He was taken to the hospital for further medical treatment. The citation also says the officer's $80 pants were "damaged beyond repair."
When asked why assault of an officer was included in the charges, Romines said he had "no idea." He confirmed that while the other charges are misdemeanors, 2nd-degree assault is a felony if convicted.
Greenberg said he would "let the legal process play out when asked if he expects charges against Scheffler to be dropped. In a statement, the Jefferson County Attorney's office wrote, "Our office continues to gather information in the case.”
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