Scottie Scheffler has said he holds no "ill will" towards the officer who arrested him outside the PGA Championship earlier this month after charges against him were dropped.
The world no.1 was detained outside Valhalla Golf Club on the morning of Friday June 17. The 27-year-old was later charged with third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving, and disregarding traffic signals from an officer directing traffic, alongside the second-degree assault charge.
However, in a statement announced in court on Wednesday, Jefferson County Attourney Michael O'Connell confirmed the four charges against him were being dropped and said Scheffler was not aware of the tragic incident that occurred, which saw a man sadly lose his life after being hit by a bus.
Scheffler, who ended up finishing tied eighth with 13-under-par at the PGA Championship, responded on Instagram to the charges being dropped against his name.
He wrote: "Earlier today, I was informed by my attorney, Steve Romines, that all charges were formally dismissed in regard to the incident outside of Valhalla Golf Club on May 17. As I stated previously, this was an unfortunate misunderstanding. I hold no ill will toward Officer Gillis.
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"I wish to put this incident behind me and move on, and I hope he will do the same. Police officers have a difficult job and I hold them in high regard. This was a severe miscommunication in a chaotic situation.
Scottie Scheffler (Getty Images)"I appreciate the support during the past two weeks and want to again encourage everyone to remember the real tragedy of May 17. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with John Mills and his family, and I hope to personally offer my condolences now that the case is over. May John rest in peace. Thank you, Scottie."
After the man was struck by a pus and sadly passed away, police put a an alternative traffic flow in place, which Scheffler was accused of attempting to bypass as he tried to make it to the golf course ahead of teeing off. He was eventually stopped by police before being arrested and taken into custody.
Scheffler was bailed hours later but soon returned to kickstart the second round of the PGA Championship. The reigning Masters champion even admitted he started stretching and warming up in his cell.
Speaking previously about the incident, Scheffler said: "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. 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."
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