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Scottie Scheffler, a Rolex brand ambassador and the No.1 ranked golf player in the world, was arrested on Friday morning as he tried to make his way into the PGA Championship in Louisville, Ky.
The 27-year-old was booked on four separate charges: felony assault of a police officer, misdemeanor criminal mischief, misdemeanor reckless driving and misdemeanor disregarding signals from officers directing traffic, according to jail records.
It’s unclear if the arrest will jeopardize his contract with Rolex. The brand stuck by Tiger Woods after the pro golfer pleaded guilty to reckless driving, in 2017.
The records show Scheffler has since been released. “I never intended to disregard any of the instructions,” he said in a statement. “I'm hopeful to put this to the side and focus on golf today.”