All Charges Dropped against Scottie Scheffler - NOW WHAT?

[@tigaagul7]

I'm retiring having been an officer for 30 years in a major urban city. Everything you said is true, we have a lot of emotionally immature guys on this job. They are always trying to prove some ridiculous point or another to get an arrest to inflate their numbers. I always tell these guys there's a lot of things you can do out there in the streets but ask yourself is this necessary or wise. I tell these young officers to error on the side of the citizen this is America but thay don't care, everything is blue line ego BS.

[@williamdenton5716]

YOU AND I would have been sitting in jail with an outlandishly high bond. WE would have had our rights taken from us for no less than 30 days, EVEN IF the charges were to be dropped. The American Justice System is terminally flawed.

[@MegaTimtheman]

We shouldn't be because scheffler barely did anything wrong

[@dereckguilfoyle1219]

Scotties lawyer is badass

[@donaldcornwell1151]

you're not kidding. He is a Pit Bull

[@oahujuniorgolfassociationc6656]

I was thinking earlier today I would want that guy in my corner.

[@russhansen3737]

Scottie is a class act. He should be lauded for his character in the public eye and media.

[@vinceallen1411]

Typical US policing from what I've ever seen. Power tripping, over zealous little Hitlers! Ok, maybe he's in the minority, but one bad apple etc.. Good to hear Scotty isn't having to face charges, hope he can get back on his winning run ! 👍

[@adamwein7259]

Living in Louisville and being there Friday, i wanted to thank you for your rational, common sense take on this. I'm embarrassed and hope we dont miss out on future events held in our great city. I actually played golf 1 week later with 3 LMPD officers who were truly embarrassed to talk about the situation

[@margaretwickert7725]

I'd be totally shocked if Scottie ever set foot in Kentucky again, much less Louisville. I would hope that the PGA would take some responsibility for this and that they would not go back to Valhalla for a very long time.

[@ShoddyGolf]

I live in Louisville and I don’t see PGA coming back and it really does suck for the city.

[@margaretwickert7725]

@@ShoddyGolf I see that! But after the statement Kirschdorfer issued, it's blatantly obvious that the cooperation between PGA, Valhalla and the city of Louisville was pretty much non-existent. Certainly his statement did not enhance anyone's opinions of the three that should have been collaborating on the details of a huge event. I would think this puts a black mark on the mayor's scorecard and the club's.

[@ShoddyGolf]

@@margaretwickert7725 100%

[@donaldscobie8455]

But did they do anything??? Ask them why Hakinson has not had a single thing done to him for the dozen of sexual assault allegations from the tin roof? The entire force knew about the child rapes in the explorer program and treated it as a joke. Everyone knew that Cano was a rapist and only one officer did anything.

[@whocares3986]

This cop was caught doing donuts with a guy he was arresting for DUI in the back of the car. Sounds like a solid, honest, by the book kinda guy. 😂

[@oahujuniorgolfassociationc6656]

What?!

[@whocares3986]

@oahujuniorgolfassociationc6656 Yeah, exactly. Not a joke. It's in his discipline record. Do a little search. It's pretty interesting.

[@lawrenceshipp2853]

You may have gotten one part of that wrong. My understanding was that the passenger was a ride-along drunk civilian. One of Gillis' buddies. Which is almost worse.

[@donaldscobie8455]

This is mild behavior for LMPD. It is a thug culture.

[@johningle1]

May have cost homie the PGA Championship. It kind of caught up with him on Saturday. Smh.

[@oahujuniorgolfassociationc6656]

Definitely. Scottie at least had adrenaline on Friday.

[@lungfamilyus]

It's about the Kentucky Louisiana Police lying, and millions of people saw it on live TV.

[@JewandGreek]

Scottie admitted that he got frustrated because he didn't want to miss his tee time, so he ignored the cop's instructions because he thought that it was a security guard who didn't know what he was doing. Scottie didn't know that it was a cop who was there because there had been a fatal accident and they had to take control of the situation. I don't believe that Scottie would knowingly endanger the life of a cop or a guard, but at the same time I don't think that Officer Gillis was lying about being injured. While obscured by the bus, I think he probably grabbed Scottie's SUV when he took off in an effort to stop him, and then fell down and ripped his pants, which made him angry and led to what we saw in the video. Like Scottie said, it was a misunderstanding in a tragic, chaotic situation, but there wasn't enough there for the prosecutor to get a conviction so they dropped the charges.

[@lawrenceshipp2853]

I think you are correct in the details of what happened; however, it does not rise to the level of felony assault because some dumbass grabs hold of a moving vehicle and gets pulled off balance. Yes, Gillis had documented minor injuries, but injury alone, without intent, is not an 'assault' by legal definition. If Gillis had been run over by the vehicle's rear wheels it still wouldn't have been an assault. The charges should have been shut down by the onsite supervisor. There were plenty of eyewitnesses: the defense had them all deposed.

[@jazhunt21]

​@lawrenceshipp2853 vehicular manslaughter. Evading and eluding. Felonies. This would have been so much worse if this was a volunteer that got dragged.

[@JC-zq8vk]

These cops are all on a power trip. I have never been arrested or have a criminal record of any kind but every single time I’ve had any interactions with a cop they are dicks and are playing the power card from the start with zero reason. It’s sad how out of control these cops can be.

[@thomastrain7311]

It's almost like they seek out this personality type.

[@j.f.7576]

I used to be a big supporter of law enforcement but nowadays the unconstitutional overreach by cops has become all too frequent.

[@BeckVMH]

A security guard has no legal authority on public highways and my impression is he thought the security officer mistakenly thought he was not allowed to use that entrance and was proceeded forward.

[@jazhunt21]

This was on private property. They do have authority here. Just like going to the ball park or concert. You follow the directions of the staff and cops there

[@hutchsky33]

I’m a cop and I appreciate you having our back. That being said, this was ridiculous and I can’t believe someone didn’t step in while on scene and ask what are we doing here.. such a terrible look.

[@lawrenceshipp2853]

Yep. Where was the onsite supervisor? Hopefully it wasn't that fatass who comes up to the ESPN guy with his hand up and says "He's going to jail and there's nothing you can do about it." As well, there are three or four eyewitnesses who can be seen standing around watching the whole thing with a clear, unimpeded view. Were they even spoken to by the police on site? Clearly they were deposed by Scheffler's lawyer as he references them during his press conference following the dismissal of all charges. Seems as if they could have cleared up the whole thing without any charges even being filed.

[@nomorenonsense]

It won't happen but I hope Scottie now sues the county plus the policeman and anything he wins he gives to the family of the man who passed away.

[@ShoddyGolf]

He can’t. That was a part of the dropped charges. Neither can sue

[@oahujuniorgolfassociationc6656]

@@ShoddyGolfthey can’t press charges on Scottie. But he could sue. But he won’t because he doesn’t want tax payers to pay. His lawyer talked about it today.

[@Shabeck1]

Here’s my challenge, we have people given the highest level of authority to uphold the law able to perjure themselves on legal documents with zero ramifications. We would easily be in jail for perjury and the only thing he was reprimanded for was “not having his camera on..” not lying on legal documentation?

[@Golfer908]

I wonder what would've happened if Scottie got injured from excessive force and couldn't play for months.

[@GaryDrake-o5m]

Matt: I am pro law enforcement, but I one hundred percent agree with your assessment. It definitely matters who the guy is that is beating your car with a flashlight, reaching into the window and hitting you. I would not have expected that from a real cop, but there was obviously a reason why he was assigned to traffic.

[@donlaframboise2820]

I totally agree with the last statement. If for no other reason than to give this cop a wakeup call.

[@packnheat1254]

Can you imagine what the DA and the police chief thought when they found out they arrested the world number 1 golfer with this footage.

[@nancymachold8006]

Congratulations Scottie on being the gentleman you are in this unbelievable, stressful situation.

[@dieterlamm1819]

That's the problem in this country. The police are professionals they have to be trained for situations like this. They have to control the chaos. It wasn't a terror attack or so, no needs to get cheeky on everybody. The police have to much power and is controlled way to less. Stop with all the glorification about military and police.

[@natedawg316]

Forget about the excessive force counter charges, they clearly have a falsified police report in place. That’s enough to fire the cop. However, I heard there’s an agreement to not pursue anything. It’s unfortunate

[@georgewilson918]

He doesn't need the money but he needs to sue them

[@johnpaton8047]

We all know it escalated much further than it should have.

[@DK-yj1ez]

This would never happen on LIV....

[@roberttexas3618]

And I have a friend who’s ahead of the swat division of our local police force, and we’ve talked about this and he kind of agrees on the miscommunication and the lack of running interference by the PGA to help the police officers of the identify players

[@JackRainfield]

But wait.... What about Detective Gillis's ruined $80 pants! They're just gonna end this and not get the detective a new pair of pants? LOL But really this Gillis guy won some kind of commendation from his police department when he gave out 108 traffic tickets during a 4 hour period. The total for his entire department was 212 so this Gillis maniac can invent crimes like a mofo when he wants to.

[@jakecvma8571]

Cop couldn't stand the heat

[@roberttexas3618]

Scotty will not let his attorney press charges against any of the police officers it happened to. It’s a huge misunderstanding huge miss communication and you’re right there was a lot of lack of common sense with the police officers.

[@lawrenceshipp2853]

I've seen that clip of the other officer's 'interrogation' of Scheffler following the arrest. Does anyone know if Scheffler was informed that the officer was recording this friendly conversation through his own body cam as possible evidence in a felony case? That is shady as hell. Scheffler is not confessing to anything... he's basically being Opie from Mayberry. "Golly, I must have done something wrong otherwise I wouldn't be in this situation. Maybe if I just apologize this misunderstanding can be cleared up." Nope. Opie, next time shut up and call your dad.

[@sonicsega1699]

you know darn well,, tiger or anybody else woulda told them to get the F out my way. so scottie was given this bad moment, to demonstrate the proper way of handling it.....i guess? bad things happen to good people, and scottie is probly the best example of a good celebrity

[@BretBasick]

SCOTTY DOESN'T KNOW!!

[@myaccount3402]

Where can we hear the new video?

[@billyburroo]

steve romines would have shredded that police officer on the stand, u get the feeling he has dealt with some egomaniac law enforcement people before and was just hoping to start a civil case against them but scotty just wanted it to end

[@LtMav-zk2qo]

Remember that not everyone is cut out to be a cop. Cops turn dirty most of the time. Not everyone will stay in line as a cop.

[@buckeyedrew5058]

It took 2 weeks because Louisville had to make sure Scottie wasn’t going to sue. The would have proceeded with their circus show if not. In my opinion.

[@Pud56]

The obvious thing would have been to take a deep breath at the time, it was dark, raining and chaotic, no doubt both parties made mistakes, but this was allowed to get out of hand. Madness. The negative vibes for Louisiana PD are profound, Golf in Louisiana will suffer, and event organiser’s will shun the area. The over zealous behaviour will have expensive consequences

[@lawrenceshipp2853]

Ummm... you meant Kentucky, right? Louisville...

[@tomr1716]

If it was me the charges would have not been dropped Because I am not worth millions of dollars like Scottie

[@BK-zp8vl]

You can’t afford to defend your self, they over charge so they can get you to plea down to lesser crap. It’s disgusting.

[@gcoffey223]

SUE them, thaf cop, the chief of police, the mayor and the city

[@oahujuniorgolfassociationc6656]

Someone whom shows any power tripping tendencies or allows it under their watch should not be in those positions moving forward.

[@The-OC]

Now what, we forget about it and let him get on with life.

[@aarontooley570]

Scottie should have sued the department. Sick of these police behaviors

[@myd0gr3x]

THE STATE HAS THE DUTY TO PROSECUTE THE CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS OF THE OFFICERS INVOLVED... the Prosecutor is as corrupt as the Police... the "Officer" committed false arrest, false imprisonment, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, mis-malfeasance, falsifying charges, falsifying government documents, deprivation of rights; the "Officer" is also the sole cause if 95% of his injuries latching onto a moving automobile when he could have (being an accident scene recreation expert) instead pounded on the hood or trunk to get the driver's attention... the Prosecutor is also REQUIRED to disclose exculpatory evidence, AND prosecute the "Officer" if there is evidence of the "Officers" wrong doing... If there is any true Justice the "Officer" should not be being treated as thought everything he did was lawful, and everything Scottie did was unlawful...🤔

[@andrewknapp3894]

They are trying to get his version…..So its OK to disregard the underpaid security guy directing traffic……there is blame on both sides

[@tommynguyen8942]

I support cops also but there’s far too many power trip tyrants who acts as if they don’t work work the taxpayers and thinks they’re above the law. I would say Scotty’s lawyer convinced him to sue but I’m sure he’s too nice and it wouldn’t be right that the taxpayers would have to pay for it like always.

[@johnfischer2034]

I’m a fan of 99.9% of LEO’s. Luckily I’ve had Nothing but positive interactions with all of the ones I’ve encountered. This felt like the 0.1% power tripping side of the badge from the beginning. The poor arresting officer couldn’t have picked a worse guy to start a fight with 😂

[@lawrenceshipp2853]

I agree. I've been stopped a few times by the police. Never for anything approaching a felony, just traffic stuff but guilty in every case. 'Yes officer I was speeding. Thanks for only clocking me at 63 miles an hour." That sort of thing. In every case the officers were professional and polite. Also, I never gave them any crap. That will get you through 99.9% of the time, but then there is that .1%. If that happens to be the one you get, God have mercy on your soul.

[@BeckVMH]

Sanity restored.

[@greythekid8955]

They are just a bunch of road pirates.

[@roberttexas3618]

It’s real simple ask questions communicate with each other about the event before you cuff the guy and then throw him in jail. And second of all, why didn’t the PGA get down there during this incident and have someone assist the police in identifying players and Marc vehicles that are supposed to be going down that road it’s a two fold problem of lack of communication and cooperation between the PGA and the police and their players

[@skeeter3080]

What would happen to people like me and you... without millions of dollars... we'd still be in jail with those kind of charges...it's pathetic..

[@dannyd-rockmahaffey3087]

great video..

[@benhoward7006]

The cop was full of himself

[@luckypete33]

Why nothing on Lexi's retirement?

[@javiersalas7670]

If it was a LIV player you'd be happy that the charges were dropped......🙄

[@jazhunt21]

You are basing this on this small portion of video that happened after he had already spoken to 2 cops, wearing the same gear. Scott drove away after the cop told him to stop. Please watch the longer video when Scott is talking to his mom, dad, and agent. The cop leaves his bodycam on the car and then walks away. He fully confessed to knowing that he screwed up. Yes, he's a nice guy, but you listen to everyone giving directions at these events. The dead body could have been over there, away from all the traffic flow. I want to know who got paid to drop the charges. Justin Timberlake didn't get the same break. I'm usually against the power tripping coos, but they got it right at first. Surprised he didn't get beat and taser. I hope you will respond after watching the full video

[@pastorscottymorrison_88]

Free Scottie

[@michealpruitt8599]

Cop probably got picked on as a kid,.

[@birddog3130]

Just another bad cop folks.

[@theniceneighbor]

Lol didn't he get out of jail and shot under par 😂😂😂. Wtf. Golfers gone golf

[@suecobandito8954]

Don't know, man. He may be subversive. Better the authorities keep an eye on him. He tried that once. Who's to say he might try to run a road construction delay? A lot of PGA players do this. It's a thing, ya know. Cops never are insincere...

[@lawrenceshipp2853]

I'm with you. All that charity work Scheffler and his wife are involved in? What are they hiding?

[@Mike-id7bh]

I think maybe you're being a little bias here. There is a serious traffic accident where a person has died its raining and dark. Yes it is important to those directing traffic that drivers do what the are asked. And likely that the officer is taking his job very seriously given the conditions. Best to always stop when directed.

[@witchitachick]

Who is that??? Who are you????

[@moweejim]

👍

[@Groovethumper69]

Scottie deserved a traffic ticket, not arrested… and the responding officer needs fired.

[@styner3]

Actually police can’t issue traffic tickets on private property. Has to be a public road.

[@bob5365]

It doesn't matter if he was a security guard or a police officer. He's there to oversee a situation and direct traffic and should be listened to. That being said this officer seems to have been a little over zealous and certainly got carried away in what he was doing. Yes, there are a few guys who go to far in doing their job. The whole situation was blown out of control, and should have been handled differently. I'm glad it's over, let's move on.

[@christodd8167]

I agree with your first two sentences. But the officer was not only a little overzealous and overreacting...he proceeded to file fake police reports after the dramatic situation. Thats way past over reacting in a dramatic situation...thats just lying and abuse of power. But its all a lie anyway so who cares.

[@dereckguilfoyle1219]

1st

[@kennethmckinney2532]

Dude I'm not a police officer or even close but you lost me with that diatribe. I'm gunning the car blah blah blah. Wow....

[@silverfishla]

Scottie Sheffler definitely deserved to be arrested.. for driving like a jerk and running over dead people...just to make it to the golf course. What an absolute Karen!

[@macheesmo3]

Wat

[@chriset21]

Officer Gillis is that you?!

[@silverfishla]

@@chriset21 He ran over DEAD people!

[@lawrenceshipp2853]

'Running over dead people'? Good Lord. The accident site was a couple hundred yards past the club entrance which was left open for access by tournament players in clearly marked courtesy cars. But screw the facts... you clearly just know what really happened. I hope to God that was intended as sarcasm, but for future reference, 'sarcasm' on the internet must be clearly marked by the use of emojis 🚷

[@silverfishla]

@@lawrenceshipp2853 Also, I had no idea about that emoji thing. Is that true? ..... or is that in itself sarcasm?