WORLD no.1 golfer Scottie Scheffler has been arrested outside a PGA Championship course after allegedly trying to drive past cops.

The American pro, 27, was detained in handcuffs in the back of a police car outside Valhalla Golf Club, according to ESPN’s Jeff Darlington.

Scheffler is said to have stepped out of his car after a police officer launched himself onto the vehicle and screamed at him to stop.

The officer then shoved him against the car and placed him in handcuffs, before placing him in the back of a police car, it is claimed.

It is believed the incident took place after a misunderstanding with traffic flow led to his attempt to drive past a police officer into the golf club.

Authorities had halted traffic after man was killed by a bus outside Valhalla, although it is not clear if this is related to Scheffler’s detention.

Round 2 of the 2024 PGA Championship has been delayed due to the accident near the course.

Scheffler’s arrest comes just weeks after he was crowned Masters Champion with his four-shot victory at Augusta National.

It was the second time the golfer has won The Masters in just three years, living up to his billing as pre-tournament favourite by claiming the Green Jacket.

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