Officer who arrested Scottie Scheffler disciplined for not having body cam activated

Authorities say the police officer who arrested top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler outside the PGA Championship last week is receiving “corrective action” for failing to have his body-worn camera activated when he approached the golfer’s vehicle and was allegedly dragged to the ground. 

Louisville police said Thursday that they don't have footage of the initial interaction Friday between Scheffler and Louisville Detective Bryan Gillis outside Valhalla Golf Club. 

The golfer was arrested on charges that he injured Gillis and disobeyed commands, but Scheffler has called the incident a misunderstanding. 

Officials didn't elaborate on what “corrective action” has been taken against Gillis for not having his bodycam turned on.

A few hours later, after a trip to jail, Scheffler returned to the golf course in time for his 10:08 am tee time. 

He finished the tournament Sunday tied for eighth place, enough for a tournament payout of about $520,000.

He is scheduled to return to Louisville on June 3 to be arraigned on four charges, including second-degree felony assault of a police officer.