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Scottie Scheffler Prompts Talk That's Bigger Than Golf

Golfer's victory and comments have people sussing out what it means to win

(Newser) - Normally, the day after a golfer wins a major, the post-mortems are about, well, golf. But Scottie Scheffler's easy victory at the British Open has prompted more existential discussions. As Jason Gay writes in the Wall Street Journal , the 29-year-old is the one responsible for this because of comments...

Scottie Scheffler Celebrates First British Open
Scheffler Dominates
British Open
Jul 20, 2025 3:00 PM CDT

Scheffler Dominates British Open

American is three-fourths of the way to a career Grand Slam

(Newser) - Scottie Scheffler cruised to victory in the British Open on Sunday, after the top-ranked golfer in the world began and ended the day with a four-shot lead that no one could close. It was his fourth major championship and first at the British Open, which was held at Royal Portrush...

World's Top Golfer Laments 'Stupid' Ravioli Injury

Scottie Scheffler gashed his hand making ravioli and needed surgery

(Newser) - After sitting out the first two tournaments of the year, the top-ranked golfer in the world will compete for the first time in 2025 in the Pebble Beach Pro-Am this week. Why the delay for Scottie Scheffler? He badly cut his hand making ravioli on Christmas Day and needed surgery,...

Officer in Scheffler Arrest Speaks Out

Bryan Gillis says there are no hard feelings, jokes about his damaged $80 pants

(Newser) - The Louisville police officer who arrested top golfer Scottie Scheffler —only to see the charges dropped —says he bears no hard feelings toward the athlete. "Mr. Scheffler and I both agree that there will be no ill will over this going forward," Gillis wrote in a...

All Charges Dropped Against Scottie Scheffler

Prosecutor agrees that arrest of golf No. 1 was result of a 'big misunderstanding'

(Newser) - After his May 17 arrest outside the PGA Championship in Louisville, Kentucky, world No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler said it was all a big misunderstanding. On Wednesday, prosecutors agreed and dropped all charges against him. "Mr. Scheffler's characterization that this was 'a big misunderstanding' is corroborated by...

Louisville Has a Word With Detective Who Arrested Golfer

Police chief says body camera should have been used during confrontation with Scheffler

(Newser) - Police Detective Bryan Gillis broke department policy last week during his arrest of the world's No. 1 golfer by not turning his body camera on during the confrontation, the mayor and police chief of Louisville said Thursday. Scottie Scheffler was taken into custody while in town to play in...

Scheffler's Arrest Sparks Questions
Scheffler's
Arrest Sparks
Questions
May 18, 2024 5:40 PM CDT

Scheffler's Arrest Sparks Questions

World's top golfer could be a victim or could have received preferential treatment—or both

(Newser) - Questions being raised Saturday about the arrest of the world's No. 1 golfer included whether Scottie Scheffler received preferential treatment from law enforcement or was overcharged, as well as what the arrest says about Louisville police and the city's ability to attract major events in the future. Less...

Scottie Scheffler Makes Tee Time After Arrest
No. 1 Golfer
Plays Great
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May 17, 2024 2:50 PM CDT

No. 1 Golfer Plays Great After Felony Charges

Scottie Scheffler was able to tee off after being charged with assaulting a police officer

(Newser) - It was definitely an interesting morning Friday for No. 1 golf pro Scottie Scheffler, who, in just four hours, went from being arrested to competing in the PGA Championship in Louisville, Kentucky. The AP reports that the 27-year-old golfer was released by police shortly after 9am local time and did...

Golf's No. 1 Is Arrested Outside PGA Championship

Scottie Scheffler faces felony charge of second-degree assault on a police officer

(Newser) - The second round of the PGA Championship didn't get off to a great start for world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. He was arrested outside the Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, early Friday after trying to drive around a crash scene, reports ESPN . According to Jefferson County court records,...

He Is Simply the Best Golfer in the World

Scottie Scheffler wins 2nd Masters in 3 years, while Tiger posts his worst score ever

(Newser) - Scottie Scheffler had no doubts about this Masters, and neither did anyone watching. He pulled ahead with magnificent shots Sunday around the turn and poured it on along the back nine at Augusta National for a 4-under 68 to claim his second green jacket in three years. Scheffler is simply...

At Masters, Scheffler Does What Only One Man Has Done

He joins Ian Woosnam as only players to win a major in their debut at No. 1 in the world

(Newser) - That new No. 1 ranking for Scottie Scheffler looks even better in a Masters green jacket. Two months after Scheffler finally broke through for his first PGA Tour victory, he capped off a most incredible 56-day stretch by making his fourth win the biggest of them all—the Masters by...

Golf's New No. 1 Has Snuck Up on Everyone

Scottie Scheffler was ranked No. 824 just 2 years ago

(Newser) - There's a new No. 1 in the world of golf this week, but don't be surprised if you haven't heard the name Scottie Scheffler before. The 25-year-old has caught much of the golfing world by surprise as well. Reuters points out the astonishing stat that Scheffler has...

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