LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler’s arraignment has been moved to June 3, 2024. Police say he dragged an officer while trying to get around the scene of a fatal accident on May 17 ahead of the second round of the PGA Championship.

Scheffler’s arraignment was originally scheduled for May 21, 2024.

“Today, over the objection of Jefferson County Attorney Mike O’Connell, the District Judge presiding in the case of Mr. Scheffler granted the defendant’s attorney’s motion to continue Mr. Scheffler’s arraignment from May 21 to June 3 at 9 a.m.,"according to a statement Monday from Jefferson County Attorney Mike O'Connell. said. "Our office continues to gather information in the case.”

Scheffler faces four charges, including felony assault over injuries a Louisville police officer suffered during the encounter.

Scheffler, 27, was attempting to get to Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, around 6 a.m. on Friday, May 17 when police say he illegally bypassed the scene of an accident where a pedestrian was killed.

He was driving a credentialed PGA courtesy car when an officer said he “refused to comply and accelerated forward, dragging” the officer to the ground, according to an arrest report. Video at the scene showed Scheffler in handcuffs, a surreal image for the best male golfer in the world and the winner of last month’s Master’s tournament.

The golfer returned to Valhalla in time for his 10:08 a.m. tee time. Scheffler received a loud ovation from fans when he was introduced, then birdied his first hole of the par-5 10th.

Scheffler’s attorney, Steve Romines, has said the case is a misunderstanding and the golfer never disobeyed any officer’s orders. A telephone message seeking comment was left for Romines on Monday.

Scheffler fell out of contention for the tournament with a 73 on Saturday — his first round over par since last August. But rallied to a strong finish, tying for eighth place with a 13-under performance.