LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Jefferson County attorney’s office announced it will address the Jefferson County District Court about pro-golfer Scottie Scheffler’s case on Wednesday, May 29 at 1 p.m.

What You Need To Know

  • Jefferson County Attorney Mike O'Connell will address the Jefferson County District Court about the case involving professional golfer Scottie Scheffler

  • The county attorney's office did not explain what it intended to address with the court but said it came with the agreement of both parties and with permission of the court

  • Scheffler was arrested on May 17 while trying to enter the Valhalla Golf Club for the PGA Championship

  • He is charged with assaulting a police officer, criminal mischief, reckless driving and disregarding traffic officers

In a news release from his office, Jefferson County Attorney Mike O’Connell said the move came with agreement from both parties and “with permission of the court.” It also said Scheffler will not be in court but will be represented by his attorney, Steve Romines.

The Jefferson County attorney’s office did not explain what it intended to address with the court and said it will have no additional comment on the matter before addressing the court.

Scheffler was arrested at Valhalla Golf Club on May 17 after a separate incident in which a shuttle bus hit and killed vendor John Mills, who was crossing Shelbyville Road in Louisville. He was charged with assaulting a police officer, criminal mischief, reckless driving and disregarding traffic officers.

The police report from May 17 said Scheffler tried to go around the backup to enter the golf course. In the report, Det. Bryan Gillis said he stopped Scheffler and tried to give him instructions, but said Scheffler refused and allegedly sped up, dragging Gillis to the ground. Gillis’ wrist and knee were swollen and had cuts. He was taken to an area hospital for treatment.

In a violation of policy, Gillis did not have his body camera turned on during the arrest. Last week, the Louisville Metro Police Department released videos from two cameras — one mounted on a pole across the street from the golf club and another one from inside a police car. Neither video shows the initial interaction between Scheffler and Gillis. LMPD Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel said corrective action had been taken against Gillis for failing to activate his body camera.

In response to the release of the videos, Romines said, “Our position is the same as it was last Friday. Scottie Scheffler didn’t do anything wrong. We’re not interested in settling the case. We will either try it or it will be dismissed.”

Scheffler’s arraignment was scheduled for May 21 originally, but was rescheduled to June 3. 

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