Detective who tried to stop Scottie Scheffler's car was 'transported to the hospital after suffering pain, swelling and abrasions' when world No. 1 'refused to comply' and 'accelerated forward', police citation claims

Scottie Scheffler accelerated forward and dragged a police detective to the ground after being told to pull over his car outside Valhalla Golf Club, according to a police citation following his astonishing arrest on Friday morning.

Ahead of his second round at the PGA Championship, World No 1 golfer Scheffler was seen being led into a police car while handcuffed in a remarkable series of events.

The 27-year-old was then booked into jail before being released and eventually making his way back to Valhalla to tee off just after 10am. He is now facing four criminal charges, including second-degree assault of a police officer.

'Detective Gillis was directing traffic into Gate 1 of the Valhalla Golf Course due to the road being closed in both directions from an earlier fatal collision,' the citation reads.

'Listed subject [Scheffler] was driving eastbound to gain access to the course. Subject pulled into the westbound lanes, where outbound traffic was flowing and to avoid backed up traffic. 

'Detective Gillis was in the middle of the westbound lanes, in full LMPD uniform and a hi-visibility yellow reflective rain jacket. Detective Gillis stopped subject and attempted to give instructions. 

'Subject refused to comply and accelerated forward, dragging Detective Gillis to the ground. Detective Gillis suffered pain, swelling, and abrasions to his left wrist and knee. He was transported to the hospital for further medical treatment by emergency medical personnel. 

'Detective Gillis' uniform pants, valued at approximately $80 were damaged beyond repair.'