Golf fans wear Scottie Scheffler mugshot and 'Free Scottie' t-shirts to PGA Championship just HOURS after World No 1's arrest

When news of his arrest broke early Friday morning, golf fans wasted no time in knocking up their best Scottie Scheffler t-shirts for day two at the PGA Championship.

Scheffler, 27, was detained and led away by police in astonishing scenes after trying to make his way into Valhalla Golf Club on Friday for his second round of the tournament.

The World No 1 is facing four criminal charges - including second-degree felony assault - after allegedly injuring Detective Bryan Gillis when he accelerated his vehicle instead of pulling over as instructed. Gillis had reportedly tried to grab onto the car as he drove away.

The incident, which Scheffler insists was a 'big misunderstanding', occurred following a fatal accident at Valhalla which delayed the start of the second round by an hour and 20 minutes on Friday.

After being booked into jail, Scheffler was eventually released by cops and able to return to Valhalla in time to tee off just after 10am ET.

And following his dramatic arrest, fans were seen donning t-shirts containing photos of his already-infamous police mugshot and the slogan 'Free Scottie'.

One t-shirt also includes a mocked-up picture of Scheffler wearing a gang-like bandana on his head.

Barstool Sports also released their own Scheffler mugshot t-shirts after his arrest, with founder Dave Portnoy insisting he is 'rolling' with the two-time Masters champion.

Following the fatal accident earlier in the morning, Scheffler reportedly tried to pull his vehicle around what he believed to be security staff. It was in fact cops, who told him to stop. 

When he didn't, ESPN claims one officer even tried to attach himself to Scheffler's car as he drove another 10 yards before stopping.

The officer in question is then said to have grabbed at his car, attempting to pull him out before he opened the door. The golf star was eventually dragged out of the vehicle, pushed up against it and placed in handcuffs, before being taken away and booked into jail.

According to ESPN, Scheffler was detained by Louisville Police at 6.01am. He had been attempting to enter the course, with media told that players would be allowed through the gates - even as everyone else was kept out. 

News of his arrest broke almost immediately and he was booked by Louisville Metropolitan Department of Corrections at 7:28am. He had to change into an orange jumpsuit before being released at 8:40am.

He reportedly faces the following charges, per Wave3:

• Second-degree assault of a police officer, which is a felony

• Third-degree criminal mischief

• Reckless driving

• Disregarding traffic signals from an officer directing traffic

'This morning, I was proceeding as directed by police officers,' Scheffler said in a statement after returning to Valhalla in time for his second round. 

'It was a very chaotic situation, understandably so considering the tragic accident that had occurred earlier, and there was a big misunderstanding of what I thought I was being asked to do.

'I never intended to disregard any of the instructions. I’m hopeful to put this to the side and focus on golf today.

'Of course, all of us involved in the tournament express our deepest sympathies to the family of the man who passed away in the earlier accident this morning. It truly puts everything in perspective.'

According to a police citation released later in the day, Kentucky detective Bryan Gillis was rushed to hospital after being dragged to the ground and left with 'pain, swelling and abrasion' when Scheffler accelerated his vehicle.

The golfer is also accused of damaging Detective Gillis' uniform pants, which are valued at $80.

'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.'