Scottie Scheffler heads to driving range at Valhalla after being ARRESTED before PGA Championship 2024 second round... follow along for updates

We've got the first official comments from the world No 1 after his return to Valhalla:

'This morning, I was proceeding as directed by police officers. 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.'

...there's already some golf being played at the PGA Championship this morning.

It's been a rough morning for Rich Beem, who's +5 through three holes and +13 for the tournament.

Up the top end of the leaderboard, Harris English birdied the first and has climbed to T11 at -4.

We've just had word from the PGA over the fatality that occurred outside the course this morning...

'This morning we were devastated to learn that a worker with one of our vendors was tragically struck and killed by a shuttle bus outside Valhalla Golf Club. This is heartbreaking to all of us involved with the PGA Championship. We extend our sincere condolences to their family and loved ones.'

Well, 36 minutes to be exact... and he's expected to be out at the tee box on time.

It's an incredible morning that has unfolded at Valhalla.

Scheffler has just arrived at Valhalla, in the back of a black Range Rover alongside his agent Blake Smith. When asked by reporter Marty Smith for a comment on his morning, Scheffler simply said: 'Love you, Marty.'

Courtesy of ESPN+...

Cameras are trained on the entrance to Valhalla, where the world No. 1 is expected to return any minute now.

Some talk about him getting a police escort, which would be... ironic.

Mail Sport has spoken to police and can confirm that Scheffler has now been released from custody and is returning to Valhalla.

He is expected to arrive at the course in the next 10 minutes, and is due to tee off at 10:08am ET.

Scottie Scheffler, the best golfer in the world, was this morning arrested on the following charges:

- Second-degree assault of a police officer

- Third-degree criminal mischief

- Reckless driving

- Disregarding traffic signals from an officer directing traffic

We'll bring you all the latest news as we get it.