Nancy Turner
May 18, 2024 - 12:15

Golf Scheffler trails leader Morikawa in early-morning arrest | Sports Games

Scottie Scheffler overcomes arrest to contend at rainy PGA Championship, finishing two shots behind clubhouse leader Collin Morikawa in Louisville.

Scottie Scheffler, aiming for his fifth victory in six starts, posted a remarkable five-under-par 66 to reach nine under, just trailing behind the leader Collin Morikawa (65) in the rainy PGA Championship in Louisville, Kentucky. The overnight leader Xander Schauffele, who tied the major championship record with a nine-under-par 62 in the opening round, navigated through the rain and reached the turn at three under for the day.

In a surprising turn of events, Scottie Scheffler faced an early-morning arrest and police altercation before climbing up the leaderboard at the PGA Championship. Despite the chaos, Scheffler remained composed and focused during his round, starting strong with a birdie at the par-five 10th hole. He continued with a steady performance, carding several birdies and finishing two shots behind Morikawa.

Meanwhile, Morikawa showcased exceptional play, making five consecutive birdies to take control of the tournament. Despite a lone bogey on the final hole, Morikawa remained one shot shy of the PGA Championship record for the lowest score through 36 holes. Other contenders like Mark Hubbard and Thomas Detry were also in the mix, while Rory McIlroy and defending champion Brooks Koepka were trailing closely behind.

As the tournament unfolded, Tiger Woods faced a challenging start to the second round, struggling to find his rhythm on the course. The day was marred by a tragic incident outside the Valhalla Golf Club, where a worker was struck by a shuttle bus, leading to a delay in the proceedings. The PGA of America expressed heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased.

The PGA Championship continued to deliver thrilling moments and unexpected twists as the top golfers battled it out on the course. With the leaderboard constantly shifting, fans eagerly awaited the final outcome of the tournament, hoping for more excitement and drama in the days to come.