Scottie Scheffler, the world's top-ranked golfer renowned for his peerless driving on the fairway, faces a far less flattering review of his skills behind the wheel of a car. The brutal verdict comes from his wife, Meredith, who publicly mocked his driving ability during a recent marital quiz, nearly two years after his stunning arrest during the 2024 PGA Championship.
A Marital Quiz Reveals a Harsh Truth
The couple participated in a light-hearted question-and-answer session about their marriage, shared on social media. They covered domestic topics like nappy-changing duties—which Meredith handles—and taking out the rubbish, which falls to Scottie. However, the mood shifted when they were asked who the better driver was. "Me!" Meredith immediately shouted, over her husband's protests. Dismissing his claim that her answer was "very untrue," she doubled down with the blunt assessment: "He's such a bad driver!"
The Chaotic 2024 PGA Championship Arrest
Meredith's jibe carries extra weight given the dramatic events of May 2024. During the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Scheffler was involved in a chaotic incident with police as he attempted to enter the course ahead of his second round. In astonishing scenes, the then-27-year-old was led away in handcuffs, booked into jail, and charged with several offences, including a felony charge of assaulting a police officer.
Police initially alleged he had refused to comply with instructions and dragged an officer to the ground, resulting in the officer being hospitalised. A widely circulated mugshot showed a solemn Scheffler in an orange jumpsuit. Remarkably, he was released in time to compete later that same day. All criminal charges against him were dropped within weeks.
Moving On From a 'Severe Miscommunication'
Following the dismissal of charges, Scheffler addressed the incident on social media, expressing a desire to move forward. He stated he held "no ill will" toward Officer Bryan Gillis, the Louisville policeman who arrested him. Scheffler framed the event as a "severe miscommunication in a chaotic situation" and praised the difficult job of police officers. While the legal matter was resolved, his wife's recent comments suggest the episode left a lasting, if humorous, impression on their personal life regarding his driving prowess.
Despite the off-course drama, Scheffler's golfing supremacy remains unchallenged. The incident at Valhalla and his wife's playful yet cutting critique have simply added an unexpected chapter to the story of one of sport's most dominant current athletes.
