Scottie Scheffler gets arrested on Friday

Details are emerging about the arrest

He was arrested after a traffic misunderstanding

Scottie Scheffler, the world's number one golfer, was arrested by police after a traffic misunderstanding ahead of his title defense at the Masters. Scheffler was reportedly stopped by police in Louisville, Kentucky, on Friday morning after failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. He was subsequently arrested and charged with failure to yield to a pedestrian and careless driving.

Police said Scheffler was cooperative throughout the process and was released on bond later that day. He is scheduled to appear in court on May 10. A spokesperson for Scheffler said the golfer is "deeply sorry" for the incident and is "cooperating fully with the authorities."

Scheffler's arrest comes just days before the start of the Masters, one of the most prestigious tournaments in golf. Scheffler is the defending champion and is one of the favorites to win this year's event.

It is unclear at this time how Scheffler's arrest will affect his participation in the Masters. The tournament's organizers have not yet commented on the situation.

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