World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler Wears Orange Amid Year-Old Arrest Reflection

Nearly a year after Scottie Scheffler's arrest at the 2024 PGA Championship, the World No. 1 golfer appeared to acknowledge the incident by wearing a burnt orange shirt during a practice round at the 2025 PGA Championship, the same color as his jail jumpsuit from the arrest and his alma mater, the University of Texas. The arrest stemmed from a chaotic traffic situation outside Valhalla Golf Club, where Scheffler was accused of ignoring police orders and allegedly dragging an officer, though all charges were later dropped due to insufficient evidence and described as a misunderstanding. ESPN reporter Jeff Darlington, who filmed the arrest, reflected on the aggressive police response and the surreal nature of the event, highlighting the confusion caused by the fatal accident and traffic redirection that morning. Despite the incident, Scheffler continued competing strongly, even shooting a second-round 66 shortly after the arrest. His choice of attire at Quail Hollow sparked speculation that he was making light of the episode or marking the anniversary, given the rarity of him wearing burnt orange outside of that context. The episode remains a significant and unusual moment in golf history, with ongoing reflections on the clash between Scheffler and law enforcement.