{"id":2247707,"date":"2024-05-18T19:30:02","date_gmt":"2024-05-18T23:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/top-golfer-not-bitter-after-arrest-releases-powerful-statement-on-police\/"},"modified":"2024-05-18T19:34:57","modified_gmt":"2024-05-18T23:34:57","slug":"top-golfer-not-bitter-after-arrest-releases-powerful-statement-on-police","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/top-golfer-not-bitter-after-arrest-releases-powerful-statement-on-police\/","title":{"rendered":"Leading Golfer Unfazed by Arrest, Issues Strong Response Regarding Police Incident"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftop-golfer-not-bitter-after-arrest-releases-powerful-statement-on-police%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2247707&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article\u200d discusses an\u200c incident \u200dinvolving\u2063 golfer Scottie Scheffler&#8217;s\u2064 arrest\u200d due to a misunderstanding \u2064with police. \u2063Despite the ordeal, \u2062Scheffler exhibited\u2062 grace \u200cand\u2064 gratitude towards law enforcement, contrasting with Colin \u2064Kaepernick&#8217;s negativity towards\u2064 police. The narrative emphasizes\u200c the importance of respect and appreciation for\u200c law \u2064enforcement, showcasing \u200dScheffler&#8217;s admirable\u2062 response. \u200bThe article highlights \u200cgolfer\u2063 Scottie Scheffler&#8217;s arrest \u2062following a police misunderstanding, showcasing his positive interaction with law enforcement in \u2062contrast to Colin Kaepernick&#8217;s negative stance. It underscores the significance\u2063 of respecting and valuing \u2062law enforcement, as exemplified by Scheffler&#8217;s commendable attitude.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<header> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/commentary\/\">  Commentary <\/a>    <span> <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/bchai\/\">  <\/a> <\/p>\n<p> <span>   By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/bchai\/%20\"><span>Bryan Chai<\/span><\/a> <\/span> <span>   May 18, 2024 at 3:20pm <\/span> <\/span>  <\/header>\n<section>\n<p>Colin Kaepernick should take note.<\/p>\n<p>The (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/colin-kaepernicks-pathetic-letter-nfl-owner-pleading-return-released-friend\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">retired?<\/a>) San Francisco 49ers quarterback has become a household name for all of the wrong reasons, thanks to his insipid national anthem protests in 2016, but it\u2019s his utter disdain for law enforcement that really left a lingering bad taste in the mouths of many fans.<\/p>\n<p>From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/kaepernick-issues-ominous-threat-george-floyd-riots-right-fight-back\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">threatening police<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/kaepernick-calls-release-cop-killing-ex-black-panther\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">supporting cop killers<\/a> to just generally <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/kaepernick-under-fire-after-latest-sick-attack-on-police\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bad-mouthing law enforcement<\/a>, Kaepernick has made it abundantly clear that he despises police with just about every fiber of his being. That hatred overflows despite those very same police maintaining the law, order and safety around the erstwhile quarterback and his loved ones.<\/p>\n<p>It also can\u2019t be overstated that Kaepernick has no real direct issue with police, apart from his perceived racial grievances and his own sense of self-righteousness \u2014 unlike the world\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.owgr.com\/current-world-ranking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/scottie-scheffler-speaks-out-after-felony-arrest\/\" title=\"Scottie Scheffler Addresses Arrest Issue\">top-ranked golfer<\/a><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Scottie Scheffler \u2014 who is actually atop his sport, unlike Kaepernick \u2014 actually had every right to be annoyed or peeved with police after the disastrous Friday morning he dealt with.<\/p>\n<p>A quick bit of background: Scheffler was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wild-gets-world-no-1-golfer-scottie-scheffler-detained-police-shortly-pga-championship-tee-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">arrested<\/a> en route to the Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky on Friday. On his way to the second round of the PGA Championship, Scheffler encountered suffocating traffic due to a tragic pedestrian death earlier that morning near the golf course. While trying to navigate that traffic muck, a seeming bit of miscommunication between Scheffler and a police officer ultimately led to the star golfer\u2019s arrest.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Breaking News: World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler has been detained by police in handcuffs after a misunderstanding with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/as-wild-as-it-gets-world-no-1-golfer-scottie-scheffler-detained-by-police-shortly-before-pga-championship-tee-time\/\" title=\"Wild Encounter': Top Golfer Scottie Scheffler Held by Police Before PGA Championship Tee Time\">traffic flow led<\/a> to his attempt to drive past a police officer into Valhalla Golf Club. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/marine-corps-officer-charged-in-connection-to-capitol-riot\/\" title=\"Marine Corps Officer Charged In Connection To Capitol Riot\">police officer attempted<\/a> to attach himself to Scheffler\u2019s car,\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JeffDarlington\/status\/1791417323867283597?\">May 17, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201cWorld No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler has been detained by police in handcuffs after a misunderstanding with traffic flow led to his attempt to drive past a police officer into Valhalla Golf Club,\u201d ESPN\u2019s Jeff Darlington reported at the time of the incident.<\/p>\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-container\">\n<p>Do you agree with Scheffler?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u201cThe police officer attempted to attach himself to Scheffler\u2019s car, and Scheffler then stopped his vehicle at the entrance to Valhalla. The police officer then began to scream at Scheffler to get out of the car.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen Scheffler exited the vehicle, the officer shoved Scheffler against the car and immediately placed him in handcuffs. He is now being detained in the back of a police car.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote data-media-max-width=\"560\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Here is video that I took of Scheffler being arrested: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8UPZKvPCCf\">https:\/\/t.co\/8UPZKvPCCf<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9Tbp2tyrJh\">pic.twitter.com\/9Tbp2tyrJh<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JeffDarlington\/status\/1791428598080938492?\">May 17, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Due to the chaotic misunderstanding, Scheffler was actually booked (orange jumpsuit and all) before ultimately being released by Louisville Metro Police.<\/p>\n<p>Again, this was all over a wild misunderstanding, and Scheffler could\u2019ve launched into a Kaepernick-like tirade about the need for police reform.<\/p>\n<p>Scheffler didn\u2019t do that.<\/p>\n<p>(And unlike Kaepernick, Scottie Scheffler has <em>earned <\/em>his notoriety, thanks to actually winning at the highest level in his sport. The best Kaepernick can claim is almost winning \u2014 or, in other words, losing \u2014 Super Bowl XLVII.)<\/p>\n<p>Instead, the star golfer offered a magnanimous and gracious response that was a powerful reflection of Scheffler\u2019s character.<\/p>\n<p>While speaking to reporters after hitting 5-under 66 in the second round, Scheffler took the highest of high roads while discussing the genuinely rattling incident with the police.<\/p>\n<p>OutKick\u2019s Dan Zaksheske captured the poignant remarks, and you can watch them yourself below:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Scottie Scheffler was extremely complimentary of the police, despite being arrested on Friday morning. He said one officer even offered him a sandwich.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m grateful that we have such strong police, and they\u2019re our protectors out there.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/u0GkqYzMxy\">pic.twitter.com\/u0GkqYzMxy<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Dan Zaksheske (@RealDanZak) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RealDanZak\/status\/1791575558817452120?\">May 17, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201cYeah, I was pretty rattled, to say the least,\u201d the 27-year-old Scheffler said. \u201cThe officer that took me to the jail was very kind. He was great. We had a nice chat in the car that helped calm me down.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnd I was sitting there, kind of waiting to go in, and I asked him, \u2018Hey, excuse me, can you just come hang out with me for a few minutes so I can calm down?\u2019<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou know, I was never angry. I was just in shock. And I think my body was just \u2014 I was shaking the whole time. I was shaking for like an hour.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mind you, this harrowing incident happened just days after Scheffler became a new father for the first time.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was definitely a new feeling for me,\u201d the star golfer continued. \u201cAnd [the officer] came out, and we had a nice chat.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Scheffler further elaborated that the officers in the jail also treated him well, and even joked about the incident once they realized who Scheffler was.<\/p>\n<p>(On an aside, it\u2019s a shame Scheffler didn\u2019t bust out the line, \u201cDon\u2019t you know who I am?\u201d the one time in history it actually may have been warranted.)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m grateful that we have such strong police,\u201d Scheffler added. \u201cThey\u2019re our protectors out there.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In a world full of Colin Kaepernicks out there, screaming \u201cACAB!\u201d and \u201cDefund the police!\u201d while not thinking of the consequences, try and be a Scottie Scheffler. The world needs far more of the latter than the former.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<div>\n<p><b><i>A Note from Our Deputy Managing Editor:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span>I heard a chilling comment the other day: \u201cWe don\u2019t even know if an election will be held in 2024.\u201d <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>That wasn\u2019t said by a conspiracy theorist or a doomsday prophet. No, former U.S. national security advisor Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn said that to the founder of The Western Journal, Floyd Brown.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>Gen. Flynn\u2019s warning means that the 2024 election is the most important election for every single living American. 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He specializes in the NBA and NFL as well as politics.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>  Bryan Chai has written news and sports for The Western Journal for more than five years and has produced more than 1,300 stories. He specializes in the NBA and NFL as well as politics. He graduated with a BA in Creative Writing from the University of Arizona. He is an avid fan of sports, video games, politics and debate. <\/p>\n<p>  Birthplace <\/p>\n<p>  Hawaii <\/p>\n<p>  Education <\/p>\n<p>  Class of 2010 University of Arizona. BEAR DOWN. <\/p>\n<p>  Location <\/p>\n<p>  Phoenix, Arizona <\/p>\n<p>  Languages Spoken <\/p>\n<p>  English, Korean <\/p>\n<p>  Topics of Expertise <\/p>\n<p>  Sports, Entertainment, Science\/Tech <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a commentary by Bryan Chai on May 18, 2024, at 3:20 pm, Colin Kaepernick&#8217;s infamous national anthem protests in 2016 have solidified his public image. 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