Scottie Scheffler Talks About One Of The Most Bizarre Days In Golf History

I don't think I've ever woken up, ran out to the living room, pounced on the remote, and turned on a golf tournament like I did when I read what was unfolding involving Scottie Scheffler at the PGA Championship.

It was one of the wildest days in the history of the sport, with one of the sport's biggest names at the moment — fresh off a Masters win and a new kid — racing from jail to the golf course in hopes of making his tee time.

Pure insanity.

Unfortunately, this unbelievable story started with tragedy, something Scheffler addressed right up top during his post-round press conference. He offered his condolences to the family of John Mills, who was struck by a shuttle and killed early Friday morning, according to Fox 19.

"Yeah, first of all, my sympathies go out to the family of Mr. Mills," Scheffler said.  I can't imagine what they're going through this morning. One day he's heading to the golf course to watch a tournament. A few moments later he's trying to cross the street, and now he's no longer with us. I can't imagine what they're going through. My heart — I feel for them. I'm sorry."

Scheffler declined to provide many specifics on the incident that led to his arrest, labeling it "just a big misunderstanding." He insisted that the situation would be handled.

 Scottie Scheffler shakes hands with fans wearing t-shirts with his mugshot so freshly printed that they're probably hot to the touch. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Scottie Scheffler Played An Incredible Round Of Golf Given The Circumstances

The 27-year-old did go into what he went through after being arrested, and it involved getting his pre-round routine started while still in the slammer.

"I don't really know. I feel like my head is still spinning. I can't really explain what happened this morning," he said. "I did spend some time stretching in a jail cell. That was a first for me. That was part of my warmup. I was just sitting there waiting and I started going through my warmup, I felt like there was a chance I may be able to still come out here and play. 

"I started going through my routine and I tried to get my heart rate down as much as I could today, but like I said, I still feel like my head is spinning a little bit. But I was fortunate to be able to make it back out and play some golf today."

And play golf he did. Scheffler stuck his first tee shot in a bunker but wound up shooting par to open the round. He shot -5 on Friday, putting him into a tie for third at -9.

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Think about that for a second. If I'm going to play a decent round of golf by my incredibly low standards, I practically need the planets aligned. Scott Scheffler is such a pro he played a great round after doing part of his usual routine in the clink.

"It probably took a few holes to feel normal," Scheffler said. "Obviously I didn't have my normal warmup and I usually stick to my routine. I'm a big routine guy, especially when it comes to my preparation. But it took a few holes to settle in."

What a day. If Scheffler manages to win the tournament, this will go down as one of the most incredible performances ever. 

"Flu game?" How about "Jail tournament" (we can workshop the name)?

Who knows what will happen, but one thing I do know is that there have to be several documentaries and at least one feature film in the works about today, and the sun hasn't even set yet.