Scottie Scheffler emotionally celebrated his PGA Championship triumph on Sunday as he captured his third major championship.
One year on from his shocking arrest at Valhalla Golf Club, Scheffler blew away the competition to finish five strokes ahead of the pack at 11-under.
And following the win, an impassioned Scheffler threw his hat to the ground in celebration before making his way over to his wife, Meredith, and their baby.
The family-of-three embraced in a heartwarming moment before Scheffler and Meredith shared a kiss.
Scheffler also shared a touching moment with his parents, as his father delivered beamed with pride for his son.
‘Words can’t describe what we just watched,’ his father could be heard saying. ‘You are the toughest guy, and the sweetest boy. I’m so proud of you. Thank you for never giving up, Scottie.’
Scheffler and his wife, Meredith, shared a kiss after he won the PGA Championship on Sunday
The couple and their son, Bennett, embraced at Quail Hollow following his third major win
The now-three-time major champion threw his hat on the ground after clinching the win
Scheffler could then be seen carrying the couple’s son, Bennett, around the course after clinching his victory.
Later, as Scheffler hoisted the Wanamaker Trophy, his coach Randy Smith appeared to get choked up before the golf star described their bond.
‘It’s tough for me to really put into words what Randy means to me, but he’s a special man, and he’s taught me everything about the game of golf.
‘And this is a pretty cool moment for both of us… he definitely is family to me.’
The 28-year-old’s latest win comes 12 months after he was arrested outside Valhalla Golf Club in Kentucky .
Amid a traffic pileup outside the club – following a fatal accident earlier that morning – the two-time Masters champion was accused of ignoring police orders to pull over his vehicle and instead speeding away, which allegedly dragged Louisville Detective Bryan Gillis to the ground and left him with both minor cuts and torn pants.
Scheffler flashed a wide smile as he celebrated his win at Quail Hollow in North Carolina
Scheffler was stunningly arrested
Scheffler was handcuffed and taken away by cops before his second round and was booked into jail on four criminal charges – including second-degree assault of a police officer.
All charges against Scheffler were eventually dropped, though he later took legal action himself after his claim that the incident was simply one big misunderstanding was said to be ‘corroborated by the evidence’.
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