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Jim SLATER

DARK SECRETS: Scheffler s attorney denies golfer assaulted police officer | Rare Historical Photos

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler shakes hands with fans, one wearing a T-shirt bearing the image of his mugshot from jail, during the second round of the PGA Championship (Credit: AFP)

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler struggled early in Saturday's third round of the PGA championship a day after being arrested while his attorney was denying charges the golfer assaulted a police officer.

Scheffler, arrested Friday morning after a confrontation with police at the entrance to Valhalla Golf Club, returned from jail to fire an adrenaline-fueled five-under par 66 on Friday and shared fourth on nine-under 133 -- three back of 36-hole leader Xander Schauffele.

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