God. The golf world never disappoints with its subtle drama. Scottie Scheffler just showed up to the PGA Championship in a burnt orange polo that has everyone doing a double-take and wondering if the world's #1 golfer just trolled his own arrest saga.
I nearly spit out my coffee when I saw it. There he was, strutting around Quali Hollow like last year's embarrassing incident never happened – except for that very specific color choice that screamed "I haven't forgotten, and neither have you."
That Time Scottie Got Arrested (Yes, Really)
Quick refresher for those who somehow missed teh biggest golf scandal of 2024: Scheffler, 28, was literally ARRESTED last year outside the PGA Championship. Hours before he was supposed to tee off! The whole thing was about him trying to drive around a fatal bus crash scene to get into the venue.
Not his finest moment.
The charges were pretty serious – second-degree assault of a police officer, criminal mischief, reckless driving, and ignoring traffic directions. I remember texting my buddy who works at a golf course: "Is this real life?" His response: "Golf finally got interesting."
Thankfully for Scheffler, all charges were dropped just 12 days later. But not before his mugshot – featuring him in bright orange jail overalls – circulated everywhere online. That image became golf's equivalent of Nick Nolte's infamous hair-wild booking photo.
Orange You Glad He Has a Sense of Humor?
Fast forward to this year's PGA Championship at Quali Hollow in North Carolina. Scheffler shows up wearing... wait for it... a burnt orange Nike polo. Coincidence? The internet thinks not.
One fan tweeted: "New tradition." Another said: "I was so hoping that he would do this. Nice move Scotty." My personal favorite was the comment: "They let anyone in majors now a days" followed by those crying-laughing emojis that perfectly capture the absurdity.
Someone else just wrote: "He's got to be messing?" Which pretty much sums up everyone's reaction.
Texas Forever or Jail Fashion Statement?
Some golf nerds (I say that lovingly as one myself) pointed out that the burnt orange might actually be a nod to his University of Texas days in Austin, where that shade is basically sacred.
Listen. I've been covering golf for years, and I'm telling you – it's both. Scheffler's smart enough to pick a color that gives him plausible deniability while still making an inside joke that every golf fan gets immediately.
Back in 2018, I interviewed him briefly at a smaller tournament, and even then you could tell he had that perfect blend of intensity and dry humor. This outfit choice tracks perfectly with the guy I met.
What's Next for Our Orange-Clad Champion?
Scheffler's gunning for his third PGA Championship title at Quali Hollow. He's playing in a first-round group with Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele – basically a supergroup of golf talent that teed off at 1:22pm UK time.
I spent $400 on a streaming package just so I wouldn't miss a moment of this tournament. Poor planning on my part, but totally worth it to see if Scheffler makes any other subtle references to last year's debacle.
For UK viewers who are smarter with their money than I am, you can catch all the action on Sky Sports Golf. Their customers can stream everything through the Sky Sports app.
Whatever happens in this tournament, Scheffler's already won the unofficial award for "Best Self-Deprecating Fashion Choice" – and that's something even his arrest couldn't take away from him.
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