PGA Championship Worker Killed After Being Struck by Bus Outside Valhalla Golf Club

The PGA of America announced that a worker, John Mills, was struck and killed by a vehicle before the start of the second round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, on Friday morning.

The PGA Championship posted the following statement by the PGA of America on X:

"This morning we were devastated to learn that a worker with one of our vendors was tragically struck and killed by a shuttle bus outside Valhalla Golf Club. This is heartbreaking to all of us involved with the PGA Championship. We extend our sincere condolences to their family and loved ones."

"Our primary concern today remains with the family of John Mills, who lost his life in a tragic accident early this morning while reporting to work," the PGA added.

According to ESPN's Mark Schlabach, Mills was attempting to cross the road when he was struck by a shuttle bus in a dedicated bus lane. He died at the scene of the accident.

The start of the second round of the PGA Championship was delayed in the wake of the accident.

News of Mills' death broke after it was reported Friday morning that world No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler was arrested on his way to the course.

According to Schlabach, traffic outside Valhalla Golf Club had been stopped due to the deadly accident involving Mills, which occurred at about 5 a.m. ET.

Per ESPN's Jeff Darlington (h/t Schlabach), Scheffler attempted to drive around the scene of the crash onto a median so he could enter the course. A police officer stopped him, pulled him out of his car and arrested him.

Scheffler is facing charges of second-degree assault of a police officer, third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving, and disregarding traffic signals from an officer directing traffic, according to Schlabach.

Steven Romines, who is Scheffler's attorney, said there was a "miscommunication" between Scheffler and the officer, as the officer was not "part of the regular event traffic detail."

Romines added: "They are allowed to go through, that's why they have the credential and the wave-through. He was unaware there had been a wreck, and he proceeded like they'd been instructed to. He did exactly as he was instructed to enter the premises."

Scheffler was released from custody at 8:40 a.m. ET and made it back to the course in time for his 10:08 a.m. ET tee time.