Scottie Scheffler’s caddie missing PGA Championship third round, chaplain on bag in latest wrinkle

GolfBy Bridget ReillyPublished May 18, 2024, 11:48 a.m. ETScottie Scheffler is already dealing with the drama around his unexpected arrest and will add to that not having his trusted caddie with him for the next 18 holes of the PGA Championship. The world’s No. 1 golfer was arrested and released prior to his Friday tee time due to a chaotic traffic violation and didn’t slow him down as he shot 5-under 66to get to 9-under — three shots behind leader Xander Schauffele.He was charged with charged with second-degree assault of a police officer and third-degree criminal mischief along with reckless driving and disregarding traffic signals from an officer.Scheffler will now be without Ted Scott, who has been his caddie since 2021, to start the third round at Valhalla Golf Club on Saturday.3However, the caddie change has nothing to do with Friday’s incident, as Scheffler revealed the plan ahead of the tournament. On Tuesday, Scheffler mentioned that Scott will fly out of Louisville to attend...