Scheffler was detained when he attempted to drive past an officer to get into the Kentucky course as police dealt with congestion caused by a separate accident that he was not involved in, according to witnesses and US media reports.

The 33-year-old American captured his third PGA Championship and became the first player to win a major while with LIV, firing a three-under-par 67 to finish 72 holes at Oak Hill on nine-under 271.