World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler was detained by police and charged with assaulting an officer and other counts Friday outside of the PGA Championship in Louisville, Kentucky, according to court documents.

Footage posted on X by ESPN’s Jeff Darlington appeared to show Scheffler being led away by officers. Scheffler appears to turn to Darlington as he is being led away and asks, “Can you please help me?”

The incident happened before the second round of the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club, which was set to begin at 7:15 a.m.

Scheffler said the incident stemmed from a misunderstanding after a fatal accident that occurred earlier Friday outside the club.

He was released from jail and returned to the club just before 9:30 a.m. He teed off just after 10 a.m. to an outburst of cheers. Video posted on X by ESPN’s Marty Smith showed fans yelling “Free Scottie” after his tee shot.

“This morning, I was proceeding as directed by police officers. It was a very chaotic situation, understandably so considering the tragic accident that had occurred earlier, and there was a big misunderstanding of what I thought I was being asked to do,” he said in a statement shared on X by PGA Tour.

“I never intended to disregard any of the instructions. I’m hopeful to put this to the side and focus on golf today,” he added.

Scheffler’s attorney Steve Romines also called it a misunderstanding and told The Associated Press they “will litigate the case as it goes.”

Jail records show that he was booked on charges of second-degree assault of a police officer, third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving, and disregarding signals from officers directing traffic.

Round 2 was initially delayed following a “serious accident near the course” after police said a man was fatally struck by a shuttle bus around 5 a.m. The man’s identity was not released, but PGA of America said he was a worker with one of its vendors.

The round began after an hour and 20 minute delay, PGA of America said in an update.

“This is heartbreaking to all of us involved with the PGA Championship,” the organization said. “We extend our sincere condolences to their family and loved ones.”

Scheffler also offered his condolences to the family and said “it truly puts everything in perspective.”

Traffic was backed up for about a mile in both directions following the accident, the AP reported. Darlington said Scheffler was attempting to drive around the crash scene. An officer told the golfer to stop but he allegedly kept going, ESPN reported.

An officer “attached himself” to the side of Scheffler’s vehicle and Scheffler stopped as he turned into the entrance of the club, according to ESPN. When Scheffler rolled down his window to talk to the officer, he was allegedly pulled out of the vehicle and handcuffed.

Scheffler, 27, turned pro in 2018 and has appeared in the PGA championships four times. He won the Master’s in April, and also in 2022.