Scottie Scheffler is seen for the first time since Louisville police revealed charges against him will not be dropped as World No. 1 tees off at PGA Tour’s Charles Schwab Challenge

Scottie Scheffler said it Thursday afternoon, just two hours after Louisville police confirmed charges against him had not been dropped.

The world number 1 was arrested in the early hours of May 17 before his second round of the US PGA Championship at Valhalla in Kentucky for failing to comply with police orders during an investigation into pedestrian fatalities.

The 27-year-old was charged with four charges, including second-degree assault on a police officer, which is a misdemeanor. Yet rumors around Valhalla regarding the remainder of the major championship suggested they would be axed, with those at the top within the division reportedly feeling that the ‘excessive’ costs should be reduced.

Instead, Louisville Metro Police Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel vowed to “respect” and “allow the legal process to proceed” during a press conference Thursday morning, with Scheffler scheduled to be arraigned in court next month.

Despite his looming legal trouble, Scheffler was unperturbed as he made his first start at the Charles Schawb Challenge in his home state of Texas.

Scheffler’s drive teed off next to Billy Horschel and Keegan Bradley at 1:45 PM ET at Colonial, cutting over the corner trees and finding the center of the fairway.

The Masters champion appeared to be in trouble when he landed his approach shot into the greenside bunker.

But he managed to get up and down for an opening birdie.

SCheffler was accused of failing to stop for police while trying to do so gaining access at a point where they were directing traffic following a fatal collision between a bus and a member of the tournament’s security staff, John Mills.

According to the police report, Scheffler ignored instructions and then drove away from an officer, Bryan Gillis, causing him to be dragged by the two-time Masters winner’s car.

He was taken to a Louisville jail and booked in Jefferson County on four charges; felony: second-degree assault on a police officer, third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving, disregarding signals from officers directing traffic.

In Kentucky, second-degree assault is a Class C felony, punishable by a maximum prison sentence of ten years and a fine of up to $10,000.

“We all want to move forward,” Mayor Greenberg said. “But we must respect the legal process. And that’s what we’re going to do. We’re going to make that happen.’

During the press conference, Police Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel revealed that Detective Bryan Gillis had not turned on his body-worn camera – a violation of police policy.

Officials also released two new videos from the moment Scheffler was handcuffed and arrested. They said Thursday that they know of no images of the first interaction between the golf star and police.

In a statement last week, Scheffler said the incident was a “major misunderstanding,” while his attorney Steve Romines said he plans to plead not guilty.

One video came from a fixed camera on Shelbyville Road, while the second came from a police car’s dashcam.

Footage from the pole camera shows the moment Scheffler was stopped by a police officer who appeared to hit his car as he attempted to enter Valhalla, which apparently came after his interaction with Gillis.

The two-time Masters champion is then seen leaving the vehicle and led away in handcuffs after the incident.

The dashcam footage, which lasts more than 55 minutes, does not show the moment that led to Scheffler’s arrest as other vehicles blocked the view, but at one point he is led away by police in handcuffs.

Law enforcement also released a “body-worn camera that failed to record the shape,” detailing testimony from Detective Gillis.

“While traffic was being directed in front of Gate 1, PGA staff stopped a bus from entering Gate 1,” Gillis wrote.

“I saw a vehicle coming towards me in the opposite lanes. I stopped the driver and told him he couldn’t drive any further because of the bus. (Scheffler) demanded to be let in and went forward against my instructions. I was dragged/hit by the driver. I then arrested the driver.’

After the brief press conference, when neither the mayor nor police answered questions from the media, Scheffler’s lawyer released a stinging statement.

“(This) doesn’t affect my case at all. Our position is the same as last Friday. “Scottie Scheffler has done nothing wrong, we are not interested in settling the case, we will try or it will be dismissed,” he said.

‘It’s very simple. All the evidence coming out continues to support what Scottie has been saying all along: this was a chaotic situation and a miscommunication and he did nothing wrong.

‘We are prepared to litigate this case if necessary. If that is not necessary, fine, but our position remains the same: it will be rejected or we will go to court… we will just let the process unfold.

He added: “My role is to represent Scottie Scheffler and I will continue to do so. Nothing has changed since my comment last week: he has done nothing wrong. We will appear in court, otherwise the case will be dismissed. We have no interest in settling the case, there are no discussions about that. We are prepared to litigate if necessary.

Romines was aware of the video, which was subsequently released Thursday. ‘I’ve seen everything there is to see. Everything beyond that supports exactly what Scottie has said from the beginning.”

Louisville Metro Police said Scheffler was booked on a four-cost basis. He was scheduled to be arraigned in a Louisville courtroom on Tuesday, but that appearance was rescheduled for June 3.

Scheffler released a statement after his release from prison, saying: “This morning I proceeded as directed by police officers.

‘It was a very chaotic situation, understandable given the tragic accident that had previously occurred, and there was a major misunderstanding about what I thought was being asked of me. It was never my intention to ignore the instructions. I hope I can put this aside and focus on golf today.

‘Naturally, all of us involved in the tournament extend our deepest condolences to the family of the man who died in the earlier accident this morning. It really puts everything into perspective.”