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Man detained after rushing Scottie Scheffler during PGA Tour event

IMG_0985by: Griffin McVeigh05/22/26griffin_mcveigh

Scottie Scheffler and his group at the CJ CUP Byron Nelson experienced a weird moment during Friday’s round. A fan was detained as they were wrapping up on the 6th green after hopping over the gallery ropes. He was heading their direction and reportedly yelling before tournament officials stepped in. The fan was detained for the incident.

“A man was detained Friday after rushing onto the green during the CJ CUP Byron Nelson tournament at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney — one of the PGA Tour’s marquee events in North Texas,” WFAA in Dallas said. “According to WFAA’s sports crew on the ground, the incident unfolded as world No. 1-ranked golfer, and North Texas resident, Scottie Scheffler and his playing partners were finishing up at the 6th hole. The man broke through the gallery ropes and began yelling before tournament officials quickly moved in and detained him.”

A white shirt with writing on it may have been the motivation behind the fan’s course storm. However, pictures provided by WFAA do not show what the message was.

McKinney police later revealed the fan was released from their custody and kicked out of the tournament. At the time of publishing, no further information has been provided.

Thankfully, Scheffler was not affected too much by the moment. He wound up birding the 6th hole, his second of the afternoon. Scheffler put together a great round and is right in contention.

More on Scottie Scheffer, opening two rounds at CJ CUP Byron Nelson

Scheffler is playing in him hometown tournament this weekend. Originally from Dallas, TPC Craig Ranch is not too far away. To little surprise, the world No. 1 is having a great outing thus far. Heading into the weekend, Scheffler is tied with five different players for second place.

Round 2 for Scheffler turned out to be bogey-free. Six birdies stand out when looking at the scorecard. However, the highlight came on the 12th hole. He was able to eagle the Par 5. In total, Scheffer was eight-under on his round.

If not for an incredible afternoon for Kim Si Woo, Scheffler would be in there as the leader. But Si Woo put together a 60, falling just short of the illustrious 59. In reality, he is the story of the CJ CUP Byron Nelson thus far. Maybe not the most prestigious event on the PGA Tour but a fun Saturday and Sunday should be ahead.