LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The second round of the 106th PGA Championship has been delayed at least one hour and 20 minutes due to a pedestrian fatality near Valhalla Golf Club.

According to a police report, a man, who has been identified by police as John Mills, was crossing Shelbyville Road Friday morning near the golf course when he was struck by a shuttle bus traveling eastbound in the center lane dedicated for buses. Mills, who was reporting to work, was pronounced dead on the scene. Officers received a call to the 15500 block of Shelbyville Road around 5 a.m. regarding a vehicle collision between a bus and a person.

The PGA announced that the second round will begin at 8:35 am. ET. The first grouping was expected to tee off at 7:15 a.m. ET.

Also Friday morning, Scottie Scheffler was arrested and charaged by police after trying to enter the gates of the club ahead of his tee time.

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The PGA of America released the following statement: “This morning we were devastated to learn that a worker with one of our vendors was tragically struck and killed by a shuttle bus outside Valhalla Golf Club. This is heartbreaking to all of us involved with the PGA Championship. We extend our sincere condolences to their family and loved ones.”

It later sent an update: “Our primary concern today remains with the family of John Mills, who lost his life in a tragic accident early this morning while reporting to work. As it relates to the incident involving Scottie Scheffler, we are fully cooperating as local authorities review what took place. While the legal process plays out, questions should to be directed to Scheffler’s attorney or local authorities.”

UPDATE

Round 2 of the 2024 PGA Championship is delayed due to an accident near the course.

The next update will be at 7 a.m. ET. #PGAChamp

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