Fatal Accident Near Valhalla Golf Club Delays 2024 PGA Championship Second Round on Friday Morning
The start of the second round of the 106th PGA Championship has been postponed by at least one hour and 20 minutes due to a tragic incident near Valhalla Golf Club.
According to a police report, a pedestrian was fatally struck by a shuttle bus while crossing Shelbyville Road early Friday morning near the golf course. The collision occurred in the eastbound center lane designated for buses. The victim, a man, was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities responded to the incident in the 15500 block of Shelbyville Road following a report of a collision between a bus and a pedestrian at around 5 a.m.
The PGA has announced that the second round will commence at 8:35 a.m. ET, with the initial tee-off scheduled for 7:15 a.m. ET.
It’s important to note that this tragic accident is unrelated to another incident involving Scottie Scheffler, who was detained by police and placed in handcuffs earlier on Friday while attempting to enter the club ahead of his tee time. For more details on that event, you can find our coverage [here](link to coverage).
UPDATE: PGA Statement on Tragic Incident
In response to the morning’s events, the PGA of America issued a statement expressing deep sorrow over the loss of a worker from one of its vendors, who was fatally struck by a shuttle bus outside Valhalla Golf Club. The statement extends heartfelt condolences to the victim’s family and loved ones, reflecting the profound impact of this tragic occurrence on the entire PGA Championship community.
