Detective Bryan Gillis, the officer who arrested the world’s No. 1 golfer, Scottie Scheffler, has a history of misconduct during his time on the police force. 

In 2013, Gillis was suspended for five days after driving an intoxicated civilian in his police vehicle and “proceeding to doing ‘donuts’ in a business parking lot,” according to a memo by then-Chief Steve Conrad.

Later that year, Gillis was found to be “at fault” in an accident, leading to an oral reprimand and mandatory driver’s training. 

On Aug. 6, 2019, and May 22, 2021, Gillis was again found “at fault” for accidents and was orally reprimanded. 

According to a June 9, 2021, memo by then-Chief Erika Shields, Gillis was disciplined for pursuing a “vehicle that did not commit a violent felony or wanted on a warrant.”

Gillis was also placed on one-day suspensions in 2010 and 2011 for failing to show up to court, and he got a four-day suspension in 2012 for missing additional court appearances. 

Gillis gained national attention after arresting Schleffler on May 17 outside of the Valhalla Golf Club hours before his tee time on the second day of the PGA Championship.

Scheffler was charged with felony second-degree assault on a police officer. 

Gillis alleges that Scheffler did not follow instructions on how to enter the golf club as police were investigating the site of a nearby fatal accident.

Gillis motioned for Scheffler to exit his vehicle and immediately put the golfer in handcuffs. 

According to the report, an altercation ensued. 

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“Subject refused to comply and accelerated forward, dragging Detective Gillis to the ground,” the report reads. “The detective suffered pain, swelling and abrasions to his left wrist and knee and was taken to the hospital for further treatment.” His uniform pants, valued at about $80, “were damaged beyond repair,” according to the report.

Gillis did not activate his body-worn camera during his encounter with Scheffler. The only footage from the incident comes from a squad car dashboard and roadside pole, but neither shows the arrest of Scheffler nor the beginning of the interaction. Louisville Metro Police Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel announced that Gillis was given disciplinary action for failing to activate his body camera.