Scottie Scheffler’s Lexus TX350 He Struck a Police Officer In Goes To Auction, “A Big Misunderstanding of What I Thought I Was Being Asked to Do In a Chaotic Situation”

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Number 1 ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler was driving a 2024 Lexus TX350 courtesy vehicle provided by the PGA when he was arrested in May. The iconic SUV goes up for auction in December. Here are the details. 

The most famous Lexus vehicle ever goes up for auction.

Imagine owning the Lexus SUV Scottie Scheffler was driving when he was arrested. This unique piece of golf history is now up for auction. Here are the details. 

According to a report from Automotive News (by subscription), the Lexus SUV that the world's top-ranked golfer, Scottie Scheffler, was driving when he was arrested is now a part of an exclusive auction. Mecum Auctions, the world's largest collector car auctions, is the host of this unique event. 

You may recall the incident in May, which garnered significant media attention. Videos of Scheffler's arrest, viewed by tens of millions, led to unwanted publicity for Lexus. 

Lexus had high hopes for the PGA sponsorship, aiming to 'expand our reach and engage with new audiences.' However, the incident with Scheffler certainly brought unexpected attention. 

Understandably, Scheffler was not seeking the attention that the incident brought upon him.

Scheffler said his arrest was "a big misunderstanding of what I thought I was being asked to do" during a "chaotic situation."

Scottie Scheffler was in a 2024 TX350 from a fleet of Lexus courtesy vehicles provided by Toyota Motor North America as part of a new PGA sponsorship during the run-in with police outside the Valhalla Golf Course in Louisville, Kentucky.

He was charged with felony assault and three misdemeanors for allegedly striking an officer with the Lexus in the aftermath of a fatal pedestrian crash. 

The arresting officer said he was directing traffic when Scheffler pulled up in the black Lexus SUV bearing official PGA Tour markings and that he was dragged to the ground by Scheffler's vehicle as the golfer slowly drove toward the club.

The police officer said he injured his left wrist and knee in addition to damaging his pants "beyond repair."

However, the charges were later dropped.

The May 17 incident happened only about a month after Lexus signed on as the Official Vehicle of the PGA Championship and two other PGA of America tournaments. Scheffler was handcuffed outside the golf course and briefly taken to jail. 

After being taken to the police station, Scottie Scheffler returned in a Range Rover to shoot a five-under-par 66 that day. He finished the event tied for eighth place.

If you want more information on the 2024 Lexus TX350 courtesy vehicle Scottie Scheffler was driving, here is the Mecum Auctions information. 

Scheffler's Caviar black 2024 Lexus TX350 courtesy vehicle is now Lot S170 at Mecum Auctions' December 7 event in Kansas City, Missouri.

Mecum references Scheffler's arrest at the top of the auction listing and says the 3-Row SUV with a black-and-gray leather interior comes with a copy of the Louisville Metro Police Department incident report.

Mecum says, "This is the Lexus world no. 1 ranked golfer, Scottie Scheffler, who was arrested while at the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky."

  • Scottie Scheffler won The Masters in both 2022 and 2024
  • Scottie Scheffler won a Gold Medal at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics
  • A copy of the Louisville Metro Police report included
  • All-wheel drive
  • 2.4L DOHC turbocharged Inline 4-cylinder engine
  • Automatic transmission
  • Black exterior
  • Black and Gray leather interior
  • Bucket seats
  • Center console
  • Air conditioning

You can go here if you want more information on the now famous Scottie Scheffler 2024 Lexus TX350 SUV he was arrested in. 

I am Denis Flierl, a Senior Torque News Reporter since 2012. My 30+ year tenure in the automotive industry, initially in a consulting role with every major car brand and later as a freelance journalist test-driving new vehicles, has equipped me with a wealth of knowledge. I specialize in reporting the latest automotive news and providing expert analysis on Subaru, which you'll find here, ensuring that you, as a reader, are always well-informed and up-to-date. Follow me on my X SubaruReport, All Subaru, WRXSTI, @DenisFlierl, Facebook, and Instagram.

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