Social media scores an ace with reactions to Scottie Scheffler arrest

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It has long been established that social media brings out the best and worst of people.

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World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler being arrested and put in the back of a police cruiser on his way to Valhalla Golf Club early Friday brought out the former.

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The Internet, as the kids say, has been on fire following the golf superstar’s misadventure.

We give you some of the great quips from the comedy club known as X:

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“If he’s next on the tee, he must be set free,” posted Mark Davis, with an accompanying picture of famous defence lawyer Johnnie Cochran.

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“Apparently these are the police officers who detained Scottie Scheffler this morning in Louisville,” another user posted with a picture of comedians Bill Hader and Seth Rogen in the movie SuperBad.

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@flushingitgolf posted a picture of Rory McIlroy on his cell phone with the caption: “Hi is that the police? I’ve just seen a guy driving dangerously. I think you should come immediately”

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Another shared a gif of Steve Carrell as blundering boss Michael Scott from The Office in a bandana talking about prison with the caption reading: “Scottie Scheffler rolling up to his second round tee time.”

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One user poked fun at the police squad showing off the ‘goods’ from their big arrest.

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Eddie Rado compared the situation in men’s group chats to what must happen when Taylor Swift is in the news.

“The dude texts groups across the country are filled with ‘hearts and hahas’ this morning. This must be what it’s like when Taylor Swift drops a new album.”

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Finally, one user referenced the fact that Scheffler and his wife recently had their first child to hilarious effect.

“Dad, what happened in your first tournament after I was born?”

Scottie Scheffler: *Vince McMahon choking up and motioning to cut the tape* meme.

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