Scottie Scheffler's first words after learning charges were dropped after PGA Championship

Scottie Scheffler wants to move on after all charges against him were dropped Wednesday. On his Instagram story, the 27-year-old shared what was going through his mind after he was notified that he was in the clear following his contoversial arrest.

"Earlier today, I was informed by my attorney, Steve Romines, that all charges were formally dismissed in regard to the incident outside of Valhalla Golf Club on May 17," Scheffler wrote. "As I stated previously, this was an unfortunate misunderstanding. I hold no ill will toward Officer Gillis. I wish to put this incident behind me and move on, and I hope he will do the same.

"Police officers have a difficult job and I hold them in high regard. This was a severe miscommunication in a chaotic situation. I appreciate the support during the past two weeks and want to again encourage everyone to remember the real tragedy of May 17.

"My thoughts and prayers continue to be with John Mills and his family, and I hope to personally offer my condolences now that the case is over. May John rest in peace. Thank you, Scottie."

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Scheffler's comments come shortly after it was announced that all four charges against him were dropped by county prosecutor Michael J. O'Connell. O'Connell and his team reviewed all evidence and found that the 27-year-old's actions during his altercation with Louisville Metro Police Department detective Bryan Gillis did not warrant further prosecution.

"The Kentucky Rules of Professional Conduct - ethics - promulgated by The Supreme Court of Kentucky commentary states 'A prosecutor has the responsibility of a minister of justice and not simply that of an advocate,'" O'Connell's statement read. "The very first responsibility under Kentucky Supreme Court rules ... requires that prosecutors 'refrain from prosecuting a charge that the prosecutor knows is not supported by probable cause.

"Therefore, based on the totality of the evidence, my office cannot move forward in the prosecution of the charges filed against Mr. Scheffler. Mr. Scheffler's characterization that this was 'a big misunderstanding' is corroborated by the evidence.

"The evidence we reviewed supports the conclusion that Detective Gillis was concerned for public safety at the scene when he initiated contact with Mr. Scheffler. However, Mr. Scheffler's actions and the evidence surrounding their exchange during this misunderstanding do not satisfy the elements of any criminal offenses."

Scheffler was originally charged with Second Degree Assault of a Police Officer, Third Degree Criminal Mischief, Reckless Driving, and Ignoring Signals from an Officer Directing Traffic. Detective Gillis arrested Scheffler after he allegedly did not follow orders and sped away, dragging Gillis and causing injuries.

In a video that surfaced weeks after the incident, Scheffler is heard talking to another police officer shortly after his interaction with Gillis. During the conversation, Scheffler admitted he did not Gillis was a police officer - though Scheffler specified Gillis did not identify himself - and admitted he was "impatient" because he was late.

Scheffler continued to say his actions were because he "panicked" and did not know who Gillis was at the time. Scheffler's lawyer, Steve Romines, gave an impassioned response as to why Scheffler acted the way he did despite the presence of police.

"Here's what happened: He is being interrogated after the most stressful situation of his life," Romines said. "And an officer is actually asking him leading questions and trying to get him to agree with them.

"He asked to talk to the officer. He wanted to explain to him what happened. However, they are trying to get him to confess to something that he didn't do. And the video evidence shows he didn't do it."