The PGA Championship appears to be facing challenges. Most recently, there were reports of a serious accident near the course causing a delay in the second round which further led to death. Adding to the complications, the top-ranked golfer, Scottie Scheffler, encountered legal trouble while en route to Valhalla Golf Club, as he was arrested by the Louisville metro police. Despite Scheffler’s arrival at the greens and the resumption of the second round, fans aren’t necessarily viewing this as a positive turn of events.

The PGA Championship recently posted on X, expressing sorrow over an incident outside Valhalla where one of the Championship’s vendors was tragically struck and killed by a shuttle bus. Although the intention was to convey condolences, fans went a step further and began criticizing the major tournament, and the authorities.

After the post gained traction on social media, the comment section quickly filled with negative reactions. Many of these comments criticized the management system, particularly questioning the decision to continue the tournament despite the circumstances. The tournament returned to Valhalla after a decade, only to be called out by the golf fraternity.

Fans are lashing out toward the PGA Championship

One fan bluntly commented, “Worst. Major. Ever.” This remark implied that the management was aware of the accident and the repercussions of it. It was noted that one of the vendors was involved in the unfortunate incident, yet the organizers opted to proceed with the tournament. Not only the accident, but Scheffler’s arrest drama, and the coverage issues that has been hounding the tournament just add to it.

The news of the accident surfaced in the early morning around 6 AM ET, quickly spreading across social media platforms. One fan sarcastically questioned the timing of the sorrowful post, asking, “And this is coming out 4 hours after the incident?” This comment emphasized the fact that the post, expressing condolences, was shared around 9:40 AM ET, potentially suggesting negligence in addressing the incident involving the vendor.

This fan voiced their perspective by stating, “Pro golf may never be played in the state of Kentucky again after everything that’s happened this morning.” They were referring to the consecutive unfortunate incidents, including the arrest of Scottie Scheffler and the news of the accident. All of these events occurred within a single day, and the tournament is far from over. It’s barely 50% completed as of now! With almost 3 days of golf remaining, so many controversies just shrugged the morale of fans.

Another fan echoed similar criticism, stating, “What a tragic and complete mess at the PGA Championship, run by the PGA of America.” They emphasized how the consecutive incidents resulted in chaos, indicating the management’s inability to handle the situation effectively. PGA of America is responsible for the ongoing major, and just like the other three majors is handled by other authorities, such as USGA handles the US Open.

One fan took their frustration a step further and expressed their sentiments, stating, “Never come back! What a joke! Worse than the US Open.” This comment suggested that if the management overlooks incidents like these, then the tournament isn’t worth attending. They later highlighted the comparison to the 2023 US Open, where the management system struggled to accommodate the audience. With 23,000 daily tickets available, 14,000 were designated for corporate and hospitality tents. Out of the remaining 9,000 tickets for the general public, half were taken up by LACC members, leaving only 4,500 fans able to enjoy the tournament.

The PGA Championship is midway through, but it still grapples with criticism. The unfolding events in the subsequent rounds will shed more light on the situation. Stay connected with EssentiallySports for regular updates on the 2024 PGA Championship.