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Scottie Scheffler Says Arrest Was 'Big Misunderstanding' After Being Charged In Cop's Assault Scottie Scheffler Says Arrest Was 'Big Misunderstanding' After Being Charged In Cop's Assault
Scottie Scheffler Says Arrest Was 'Big Misunderstanding' After Being Charged In Cop's Assault Scottie Scheffler, the No. 1 golfer in the world and a Bergen County native, has been charged with assaulting a law enforcement officer just before the second round of the PGA Championship, court records show. Scheffler, 27, was trying to drive past the scene of a fatal crash scene involving shuttle bus at the Valhalla Golf Club around 5 a.m. Friday, May 17, when he allegedly dragged an officer at the scene, as reported by ESPN. The reigning Masters champion was ultimately arrested and charged with  felony second-degree assault on a police officer, along with lesser charges of third-de…

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Golfer, 27, Who Grew Up Swinging On Bergen County Courses Wins Second Masters Tournament Golfer, 27, Who Grew Up Swinging On Bergen County Courses Wins Second Masters Tournament
Golfer, 27, Who Grew Up Swinging On Bergen County Courses Wins Second Masters Tournament When it comes to golf, it's Scottie Scheffler's world and we're just living it. The Bergen County native won his second Masters Tournament on Sunday, April 14, continuing a dominant run that has seen him win three tournaments since March as he continues to be ranked #1 in the world. Scheffler, 27, got off to a blistering start at Augusta National, scoring a 66 in the first round and entering the final round on a path to victory. He clinched his victory on the last six holes, with three birdies, finishing with a 68. He won his second green jacket by four strokes, taking home $3.6 million in …

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These NJ Celebs Will Get Stars On Hollywood Walk Of Fame These NJ Celebs Will Get Stars On Hollywood Walk Of Fame
These NJ Celebs Will Get Stars On Hollywood Walk Of Fame The Garden State continues to show why it's so star-studded. Three celebrities with New Jersey roots were among a number of entertainers selected to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame by the Walk of Fame Selection Panel of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.  They are Kevin Feige, Jim Nantz and Jane Krakowski. Feige was raised in Westfield and graduated from Westfield High School. As the producer of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Feige is the highest grossing producer of all-time. Combined, the MCU has grossed more than $29 billion worldwide, with no signs of slowing down…

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NJ's Scottie Scheffler Ranked #1 Following PGA Championship NJ's Scottie Scheffler Ranked #1 Following PGA Championship
NJ's Scottie Scheffler Ranked #1 Following PGA Championship Scottie Scheffler, a Bergen County native, is back on top. Scheffler is currently the #1 ranked golfer on the PGA Tour following his second place finish at the PGA Championship in Rochester, where he finished two strokes behind winner Brooks Koepeka.  At the PGA Championship, Scheffler got off to a hot start, with a -5 after two rounds. He struggled in the third round, carding a +3, but rebounded in the final round with a -5. With his second place finish, Scheffler earned $1.54 million in prize money. Last year, Scheffler became the first New Jersey native to win the Masters. The…

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Former Miss NJ Runner Up Dating Champion Golfer Former Miss NJ Runner Up Dating Champion Golfer
Former Miss NJ Runner Up Dating Champion Golfer Katherine Gaal has gone from Miss New Jersey runner-up to dating Mr. US Open. Gaal, who was first runner-up in the Miss New Jersey pageant in 2013, is linked to Matt Fitzpatrick, who won the 2022 US Open.  Fitzpatrick also won the 2023 RBG Heritage Open on Sunday, April 16. When she's not hitting the links with the guy she's linked with, Gaal works for Commvault, a data protection company, in Monmouth County. Fitzpatrick seems thrilled to have Gaal by his side. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Matt Fitzpatrick (@mattfitz94) …

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Bergen's Scottie Scheffler Finishes Tied For 10th At Masters Bergen's Scottie Scheffler Finishes Tied For 10th At Masters
Bergen's Scottie Scheffler Finishes Tied For 10th At Masters Scottie Scheffler's time as reigning Masters champion is over.  The Bergen County native finished in a tie for 10th place at the Masters Tournament after winning the tournament last year. Scheffler shot a -4, eight strokes behind the winner, Jon Rahm.  Scheffler got off to a hot start at the tournament in round 1, but stumbled in round 2, carding a +3. He rebounded in the final two rounds, shooting a combined -3. Don't feel too bad for Scheffler though. By finishing in 10th place, he earned $432,000 in prize money. Scheffler is the first New Jersey native to win the Masters. Hav…

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Bergen County Golfer Struggling At Masters Bergen County Golfer Struggling At Masters
Bergen County Golfer Struggling At Masters It's been a rough round for Scottie Scheffler at the Masters. The Bergen County native is attempting to win his second straight green jacket. Scheffler is shot a +3 in the second round of the tournament on Friday, April 7. In the first round, Scheffler shot a -4. Scheffler is currently tied for 28th place. Scheffler's second round got off to a tough start when he bogeyed the first hole. He redeemed himself with a birdie on the eighth hole but then double bogeyed the ninth hole, as he continues to struggle with his putting game. He bogeyed the 18th hole.  Scheffler is the first New Jer…

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Watch Live As Bergen County's Scottie Scheffler Defends Masters Title Watch Live As Bergen County's Scottie Scheffler Defends Masters Title
Watch Live As Bergen County's Scottie Scheffler Defends Masters Title Scottie Scheffler is looking to don the green jacket again. The Bergen County native is teeing off at the 2023 Masters Tournament, which begins on Thursday, April 6. Last year, Scheffler won the tournament and the coveted green jacket, taking home $2.7 million in prize money.  Scheffler is the first New Jersey native to win the Masters. Having recently won the Players Championship, Scheffler is currently the #1 ranked golfer in the world and is the betting favorite to win the tournament again. Scheffler was born in Ridgewood and lived in Montvale. His father used to take him to …

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