An out-of-control Mercedes sedan crashed into the pro shop at Brae Burn Country Club in Newton, Massachusetts, on Saturday, resulting in minor injuries for three individuals. The driver and two employees were transported to the hospital, according to Newton police.
The incident occurred when the Mercedes reportedly drifted through the country club's parking lot before striking the pro shop. Viral security footage captured the moment the white sedan veered through the entrance, passed between two golf carts, and collided with the building.
Footage from inside the pro shop showed two staffers folding clothing immediately before the vehicle breached the wall. The pro shop sustained significant damage.
Newton police are investigating the cause of the crash. They stated that criminal activity is not currently suspected and that alcohol is not believed to have been a factor, suggesting the collision may have resulted from “accidental operator error.” The police department declined to release the incident report pending its approval.
The Newton Fire Department and a city engineer assessed the building's structural integrity before the damaged wall was boarded up. Established in 1897, Brae Burn Country Club has a history of hosting significant golf events, including the 1919 U.S. Open and multiple U.S. Women's Amateur championships.