Dramatic moment plane crash lands on iconic PGA Tour golf course that hosts $20million Tiger Woods event

A terrifying video shows the moment a plane crash landed at the Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles on Friday.

Stunned golfers watched on as the small aircraft headed for the fairway at high speed.

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The plane was lucky to avoid bunkers on a bumpy touchdownCredit: https://x.com/NUCLRGOLF
It bounced off the ground and careered between bunkers before eventually coming to a stop by a tee box with players waiting to play the hole.

First responders headed to the scene shortly after the incident at 1pm local time.

The plane, which was diverted from Santa Monica Airport, had three people on board.

Miraculously, nobody was injured.

Riviera Country Club hosts the Genesis Invitational — a $20million annual event put on by Tiger Woods.

After the four Majors and Players’ Championship, it is the biggest tournament on the PGA Tour calendar.

The stunning California course is beloved by players and fans alike.

Unfortunately, this year’s event was forced to relocate to Torrey Pines in San Diego due to the deadly wildfires that ravaged LA.

The course fortunately escaped damage despite being located in the Pacific Palisades community that was badly hit.

Riviera is hosting the US Women’s Open for the first time in 2026 and the men’s event returns there five years later.

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Stunned golfers watch on from the tee box

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It will also see the world’s best male and female golfers compete at the 2028 Olympics.

Two-time Genesis champion Phil Mickelson was among the golfers to react on social media.

“Full flaps. Prop feathered. Looks like everyone is ok,” he wrote on X.

“Great landing. I’ve seen carts do more damage than this,” noted a fan in the replies.

“The dude on the green didn’t even flinch,’ added another.

“Absolutely incredible. Off the charts skill from the pilot, and a little bit of luck,” posted a third.