There are plenty of targets that you can aim at the Topgolf ranges, but a car shouldn’t be one of them. However, given how often a car has ended up on a driving range, one just cannot be surprised anymore. Still, the latest episode at Topgolf Charlotte University, a multi-level entertainment venue packed with players at the time, only added another strange entry to that list.

According to the reports, the situation had escalated even before the vehicle entered the facility. The driver was allegedly seen urinating in the parking lot before getting back behind the wheel and heading onto the range.

Viral footage circulating online shows the SUV moving deeper onto the range as onlookers in nearby bays began aiming with their clubs. Local outlet Queen City News confirmed that Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police were dispatched to the venue at around 12:15 a.m. Sunday, after receiving a call about a vehicle that had driven through a fence and onto the range.

But until then, police documents cited by the outlet stated the suspect had already caused roughly $5,000 in property damage and threatened staff during the incident.

No official statement has been issued by either TopGolf or the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. The driver’s identity and any formal charges remain unconfirmed as of now. Police have described the case as an active investigation, and authorities have not publicly confirmed whether any arrests were made.

Under North Carolina law, the alleged behavior carries serious consequences. Reckless driving is classified as a Class 2 misdemeanor, and the state does not allow plea bargaining to reduce driving while impaired (DWI) charges.

Following the Charlotte incident, Topgolf said in a statement that temporary repairs had already been made to the damaged fencing and confirmed the venue reopened normally soon afterward. “The safety of our Players and Playmakers is our top priority, and we are grateful that no one was injured,” the company said, according to Queen City News.

But, videos shared online showed players continuing to swing as the SUV moved across the turf, with at least one golfer appearing to land a direct hit before the vehicle turned back toward the edge of the facility.

Furthermore, given the severity of the incident and the subsequent actions taken, it has become a topic of discussion on social media, with many comments reflecting a humorous take on the situation.

One person remarked that it was a case of “misunderstood driving range,” while another joked that the goal should have been to “drive a hole in one.” Some commenters appeared to support the patrons’ actions at the moment, suggesting that there should have been a weaker target downrange.

While the scene in Charlotte was unusual, it’s not entirely without precedent, though rarely does it unfold this publicly or this bizarrely

It’s not the first time a TopGolf night has gone off course

In a strangely recurring pattern, incidents like this have surfaced at Topgolf venues before. In October 2018, a 2008 Honda CR-V driven by 42-year-old Benjamin Beasley ended up on the driving range at Topgolf Alpharetta. According to Patch, Beasley accessed the restricted area by driving through an open gate meant for employees and maintenance vehicles.

The SUV came close to dropping into one of the range’s target holes before being caught by netting wires, preventing a six-foot fall. He was later arrested and charged with felony theft and second-degree criminal damage to property, with investigators confirming the vehicle had been reported stolen from Cobb County.

Recently, in February 2026, a separate incident unfolded at Topgolf Oklahoma City, where a driver identified as Rakin Chowdhury crashed through the side of the building, coming to rest inside a lower-level bay. As reported by KFOR, he was arrested on multiple charges, including aggravated DUI, leaving the scene of an accident, possession of a controlled substance, and obstruction. While that case did not involve the range itself, the underlying pattern remains similar: a vehicle, a Topgolf venue, and serious legal consequences.

What links these incidents is not just the setting but also the environment. TopGolf has built its model around a social, alcohol-forward experience, encouraging guests to play while eating and drinking. Critics have previously questioned whether safety protocols have kept pace with that model. A car on the range may be an extreme outcome, but it underscores a recurring concern: what happens when a night at TopGolf goes off script?