Overview

• Waymo confirmed on X that the Jaguar I‑Pace seen on the grass was under manual control and not operating autonomously.
• The video spread after an X post by user JeffTutorials claimed a robotaxi drove onto the course and nearly hit golfers.
• Lead Stories, Carscoops, and Vice reported Waymo’s clarification, with Vice noting the company told Futurism a driver was moving the car for event activity.
• Some reports suggest the vehicle was headed for a concert or display on site, a detail that has not been fully confirmed.
• Coverage notes the episode fueled fresh skepticism about autonomous vehicles as Waymo expands service and plans entries into Denver and Seattle.