TOM Cruise fans were left wondering if they had ended up on a movie set yesterday after the star landed in a helicopter on a London golf course.

The Mission Impossible star stopped play as he made his jaw-dropping entrance at the ninth hole before jumping out and heading to lunch.

Tom Cruise stunned golfers in south-west London on the weekendCredit: Splash NewsThe Mission Impossible star jumped out of a helicopter after landing on a golf courseCredit: Splash NewsTom landed next to the ninth hole on the courseCredit: Splash NewsHe tried to remain discreet in dark clothing and face mask – but failedCredit: Splash News

Wearing dark clothes, a baseball cap and a black face mask, Tom was barely recognisable as he strode across the grass.

But word soon got around the stunned amateur golfers that they were in Hollywood A-list company.

While Tom, 58, dined in Richmond Golf Club’s exclusive Grade-I listed clubhouse, many flocked around the helicopter for selfies.

A source said: “Locals were amazed when Tom landed on the fairway.”

Tom hand landed at Richmond Golf Club to grab a snack at the clubhouseCredit: Splash NewsThe actor recently returned to the UK from the StatesCredit: Splash NewsStunned locals on the course were quick to take photosCredit: Splash News

Tom returned to the UK at the beginning of June after a change in lockdown restrictions meant filming for Mission Impossible 7 could resume.

The seventh instalment in the hugely successful franchise was one of the first to be hit by delays caused by Covid-19, when its Venice film set was shut by the Italian government.

But now back on set at an abandoned RAF base in rural Oxfordshire, Tom is making himself at home.

Earlier this month, Tom was spotted in the same helicopter as he flew close to where the movie is being filmed.

Tom is back in the UK after filming for Mission Impossible 7 was able to resumeCredit: Getty Images – Getty

The Top Gun star is famed for doing his own stunts and was seen circling over farmland in the depths of the English county.

Tom has also been busy practising his motocross stunts too.

The seventh instalment of the Mission Impossible franchise is yet to be given a title and the plot is still shrouded in mystery.

It is due for release in 2021 and sees the return of comedy star Simon Pegg, 50, as tech guru Benji and stunning Rebecca Ferguson, 36, as killer-turned-helper Ilsa Faust.