There are plenty of golf courses to visit in Illinois during the summer, but winter can be a bit bleak for golfers. If you’re really passionate about the game, then you’re probably planning a trip to Arizona, California, or Florida to play a round—and that can get a little pricy.
However, don’t plan your 2027 winter trips just yet. Megalodome Golf is developing a nine-hole indoor golf facility within a series of interconnected, climate-controlled domes, and it will be conveniently located just a short drive from Chicago.
The new golf course is expected to be located in Oswego, featuring a combination of par 3s and short par 4s, all built on artificial turf. This design will allow for year-round play, making golfing more accessible even in the colder months.
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Megalodome Golf is redefining indoor golf
According to Fox 32 Chicago, the planned site will consist of four large domes covering a nine-hole executive course, along with a driving range designed to replicate the look and feel of Scottsdale, Arizona.
Rounds are expected to progress faster than on traditional courses, with a nine-hole round estimated to take about 90 minutes. This means a full 18 holes could potentially be completed in roughly three hours.
The facility will operate daily from 6 a.m. to midnight, year-round.