In this episode of Chicago Golf Report, we talk with Bertrand Quentin, one the founders of Megalodome Golf, to discuss one of the most ambitious golf projects ever proposed — the world’s first full-scale indoor golf course.

After seven years of research and development, the Megalodome team is preparing to build a climate-controlled golf facility that allows golfers to hit full driver shots inside a massive dome structure — three times larger than traditional golf domes.

• Each dome measures approximately 300 feet wide by 900 feet long (300 yards) — long enough for full driver play

The full vision includes a four-dome complex:

Unlike traditional private clubs, Megalodome plans to operate primarily on a green-fee model, not memberships.

Key revenue streams include:

Because the course uses artificial turf and trees, maintenance costs are dramatically reduced compared to traditional outdoor facilities — creating a high-margin operating model.

The first target market is the Chicagoland area, particularly the Oswego/Naperville corridor west of the city. The region’s long winter season creates a natural off-season for golf — which Megalodome aims to eliminate.

There is also interest from:

One strategic option under consideration is partnering with existing 27-hole courses and converting nine holes into an indoor Megalodome facility.

The project is currently raising $50–$60 million through a Private Placement Memorandum under Rule 506(c).

If full funding isn’t secured immediately, the facility may be built in phases — starting with the practice dome.

Imagine playing a full round of golf in January… in Chicago.

Palm trees overhead. Blue “sky” ceiling. A two-hour round. Grab a beer afterward — just like a traditional course.

The founders believe this could redefine how and when golf is played, turning it into a true 12-month sport in northern climates.