FRESNO — A Visalia-based indoor golf and entertainment center is putt-ing its best foot forward with plans to expand into northern Fresno.
Mulligan’s Sports Bar and Indoor Golf, which opened its first location in July 2024, is a tech-powered indoor golf and entertainment venue offering food and drink. According to officials, the new location will feature eight indoor golf simulators, a 46-seat bar and dedicated dining area, as well as room for private events such as birthday parties and fundraisers.
The Fresno spot will also offer the same programming as their original location, which includes league play and partnerships with local businesses and organizations. Officials say they are looking to hire 20 people to staff the business, including someone to fill the role of general manager.
The marquee outside of Mulligans Sports Bar & Indoor Golf in downtown Visalia. (Danielle Gutierrez)
“Mulligan’s has become more than a business. It’s a passion,” said co-owner Scott Wright in a press release. “As a Central Valley native, I love being able to create opportunities for our community to connect over something I love: the game of golf.”
While construction is currently underway at the new 12,500-square-foot facility at 9439 N. Fort Washington Road, officials say the location is slated for an early 2027 opening. Co-owner Shane Moss told the Mid Valley Times that the expansion has been a long time in the making, noting that they had always planned to eventually open five locations over a five-year period.
After surveying the Fresno-area and observing what he described as a growing worldwide love for off-course golfing, Moss said that he and his business partner Wright agreed the move would be a good opportunity.
“We figured, if we’re not gonna do it now, when will we make the next move?” Moss said.
The original Mulligan’s location operates out of the Main Street Theatre building in downtown Visalia. Since their initial opening in 2024, officials say they have hosted over 200 competing golfers. They also support social events and community give-back nights.
“What started as a vision to create a place where people could come together over golf, sports, and great company has grown into something really special in Visalia,” Moss said in a press release. “The Fresno space lets us take everything we’ve learned and build on it, with a real dining room and plenty of space for leagues, events and game days. We look forward to building that same sense of community here.”