An around-the-clock indoor golf facility that opened last summer in Cotati recently expanded its array of sports available to play while also increasing its footprint in Sonoma County, opening a second location in Santa Rosa.
Avid golfer Marc Fischer and his wife Julie launched Golf 20Fore7 in May 2025 with the goal of helping local golfers improve their skills or simply get some swings in, no matter their schedule.
Customers are able to reserve an hourly spot online and get a code to enter the Cotati facility at 8125 Gravenstein Highway any time of day to play simulated golf via a projector and screen that displays a virtual course and tracks statistics about the golfer’s swing, the trajectory of the ball and more. Customers who want to play regularly have the option to buy monthly memberships.
Fischer said in a phone call Feb. 4 that he was “shocked” by the warm welcome the business has received from the community and credited a July Press Democrat article about its opening for its success.
“Since then it’s just gotten better and better every month,” he said.
That success spurred Fischer to expand the business.
In December, Golf 20Fore7 opened its second location at 397 Aviation Boulevard in Santa Rosa. The new spot, located within a shopping center adjacent to Airport Cinemas, uses the same high-end technology employed at the original facility to offer golfers a chance to practice their game or virtually play world-renowned courses, including Pebble Beach, at three hitting stations.
Golf 20Fore7 owner Marc Fischer has opened a second location off Airport Boulevard for his 24-hour indoor golf facility Friday, Feb. 9, 2026 in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)
Golf 20Fore7 owner Marc Fischer has opened a second location off Airport Boulevard for his 24-hour indoor golf facility Friday, Feb. 9, 2026 in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
Golf pro Evan Karcie uses the multitude of swing diagnostics when working with clients at the Golf 20Fore7 24-hour indoor golf facility Friday, Feb. 9, 2026 in northern Santa Rosa. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)
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Golf 20Fore7 owner Marc Fischer has opened a second location off Airport Boulevard for his 24-hour indoor golf facility Friday, Feb. 9, 2026 in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)
“I wanted it to have a similar feel (to the Cotati location) because when you buy a membership or when you use our facility, I want it to feel the same no matter where you go,” he said.
Fischer added that members have access to both facilities and the Santa Rosa location, like Cotati, is available for reservation by the hour and to rent for parties.
At the Cotati location, a newly completed fourth simulator bay has allowed Fischer to expand the lineup of sport offerings.
Along with golf, customers can now play quarterback in a football game, pitch in a baseball game, toss a bean bag in a cornhole game, play a round of disc golf or kick a soccer ball.
The new simulator bay also includes a “zombie dodgeball” game where players try to hit their shambling targets on screen with a ball and a hunting and quick-draw shooting game in which customers use a wired-up light gun.
Despite all the changes, the one thing that Fischer has not changed is the price.
Customers can reserve a hitting bay for up to four hours for $50 per hour. They also have the option to buy a basic membership for $150 per month, with three hours of play time a day included and a $20 guest fee. A premium membership for $200 per month offers the same benefits, except members can get four hours of play time a day and guests do not have to pay a fee.
“We’re trying to be cost conscious for everyone,” he said.
In addition to offering a private setting that allows players to work on their golf game without having to go to a public driving range, Fischer said that he has professionals available at both locations to offer lessons or share tips to help people improve and enjoy the sport.
Fischer also said he’s looking into organizing league play to make friendly competitions out of the experience at the request of some facility members.
“I’ve made some really cool friends since opening the place that I never would have crossed paths with,” he said. “Member number one is still a member, we go golf now every once in a while. In general, I can tell the members really support each other, which is fantastic.”