Heritage Golf Group acquires Southern Hills Plantation Club in Brooksville

Heritage Golf Group closed on the purchase of Southern Hills Plantation Club in Brooksville on January 17, 2026, marking the fourth club transfer in a multi-club agreement and bringing Heritage’s national roster to 47 clubs. The acquisition adds a Pete Dye-designed course and an array of amenities to the company’s growing Florida footprint.

Southern Hills Plantation Club offers on-site tennis and pickleball courts, a fitness center and a pool alongside the golf course. Heritage officials said the property will be integrated into the company’s Heritage Plus reciprocal network, which expands playing options for members across Heritage’s portfolio. Early capital-improvement discussions are planned with member input, signaling that changes to facilities or programming will be shaped in part by local club members and stakeholders.

For Hernando County, the purchase carries several immediate implications. Members at Southern Hills can expect broader access to off-site clubs and potential increases in organized play and events through the Heritage Plus network. Club operations will be coordinated with Heritage’s centralized management systems, which can bring efficiencies in maintenance, scheduling and marketing but also shift some local decision-making to a regional framework. Heritage’s acquisition strategy reflects a consolidation trend among national club operators that aims to pool resources and standardize member benefits across properties.

Economic effects for Brooksville could include modest upticks in visitor play and tournaments if Heritage leverages the Pete Dye-designed course for regional events. Upgrades funded through the planned capital-improvement process could increase local spending on services tied to the club — food and beverage, pro shop sales, and guest rounds — though specifics will depend on the scope and timing of any projects chosen with member input.

The deal completes the fourth closing under the broader agreement between Heritage and the previous owner, MG Orender. For members concerned about continuity, the stated commitment to soliciting member feedback on capital plans offers a route to influence how the club evolves under new ownership. For local employees and vendors, integration into a larger network can mean steadier contracts and more standardized operating procedures, though exact staffing decisions will be determined in coming weeks.

What comes next for Hernando residents is a period of transition: membership communications, scheduling of member planning sessions for improvements, and the integration of Southern Hills into Heritage’s reservation and reciprocal systems. For golfers in Brooksville and surrounding neighborhoods, the change could widen playing options and bring incremental investment to a Pete Dye-designed course that anchors the community’s recreational offerings.