Heritage Golf Group, a fast-growing owner and operator of golf and country clubs in the United States, has acquired Southern Hills Plantation Club in Brooksville, FL., from Managing Partner MG Orender. This marks the fourth and final acquisition in a multi-club agreement, following the additions of The Plantation Golf & Country Club, Country Club of Ocala, and The Palencia Club, which closed this past October. With this transaction, Heritage’s total club count increases to 47 nationwide.
“It has been a pleasure working with MG Orender and the Hampton Golf Group team across these four successful acquisitions,” said Jim Oliver, chief operating officer of Heritage Golf Group. “The addition of Southern Hills Plantation Club further strengthens our presence in Florida- now totaling 13 clubs, including 10 along the state’s West Coast.”
Southern Hills Plantation Club features a Pete Dye–designed golf course complemented by four tennis courts, four pickleball courts, a full-service fitness center, and a resort-style pool. The club is also recognized as one of the Tampa area’s premier wedding and event venues.
Early capital improvement plans, Oliver said, are in discussion and will be guided by member and team feedback to ensure enhancements align with each club’s unique culture and priorities.
The Heritage team, with extensive proficiency in private and public golf club ownership, continues to elevate the member experience through transforming and improving amenities, operations, and programming at acquired clubs. The expanding network further enhances the value of Heritage Golf Group membership through the Heritage Plus Network, a reciprocal travel benefit that affords golf members access to other participating Heritage clubs.
Since purchasing Heritage Golf Group in January 2020, the current ownership and leadership team has grown the company to include 47 clubs across the US. With its home office in northern Virginia, just outside Washington DC, Heritage clubs are located in Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Michigan, and Wisconsin. The company continues to grow by acquiring a mix of private country clubs in residential communities, member-owned clubs with growth potential seeking strategic alternatives, and premium daily-fee and resort golf properties in major resort destinations and metropolitan markets.
Photo: Southern Hills Plantation Club (Heritage Golf Group)