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Heritage Golf Group
Corporate Headquarters: Herndon, Virginia

Company Overview

Heritage Golf Group has emerged as one of the fastest-growing management companies in the golf industry, or as they prefer to be known, a “country club lifestyle company.” Under the leadership of former ClubCorp President Mark Burnett, the company has experienced remarkable growth, expanding to nearly 40 properties spanning the Eastern, Central and Rocky Mountain regions.

“Our passionate vision is to purchase clubs and modernize amenities for current and future members by investing millions while improving current operations and experiences,” says Mark Burnett, President and CEO of Heritage Golf Group. “We’re becoming well known for being innovative and transformative throughout all member and guest areas while bringing new technology and futuristic thinking.”

Business Innovation

Heritage Golf Group’s approach combines strategic acquisition with significant capital investment and operational excellence. The company’s leadership team brings extensive industry experience, having been responsible for more than $750 million in capital improvements at country clubs throughout their careers. This expertise is leveraged to work collaboratively with clubs’ boards and committees to develop comprehensive capital plans that enhance the member experience.

Key Facts:

  • Operates nearly 40 properties across 16 states
  • Prestigious collection of golf properties spanning from New Jersey to Florida
  • Backed by KSL Capital, which has made over $12 billion in investments since 2005
  • Leadership team brings over 30 years of industry expertise

Properties Include:

  • Oyster Reef, Hilton Head, SC
  • TPC Tampa Bay, Tampa Bay, FL
  • Shackamaxon, Scotch Plains, NJ
  • Knollwood CC, Westchester, NY
  • 1757 Golf Club, Dulles, Virginia
  • The Club at Pelican Preserve, Fort Myers, FL
  • Grande Dunes Members Club, Myrtle Beach, SC
  • Colorado National, Erie, CO
  • Stone Harbor, Cape May Courthouse, NJ
  • The Club at Gettysvue, Knoxville, TN

Future Focus

Heritage Golf Group continues to focus on:

  • Strategic acquisitions and growth
  • Modernization of club amenities
  • Implementation of innovative technologies
  • Enhancement of member and guest experiences
  • Capital improvements across their portfolio

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Heritage Golf Group has quickly emerged as a major force in the golf and club management industry through its strategic combination of acquisitions and significant capital investments. The company’s leadership team, led by industry veteran Mark Burnett, brings decades of experience and a proven track record of success. With the backing of KSL Capital and a clear vision for modernization and innovation, Heritage Golf Group is positioned to continue its impressive growth trajectory while maintaining its commitment to delivering exceptional club experiences across its expanding portfolio.

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Top 100 Businesses in Golf 2025

The following are the businesses included in the latest version of the NGF GOLF 100, an effort to highlight the vitality, size and diversity of a $102 billion-a-year industry. This is an alphabetical list, not a ranking, of companies and brands that deliver products and services primarily targeted to commercial golf and conduct all or a majority of their business within the U.S. Find an issue with a company profile? Whether it’s information, staffing or logo that needs to be updated, please contact our editorial director, Erik Matuszewski, at erikm@ngf.org.

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