Hernando Oaks Golf Club

5230 Delacroix Dr., Brooksville, FL, 34604

Hernando Oaks Golf Club is a public 18-hole course on Delacroix Drive in Brooksville, laid out by designer Scott Pate through stands of mature oaks. It plays par 72 at 6,905 yards from the longest tees, with a course rating of 73.3 and a slope of 132, which puts it in genuinely challenging territory from the back but leaves it playable from forward tees. The greens are Bermuda, and the design leans on native grasses in a way the club presents as environmentally conscious rather than merely decorative. The course is open to the public and tee times can be booked up to seven days in advance through the pro shop. Green fees run $60 for 18 holes Monday through Thursday before 3 PM and $65 Friday through Sunday, with 9-hole rates of $40 and $45. Twilight play after 3 PM drops to $40 and $45 for 18 holes. Juniors 15 and under play 18 for $45, and there are military and first responder rates of roughly $47 to $53 with ID. Member guests and residents pay $45, and groups of 32 or more are quoted $55 to $60. Rates exclude tax and change seasonally. Reviewers most often talk about the tee boxes and the pro shop staff, and the general verdict is a course in good condition offering real value. The one recurring complaint is scheduling: at least one group has described league play being sent out immediately behind them, which slowed the round. Worth asking about league times when you book. Beyond golf there is a driving range and practice area, instruction, a pro shop, and the club hosts corporate tournaments and fundraising events. Memberships are available alongside public play. The Hernando Oaks Bar and Grill operates on site and is well regarded in its own right, holding 4.7 stars across 47 reviews, with the prime rib hoagie coming in for particular praise. It generally opens at 10:30 AM, later than the course, which starts at 7 AM.