Reunion Resort and Golf Club
Reunion Resort and Golf Club is one of Orlando’s standout destinations for combining a luxury villa holiday with championship golf. The resort has three signature 18-hole courses designed by Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus, alongside private villas, restaurants, pools, family activities and convenient access to Walt Disney World.
For me, that combination is what makes Reunion so interesting.
You don’t need everyone in the family to love golf.
One person can play an early round while everyone else enjoys the pool, water park or Orlando’s attractions.
Then everyone meets back at the villa later.
That’s very different from booking a standalone golf hotel.
You effectively get a golf resort and a family villa holiday in one place.
If you’re currently researching accommodation, start with our Reunion Resort Villas, Luxury Reunion Resort Villas and Private Reunion Resort Villas. Those are all established pages from our current internal URL structure.
Reunion Resort and Golf Club at a Glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Golf courses | Three signature 18-hole courses |
| Designers | Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus |
| Palmer course | 6,916 yards, par 72 |
| Watson course | 7,154 yards, par 72 |
| Nicklaus course | 7,219 yards, par 72 |
| Accommodation | Villas, vacation homes and resort accommodation |
| Family facilities | Water park, pools, tennis, pickleball and mini golf |
| Restaurants | Multiple on-site choices |
| Best for | Golfers, families, groups and mixed holidays |
| Tee times | Advance booking recommended |
Reunion states that guests staying through qualifying resort accommodation or its Preferred Rental Program are eligible to play the three signature courses. Tee times are required and aren’t guaranteed, so golfers should confirm access before booking accommodation.
Why Reunion Resort and Golf Club Is Different
The main advantage is choice. Reunion combines three distinct golf courses with the facilities of a large Orlando resort, meaning golfers don’t need to compromise on the rest of the family holiday.
The resort’s official site describes it as the only destination featuring courses designed by Palmer, Watson and Nicklaus in one location.
That alone makes it interesting for serious golfers.
However, I think the wider resort is just as important.
You can combine golf with:
- Walt Disney World days.
- Private pool afternoons.
- Water park days.
- Family dinners.
- Games room evenings.
- Mini golf.
- Tennis and pickleball.
- Relaxed days at your villa.
If golf is an important part of your Orlando holiday, our Golf Villas Orlando and Orlando Villas With Golf Course Views are worth exploring too.
The Three Signature Golf Courses
The biggest appeal for golfers is having three very different courses inside the same resort. You can play several rounds during one holiday without repeatedly driving across Orlando.
Arnold Palmer Course
The Arnold Palmer-designed course is the shortest of the three at 6,916 yards and par 72.
However, that doesn’t mean it’s simple.
The official resort describes it as a risk-reward layout across rolling terrain, with elevation changes reaching 50 feet.
I think that’s what makes playing several courses at Reunion particularly appealing.
You’re not simply playing three variations of the same layout.
Each course asks different questions.
Tom Watson Course
The Tom Watson course measures 7,154 yards and plays to par 72.
Its wide greens, rolling fairways and strategically positioned bunkers put greater emphasis on course management and short-game quality.
For golfers who enjoy thinking their way around a course, this may be the most interesting of the three.
Jack Nicklaus Course
The Jack Nicklaus-designed course is the longest at 7,219 yards and par 72.
It features elevated tees and greens, with a layout designed to reward accurate, considered golf.
If I were organising a dedicated golf trip, I’d want to play all three.
That’s the real attraction.
You can experience three recognised design philosophies without changing resorts.
Which Reunion Golf Course Should You Play?
There isn’t one course that’s automatically best for everyone. The right choice depends on your ability, preferred style and how challenging you want the round to feel.
| Golfer | Course I’d Consider |
|---|---|
| Loves risk-reward golf | Arnold Palmer |
| Strong short game | Tom Watson |
| Wants the longest challenge | Jack Nicklaus |
| Playing several rounds | All three |
| Golf group holiday | Rotate through all three |
If golf is one of the primary reasons for your holiday, I wouldn’t book accommodation first and think about tee times later.
I’d consider both together.
The resort recommends advance tee-time reservations, particularly because access and availability are not guaranteed.
Why Reunion Works So Well for Family Golf Holidays
Reunion works particularly well when only part of the family plays golf. Golfers can enjoy a championship course while everyone else still has a full resort holiday.
This is where I think Reunion has a major advantage over traditional golf resorts.
Imagine a family of eight.
Two people want golf.
Four want Disney.
Two simply want a quiet day.
Nobody needs to compromise.
The golfers can play.
The Disney group can head to the parks.
The others can enjoy the villa or resort.
Later, everybody meets again around the private pool.
For larger families, browse our Reunion Resort Villas for Large Families, 10 Bedroom Reunion Resort Homes and Reunion Mansions Orlando.
Staying in a Golf Villa at Reunion
For a longer Orlando holiday, I’d generally choose a villa over several hotel rooms. The extra living space makes a significant difference, especially for families and golf groups.
Depending on the individual property, villas can offer:
- Private pools.
- Several bedrooms.
- Multiple bathrooms.
- Full kitchens.
- Games rooms.
- Cinema rooms.
- Outdoor entertaining areas.
- Golf course views.
You can browse Reunion Villas With a Private Pool if your own swimming pool matters.
For something more premium, explore Luxury Bears Den Villas in Reunion Resort or our wider collection of Luxury Villas Reunion Resort.
Villa or Traditional Golf Hotel?
For couples playing golf over a short weekend, traditional hotel accommodation can work perfectly. However, villas generally make more sense for larger groups and longer family stays.
| Hotel-style stay | Reunion villa |
|---|---|
| Individual room | Entire holiday home |
| Shared living spaces | Private living areas |
| Shared pool | Private pools available |
| Limited cooking | Full kitchen |
| Good for couples | Excellent for groups |
| Short golf break | Longer golf and family holiday |
The question isn’t whether one option is universally better.
It’s about matching the accommodation to the trip.
A couple playing two rounds might prioritise convenience.
A group of twelve probably values shared space much more.
There’s Plenty to Do Beyond Golf at Reunion Resort and Golf Club
A golf holiday at Reunion doesn’t need to feel like a golf-only holiday. The wider resort includes a five-acre water park, multiple pools, tennis, pickleball, mini golf and dining.
That’s particularly useful for multi-generational groups.
Grandparents may want golf.
Parents might want Disney.
Children want water slides.
Everyone still stays in the same resort.
If the water park matters to your family, you can combine this page with our wider Reunion Resort content and explore the resort through our Reunion Resort Interactive Map.
Dining After a Round of Golf
One thing I like about staying within a full resort is not having to drive somewhere else every evening. Reunion has several dining choices across the property.
The current official resort site lists venues including 7593 Chophouse, Eleven, Traditions, The Clubhouse and The Cove Bar & Grille.
That gives golf groups plenty of options.
You might finish a round and eat near the course.
Alternatively, head back to the villa.
Cook outside.
Have a BBQ.
Then relax around the pool.
That flexibility is one of the biggest differences between a villa golf holiday and a standard hotel golf break.
Planning Your Reunion Resort and Golf Club Holiday Before You Book
I would plan accommodation, golf access and tee times together. Don’t assume every privately booked villa automatically gives access to all golf facilities.
The resort states that eligibility to play its signature courses applies to guests staying through Reunion Resort & Golf Club or its Preferred Rental Program. Therefore, always confirm what your individual booking includes.
We’ve also built several tools that can help with the wider holiday.
Use our Find Your Perfect Villa tool to narrow your options.
Then estimate costs with our Orlando Villa Cost Calculator.
Large groups can use the Orlando Villa Bedroom Calculator.
If you’re still comparing locations, try Which Orlando Resort Is Right for Me?.
Finally, study the layout using our Reunion Resort Interactive Map.
Staying Near Walt Disney World
Golf may be the reason you choose Reunion, but its proximity to Walt Disney World makes it particularly attractive for families.
If Disney matters just as much as golf, explore our Reunion Resort Villas Near Disney.
You may also find our Luxury Villas Near Disney World, Family Villas Near Disney World and Villas 10 Minutes From Disney World useful when comparing locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many golf courses are there at Reunion Resort and Golf Club?
There are three signature championship courses, designed by Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus.
Do I need to book a tee time at Reunion Resort and Golf Club?
Yes. The resort requires tee times and recommends reserving in advance because availability isn’t guaranteed.
Which course is the longest?
The Jack Nicklaus course is the longest of the three at 7,219 yards. The Watson course measures 7,154 yards, while Palmer measures 6,916 yards. All three are par 72.
Can large golf groups stay together?
Yes. Reunion has large vacation homes, while EPV also has specialist accommodation for bigger parties. Our Large Group Villas Orlando and Orlando Villa Resorts for Large Groups are useful starting points.
Is Reunion Resort and Golf Club suitable if only one person plays golf?
Absolutely. That’s one of its biggest strengths. Non-golfers have access to a wide range of resort and Orlando activities.
Are practice facilities available?
The resort states that eligible guests and members receive complimentary use of its putting greens and chipping area. Driving-range use without a tee time currently carries a separate fee.
Is there more to do than golf?
Yes. The resort currently promotes a five-acre water park, tennis, pickleball, mini golf, restaurants and other family facilities.
Official Golf and Orlando Resources
For current course details, access rules and tee-time information, use the official sources rather than relying on older travel blogs.
Official Reunion Resort Golf information
Official Reunion Resort website
For families combining golf with Walt Disney World, the official Disney site provides current park planning information.
For wider destination planning, Visit Orlando is useful for attractions, dining and events.
Is Reunion Resort and Golf Club Worth It?
For golfers who also want a high-quality Orlando villa holiday, I think Reunion Resort and Golf Club is one of the strongest options available.
The three signature courses give serious golfers enough variety for several rounds.
Meanwhile, the villas make the destination work for everyone else.
That’s the important part.
You aren’t asking the whole family to take a golf holiday.
You’re choosing a family holiday destination that also happens to offer exceptional golf.
If you’re ready to compare accommodation, start with our Reunion Resort Villas and Luxury Reunion Resort Villas.
Then use the Reunion Resort Interactive Map to understand where the different villa areas, courses and resort facilities sit before choosing your property
