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Reunion Resort Golf Club

5 golfers golfing at Reunion Resort in the sunshine

Reunion Resort

Palmer. Watson. Nicklaus. Three legendary names in golf, one iconic golf course in Kissimmee. 

Reunion Resort & Golf Club sits atop the leaderboard of Kissimmee’s golf courses. Open only to guests and members, Reunion Resort was named “Florida’s Best Golf Hotel” in 2018 by World Golf Awards and named one of the “Best Courses You Can Play in Each State” in 2017 by Golfweek. 

It features three signature 18-hole par-72 courses, each designed by Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson, and Jack Nicklaus. Stay at Reunion Resort & Golf Club and reserve your tee time on Kissimmee’s award-winning courses.  

Reunion Resort & Golf Club: Where legends play

Reunion Resort & Golf Club is the only golf club in the world hosting courses designed by The King, the Golden Bear, and Huckleberry Dillinger. You can choose between 18-hole and 9-hole rounds, honing your skills on each of three signature courses that present unique challenges. The Palmer and Watson Courses share a clubhouse while the Nicklaus Course has its own dedicated clubhouse.

Your stay at Reunion Resort includes complimentary access to the putting greens and chipping area, two practice spaces that may save you a stroke down the line. With a golf academy and pros on-site to refocus your swing, Reunion Resort’s three courses are testing yet accessible for players of any handicap. 

Arnold Palmer Course

Can you hold court with The King? The Arnold Palmer Course at Reunion has risk/reward shots from tee to green. Every shot down this 6,916-yard course deserves consideration, starting with the opening dogleg and severely sloping green on the first hole. 

Undulating greens and firm, shallow greens give each hole a reason to pause and reread the yardage books. Surprises like a 50-foot elevation drop on the second hole will keep you engaged as you traverse the hilly, rolling terrain that only Mr. Palmer could design.

Tom Watson Course

How’s your short game? You need only watch Tom Watson play once to know that this golfer — who narrowly outshot Jack Nicklaus in two Masters Tournaments — puts a premium on having a smooth short game. The Watson Course at Reunion Resort does the same.

Perhaps the only thing more crucial than your short game is your club choice. Double-tiered greens, wide collection areas, and a number of strategically placed bunkers are spread between the rolling fairways of this 7,154-yard course. Navigating this par-72 successfully means making well-calculated shots – or occasionally risking it all and going for broke. 

Jack Nicklaus Course

Every Jack Nicklaus course is an exercise in organization. From the tee box to the pin, every shot is a critical shot, at least for those who hope to crack par. Something as seemingly insignificant as an approach shot on a par 5 is the make-or-break shot for your birdie.

The Nicklaus Course at Reunion is just as rewarding and unforgiving. Elevated greens, narrow greens, and undulating greens await over each flowing horizon line. Practicality pays off in the form of birdies, but if you’re not patient and purposeful in your shot, bogeys can fill your scorecard from the very first hole. 

Golfzon Leadbetter Golf Academy

Founder David Leadbetter, former golf instructor for Sir Nick Faldo, has coached players who’ve won 26 Major Championship titles, held first-place in the Official World Golf Ranking, and celebrated hundreds of tournament victories around the world since launching Leadbetter Golf Academy. 

The Golfzon Leadbetter Golf Academy at Reunion Resort & Golf Club was designed by Leadbetter as the Academy’s global headquarters to provide the ultimate learning experience for seasoned golfers and new faces to the game. 

Private lessons and group classes are available, ranging from tour-level training and open instruction swing schools to customized lessons tailored to your needs and junior golf programs. Players can also receive custom club fitting, fitness classes, and mental performance sessions.

The Golfzon Leadbetter Experience can help you hone your game and shoot an unforgettable round at Reunion. With an Odyssey putting studio, indoor and outdoor hitting bays, and state-of-the-art video rooms, the Golfzon Leadbetter Golf Academy will change the way you play.

Pros on-site at Reunion Resort & Golf Club

  • Sean Hogan: Master Instructor | Golf Magazine Top 100 and Golf Digest Best in State Instructor | Former member of the Irish National Golf Team 
     
  • Trevor Hypolite: Fitness and Performance Specialist
     
  • Nate Dougherty: Senior Instructor
     
  • Bob Lohr: Senior Instructor | 3-Time PGA Tour Winner
     
  • Brett Meyer: Senior Instructor
     
  • Txema Sanchez: Senior Instructor | PGA of Spain Member | Golf Digest Best Young Teachers in America
     
  • David Louys-Moroney: Senior Instructor
     
  • Ron Grotjan: Senior Instructor 

Foot Golf at Reunion Resort & Golf Club

If you want a fun, alternative challenge on the Watson Course, Foot Golf is also available. The course is reserved for Foot Golf from Sundays through Wednesdays after 4 p.m. Adults and children are welcome to play, though each round requires a separate rate. 

No golf attire required; come with comfortable, athletic leisure attire, and experience the Watson Course in a new and exciting way.  

Reunion Resort & Golf Club: Accommodations & Amenities

Reunion Resort & Golf Club invites you and your crew to explore one of Kissimmee’s premier resorts. Whether you’re booking with your partner or with your favorite foursome, one-to-three-bedroom villas offer classic comfort with distinctive style. Full condos, townhomes, vacation homes, and luxury mansions are also available for rent.

During your stay at Reunion Resort, you’ll have access to a wealth of on-property amenities, including:

  • Tennis center 
  • Pickleball courts
  • Five-acre water park
  • Miniature golf course
  • Fitness center
  • Seven community pools
  • Two playgrounds
  • Bocce ball
  • Golf cart and equipment rentals
  • Bike rentals

Dining Options

Finish off 36 holes with lunch in the Watson & Palmer Clubhouse. Its menu features classic cheeseburgers, crisp salads, and two twists on the classic Arnold Palmer beverage: a Palmer Bloody Mary and a Honey Palmer whiskey. Over at Traditions in the Jack Nicklaus Clubhouse, steaks, flatbreads, and a fine selection of wines acts as your 19th hole after playing Jack’s 18.

Other dining options at Reunion Resort & Golf Club include The Cove Bar & Grill at Seven Eagles, Drifters Bar & Grille at the Water Park, The Grande Lobby Sushi Bar, the 7593 Chophouse, and The Grande’s elegant Eleven rooftop restaurant.

How to get to Reunion Resort & Golf Club

Reunion Resort & Golf Club

7593 Gathering Dr.

Kissimmee, FL 34747

From Downtown Orlando

Take Exit 58 on Interstate 4 (I-4) West, turn left onto CR-532/Osceola-Polk Line Rd., then turn left onto Reunion Blvd. 

From Orlando International Airport 

Take either SR-417 or SR-528 west to Interstate 4 (I-4) West, turn left onto CR-532/Osceola-Polk Line Rd., then turn left onto Reunion Blvd.

From Tampa International Airport

Take SR-60 E from George J Bean Outbound Pkwy./George J Bean Pkwy., take Interstate 4 (I-4) East to Osceola-Polk Line Rd., then turn left onto Reunion Blvd.

Experience Kissimmee’s other incredible golf courses, including the Greg Norman courses at ChampionsGate Golf Club and the Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Jr. co-designed course at Celebration Golf Club.

When you’re not on the greens, soak up the sun at one of Kissimmee’s great outdoor attractions nearby like the Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park and the Old Town Entertainment District shopping, dining, and entertainment complex. Reunion Resort is only 6 miles away from Walt Disney World® Resort and 21 miles from Universal Orlando Resort.