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Reunion Resort — Reunion, FL
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Reunion, FL

Reunion Resort

Golf-mansion capital — three legends' courses and over-the-top group homes.

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The place

The only place on earth with signature courses by Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson, and Jack Nicklaus on one property — and the undisputed capital of epic golf-mansion rentals. Reunion is built for exactly this trip: take over a staggering multi-suite mansion with a private pool, home theater and game room, then play three legends' courses without leaving the gate. Orlando's dining and nightlife are 20 minutes away if the crew wants more.

4 COURSES~8 HR DRIVESPRING IS IDEAL BEFORE THE SUMMER HEAT$1,900–$3,400/PP EST.

The champions board

The courses on property

CourseDesignerNotesAccess
Nicklaus (Tradition)Jack Nicklaus7,219 yds of elevated tees and greens — the toughest test on site.resort
Watson (Independence)Tom WatsonWide greens and rolling fairways rewarding the short game.resort
Palmer (Legacy)Arnold PalmerBold risk-reward across 50-foot elevation swings.resort
Annika AcademyAnnika SörenstamAnnika Sörenstam's teaching center on site — worth a lesson or fitting block.resort

Where you crash

The resort

Reunion Resort villas & the boutique hotel

A rooftop pool, restaurants and a water park on site, with golf packaged in for shorter stays.

◆ The private house

The Private House — The Showcase

This is peak private-house country. Take over a Reunion mansion — private pool, home theater, game room, on-resort so you keep golf access. Reunion & Encore rentals and VRBO list them by the dozen.

8-13 BR · sleeps 16+ · ~$1,500–$4,000/nt

How a trip here flows

A proven rhythm, not a fixed package — your itinerary is composed around your party's dates, appetite, and pace.

  1. 1

    Drive & settle in the mansion

    AM Head south (~8 hrs).

    PM Move in, stock the fridge, fire up the theater and pool, set the week's Calcutta over cards.

  2. 2

    Watson Course

    AM Ease in on Watson's rolling, short-game test.

    PM Pool and grill at the house; head into Orlando for a big dinner and drinks.

  3. 3

    Palmer Course + Annika Academy

    AM Palmer's risk-reward layout.

    PM Book an Annika Academy fitting or short-game clinic; steak night back at the mansion.

  4. 4

    Nicklaus Course — the Cup

    AM The toughest track for the big team match.

    PM Trophy presentation poolside; last big night out on International Drive.

  5. 5

    Morning nine & home

    AM Optional early nine or a lazy poolside breakfast, then load up for the drive back.

Why it wins

“Three legends' courses inside one gate and the best supply of over-the-top golf mansions in America. The ultimate big-group house trip.”

Booking notes

All three courses are reserved for resort guests and vacation-home renters — your Reunion home or villa is your tee-time access. Spring is ideal before the summer heat.

Price this trip

Per person$2,468

range $1,769–$3,166

Lodging (house)
$1,375/pp
Golf (3 rounds)
$1,093/pp
Crew total
$19,743

Planning estimate — totals are confirmed at booking.

SEASON — Spring is ideal before the summer heat