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4.3
168 Reviews (168)
5 Stars
102
4 Stars
40
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
82.3%
Recommend this course
148 out of 168 reviews
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4.4
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.4
90.0%
Recommend this course
9 out of 10 reviews
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4.3
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.5
83.3%
Recommend this course
15 out of 18 reviews
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Course Highlights
The Watson course consistently impresses with its challenging layout, featuring abundant bunkers and undulating terrain that rewards strategic play. Course conditions and amenities earn high marks from recent visitors, complemented by a welcoming staff.
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Reunion Resort & Golf Club: Watson

About

Holes 18
Type Private/Resort
Style Parkland
Par 72
Length 7154 yards
Slope 141
Rating 74.9

Previously known as The Independence Course at Reunion Resort.

Course Details

Year Built 2004
Fairways Tifeagle Grass
Greens Tifeagle Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tom Watson (2004)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Grill, Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Spa, Locker Rooms

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis

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Reviews

4.3
168 Reviews (168)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 6

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Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Watson wonderful

course was in excellent condition. pace of play was excellent.Got around the course in three hours. didnot see another group the whole round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice but not special

Typical American resort course in the middle of an urban area.

Lots of traffic noise. Not a lot of nature. Not very memorable.

But still fun to play. Good variation in layout. Good challenging green areas.

Too expensive for what you get.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

Ton of bunkers. I know. I was in half of em !!! Really nice course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

GREAT golf course

A wonderful experience on the Tom Watson track. Fair, interesting and wonderful routing. Nothing gimmicky - just need to be on the right spot on the greens. Everything about my round was memorable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Watson Course

First time playing the course. Tee boxes, fairways and greens were in great shape. Fun layout. Professional and friendly staff. Can't wait to go back and try the Palmer and Nicklaus courses.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 115
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Reunion

Strange policies.. cashless so tough to tip bag people. They take your drivers license and scan it at gate to verify you..invasive in world of identity theft.. should just match up id with name on tee sheet..why do you need to scan my drivers license into your stydten????pro shop pro was unfriendly and rude.

Annoying……people using cart paths as bike paths while trying to play golf. Pro shop aware of it but could care less about policing it…Bag drop girl was a sweetheart though.

Nice layout..above average conditions but not great..good practice facilities…overall the resort and course seemed uncaring..understaffed and complacent..no one going out of way to please customer. Everyone seemed burnt out with their job. No longer the prestigious resort it once was.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course! Played the Watson. Awesome staff.

Was a little slow, but that’s to be expected because it’s a resort. Overall great experience. Tom Watson did a great job with the design. Lots of hills.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

One of a kind round!

Being a Central Florida local, this course has been on my radar for awhile now. Played with a group of friends yesterday and we were all blown away! The course is in excellent condition overall and it certainly was a challenging and unique layout.

We never once felt rushed during our round and the staff were all top notch. Everyone we dealt with made us feel like resort guests and were a pleasure to deal with.

Already looking into coming back and playing the other courses here, what a gem!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Awesome!!

This a a great course. Greens are incredible, so pure! Pace of play was perfect 3.5 hrs for 18. Perfect condition with a nice practice area. Will definitely be back. This might be my favorite Orlando area track!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 116
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

Hard to do better

The whole resort as fantastic! Tee boxes, fairways, bunkers, greens all in very good shape. No complaints anywhere about the course itself. Staff was nice. This place is top shelf. If you spray the ball I would recommend playing the Palmer. A lot more space to work with. The Watson has some tight fairways. You won’t be disappointed here. I think I paid $69. Worth every penny.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good golf

Course was well taken care of and the staff was very helpful. Saturday play got bogged down but was still better than other courses I have played.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 92
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent course. Very challenging

The Watson course is in excellent condition tee to green. It is a test with its length and tricky greens. Would definitely play here again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Slowest round i have ever played

Something is not right when you tee off and by the 3rd hole it is backed up with two foursomes in front of you waiting on tee box. Had to play the rest of round waiting 10min a hole to tee off. Called pro shop on 3rd to report and they were to send someone out. Never saw anyone. Made for a terrible round. Off at 11:40. Finished at almost 5::30. Can’t say anything good about anything else waiting 10min to hit ever shot. Mid-Morning weekend or not. Should never happen

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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