Reunion Resort - Watson Course

Tom Watson has done a great job here. Plenty of interest. No two holes are alike and the par threes are really well done. Greens were in fine shape. The course has a great practice facility so. One early and take full advantage. The only drawback k is the price. At $175 I’d say it’s over priced by 50 bucks or so. I’d love to play it again but it’s price prohibitive for me.

The Watson course was great. I love the links style layout. Wide open fairways, rolling hills, and there is a lot of sand. The resort is very nice. Range balls are included in the green fees. A starter keeps things moving. It is what you expect for a golf resort.

Played both the Watson and the Palmer course at Reunion. We had a great time at both courses but enjoyed the Watson a little more. I used all my clubs and enjoyed the challenge. Pay attention to the starter as he is very knowledgeable and has good information.

My buddies and I do an annual Ryder Cup Style golf trip every year and this year it was to Reunion Resort for the first time.

Watson course was the first of the 3 we played when we flew in. The course is very playable with a good mix of challenging holes that offer plenty of variety. The fairways were firm and the greens were very receptive. The first hole eases you in with a par 5 and the last hole test you with a long uphill par 4. Knowing the proper lines on your tee shot is also important as the correct line can save you two clubs on the approach. Having played several other Florida golf destinations (PGA Village, PGA National, Streamsong) I thought the course conditioning was average. I expected a little more green coming from Wisconsin and I'll be the first to admit not to know anything about course maintenance in Florida during that time of year, but I was surprised on how brown and worn the course looked.

Still a very fun track to pay and would come back easily. The lodging options are fantastic especially with 12 guys.

Everything about our round at Reunion was great, from the staff to the conditions to the pace of play, its as just an all around brilliant day on the links.

lovely course within Reunion resort, an upmarket amenity.

Course layout and condition was good especially the greens

Second time here, would love to ocme back

This was my first ever round on a Tom Watson design, so I was pretty curious to see what his style was like. Like a lot of spots in this part of Florida, the land itself was pretty nondescript, so a lot of shaping was done to add some drama. There are loads of bunkers out there, both waste areas and traditional, and they are often massive. Your sand game will certainly be tested many times. The greens are also multi-tiered and you really need to be dialed in with your approach shots or you'll be putting over big ridges.

The drive through wetlands on an elevated wooden bridge between the 17th green and 18th tee is a neat little touch to wrap up the round. The pace moved nicely despite a busy morning during PGA Show week, the bev cart came early and often, and the carts were equipped with GPS. Operationally this place was humming smoothly. I took advantage of the free valet.

So where does Reunion stack up in the Orlando resort scene? I think I prefer the nearby Championsgate setup a little more for daily-fee play thanks to a more golfer-focused 19th hole. But all-in-all this is a solid experience near Disney World. The Watson plays next to the Palmer course, and frankly, some of the holes looked really cool, and I found myself wondering if I was on the wrong course. Perhaps next time.

I haven't played the other courses at Reunion, so I can't compare the Watson to the others, but I can say you will enjoy this course.

It's mostly friendly off the tee with a few drives that force you to make a decision whether to take on bunkers or not (especially no. 9).

The condos/homes are mostly set back from the fairways, so they're not an issue for most. Decent movement of the land is highlighted by the elevated green on the par-3 15th hole. All in all, a top-class resort-course experience.

With plenty of room off the tee, the Watson Course could be the most playable of the three courses at Reunion Resort, and it's certainly as enjoyable as any of them. As you get closer to the green, however, this course does get more difficult, mainly because of the bunkers and sometimes difficult to read greens. Fairway bunkers also loom large on several holes, so you're going to want to avoid those, but with a little course management and directional control, that shouldn't be a problem. Simply put, it costs a little more to play here, especially in season, but it's a solid, enjoyable all-around golf experience.

One of top courses in area. I love it. No water, but lots of sand

12 noon tee time w/ wife. Only way I've found to play any ReUnion Resort course is their Stay & Play packages. My wife surprised w/ this for our Anniversary. The Watson Course clubhouse sits adjacent to the ReUnion Hotel. Has a very nice practice area: driving range, chipping green, & 2 huge putting greens. The Watson course is visually appealing from every tee box. Plush tee boxes, fairways, & greens. Every bunker is well sanded & there are hundreds of bunkers on this course. Greens are fast & roll true. Definitely should be on every golfers bucket list. Battery powered carts w/ GPS, windshield, & rain cover in back.

There are three really good courses at Reunion Resort near Orlando, but the Watson Course might be my favorite. I love the look of this course, which is sort of windswept with interesting bunkers, doglegs and greens complexes. Plus, it's designed by Tom Watson, who doesn't have nearly as many courses to his credit as do Nicklaus and Palmer, who did the other two courses at Reunion. Like the other two courses, the Watson Course is also always in terrific shape.

As a resort course, you have to be a member or guest of the resort to play, but it really is worth it.

Mr Watson loves a bunker as other reviewers said, with around 120 in play. What i love though is that they are not a gimmick, and are positioned perfectly in terms of landing areas etc. The greens are in great shape, and the elevation changes make this course feel different to anything i have played resort wise in Florida.

Great track, great condition, and great service! Well done Reunion...you have made me want to come back! What more can you ask for!

Watson barely beat out Mr. Palmer for the 2nd best course on the Reunion property. I felt like Tom's time in Scotland made him like bunkers because when you play this course... you're bound to find one.

Lots of character to the par 5's. I think the 11th hole is one of the prettiest looking holes from the tee - a great par 4 with some teeth with not too much length. Another atrribute of Tom's game can be seen by his focus on accurate driving - if you don't drive it straight, you're in trouble.

I really enjoyed the greens as they were rolling nicely but needed to remind my fellow players (not in my group) to fix your ball marks! There were a few to be found.

It's worth the drive.

First, Reunion has three courses and as of two years ago, they changed the names to reflect the designer. The Independence Course is now the Watson Course and, much like Tom's design of The Conservatory at Hammock Beach, he put plenty of bunkers at Reunion. The total is over 160 and that does not include those of the waste variety. Amazingly, this is still an extremely fair layout. There are certain places where you are heavily rewarded with extra length in the fairway or a favorable slope on the green towards the hole location if you play shots properly. While the entire course is excellent, the 6-hole stretch beginning with #11 stands out. Especially, the Par 3 15th. Seriously, how many uphill Par 3's do you play in Florida that require 1-2 clubs more than the yardage book on the tee shot? Chances are Buzz and Coach may interact with you before teeing off and they are just two members of a delightful group of people working this property. Reunion's Watson course is to golf what a fine steakhouse is to dining out: You don't mind the high price if the total experience is worth it.

I cant wait until I go back,from the staff greeting us all the way to the 19th hole,very professional and friendly all at the same time,not to mention the breath taking lanscape,fairways,greens,edifices,andulation,sand,water,everything is prestine,from the courses all the way to the staff members.On a scale of 1 to 10 reunion is a 21