Nicklaus Golf Course

Played here annually for the past 7 years or so. Always enjoy my trips to Reunion and we get a round or two in each day over 4 days mixing it up between the courses. The Nicklaus course is evolving now that construction is back in full swing at the resort. This course is our top choice of the three at Reunion.
***If you are playing through the end of 2015 be aware that #17 and #18 have been torn up and are being re-​constructed. They are also building a new clubhouse to replace the tent that has been here. As a result you start on #15 and will play #15 and #16 twice. This loads you up with a few par 5’s early on and a challenging par 3 where you must carry the water — often into the wind from my experience.
Staff is extremely friendly, accommodating, and helpful at this course. We’ve seen very little turnover with the crew here over the years from the clubhouse to the attendants, the beverage cart servers to the starters. It’s always good to see a few familiar faces encouraging you to have a good time and play well.
There used to be a nice practice facility which would help set you up before your round. The range and practice area has been torn up recently as they are under re-construction.On cart GPS is helpful and pretty accurate from what I’ve experienced. Great replay rate if you’re looking to get a second round in. Definitely worth it. Rain does not impact your ability to get around the course too much. It dries out quickly and we’ve never experienced a cart path only situation — even during a tropical storm a couple years back.
As a note — check before you head out to see if the beverage cart will be making it’s rounds if you are going off in the afternoon in the summer. Many times they will stop service if there aren’t many groups out. No worries — you can pick up a six pack from the bar/​grill in the clubhouse. Six pack special is essentially 6 for the price of 5. We drank Miller, Coors, or Ultra for $ 25 a six pack which wasn’t too bad for a golf resort. They have decent liquor selection and some light snacks on the beverage carts too. Cards, cash, or room charge accepted.

I’ve had the opportunity to play here several times and each time was better than the time before. The Jack Nicklaus design is typical it’s always safe to play the fairway and a little punishing if you get off track not only from the approach stand point but the hazards are also located where you don’t want to be. The housing along the fairways keeps you from getting to crazy with the driver so unless you’re hitting the ball exceptionally well the day you play I recommend you don’t swing away on certain holes and save those shots for when the opportunity presents itself.
The courses here are alway immaculate and well manicured. The resort is managed well and all the members of their staff are exceptional. The amenities are first class and this place provides you a great opportunity to shoot a good score no matter what your skill level. I would highly recommend playing this course or the other two on the property as well.

The Nicklaus Course is located about a mile from the main clubhouse. You drive over I-​4 to the north side of the property. They have a very large white tent for check in and driving range close by that is constantly restocked with balls in pyramid stacking.
The course is typical Nicklaus with numerous bunkers around all greens and in locations where a misplaced t-​shot would go. Middle of fairway is safe. Course has terrain changes not typical for Florida. It is challenging but very playable for all skills.
The course was in very good condition, service was good. They have gas carts to navigate the FL «hills». GPS system on carts.
Very enjoyable and I hope to return soon.

The 2^nd golf course we played during our stay at the Reunion Resort, the Nicklaus is the longest and most challenging of the 3 golf courses. Just like the other courses, it’s well kept and was in great shape when we played in early May. It winds through parts of the residential area and some swamp and some jungle… it’s very cool, especially for desert rats like us who never see stuff like this.
There are spots on the course where you’ll need to nail your drive to clear significant jungle brush… you won’t find your ball there… at least when I hit into it, I didn’t bother looking. Who wants to get their hand bit off by a gator? LOL
Tons of fun to play here though.
The course is not located near the resort though… you have to drive 5 min if you have a car or you’ll have to get a ride from the valet guys at the resort. The parking lot is small.
There’s also no clubhouse or facilities… it’s a sprung structure large tent for housing/​charging the carts.
Overall, it was a pretty fun day out golfing.
Return Factor — 80%