Auburn, Alabama · Private Sporting Estate
A Ridiculously
Fun Place to Stay
and Play.
Built for Golf Groups, Extended Families, and Pickleball Partners.
Waggle Dance Ranch (WDR) is a private golf and recreation retreat being developed in Opelika, Alabama, near Auburn University and the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Grand National. Designed for golf groups, families, and friends, the ranch combines comfortable lodging with two full pickleball courts, a TrackMan golf simulator in “The 109th Hole,” a putting green, soccer, basketball, and chef-prepared dining experiences.
When Auburn is the destination,
Waggle Dance Ranch is the retreat.
Coming for Game Day?
We’re close enough for kickoff, but far enough to hear yourself think.
Waggle Dance Ranch
From 88,000 people
to just your people.
The private itinerary
Choose your kind of day.
Start with the setting. Then make it yours: a full day outside, a long dinner inside, or a round that runs late in the simulator.
A peaceful retreat.
Until your family arrives.
Two pickleball courts. A golf simulator. A soccer field. And several people who insist they aren’t competitive.
Outside the Ranch
Outdoor play
Courts, turf, water, firelight, and room to make a day of it.
- Soccer fieldFull-size turf for the group that still runs.
- Pickleball courtsTwo courts, plus a half basketball court alongside.
- The Hurly Burly700 feet of multi-turn, downhill, unreasonably fast water.
- Putting greenChipping and putting practice steps from the porch.
- CornholeBoards and bags on the lawn.
Inside the Ranch
Indoors & hosting
A Ranch designed for easy arrivals, long dinners, and unhurried mornings.
- Dual master suitesJetted tubs in both, on opposite wings.
- Benihana kitchenTeppanyaki griddle set into the island.
- Gaming bunk roomFour-man bunks and multiple consoles.
- On-call hospitalityMasseuse, teppanyaki chef, firewood delivery.
The 109th Hole
A proper round, without the weather report.
The ceiling-mounted Trackman iO pairs optically enhanced radar tracking with high-speed infrared imaging for measured 3D spin, spin axis, and club delivery—without sacrificing swing space.
- Measured, not estimatedReal-time ball flight, spin, and delivery data.
- Performance CenterPressure testing, wedge targets, and strokes-gained practice.
- 500+ virtual coursesTour-caliber venues ready for the group.
Trackman iO · full swing, no compromise
The Ranch, considered
Every wing has a purpose.
The kind of infrastructure that makes a group stay feel effortless.
Rest well
Dual master suites with jetted tubs, plus four bedrooms for up to six couples.
Host beautifully
A Benihana kitchen with twin fridges, dishwashers, and double-stove capacity.
Gather outside
A 12-seat fire pit, an above-ground Jacuzzi and plunge pods on their own private deck, an outdoor shower, and orchard air.
Stay connected
A business-ready Zoom area and a Bag Room with workbenches.
4,882
Sq ft under roof12
Adults, six couples500+
Virtual courses700'
Of Hurly Burly
Beyond the gate
Two Trail sites, one weekend.
Grand National sits twenty-five minutes away and Capitol Hill fifty-five—108 holes of Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail golf, bookable before you arrive.
- Grand National54 holes on Lake Saugahatchee · 25 minutes.
- Capitol Hill54 holes above the Alabama River · 55 minutes.
Plan your next vacation
Next time, leave the family.
Bring the golf buddies.
A private ranch for golf trips, family reunions and disputed line calls.
Twelve beds, one gate, and a property that fits whichever twelve you pick.
12
Golf buddies
Two Trail sites, The 109th Hole, and the practice green in between.
10 + 2
Soccer players and two coaches
Full-size turf, goals at both ends, and a penalty shootout to settle it.
11 + 1
Pickleballers, soccer kids, a basketballer and one budding Tour Pro
Two courts, the soccer turf, the half court and The 109th Hole.
Pickleball. It was meant to be a hobby. Now nobody’s speaking to each other.
6
The starting six on the basketball team
Half court beside the pickleball, and the bunk room for the rest of the night.
6 + 6
Six couples who swore this trip would be relaxing
Hot tub at noon, the plunge pod at one, and a pickleball grudge match by three.
4 + 4 + 4
Four golfers, four poker players and four who only came for karaoke
The 109th Hole, the poker table, and a karaoke machine the golfers pretend to hate.
9 + 3
Nine Auburn fans and three Alabama fans
Game Day on the big screen above the fireplace, then the fire pit for whoever is still speaking.
Who are you bringing this year?
Your weekend, arranged
Bring the group. We'll set the stage.
From a chef night to a recovery massage, Waggle Dance Ranch is ready for the kind of stay that becomes an annual tradition.