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4.4
1788 Reviews (1788)
5 Stars
1170
4 Stars
438
3 Stars
115
2 Stars
36
1 Stars
29
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
91.9%
Recommend this course
1658 out of 1788 reviews
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4.2
50 Reviews (50)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
90.0%
Recommend this course
45 out of 50 reviews
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4.2
57 Reviews (57)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
87.7%
Recommend this course
50 out of 57 reviews
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Course Highlights
El Campeon's scenic layout consistently earns high praise for its lush fairways, well-rolling greens, and fair design. Friendly staff and strong value for money make this Central Florida course a rewarding choice.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 7015 yards
Slope 136
Rating 73.8

The highly popular El Campeon Course at Mission Inn Resort consistently ranks in the top 10 of Florida's many golf courses. The course originally opened in 1917 and decades later in 1992, it was joined by a second 18-hole course, Las Colinas. El Campeon is not only one of the state's oldest golf courses but also one of its most challenging. The traditional design remains largely unchanged except for a renovation in 1926. The course winds through towering forests and numerous spring-fed lakes. The layout features water on thirteen holes as well as dramatic elevation changes that measure over 85 feet across the rolling fairways and undulating greens. The signature hole of the golf course is the par-5 17th. This lengthy double dogleg possesses more hazards than some entire courses do.

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Course Details

Year Built 1917
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Ultra Dwarf Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect C. E. Clarke (1926) George O'Neil (1917)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Spa

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Reviews

4.4
1788 Reviews (1788)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 56
Dinner 42
Brunch 39
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 139
Water Hazards 122
Bunkers 112
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 103
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 96
A Weekend Splurge 87
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 130
At a Resort 99
In the 'Burbs 37

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Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Place

From booking online to walking into the Pro Shop it couldn't be easier. The staff had our reservation and we were on our way in five minutes. The starter got us two carts and sent us on our way. There were two groups that teed off right in front of us and they never held us up! After we finished we went inside for cold drinks and the staff was great in serving us and refilling our drinks when they got low!! The course was in excellent shape very challenging and the greens were plenty fast and very smooth! The course had a drink cart which stopped several times to see if we needed any drinks or food!! You won't go wrong playing this course! We will be back to play the other 18 soon!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

September 2023

course is in great shape. Tough course to go low requires distance control and shot shaping.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Long Day on the Course

Always enjoy this course, however, this time was the worse I have ever experienced. The group in front of us were extremely slow, zero golf experience, driving in circles in the fairway, taking forever on the greens. It took five and a half hours to play a round, two groups dropped out due to the playing time. It really took the enjoyment out of the round. Hopefully management will better monitor in the future.

Second I don't understand why there isn't any cart refreshments on the course. I could make a lot of money running a drink cart, but the last three times I have played, no one selling refreshments.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 92
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Labor Day

Let me first start off by saying I love playing in Mission Inn both courses. I got to the course early and checked in at the pro shop and then waited a little bit and went and checked in with the starter. When I handed him my ticket and told him my teatime, he was like you’re gonna have to wait around,, I said that was fine, but it was the way he stated it. I wasn’t asking to go out early as I knew that it was Labor Day. It was a really big group ahead of when I did tee off, so it made for extremely slow play, because the foursome in front of us kept looking for their golf balls, etc. I was paired with a really nice couple and we made the best of it and had fun playing the course.

The course itself is in great shape, there wasn’t a cart girl at first, but I guess they had called in somebody and it was very nice to see her on the back nine because it was getting warm.

If you get a chance, play either course here at Mission Inn, because the course itself is great

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course/poor customer service

Called before booking to ask about green maintenance. Was told greens were punched/sanded 4 weeks ago. Called day before to confirm tee time, no comments or advisories on maintenance. Get to course and gentleman at the pro shop was kind of rude and awkwardly quiet. Walk out to go play and sure enough, the greens are being sanded the same day. I know this practice of being shady about course maintenance is widespread. But when I travel 1.5 hours to play at a resort course, I’d like to know the greens are even worth putting on. I’d probably still give you my money and play, but at least I’d know what to expect.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
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 55
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

This is a wonderful bargain, a beautiful course at a reasonable price. Loved it.

I think the Campeon Course was wonderful, and very reasonably priced. A great day of golfing and I would recommend it, as well as plan on returning.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Are you up for a challenge?

This course will challenge even the best golfers with its interesting layout, many elevation changes, and enough tee boxes to satisfy all level golfers. We played on a steamy hot afternoon and had the entire course to ourselves. Conditions are great. You must play this course at least once.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

What a great course!

Only my second time playing this course and I've now found my favorite course in Central Florida. Simply outstanding "old school" course which plays like none other around here. Memorable holes with loads of character. If I only had one course to play this would be it... Well worth the drive. A must play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 55
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 56
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love This Course!

This course will test every part of your game. Very challenging and worth the drive for me, an hour plus.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

El Campeon course

The last time that I played this course last in 1986, wonderful layout, tough, challenging with a beautiful clubhouse within the resort. The greens were recently punched and are still not 100% but this is a definite return for me

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Amazing course!

Great conditions. Challenging. Lots of elevation unlike any other course I’ve played in FL. Lots of fun!! It was my favorite course when I played it 5+ years ago, and just played it on 7/29/23, and it was just as great as I remember it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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