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4.2
1765 Reviews (1765)
5 Stars
1156
4 Stars
432
3 Stars
113
2 Stars
35
1 Stars
29
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
86.2%
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1636 out of 1765 reviews
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4.1
34 Reviews (34)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
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2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
82.4%
Recommend this course
28 out of 34 reviews
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4.1
34 Reviews (34)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
82.4%
Recommend this course
28 out of 34 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 No t-shirts or tank tops. Shorts are allowed but must be proper style and length. No tennis shorts or athletic shorts.

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Spa

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Reviews

4.2
1765 Reviews (1765)

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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Played On
Reviews 1
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Pace

Had a 3 some 2 groups in front of us playing the blue tees, red tees were out of their range. 2 some in front of us watched to much tv as their skill level didn’t match their ego. We were looking forward to this round for weeks and they ruined it. 4:30 hours and we only got 16 holes in rain washed us out. Players need to be told to keep pace and play to their ability, we will be back but, hopefully things get better. Thanks greg

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 51
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Wow!

Course was in mint condition. It is a difficult but fair course. The elevation changes on several holes were severe. Greens were fast but rolled true. I love this course and will play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great golf course. Maintenance issues

Course was in good shape. The only annoying issue was that the maintenance crew kept spraying water on the greens while I was in the fairway on several holes and I had to wait for them to get their hoses off of the green before I could hit my approach shot. On the 17th green I hit my approach shot onto the green and the maintenance guy came out of nowhere and started to spray the green while my ball was still on the green.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Family emergency forced no show but charged

I booked through Golf now and was unable to make early tee time for single. I attempted to contact but no answer on phone. Next communication was email stating i will be billed for no show. I find itis difficult to believe my no show impacted their revenue which required billing me for having an emergency. I will not be using either golf now or this course.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 53
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A must play

Two courses to play. El Campion being the ome where Symetra, McKenzie, college etc. tournaments are played. Right now in great shape. Will test you in many ways. Elevated fairways & greens, challenging par 3's over water, dogleggs, fairway & greenside bunkers. Fast true greens. Big trees strategically placed on fairways. You will use every club in your bag. You will love the challenge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Second Time

This was my second time at El Campeon and it is worth it. The course history and elevations make it a must play in Florida. Memorable holes all around. The course was in excellent summer condition. You expect slower greens and wet conditions in September. The staff got us out earlier than expected which was a plus. Though I have never stayed, Mission Inn would be a great stay/play golf destination.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Beautiful Course

Course in great shape, and one of the most beautiful courses you can play. Challenging but fair

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great course! Poor communication.

I have been playing Mission Inn for over twenty years and love the challenge. I would love to give my round five stars but cannot due to the fact that there was NO WATER on the course and no one informed us of this prior to our round. All of the water fountains and restroom had the water turned off. Not only is this a dehydration hazard in 90 plus degree temperatures it is a heath hazard as the toilets could not be flushed and where full of human waste. Other than that the course was fun but the greens where extremely slow.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once 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
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Getting there

Top 10 layout central Florida. Greens mostly healed but slow. Drainage fix on 1 and 18 are WAY overdue.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 91
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

It is what it is.

Fair, somewhat tough course from any tee. Elevation changes play with club selection. A miss in some places can lead to big numbers... like on 17. Lay WAY back on your 2nd shot or it's over. Always in great shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Over Priced and Beyond Slow

Went off at 8 had 10 groups in front of us...6 holes 2hrs...and a 5 ball in the front of the pack...

Greens had spots....fairways thick...

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Strategic course

Course in Fantastic condition, staff and golfers we very friendly and helpful.

Course is challenging, good T-shot into fairways can still be obstructed in not strategically placed on the correct side of the fairway, like hole #1. Perfect T-shot right down the middle, only problem is there is a tree in the middle of the fairway with clear shots to either the left or right... well I was directly behind about 5 yrds, so no other option but to punch, and I was in the middle of the fairway. Several other hole presented semilunar situations. Be concise of decisions as they can come back to haunt you.

OVERALL - Fantastic Round of Golf, Highly Recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Pleasureable

Great Scenic view?Like the buildings Apts or Condos for view.just Beautiful sight.

I will be Back!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Fee’s

Course is great course. Really nice layout. But some of the fee’s i think are ridiculous. A ride along was $25. Then i asked to replay and replay fee was $45 plus tax and that was for just 9 holes.. i paid $62 for first 18 i played.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Best Course in Central Florida!

My son and I have played 43 courses this year and El Campeon is truly the champion. Stunning vistas, amazing elevation, beautiful landscaping, surrounded by stunning architecture. What a gem! A must play by anyone who loves the game.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best Course Layout I’ve Ever Played

Couldn’t have been a better day of golf at El Campeon! The staff was very friendly the minute I got to the course, the course was in great shape, even for being recently punched, and as always the layout and overall play was fantastic. The price was even very reasonable, especially compared to nearby courses that are in much worse conditions. Will always want to come back and play this challenging, but exciting, course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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