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Mission Inn Resort & Club - El Campeon Course

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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
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3.9
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3.8
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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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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Black 72 7015 yards 73.8 136
Blue 72 6601 yards 72.0 135
Historic 72 6242 yards 70.3 131
Challenger 73 6073 yards 69.6 130
Gold 72 5624 yards 67.4 121
Gold (W) 73 5624 yards 72.9 133
Red (W) 73 4811 yards 68.6 125
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Scorecard for El Campeon Golf Course
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Black M: 74.6/142 515 176 460 405 450 398 457 190 353 3404 569 431 240 340 532 142 364 556 437 3611 7015
Blue M: 73.0/139 474 172 430 380 403 382 448 170 334 3193 540 405 205 336 505 138 347 538 394 3408 6601
White M: 71.1/135 467 168 367 374 382 364 421 155 326 3024 495 374 164 332 477 138 332 518 388 3218 6242
Challenger M: 70.2/134 467 163 367 335 360 364 367 140 326 2889 495 359 164 332 477 138 332 518 369 3184 6073
Gold M: 68.1/128 W: 72.9/133 422 163 308 335 360 308 367 140 318 2721 414 359 152 237 432 125 317 498 369 2903 5624
Red M: 64.7/120 W: 68.6/125 353 115 247 241 293 257 367 100 283 2256 409 343 123 237 386 104 236 436 281 2555 4811
Handicap 3 13 11 1 9 7 5 15 17 16 6 14 10 2 18 12 4 8
Par 5 3 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 35 5 4 3 4 5 3 4 5 4 37 72
Handicap (W) 5 13 11 17 1 9 3 15 7 8 6 16 12 2 14 18 4 10
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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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cchavez77
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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JerryBAl
Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Must Play

El Campeon is one of the courses that you can play in Central Florida. If you think that you have game and want something different from the flat, water and bunker courses in the area, play it! The elevation changes trees and dogleg are challenging. Course conditions are very good. The only complaint was pace of play. The foursome ahead of me took 4 hrs and 45 minutes to complete the round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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livinrich
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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donnymac64
Played On
Reviews 61
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Excellent Course

First time playing this course. Driving range was closed and hole 2 green was under repair and had a temp green. Those were the only negatives about the course. Greens and tee boxes were in great shape. Many elevations changes and water hazards Very challenging for me being an 18 handicap. Will definitely play again and will try the Los Colinas course also.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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BChennaux
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Well Maintained

Course had some wet areas, and areas under repair. Otherwise, great shape with fantastic greens and maintained bunkers. A great place for hot deals.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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jwb8278
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u184807083
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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bharris85
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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cmarin305
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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 Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Mark7630471
Played On
Reviews 136
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Must play in central Florida

Mission Inn El Campion is a must play for any serious player. The layout with severe elevation changes and tough greens are a great test of golf. The greens had been recently been punched and need about 2-3 weeks to get back to normal. They are puttable, but much slower than normal. The course plays much longer than the scorecard due to the numerous holes that require uphill tee or approach shots. Despite the recent heavy rains, the fairways and bunkers were in good condition. After the round be sure to get a burger at Nickers restaurant, best burger in town. If the range had been open (closed for maintenance) and the greens completely recovered from aerification, El Campion would have been up to its usual 5 star standards.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Leroykinard
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

Two great courses, well worth the drive and money!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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jwb8278
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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u314161479798
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

El Caption’

Great day it was hot but the course was in great shape and the staff was friendly. Played there before and would go back there again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u887188631
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Best deal in the state

Always love playing at Mission Inn. Historic course in great shape, and little traffic on a hot day. If you can handle the summer heat, you can typically play 18 in well under 3 hours.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u314159450397
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout!

Another awesome experience at Mission Inn!

We will be back very soon!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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IBJPJM
Played On
Reviews 146
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

As good as it gets!

We did the stay and play package at Mission Inn and had a fantastic time. The golf courses are 5 stars! Challenging with fantastic views every direction. The staff is all top shelf and welcoming. We can't wait to come back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314159450397
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

10 out of 10

From top to bottom, from customer service to the greens… They really have their act together, and care about you like we all want to be cared about. What a concept…

Thank you John, Dick and the rest for making my 16 year old son, literally fall in love with the sport of golf, after he played here one time!!!

We’re playing Las Colinas week, and “The Champion” again next week…

See you soon!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Jcg170099
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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nickolsd
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Tee off first, or expect a 5 hour round

Course is in excellent shape, but we tee’d at 7:00 and a family of 4 with 2 young children went off at 6:40, not a ranger in sight, and they were allowed to play a 5.5 hour round. Great course, great conditions, very poor management of pace of play. Makes a nice course miserable to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/22/2021

Stop and smell the flowers. Golf is not a speed sport. 5.5 hours with this beautiful area

I would think 6 hours would be

Very rewarding.

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u000005146499
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

The starter wasn’t doing his job. That’s the second time that has happened

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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