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4.4
1790 Reviews (1790)
5 Stars
1171
4 Stars
439
3 Stars
115
2 Stars
36
1 Stars
29
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
92.2%
Recommend this course
1660 out of 1790 reviews
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4.3
48 Reviews (48)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
89.6%
Recommend this course
43 out of 48 reviews
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4.2
59 Reviews (59)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
88.1%
Recommend this course
52 out of 59 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
1790 Reviews (1790)

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 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
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
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
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
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
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
Played On
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
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
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
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 Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 136
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
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
Played On
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
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
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
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
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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