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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
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3 Stars
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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
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3 Stars
7
2 Stars
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1 Stars
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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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Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Golf outing

We wanted to see some different Florida country. It was our first outing since Covid began.& it was so much fun. Absolutely beautiful course & flowers! Many eagle nests and eagles sitting in them chirping away . It was just the coolest day.!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Exceptional course

Exceptional layout, well maintained with a lot of scenic and challenging holes. Greens were really fast and true. Staff was excellent. My golfnow reservation wasn't in their system but they took care of it in a courteous and professional manner.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Beautiful Course

Course is in very good condition. Greens were fast. If you never played or haven't played in a while please do.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course; good day; mezza mezza golf.

First time playing here. Wonderful layout with elevation changes. Excellent conditions.

Played Challenger tees. Good name for them for a 75 year-old with a 16 index. Little slow...a twosome behind a foursome. Still finished just under four hours. Played with a great fellow (Dave) who advised me well around the course.

Got a "hot deal," so the value was great. Only visiting the area for a short time, but hope to get back before I leave.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 140
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 250 Contributor
Florida Advisor
First Time Playing

Historic and still a tough test

This course is a wonderful golf course. The conditions were very nice and there were no major glaring issues. I really enjoyed the change of elevation that is uncommon to Florida and found it interesting that there were holes where you were basically hitting into the side of a steep hill. The course plays very difficult so make sure to pick the correct tees.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout!

Nice to play a course that doesn’t depend on gimmick holes. Good shots are rewarded and indecision challenges your scramble game! Love how this course takes your driver out of your hands. Position is more important than distance on a few holes. Play had to stop on one hole as an alligator had to cross the fairway! And yes the tree!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 85
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Improvement

Overall the course was in good shape. Greens were a little rough in places but better than the last time I played here. The pace of play was fantastic for me as I finished in 3 hours.

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

Great course conditions, tee to green, 1-18!

Overall great day of golf minus the golfer! 100% likely to return soon!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 136
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Great Course

I have played El Campion multiple times and it is always a great day of golf. The tee to green elevation changes require a lot of thought regarding club selection. The greens have lots of slope and are firm. It rained for about 40 minutes and the greens drained well and were still firm despite the downpour. This course rewards good shots and punishes poor ones with lots of water, rough and trees. But you can score well if you are a skilled player. Average players will enjoy the layout as it offers a variety of long and short par 4s and 5s that provides opportunities to make par or birdie. Now is a great time to play as they are preparing the course for a US Open qualifier and a women’s professional tournament in May. If you have not played El Campion you have missed out on one of the top layouts in Florida.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times 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 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great layout, slow greens(may be due to over seeding)

Great layout. Had a great day on the course. It played exceptionally difficult because the greens were impossibly/ridiculously slow based on what I can only assume is over seeding in preparation for the coming PGA event. Otherwise, was great.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times 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 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Long time fan

Been playing this course for years on golf trips and never disappointed. Course is in great shape and rates are good for the condition compared to Orlando courses.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Great challenging course

Im 66 years old. I played the white tees except hole 7 & hole 17 where I moved up to gold. Course was very fun to play & very challenging. I hope to go back next year.

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

Great day at Mission Inn

This course is always a pleasure to play, the course is in excellent condition. Make sure th bring your camera, every hole is breathtaking!!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 47
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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