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Mission Inn Resort & Club - El Campeon Course

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4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
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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
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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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u000003256086
Played On
Reviews 47
Handicap 10-14
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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John1142613
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Reviews 17
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Fabulous day at El Campeon

We had a blast playing today. Loved the layout. Course conditions were great. Staff was friendly. Pace of play was a little slow. Most of which I think wad due to the difficult nature of the course. Did not let it ruin a great day. Will definitely play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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scoopkiss13
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Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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mpayton
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Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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irishlasstc
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Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

El Campeon in Great Shape but Slow Play a Detriment

El Campeon was in excellent shape overall. Only the 18 th green had peripheral damage. Nice green fairways and fast but true greens. The only Problem was a slow pace of play and the lack of course ranges to speed the slackers/hackers along. It took almost 5 hours for 18 holes and waiting every shot grates on you by the end of the round. Great senior rates. Perhaps allow more time between tee times to improve the pace of play. Check out the great bartenders and Happy Hour BOGO (even with top Shelf brands) as you’ll need a drink after such a slow round

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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Olsongolfers
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Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Beautiful course!

Great course with pretty scenery, some elevation changes. Challenging but fair and fun to play. Course is in good condition, nicely maintained. Definitely a value and a must play course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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jeffreyweisz
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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brmorris
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Reviews 2
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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XWc0LOkxNs1uFoxw8tnw
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Awesome historic course.

Fun layout. You will use every club in your bag. Greens very fast, just had Canadian Q tournament. Amazing elevation change for a non mountain course.

Best finishing holes anywhere..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Pease
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Tough course but worth it

Always love playing El Campeon. We have a love-hate relationship love the course and layout hate the way I play it. Greens were fast and amazing but pace of play was slow. Probably due to the windy conditions and tough course. Overall a must play if you are in town

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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u314159737041
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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dug57pete
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Reviews 3
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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dug57pete
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Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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johntrautman
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

ElCampeon monster

I have won a IGTA TOURNAMENT at the course one of the all time great layoutd

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Steve6876797
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Reviews 75
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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annieholenone
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First time

Wanting to come back , very challenging course , would love to take it on again!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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wallstbill
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Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Worth the drive

Course is in excellent condition. Greens are rolling true. Worth the drive. Will visit again. Only issue is lack signs when pulling onto the property. But found the.pro shop that serves both courses.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Wpadley
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

First timer

The was the first time we played the El Campeon Course and had a great time golfing it. Not an easy course by any means but a very fair course. Liked the three island greens. Course was in great shape Would certainly play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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luftms27
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Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Excellent course can't wait to play again!

Course was in great shape and excellent design. I can't wait to play again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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