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Mission Inn Resort & Club - El Campeon Course

10400 County Rd 48, Howey in the Hills, Florida 34737, Lake County
(352) 324-3885
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El Campeon Course at Mission Inn: #8
View from no. 8 ("Island Green") on El Campeon Course at Mission Inn Russell Kirk / Golflinksphotography.com
El Campeon Course at Mission Inn: #17
View from the par-5, 556 yards no. 17 ("Devil's Delight") on El Campeon Course at Mission Inn Russell Kirk / Golflinksphotography.com
El Campeon Course at Mission Inn: #15
No. 15 ('Gator') is the shortest par-3 on El Campeon at 142 yards and sits on a peninsula with plenty of water to the left. A slightly long shot can roll off the back and into the water. Russell Kirk / Golflinksphotography.com
El Campeon Course at Mission Inn: #7
The green from the par-4, 457-yards no. 7 from El Campeon at Mission Inn Russell Kirk / Golflinksphotography.com
El Campeon Course at Mission Inn: #16
The island green from no. 16 at Mission Inn's El Campeon is protected on all sides by sand Russell Kirk / Golflinksphotography.com
El Campeon Course at Mission Inn: #14
The elevated 14th green from El Campeon at Mission Inn is protected by multiple bunkers and a mature oak. Russell Kirk / Golflinksphotography.com
El Campeon Course at Mission Inn: #12
The par-3 no. 12 from El Campeon at Mission Inn usually requires a long utility club or wood to reach the small, elevated, two-level green Russell Kirk / Golflinksphotography.com

About

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.

Holes 18
Par 72
Length 7015 yds
Rating 73.8
Slope 136
Type Resort
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Course Details

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts Yes - included in green fees
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

Driving Range
Golf School Academy
Teaching Pro
Pitching & Chipping Area
Putting Green

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Snacks
Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
Banquet Facilities
Spa
Year Built 1917
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Ultra Dwarf Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) C. E. Clarke (1926) George O'Neil (1917)

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4.4
4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 1792 reviews
92.4%
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  • Conditions
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    4.3
  • Layout
    4.7
  • Friendliness
    4.7
  • Pace
    4.3
  • Amenities
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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.

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Golfers Often Mention

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 56
Dinner 42
Brunch 39
Course Challenges:
Elevation Changes 139
Water Hazards 122
Bunkers 112
Best For:
Advanced Golfers 103
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 96
A Weekend Splurge 87
Location is:
Worth the Drive 130
At a Resort 99
In the 'Burbs 37

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johntrautman
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

ElCampeon monster

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

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 3.0
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Steve6876797
Reviews 77
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
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annieholenone
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

First time

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

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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wallstbill
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

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.

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314159723240
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Wpadley
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

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.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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luftms27
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Excellent course can't wait to play again!

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

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 5.0
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Jared3006299
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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espogl49
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

The courses is in excellent shape

Greens in great shape although our foursome did not putt very well

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 5.0
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u000004866285
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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tibgunsallus
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Very good

The course was in wet but very good and playable shape after a couple of rain deluges in the days and night before playing . There were only 2 cart path holes.

Great value in FL during the "high" season

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u366710688
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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u000003256086
Reviews 47
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful day at a beautiful course

Mid morning round, 69-80*, nice pace, very good conditions all around even after a couple days of rain.

The best resort around.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u000004866285
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great experience

Nicest course I’ve played. Firestone South, Harbor Town, TPC Naples,, none of these are any better than this course. Pace of play was excellent.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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mark3917022
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u815605953
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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JDDunning
Reviews 53
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 5.0
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Trumpshair
Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

beautiful and challenging

Great layout and in very good condition. Course is very challenging, but a real treat.

Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 5.0
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IXzpmSHuKZ87yVEf6LKG
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

This course has gone downhill!

I have been playing this course for over 10 years and haven’t seen it in this poor of condition. You expect tight lies but not dirt/mud lies. This is more prominent around the greens. The tee boxes are green bare, maybe they don’t oversees them. Pace of play is not the best. A ranger that did something would be helpful.

Previously Played
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 5.0
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Sharkkiss
Reviews 28
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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