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4.2
1765 Reviews (1765)
5 Stars
1156
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
35
1 Stars
29
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
86.2%
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1636 out of 1765 reviews
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4.1
34 Reviews (34)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
82.4%
Recommend this course
28 out of 34 reviews
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4.1
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5 Stars
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4 Stars
12
3 Stars
5
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2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
82.4%
Recommend this course
28 out of 34 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 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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Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Second visit

Great layout with several elevation changes. Greens are quick and tricky.

Knickers restaurant is excellent, only complaint is its operating hours (kitchen closes at 4:00pm)

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful day, great course

The course was in great shape and the greens were true and fast. The fairways were very good, looks like it had some overseed with rye and was.very lush for this time of year. The greens were in great shape and rolled true. it was an especially memorable round for me as I got my first hole in one on the 15th.if I could have picked any course in the world for it to happen, it would have been the 15th at El campeon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Staff
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A True Hidden Gem

Played Mission Inn multiple times and It's aways in great shape. It can get a little soggy on a few holes but nothing that hurts the experience. If you have the chance, take the trip out here to play, you won't regret it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 169
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Golf Channel
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

An Old Florida Classic

I enjoy this layout more and more every time I play it. The pace of play was great as we got around in under 4 hours. The greens were slightly slower than they looked, but other than that the course was in great shape! If you have never driven up to check out Mission Inn, I highly recommend it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

El Campeon - Mission Inn

This is one of the nicest courses northwest of Orlando. If you are not close it would be worth your drive to enjoy this track. From the picturesque views , perfect fairways and smooth as silk greens. You will not be disappointed! I will definitely play again ASAP.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
5.0
Previously Played

Great gold course

One of my favorite golf courses in Central Florida. The course is both tough and beautiful. Today the greens were a little slow but that was due to the Rain. As usual the staff was extremely friendly and attentive. Especially Mo the beverage cart girl she made the round extremely enjoyable. The staff at the 19th Hole after the round was extremely friendly overall my group had a great time. I highly recommend this course and the experience

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

One of the best public courses in Orlando

This course definitely makes you work threw every club in your bag. All the tee shots are straightforward, but angles into greens are premium. Approach shots on the front(3-7) need good numbers due to the elevation changes. Greens are extremely healthy and consistent 1-18. Pro shop staff outstanding.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fantastic Golf Course!

Played with a group of 12 on Dec 20th and what a spectacular day! It was a little cool and windy for Florida, but it didn't matter. The course was in absolutely pristine condition, and the greens were a challenge to say the least! Grain of the green came into play in a huge way on all holes, so make sure you are aware. Par 73 layout is a great one, and to know that you are playing a course that is over 100 years old is pretty special. If you are ever in Central Florida and want to play an awesome round of golf, this is the place!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great layout

Well worth the hour plus drive a couple times a year. Tee boxes and fairways are very good. Traps need some work, greens had recently been sanded but it wasn’t bad. The greens are very firm and rolling well. Only real complaint was the “cart girls” (3 of them) that were basically just goofing off and couldn’t figure out how to get a couple of sandwiches on the cart and delivered. I don’t hold that against the course at all.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
5.0
Previously Played

Mission Inn Review

Mission Inn offers 2 Fantastic courses that will test both the highly skilled players from the back

tees along with the intermediate skilled players from a choice of different tees.

El Campeon has a long history of being one of the very best Golf Courses in the State with unique elevation changes that contradict the “theory that All golf courses in Florida are flat’. The playing conditions have always maintained a high degree of excellence.

Las Colinas being the younger sister course is also considered as one the best courses to play in the state. Like El Campeon , Las Colinas is always in excellent condition with unique shaped greens that are very challenging.

The staff are always very Professional & Friendly. including a superb 19th hole for food & drink that makes for a must play at Mission Inn.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
5.0
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

El Campeon Challeges your Skill

It was unusually cold the day I played.The course was in excellent condition.The course is challenging but fair. The course plays longer than the posted yardage since some of the holes are uphill. It is an enjoyable golf course. I will return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 95
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Worth the trip

About 45 minutes from Orlando this course is well worth the drive. Very nice layout, challenging for all levels, not for beginners. Different terrain up and down not found in most Orlando area courses. We enjoyed the course and would definitely go back again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent Conditions

Course is in outstanding condition. Greens are running true. Will definitely be back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A must play course !

There are many great courses near Orlando.

This course is a must play for anyone looking for a unique experience. The course conditions are fantastic and the staff is welcoming , knowledgeable and extend such friendly hospitality.

The course welcomes you in the same way , it has everything for everyone and every level .

You will be very happy you made the drive to visit and will already be planning the next visit before you leave .

My wife and I are avid golfers with low handicaps. We enjoy making the 50 minute drive to spend the day at this picturesque course set in beautiful natural landscapes.

Sincerely RZ

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging course. Layout is great, requiring accurate placement of tee shot in order to have a shot at green. Greens in great shape.

Somewhat slow pace due to twosome in front of us hitting extra balls, but still not bad.

Look forward to playing again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

100 years and still going

This course is great golf. It has elevations that most Florida courses do not. It has a variety of playing layout and is playable by the average golfer.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 5-9
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
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