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4.2
1765 Reviews (1765)
5 Stars
1156
4 Stars
432
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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3 Stars
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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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4.1
34 Reviews (34)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
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 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course. Well managed.

We had an early (7am) tee time. There was a large group (tournament) going off shotgun at 7:30. I was not told about this when I booked my tee time and was very worried I would get caught behind the tournament and be in for a dreadfully slow round. Thankfully, the course staff started the tournament groups off far enough ahead where we never came close to catching any of them. Hats off to the course staff for ensuring the tournament play did not affect the early groups. Will be back again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Zacapa

This is one of the most beautiful courses I played on... ery challenging

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Mission Inn 20190728

We arrived early and were told by the starter if we played fast he would let us go out first. We were able to play a three hour round.

Greens were healthier than I remember them being in January. Greens putted slower than I remember but they are very fair. Fairways and bunkers were good with no issues.

One of my favorite courses and I still enjoy playing it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 264
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 25 Contributor
Georgia Advisor
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Course, Very Challenging

This was my first time playing this course. The course layout was great and very challenging. The conditions were not too good just because they had just recently aerated the entire course (greens, fairways, tee boxes, rough). Other than the bad conditions because everything was aerated and the greens were being sanded while I was playing, the course is great.

I loved the course layout. The course is very challenging. The greens are well protected by bunkers, elevation changes and overhanging trees. The greens are small and challenging. I was VERY surprised at how much elevation changes there are at the course. The course is a fantastic old school course (small greens, narrow fairways, lots of large, pretty trees). The are lots of large old oak trees with lots of spanish moss. I highly recommend the course, I just wish the conditions were better the day I played.

Great conditions, greens just a bit slower than expected but can’t complain. Believe the hype, but a long drive for me(Lake Mary), I will return when I can squeeze in 2 rounds

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Go-to Orlando course, one of the Best in Florida

I’d put Mission Inn’s El Campeon up there with the best in Florida. Every hole is framed beautifully, there is not let up, always in pristine condition. You have to hit Golf shots all round, leave your B game at home.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 76
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Not your "Florida" course

I lived in Florida for years before finally playing El Campeon...my loss! This is absolutely one of the finest golf courses - anywhere! Sand and water, yes, but also hills and greens that are challenging to read. I'm glad I live close enough that I can now play it regularly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Zacapa

This is a great golf course the difficulty is enough to make you work for your score.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Will be back

Great conditions, greens just a bit slower than expected but can’t complain. Believe the hype, but a long drive for me(Lake Mary), I will return when I can squeeze in 2 rounds

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 47
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great golf course

A real gem. Great lay out. Very challenging course. Greens in great shape. A clear must play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome Coarse

This place top notch from check in to check out , the staff were friendly and helpful to make your play memorable one. The coarse was in great shape considering all the rain. This coarse is enjoyable to play and not to mention all the beautiful scenery.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Fun course

Great time great course. Only big complaint is the greens have not fully recovered from the aeration. Overall great time. Mission in is always worth 40$.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Hills!

Excellent day playing El Campeon. Great layout. Doesn’t fell like Florida. Greens are good for time of year.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Golfpass comp round!

I was booked on the wrong course(harder Campeon) and still had a blast! Was not overwhelming from the white tees. Can't wait to get back and score better. GRAB THE BEER CART WHEN YOU CAN B/C this layout does not run back by the proshop after nine.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent except....

All was great except for the greens. The geeens are nkt back to 100% id say they are at 70% still a great time playing today wkll not keep me away. I will be back.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Absolutely Stunning

Place is Top notch!!!

There’s nothing else to say...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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