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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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4.4
1800 Reviews
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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 1800 reviews
91.5%
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1800
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  • Conditions
    4.1
  • Value
    4.2
  • Layout
    4.8
  • Friendliness
    4.7
  • Pace
    4.3
  • 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.

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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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Dpeden20
Reviews 8
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u3555684
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Pace of play was sloooooow.

Got a very good look at this golf course. If there was ever a golf course that need a Marshall to keep play moving this is it. Some very nice looking holes. Staff weren't polite but weren't also very helpful. Didn't get any information about the golf course from the starter/buggy attendant.

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 4.0
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DisneyGio
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Incentivized Review

Amazing!

This course was everything I expected and more. The elevations were insanely difficult but so much fun. I would make the drive out again.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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DisneyGio
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful

This course was amazing. The elevations were insane! Hard course, gotta lay up a few more than I wanted to but trust me you have to. Best value I’ve played so in central Florida.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Chris2180782
T O P 500
Reviews 154
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played
Incentivized Review

Inside staff

I love the course but the staff inside the clubhouse are not very friendly they have a bad attitude when it comes to golfnow customers. I didn’t play the other course but they had it cart path only and didn’t post it in the golfnow. I have played this course a lot and every time the staff inside the clubhouse have a bad attitude. I will probably not play this course again

Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 3.0
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Commented on 11/24/2019

Many thanks for your comments about El Campeon! We will address this situation with our inside staff and strive to do better.

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Rob4223650
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

horrible pace of play...

picture perfect day. horrible pace of play. they allowed a small tournament to go out in the middle of the day which caused significant delays. we were not able to finish the round. no ranger to push them along.

Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 1.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Commented on 11/24/2019

Very sorry you were not able to finish your round. We schedule for a 4 1/2 hour pace, but some days are challenging. We hope you return...

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joeyteetimes
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
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 2.0
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Rjodur
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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lesleybrosnan
Reviews 17
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

2nd visit

Excellent pace of play as we were the first tee following a high school competition. Therefore no one in front of us. 3:15 hours!!!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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tnbuddy
T O P 1000
Reviews 63
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Worth the drive

challenging, with elevation changes and tree lined fairways requiring accuracy in driving the ball. Well manicured and worth the .drive. A must play when you are in the Orlando area

Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Hot 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 5.0
Difficulty 5.0
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000094076011u
Reviews 47
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Snotty asst pro

Asst pro was unfriendly to Golfnow golfers for some unknown reason. Said we could not check in before exactly 30 minutes from tee time and sent us away to wait. This didn’t leave time to enable us to hit warmup balls since the range is quite far from the pro shop and a cart is needed to get to the range on a very hot, humid day. Rest of staff was friendly, but this kinda set the mood for the rest of the day. Noticed there were several open tee times during the hour wait before the exact tee off time as well. What is the point in keeping the tee unoccupied when there are paid up golfers waiting to play? New business model for bankruptcy?

Back nine had to wait on two groups playing captain’s choice that would not let anyone through. Always a slow game while you wait for 4 players to hit, go collect their wayward shots, and then bring them to the best shot (even if it’s a sand shot) and then hit again. Doing this for an average 90+ times per round is really S-L-O-W.

Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 4.0
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jazzyt5r
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Stunning

This course is amazing. Course conditions were immaculate. Even with the heavy rain in the area, course was still in great shape.

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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tomik17
T O P 50
Reviews 241
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Very interesting course in very good condition

Played as foursome and the pace was good. The course is partly challenging, but well playable. Some holes require precise shots. Tee boxes, fairways and bunkers in very good condition. Greens are rather fast and well maintained. Staff was friendly.

Overall it is always a very enjoyable place to go and thanks to Golfnow.com the rate was very good.

Verified Purchaser
Florida Advisor
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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u584709926
Reviews 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
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
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THOMASPARKER
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

NO ROOM AT EL CAMPEON

Arrived early. No room to play at El Campeon.... thus play other course, which was much easier. Not the reservation that I payed for...... It was ok. .......

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 2.0
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THOMASPARKER
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

BRING EXTRA GOLF BALLS

LOTS of water. Partner lost 2-DOZEN balls !! But fun!! However, 3 holes could not use cart..... Ugh. Great Seniors Rate!!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
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 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 5.0
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Zacapa
Reviews 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Zacapa

This a great course it makes you think on every shot.

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 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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balderman
T O P 1000
Reviews 67
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Fall Golf in Florida

Great round on a beautiful Saturday morning at Mission Inn! Greens and fairways were perfect!

Pace of play was a little slow...almost 5 hours but luckily the scenery made the time fly by. Challenging layout for a flatlander. Great test of every club in your bag. No two holes alike

Staff was friendly and drink cart girls were checking on us a few times during the round. Will certainly be back.

Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
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u103345313
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Worth the drive

What a great golf course to experience. We were hesitant to make the drive from Orlando but so glad we did. I can’t wait to go back. The course was in great shape, the staff was outstanding. If you’re considering playing here don’t think twice make the effort to get to the course do you wont be disappointed.

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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dknerr
Reviews 53
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Island Course

This is a challenging course that will test your skills. The course is in great shape! Great day of golf.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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