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4.4
1783 Reviews (1783)
5 Stars
1169
4 Stars
437
3 Stars
113
2 Stars
35
1 Stars
29
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
90.6%
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1654 out of 1783 reviews
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4.3
52 Reviews (52)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
88.5%
Recommend this course
46 out of 52 reviews
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4.3
52 Reviews (52)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
88.5%
Recommend this course
46 out of 52 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 Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Spa

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Reviews

4.4
1783 Reviews (1783)

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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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Course

Course was in nice condition, course was playing nice just a couple of green of aeration, but course playing great

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Great Day of Golf

Good day of golf, course had construction hole #10 was closed, had to double on a par 5. Other than construction it was a great day, good pace of play not much traffic. A bit sparse for cart and ability to get drinks and snacks.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful challenge!

El Champeon is a beautiful traditional style course with msny elevation changes. In order to score you must keep the ball in the Fairways. The greens were smooth and true, probably the best greens in florida.. I definitely need to play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent

Perfect conditions. Food was wonderful, too. Staff was very attentive.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
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

You should book here.

The staff was welcoming and helpful at every interaction. The course is GORGEOUS, scenic and well maintained. The course is challenging, but just enough to make you want to come back! We look forward to returning. My only complaint, the Ladies' room near hole 8 doesn't flush properly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging Course

Course was in great condition other than some maintenance going on and we could not play Hole 10. It’s a challenging course but overall was fun to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Great Day of Golf

Really enjoyed the round of golf, course was in great condition except for work on a couple holes we had to play through. Look forward to playing again soon.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

An oldie but goodir

Although I haven't played this course for a long time, the memories quickly returned and my anticipation of the challenge of 16 was rewarded with another well tended hole! The overall condition of the course was good and the greens putted very well. Thjs course will provide any skill level a memorable experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Always Wanted to Play Here

El Campeon Course was in great shape, with an interesting variety of hole layouts and elevation changes. They are doing sprinkler maintenance, one hole at a time, so because the 16th hole was closed I gave myself a birdie.

All in all, a great round, we’ll worth a visit

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Classic course- great shape

Have not played in a while. Great oldie but goodie. Wonderful layout and very challenging. Will require A game. In terrific shape. Take one more club on par 3 over the water (back 9 can't remember hole #) especially if there is any kind of wind! Swore I had the right club and dunked 3 in the water :-) Finally broke my own stubbornness and changed clubs an wala....

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 61
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

An oldie but goodie

Been wanting to play El Camion at Mission and resort. Booked and early afternoon tee time.

I knew before I booked this course possibly one of the holes might be shut down when we got there. They told us 17 and 18 worked on the irrigation system. We chose to play the course anyhow and just repeat a couple of holes to make up 17 and 18 you know what it feels like to play a course the challenges, the professionals this is the place, and will not break the bank. After playing this course, you really have an appreciation for professional golfers very very challenging or just an average duffer but glad I got to do it. We’ll go back and play again when the weather cools off.. Green, somewhat long, rough and nice manicured fairways, bunkers plenty of sand. Some of it was a little crusty couldn’t ask for a better conditions my advice to folks get out and play this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Mission Inn Resort

Most enjoyable play. Course was in very good condition.

However, they were updating their sprinkler system on 17th & 18th and could not play a full round, but still worth the fee.

I would play again as it is a challenging course.

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