10400 FL-48, Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida 34737, US
(352) 324-3101
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About Mission Inn Resort & Club

The family-owned Mission Inn is one of Florida's friendliest and most value-forward resorts. With two golf courses, including the century-old El Campeon layout, it is an ideal setting for buddies trips and, at about 45 minutes from Orlando International Airport (MCO), remains convenient to reach from afar while removed from O-town's occasionally chaotic energy.

Facts

Price Range$$
Property Class★★★★
Acres1100
Year Opened1969
Number of Units100-300

Amenities

RestaurantsFine, Bar, Casual, Buffet
Room TypesRoom, Suite
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Golf School/AcademyYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Mission Inn Resort & Club

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Course a little challenging

Beautiful course well maintained and a little challenging. Will definitely play here again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Incredible views!

Upon arrival to the course, it gave an old school feel to a golf course with the textbook clock tower in front of the clubhouse. This course immediately took me by surprise once you get to the around hole 3. There are so many rolling hills that it makes it seems as if you’ve made an escape out of Florida and into somewhere in the Mid-West. The views were lovely, as well as the quality of the course overall. I enjoyed the layout and the island-style greens that a few of the holes had. The greens could’ve been much better, but the staff informed my buddy and I that they had aerated the greens ~2 weeks prior to play as well as an influx of rain, so it’s understandable that the greens played as slow as they did. Hole 17 is the “signature hole” and it certainly delivers. Love this place and hope to have the chance to come back again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

great day of golf

best course in the area,all around the course was in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 59
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

Great, except for....

The course was great and will bring me back. The initial check-in experience left a lot to be desired. I arrived early and was not allowed to check in early, nor would the lady even consider putting me out early because I had a hot deal. Come back in an hour and maybe you can get out a few minutes early. They were not at all busy. 'Nuff said.

Enjoyed the round. Greens were smooth, not real fast, and had a lot of grain. Good challenge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Old School Golf

El Campeón 18-hole championship course was designed by Chicago-based course architect, George O’Neil and built in 1917 – with further enhancements in 1926 by Charles E. Clarke of Troon, Scotland.

Most of the driving holes have fairly wide landing areas. The challenge comes in the form of 85+ feet elevation changes! Fairways and greens are close to immaculate, like playing on carpet. There's water in play on practically every hole along with ample bunkers and undulating greens. The hanging moss covered live oaks in this area are something you don't see every day in other parts of the country and provide an almost surreal setting. If golf in heaven is this pretty, I can't wait!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

In great shape

Greens were in fantastic shape. Fairways were in great condition too.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Challenging yet fair

There were several sets of tee markers to choose to play. We chose to play the white tees and it was measured to be 6200 yards! Lots of water but most was only in play with a bad shot!We were only able to play the front nine as the rain started on the 6th hole and didn't stop. We did play the original 18 holes which I understand to be the more difficult of the two courses. It is a beautiful resort and I would recommend it to anyone!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 305
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 305
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Absolutely beautiful

This is an absolutely beautiful course and is in great condition. Highly recommend playing here!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best Course in FL

This course is in top condition and the layout is tremendous. It feels like you’re somewhere up north with the elevation and beautiful hills. Favorite course I’ve played in the state.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 305
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 305
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 114
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great golf course

Challenging holes, outstanding layout and greens in great form. It never disappoints!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Wow!!

Ok, this is the best golf course I have ever played. Friendly staff at check in. Course conditions were excellent. The nature is incredible. The drive between holes is so peaceful and interesting. We felt like we were only people on the course. Granted, it was hot as heck and 2 pm in afternoon but it was so peaceful. I would play again even if it was packed and it was a 6 hour round. Seriously, everything was fabulous. Love the course layout and greens were spot on. Ok, play this course now. You won’t regret it.

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

Wow!

Ok, this is the best golf course I have ever played. Friendly staff at check in. Course conditions were excellent. The nature is incredible. The drive between holes is so peaceful and interesting. We felt like we were only people on the course. Granted, it was hot as heck and 2 pm in afternoon but it was so peaceful. I would play again even if it was packed and it was a 6 hour round. Seriously, everything was fabulous. Love the course layout and greens were spot on. Ok, play this course now. You won’t regret it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Aerated Greens

Course was nice but did Not know it had just been aerated. Going to need a few weeks to recover.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course Layout

This was a very fun course. This course really helps your driving game to be better. Greens were great. I had a lot of fun. The only issue I thought hole 14 or 15 was a little unfair. Hitting a par 3 236 yds and tree branches are in front of the green. Loved playing here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Atypical Florida Course

Speedy greens In great condition. Good fairways. Nice unusual layout. A golf ball eater. Lots of water. But very few courses in Florida have hills and valleys with two club differences. Yesterday they are frustrating, but ultimately very fair, and fun. Don’t take the short yardage for granite. It plays a lot longer.

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