10400 County Rd 48,
Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida FL 34737
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+1 (352) 324 3101 (Resort)Pro shop
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Mission Inn Golf Academy / Bird Golf Academy / Gary Gilchrist Golf AcademyThe Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Significantly undulating terrain
Surroundings:
Residential and woodland.
Designer:
Original design by George O'Neil of Chicago (1917), further enhanced by Charles E. Clarke of Troon, Scotland (1926)
18-hole par-72 Las Colinas course (7217 yds from the back tees)
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33 miles NW of downtown Orlando
Take Florida's Turnpike north from Orlando. Leave the Turnpike at exit 285. Turn left onto US 27 south for one block. Turn left onto SR19 north, direction Howey-in-the-Hills. After 6 miles, and at the top end of Howey-in-the-Hills, Mission Inn is on your left.
Mission Inn (El Campeon)
Located amidst rolling countryside to the northwest of Orlando, the Mission Inn Resort & Club boasts two excellent golf courses. El Campeón (the Champion), as distinct from the resort's Las Colinas course, was built in 1917, making it one of the south's oldest golf courses.
Significant elevation changes, of up to 85 feet, are the most notable characteristic of this excellently presented course; some of the falls and rises are more pronounced than you'll see on most central Florida courses. At the par-4 4th hole the layout's topography is clear to see, with a sizable hill playing home to several tees and greens.
A wonderful mix of lakes, mature trees and golfing challenges combine in this attractive parkland layout, which brings water into play on several holes. Housing is confined to the perimeter of the course, creating a predominantly natural parkland environment, flat in places, more sloping in others, and bristling with palms, firs, oaks and mature trees of many varieties.
Pick of the holes: the signature hole is the long, double dogleg par-5 17th, which ends in front of the beautiful Spanish-style Mission Inn, but only after you've navigated a threatening array of obstacles and hazards.
Stay&Play at Mission Inn: luxury onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Non-metal spike facility. Golf carts compulsory.
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10400 County Road 48, Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida 34737
+1 (352) 324 3101
Visit websiteMission Inn (El Campeon and Las Colinas courses)
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