Mission Inn Resort & Club and Nearby Golf Courses.
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Located 40 minutes northwest of Orlando is one of Central Florida's most intimate getaways. The hotel itself, a sprawling Spanish-colonial hacienda with arched verandas and red-tiled roofs, offers tremendous views of the resort grounds. Unusual for Florida, the property features two championship courses El Campeon and Las Colinas with e... More
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NEARBY COURSE(S)
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Built in 1926, Mission Inn's El Campeon, "The Champion," is one of the south's oldest and most historical, prestigious golf courses. Architect Captain Charles Clarke of Troon, Scotland, blended unusual elevation changes of more than 85 feet with features of traditional golf design. Rolling fairways (some dramatic), undulating greens and well-placed... More
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Mission Inn's Las Colinas ("The Hills") was built in 1992 and designed by former PGA Tour player and TV commentator, Gary Koch. Just rated 4 stars by Golf Digest's "Best Places To Play, 2008/2009" and nominated as Golf Digest's 1992 "Best New Resort Course," Las Colinas offers quite a different challenge from El Campeon. Its wide ope... More
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This brand new elite, private club, designed by the architect team of Bill Coore-Ben Crenshaw, is their first ever Florida project and already destined to become legendary. Set in Minneola (just west of Orlando) atop the highest point on Florida's peninsula, Sugarloaf Mountain offers spectacular views, dramatic elevation changes up to 250 feet, an... More
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Deer Island Club is the centerpiece of a remote 400-acre island that separates beautiful Lake Dora and Lake Beauclaire. The shoreline is rimmed with ancient oaks, pines, palms and cypress trees, along with panoramic views of quaint Mt. Dora in the background. Most likely you'll even catch a glimpse of lounging native alligators along the lake banks... More
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Billed as "Florida's Mountain Course," Sanctuary Ridge (formerly known as Diamond Players Club) is located in Clermont and noted as one of Orlando's most unique courses. This thrilling Terry LaGree design is built on the state's second highest location and features dramatic elevation changes of up to 150 feet, with no parallel fairways. You'll enjo... More
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Designed by the Clifton, Ezell & Clifton Golf Group in 1991, this interesting layout offers a formidable challenge for the accomplished player as well as an enjoyable round for the recreational golfer. Water comes into play on 14 holes on this picturesque course, framed by magnificent oaks and pines. The course's rather small, raised greens offer f... More
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Although it doesn't always get the recognition it deserves with all the new courses in town, Zellwood remains a popular track on the north side of Orlando in Apopka. Great prices, good course conditions, and a fun (yet surprisingly challenging) layout are more than enough reason to play here. Located about 40 minutes north of Orlando and not far f... More
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Situated on an ideal piece of land overlooking Lake Griffin, one of Florida's largest lakes, is this magnificent 18-hole course by Clifton, Ezell & Clifton. A 35,000-square-foot Georgian-style clubhouse provides a warm welcome to this exciting course. The layout is equally as impressive and exceptionally challenging for players of all abilities. Al... More
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According to the designers, Kings Ridge South is a "thinker's course" where players must take the opportunity to use every club in the bag. It capitalizes on Lake County's naturally rolling terrain, with elevation differences that offer dramatic views of the beautiful countryside. One of Lake County's best kept secrets, King's Ridge is an 18-hole b... More
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The Legends is an artfully-designed layout by Clifton, Ezell & Clifton, situated just 35 minutes west of Orlando in Clermont right on US Hwy. 27. Carved from former citrus groves, the course boasts a multitude of rolling fairways and dramatic elevation changes, bordered by perimeter mounding - all leading to large, undulating, well-bunkered greens.... More
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This 27-hole course is an unusual find for the Central Florida area. Another Clifton, Ezell & Clifton masterpiece, its rolling topography and tree-lined fairways are reminiscent of the Carolinas. From the tips on any combination of nines, it measures over 7,000 yards, but also offers multiple tees to match up with the proper skill level. Strategic ... More
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Some of Central Florida's finest greens can be played at Stoneybrook West; the TifEagle greens are legendary for their speed and true rolling surfaces. Designed by world-renowned architect Arthur Hills, Stoneybrook West has become one of the top public championship courses in the Orlando area. Hills did a masterful job blending the natural landscap... More
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Designed by Clifton, Ezell & Clifton Golf Design Group, this exciting layout is a favorite amongst local area players and was recently given 3 1/2 stars in Golf Digest's "Best Places to Play." The course offers a beautiful scenic atmosphere including rolling fairways, elevated tees, water on six holes, and no homes. It features a var... More
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This exclusively private country club is "not just about the game ~ it's about The Experience!" Nestled among 100-year old oaks in the rolling hills of Lake County, this links style course simply promises the finest natural golf settings and scenic, panoramic views that Florida has to offer. Located in rural Sorrento (35-40 minutes north of Orlando... More
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