by a Chicago architect, George O’Neil, and was brought into prominence after the Beuchers took over the resort in 1964. It has hosted a variety of high school, college and state professional tournaments, and its steeply-elevated terrain sets it apart from other Florida courses. Golf-wise the ownership change produced a significant staff adjustment. Michael Bowery, the former Director of Golf at Mission Inn, has turned that responsibility to Brian Mulry, while Bowery will assume a sales and marketing role under the new ownership. “It’ll allow me to go out to bring in things like this,’’ he said of the Inova Championship. “We’re always looking at those opportunities. We would love to host a televised LPGA event on this golf course.’’ The resort is a 35-minute drive northwest of Orlando. Its Spanish Colonial architecture features 176 hotel guest rooms, 131 deluxe rooms, 38 club suites, four one-bedroom suites, two twobedroom suites and one penthouse suite with three bedrooms. In addition to the two golf courses, Mission Inn has four restaurants, two lounges, plus a poolside bar. Amenities include tennis, pickleball, jogging, as well as cycling trails, volleyball courts, a spa, fitness center and a marina offering pontoons, bass boat and kayaks for eco-touring. More than 30,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space is available for meetings, banquets, holiday parties, weddings and special occasions. Mission Inn Resort makes a great place to stay slightly away from the hustle and bustle of Orlando, but still close enough to drive into all the activities that the Orlando-area have to offer. Ohio Golf Journal
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