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The Gog Blog by Rory Spears, Director of Content and Creation for Golfers on Golf. Follow Rory on Twitter @GogBlogGuy or on Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram. In the pro shop at Mission Inn.

(Reporting from Streamsong Florida)

So what do you get when your dad and his friend, head out from the North Shore of Chicago, and travel through Mexico by horseback to see the country.

If your Bud Beucher you end up moving to Howey In The Hills Florida at age 7, to help your family run the golf course it just bought.

But there is more. Because as the years go by, that golf course becomes two golf courses, and a clubhouse becomes a full-blown resort, with rooms, restaurants and swimming pools.

Mission Inn resort owner Bud Beucher stands by the Spanish themed artwork in his office. A place where you can usually find him hard at work. Photo by Rory Spears.

Because Beucher had five older brothers and sisters attend Notre Dame for college, by the time it was his turn for college, Notre Dame was the last place he wanted to go.

So off to University of Arizona went Beucher, where he found Mission Inn’s current Director of Golf Michael Bowery in the parking lot his first day on campus. The two were three rooms apart in the dorm, and are both a big part of Mission Inn today.

Welcome to the Mission Inn resort.

But while Beucher handles the heavy lifting of the Mission Inn daily resort operation, he does have his sister Donna Line to lean on for help.

Line is the buyer for the resort and has a keen eye for apparel. Because if your stuck on which great looking golf shirt you should purchase in the pro shop, just ask Donna which one is best for you. She will have you looking stylish in no-time.

Welcome to the historic El Campeon golf course, one of the oldest in Florida. Now 104 years old.

Bud Beucher loves to tell the history of the Mission Inn, and how it became his families history.

Because from an early age on, Mission Inn became Beucher, and he became Mission Inn.

So when your looking for him, try his office. He basically lives on the resort property, and is in his office almost every day. 6 Am on Tuesday, he is there, 8 Pm on Wednesday. Beucher is likely still in his office.

Because it’s what it takes for a family business like Mission Inn to keep hitting on all cylinders. So if your traveling and want to get away from the hustle and bustle. But you want to be able to enjoy a theme park like Disney World (just 35 minutes away), Mission Inn resort is for you.

CLICK HERE TO HEAR the interview with Mission Inn owner Bud Beucher and learn how Mission Inn Resort grew into what it is today.

One of things guests can count on when they visit Mission Inn, is top notch hospitality. but with all the comforts of home. So you want to play golf, two great courses to pick from. But if you need relaxation, try the spa. How about the pool and hot tubs, located near the main area of the resort. The poo area is complete with balconies and decks, that are lit up at night with some flame, and sparkle.

The resorts first course El Campeon is part of the great history of Florida golf, at 104 years old its elevation change provides some fun golf.  But it’s challenging too, just enough that Buecher speaks proudly of the high school championships played on the course. But the LPGA and USGA are coming over more often for tournaments and qualifiers when they need a good course in Florida.

So are you traveling with your family. If so, let the Beucher family welcome your family to Florida and Mission Inn. Because this family run business still knows how to do things the right way, with class and style. But with a touch that should allow you to relax when your away from home. But if your from the Chicago area, don’t be afraid to say-so. Because the Beucher’s enjoy having guests from their old-neck of the woods.

You can learn more about Mission In, and it’s long history, by listening to the interview above with Bud Beucher. Or please visit MissionInnresort.com.