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4.1
540 Reviews (540)
5 Stars
145
4 Stars
242
3 Stars
107
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
29
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
86.9%
Recommend this course
455 out of 540 reviews
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3.4
5 Reviews (5)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
3
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1
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Conditions
3.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.0
80.0%
Recommend this course
4 out of 5 reviews
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4.2
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
2
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1
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.2
88.2%
Recommend this course
15 out of 17 reviews
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Course Highlights
Morris Williams delivers a highly rated layout with varied challenges and course conditions that consistently impress returning golfers each season. Friendly pro shop staff, smooth pace of play, and a well-regarded on-site cantina make this a standout city course value.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7023 yards
Slope 124
Rating 73.0

The “Mo Willie,” Austin’s third municipal course, has some character: it served as the home of Harvey Penick’s legendary golf teams, two of which won NCAA Championships back when Tom Kite and Ben Crenshaw graced the fairways. And it’s named after Morris Williams, Jr., one of the best golfers to ever come out of the city. Now Austin’s airport has moved south, and this difficult Leon Howard design is a bit more peaceful.

Howard’s layout requires all types of shots, and is known for its small, slightly elevated greens. The best hole on the front is the dogleg left, 540-yard No. 2, even though some would argue that the 187-yard No. 3 is one of Austin’s all-time best. It drops 50 feet from tee to green over a pond. The back side is highlighted by water holes 11-14, with both 11 and 12 requiring approaches over the wet stuff.

Getting there : From the Austin Airport, turn left on Manor Road and the clubhouse is 100 yards down the street. The entrance is on the right.

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Course Details

Year Built 1964
Golf Season Year round
Architect Leon Howard (1964)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

4.1
540 Reviews (540)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 17
Patio Dining 11
Watching the Game 11
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 31
Undulating Greens 28
Bunkers 25
This course/club is great for:
Locals 44
Walkers 30
Advanced Golfers 17
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 55
Near the Airport 16
Near Local Attractions 11

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Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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4.0
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Previously Played

Good course

I enjoy this course, but the conditions wasn’t as good as previous times played there. Overall, I enjoy it

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Woman working on 3/1/2020 is nuts

First my scheduled tee time got moved back 45min due to a tournament, granted with a 48h notice, but still not chill on a Sunday afternoon, with no fee difference.

The head lady in the pro shop called me to the tee box 20min ahead of my scheduled tee time trying to sneak me onto a different threesome than I was scheduled to go off with (?)

Only got to hit half my range balls.

Then, she called my scheduled group to the tee box *ten minutes* before our tee time..... and 3min before our time, was yelling over the intercom for us to hurry up - it was truly stunning..

After 1, we got to the #2 tee - and there were TWO groups waiting to tee off.

5 hour round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good muni

As with other Austin municipal courses Morris Williams is something local golfers should be proud to call their own. Pace of play was not bad considering it was a late February 64^ Saturday. It’s very well maintained.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course, but extremely slow play. Round took nearly 6 hours to complete

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course for learning

Having just taken up golf this year, I have enjoyed each and every visit to Morris Williams. Play can be slowed because of other players learning the rules and the game. Greens are in great shape and the course itself is well maintained and staffed with helpful and knowledgeable folks.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Off early to golf

Lots of people playing today. Pace was slow but course was ok for the price.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love Austin Munies

Love playing Austin city courses. Plenty of challenges, history & quality.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Love The Course

Great layout, great conditions, great clubhouse staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
4.0
South Dakota Advisor
First Time Playing

Great Value

Recently played Morris Williams and it was a verity pleasant surprise. I have a soft spot for a great muni and this one didn’t disappoint. Green fee was less than $30 to walk 18 and our 4 some made it around in just under 4 hours after only occasionally waiting on an early Sunday morning. The layout had some nice variety in topography the course conditioning was as expected for November. Some great views of downtown highlight the course on the front 9. Staff was friendly and you can sense the passion from players that frequent the facilities. One of the very best values in all of Austin for the price, location and solid course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Incentivized Review
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course in good shape, pace of play was horrible

Course in good shape for this time of year but the pace was brutal. Played the first 2 holes in 40 minutes, no Marshall going around on the course to control pace, had to call in to complain, get a Marshall to come out which the pace got somewhat better but still every tee box, the group in front of us was always waiting to hit on the their tee shot.

Won't be playing hear again due to pace of play. Basically I paid to hang out in a golf cart all day instead of playing a round a golf.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

As usual. Fantastic course. Pace of play was a little slow. But it was a Sunday in the low 80’s. It was a golfers perfect day.

Will be back again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fun course in great shape

I think most players would be surprised to find out this is a municipal course if they played it blind. They keep the greens and fairways in great shape. Course layout is fun especially the middle section of the back nine.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Mo-Town is back!

What a great place to play. I have NEVER seen the course at this level of overall condition. It is amazing what water, fertilizer and proper maintenance will do for a golf course in Texas in the Summer. Kudos to the entire staff, especially the course superintendent. Keep it up!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 324
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Texas Advisor
Top 10 Contributor
Previously Played

Greens are back in great shape!

First time to Mo Willy all summer and pleased to report that after some rough patches this year the greens are in EXCELLENT shape! Plenty of turf out there and very few bare patches on the perimeter. Can’t ask for more. I was also surprised how lush the fairways were at this point of the summer. Usually they are baked out by now. Kudos to the crew!

I also couldn’t help but notice the big tree left of the 2nd fairway by the green is gone except for the stump. Definitely opens up the approach shot even though my ball landed literally next to the stump

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