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4.1
545 Reviews (545)
5 Stars
145
4 Stars
247
3 Stars
107
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
29
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
89.7%
Recommend this course
460 out of 545 reviews
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3.7
9 Reviews (9)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
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Conditions
3.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
88.9%
Recommend this course
8 out of 9 reviews
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4.2
20 Reviews (20)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
2
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1
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.4
90.0%
Recommend this course
18 out of 20 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
545 Reviews (545)

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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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 25 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
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Conditions, Good for All Levels

The greens were in solid condition for this time of year. Tee boxes were nice and fairways were not to big to provide some challenges.

They have a refreshments cart rolling around and water stations to stay hydrated in the heat. Love that.

Only complaint was that the group behind us played up on us which was not cool, but can't blame the course for that.

Best value in atx that I've found to date!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Greens

We’re punched and sanded on Tuesday I would wait a couple of weeks before playing

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

Fairways are in great shape right now, greens are as well. Overall, I would choose Mo Willy over similar courses Clay and Kizer, it’s cheaper and better maintained year round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best Shape I’ve Seen it in 15 Years

This course has always been a favorite because of the layout. The fairways have been excellent all year, but as always the greens have been in disrepair. I played today after the City Championship finished out there and was shocked at the excellent condition of the greens. They rolled true and at a decent speed and I didn’t notice a single bald spot. I’ve been very critical of the quality of the greens here for years so I was happy to see how great they were. Note: they are aerating on August 12, so get out while the gettings good!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great lay out

First time to play this course, wont be the last. Started out with friendly staff. The course’ is in good shape, greens a little slow. Will definitely play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Worst Greens in Austin

I’ve played Mo Willy many times over the past 5 years as it is the closest course to my home. I’ve always understood that it is a muni and I’ve never expected the most well kept greens on earth. My past couple of rounds however are beyond what is acceptable. They were seeded incorrectly last winter, and the greens have continued to fall in condition since that time. The staff is not helpful to alert players of the poor condition of the greens, even when they are aerated or over seeded. The greens now are mostly sand, full of holes, burn spots, weeds, and cut lines. Not fun at all the play on. Additionally, the greens staff just dumps the plugs around the fairway. So lazy. I’m taking my business elsewhere until I get some confidence that Morris Williams cares about play conditions.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Morris Williams play

The layout is very fair, but challenging. Course is well groomed. The greens are in need of repair.

Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Too Many Cart Path Holes

The course is in great condition, except for a few greens. Fairways are nice. Pace of play good. On this occasion however there were too many cart path only and I don’t know why. They weren’t wet.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0

Rude Staff, never going back until I have confirmed staff turnover

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 40
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bumpy green .

I like this course . Fun layout and close to downtown. But , green was very bad shape. Patches of brown and sandy, bumpy . Also bunker were terrible.

I may not go back for a while .

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

What happened to the greens?

Course was green with nice fairways. The greens were pretty bad. Not only had bare spots but most had large areas with sparse and bumpy areas. Had two call 2 putt good on those greens. The areas between hole 4 and 5 have grass and weeds that are too overgrown.

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