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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)
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Conditions
3.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.0
80.0%
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4 out of 5 reviews
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4.2
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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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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Reviews 15
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Price

Everything was great except the green. They were being resedded which I was told before buying so I was OK with it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Public Course

I've (we) played this course numerous times since we always get a great deal on GolfNow. The course has kept up with the fairways and greens are in excellent condition. In the past the play has been slow but, the last two times we played, its been great and completed our round in just under 4 hours. I'll continue to play here with the great deals.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Mo Willy looking good

I play Mo Willy probably once a month. This is the best I have seen it. I play munis and semi-privates, so I see them all.

The greens are rolling true. The post below about shaggy greens must have played on a Monday. Every green is not going to be perfect, but wow is the course looking good.

**Greens will be aerated on 10/11

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Slow shaggy greens

Overall, I enjoyed the round, but the greens were shaggy & slow, even compared to Austin Muni standards. Otherwise a nice layout that played at a good pace, finishing in 3hr 50min. I was glad to play with someone who knew the course... Will return. Please cut the greens so the balls roll as they should!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging course.

Course layout requires the use of all of your clubs and the greens are tricky outside of three feet. Firm putting stroke a must.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Morris Williams Golf Course

The course is in very good shape. About 3 greens have damage spots however the overall course conditions were very good.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Staff rude/// pace management is required

Marshall is rude , desk staff is rude.

Had 5 sum and it was freaking slow. I had to wait 3-5 minties before every shot and asked marshall if you can manage pace. He replied they paid money so there's nothing i can do.

He knows what marshall does pretty well. Get training again and learn what your role is.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 72
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Excellent Course

Played on Sunday and it was probably my 30th time playing. I enjoyed the course and for the most part it was in great condition. The only hiccup was the previous heavy rains and two fairways were still a little muddy. Other than that, it was excellent.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Course in good condition. Pace of play a little slow, typical for a city course,but can't beat the price.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Greens-Always a Great Course

Greens are better look like a different blade of grass. Greens were aerated so we didn't get the full measure of them. they are playing slower than before i noticed all the courses in austin went to this blade or class of grass (Bermuda). Oh yea the green before were like the greens at Grey Rock but they also had there greens turning dark. you can see it's a smaller blade of Bermuda. oh i am a senior and i played off the Black tees and still shot a 85 not bad for me i'll take it any day. I gave up golf several times and many years apart so to play like I am playing i like it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

MoWilli 170805

The course was in good shape overall, although the 3rd hole green was confusing.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good golf course

Good layout a couple of challenging holes but overall great experience would recommend this golf course i will be playing again real soon!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Course

This is about the sixth time I've played here and it seems every time I play here, my scores keeps going down. The course was in really good shape considering the sweltering heat we have here in Texas. I only saw a few areas that needed some attention and one of the water dispensers was almost bone dry (it was in the back nine). On a side note, I found interesting that one could play at Morris Williams from 12 -3pm for $25 but if you booked online it was $27 plus all the other fees.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good experience

MW is a reasonably challenging course due to its layout, but it is also fairly wide open. A little long especially with some hills, and trouble is definitely around for wayward shots. Very few blind shots but some hidden hazards if not familiar with course. Good location on the eastern part of town across from the former airport. Driving range adequate but not fancy. Pace of play was better than one might expect for a public course on the weekend, but we did not play particularly fast either. Definitely worth a return visit, although i doubt i can match my score again - i drove particularly well and mostly in the short grass - which helps.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Slow

This course actually wasn't bad. The price was right. But I teed off at 830 ish on s Monday and it was awful as far as pace. I was with another golfer as a two some and we backec up to a group who wouldn't let us play through .. this is why golf is struggling ..

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

The course was in good shape except for the greens, looks like they are in the process of repairing them.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Morris Williams

The greens had lots of bare spots. Fairways were in excellent condition. Pace of play was a little slow.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
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