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4.2
535 Reviews (535)
5 Stars
145
4 Stars
239
3 Stars
106
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
29
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
86.7%
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451 out of 535 reviews
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4.5
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.3
92.3%
Recommend this course
12 out of 13 reviews
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4.4
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.4
92.9%
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39 out of 42 reviews
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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.

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4.2
535 Reviews (535)
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Solid Muny!

Good old muny course. Plenty of challenge for the average golfer. Staff is laid back and friendly. Read reviews about bad greens, but they were fine. I’ll be back!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
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Friendliness Excellent
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5.0
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Low Key Fun, in Great Shape

Wasn’t expecting anything fancy showing up to Mo Willy for a last-minute tee time, but I was happily impressed. The practice facilities are dismal, small mat range and one combined putting/chipping green. Tee box for 1 and 10 are basically combined, just aimed in different directions. Combined with the very affordable rate, expectations were low.

However, I was very surprisingly impressed with the quality of the course. The layout is fairly simple and not super challenging by itself - not a ton of punishing misses. That being said, the course is in great shape. Tee boxes were pristine, fairway grass was consistent and pure, and the rough was thick, clean, and challenging to hit out of - an unusual thing to experience at a Muni in the ATX area.

Very fun round with low stress and no judgement (we all know how some courses can be). Bring plenty of water because they don’t have any on the course. They even let you bring your dog as long as it’s well-behaved. Some great views of the skyline, and tons of planes flying right above you into AUS the whole round. Definitely recommend playing at Mo Willy!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 44
Skill Advanced
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course

Loved the layout and the way this course plays. A couple greens need work and i believe a sand trap had no sand but other than that great place to play. Would pick this over other muny courses

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 4
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4.0
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Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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1.0
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Poor greens, slow pace of play

Greens are in really bad shape. Sad for how much money they make for being busy these days they can't get the greens fixed. Fairways in good shape but sucks to play a round when the greens are bad.

Pace was also horrible, marshal just drives around and does nothing.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Wet weather
Walked

solid Austin muni

First time at Mo Williams. About 6600 yds from the Blue tees (71.9/128). Only a couple of holes had water, but some of the tee shots were a bit tight or needed a big carry. Was pretty slow, but expected for a weekend. Followed a group playing the tips who should not have been. No marshals on the course, no water, and didn't see a drink cart until #16. Bottleneck at #3 which is a long and challenging par 3 over water. Tee boxes and greens all around need some attention. Overall, enjoyed the round and will go back soon.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Wonderful Time

Fairways and rough are in great conditions. Greens were in fair condition though a small number of weeds. Pros and cart vendors were nice and informative. Only negative would be that you can't share golf bags. One couple (guy and girl) were teeing off to start a walking round when told they are required to rent a second bag to play. Think it was around $6. Not entirely sure why but they both nailed it down the middle of the fairway. Gotta make those extra bucks where you can.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

bucket list

It has been almost 40 yr since I played Morris Williams and a lot had changed.

The course layout is basically the same. The vegetation has changed dramatically but over all still a great course.

I was a bit unhappy with the greens though. They hadn't smoothed out yet from the Aeration and were still very ruff..

Still looking forward to my next round here.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens

Absolutely garage greens!! I would rather go play Hancock golf course all day for a fraction of the price!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Good Course

Course in good conditions, considering coming out of the winter. Some greens were a little rough but it is understandable. Should be in great shape in two weeks, will come back again then! Staff was great and the pace was good. Will be back!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love Austin’s Munies

This was my second time playing here and the course was a lot of fun! The greens had been sanded so they were a bit rough condition wise.

I enjoyed playing here, but I have to say one of the two woman in the pro shop was about as welcoming as a f@rt in a spacesuit. She wanted to penalize me for using GolfNow to buy my round and charge me the full course price for a re-play fee at the end of the day when no more tee times were being sold. She told me I have to keep a receipt next time (when I wasn’t given one).. there are other jobs, if you’re THAT unhappy… leave, mam, otherwise just try being be a kind person.

Thankfully the other woman was kind enough to tell her to just let me pay the $12 repay fee. Thank you!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not ideal greens conditions

The greens aren’t in great shape and the pin placements don’t make a lot of sense given the conditions.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Don’t go by

Nice course in good condition. Just don’t gauge your putting of the practice green. I rolled a few prior to the round and practice green was like putting on a pool table. The course greens are much slower. Played with a good group of guys and the pace was good for a Friday afternoon.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

Played this course in high school!! Fun course green fairways and greens

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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