Golf - Public Course · 18 Holes · Par 72
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Review and Rating of Morris Williams Golf Course in Austin
Morris Williams Golf Course has been an Austin staple since it was designed by Leon Howard and opened in 1964. It's very popular thanks to a great layout, reasonable rates, and good conditions. In 2012 the course closed for some major renovations, some of which included:
The front nine at Morris Williams Golf Course has some elevation changes, 3 dog legs, water that can cause a problem on three holes, and some uphill as well as downhill shots. A couple of the holes that we liked on this nine included:
The back nine was my favorite - it seems to be a little more challenging, has a little more character, and has some great holes. This nine has several up and downs, some doglegs left and right, elevated greens, and water on 5 holes. Two holes we really liked are:
The Morris Williams Golf Course greens are a variety of shapes and most are huge ranging from 28 to 39 yards deep. A majority of the greens are raised and they all have some combination of slope, tiers, saddles, ridges, or tricky contour. They were running a little slow (7 to 8) when we played and were a little bumpy. Most had some winter damage which in a few months should be gone and I image the greens would be near perfect.
The fairways were in very good shape as was the rough which might be trouble in the summer. All the fairways are tree lined (no homes) but the brush is cleared under the trees which means you can usually find your ball and have a worm burner or tree flyer shot back to the fairway. The fairways range from wide open to fairly tight and have lots of ups and downs plus slope and contour. Some are side by side.
The bunkers were perfect - soft, fluffy, deep sand. There are only 11 bunkers and they all guard the greens. They aren't huge and the lips are manageable but don't expect to roll in and roll out.
Bottom line - a fun layout for all skill levels and very reasonable rates.
Tee Box | Yardage | Rating | Slope |
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Black | 7,023 | 73.0 | 124 |
Blue | 5,969 | 68.3 | 119 |
White | 5,342 | 65.2 | 109 |
Gold | 6,568 | 70.9 | 121 |
Red | 4,973 | 68.5 | 106 |
Approximate Weekend
Rates: $33.00 to $42.00
The pro shop is well stocked, the service is friendly, and the practice facilities are adequate. The grill has breakfast stuff and burgers (excellent), dogs, sandwiches, and more.
Here's How Texas Outside Determines the Scorecard RatingThe Texas Outside rating scale ranges from 1 to 10 – a perfect 10 course would be something like this: links along a cliff overlooking the Pacific ocean and bordered by tall trees; lush fairways on rolling hills with lots of natural hazards; water (which is crystal clear) on most of the holes; immaculate greens (but they are undulating and tough); lots of variety and character (each hole is completely different and includes blind shots, elevation changes, doglegs, and significant challenges); perfectly manicured traps with the whitest and prettiest sand you’ve ever seen; a nice club house with great food and a 19th hole; a GPS; plenty of beverage carts or your own cooler and ice; and it only costs $40 bucks! What this means is that you probably won’t find any 10s in Texas – try Cabo San Lucas, Pebble Beach, or some of the Hawaii courses!
All of the above determines the overall score for the golf course. In other words, we like courses that are pretty, fun, very challenging with a lot of variety, and fairways and greens in excellent condition – all for $40. We also tend to play the courses that are affordable for the masses, which means in the $30 to $80 range. We rate hard and we haven’t found a 10 in Texas yet – don’t worry we haven’t given up and we’re still looking.
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