batboygareth

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!

Shadowglen is in great shape right now. The layout is always a fun test, especially when the wind is blowing. Tee boxes and fairways are in fantastic shape. Greens are rolling very nicely for this time of year in Austin, and they all are in great shape outside of a few rough spots on the fourth green (but they typically have the pin located in a way such that the rough spots don’t impact putts). The course offers tee box options for any level of golfer, and a great mix of challenging and gettable holes. Be weary of the seemingly-inviting par 5 12th. Definitely give Shadowglen a whirl if you’re looking for somewhere to play in the Austin area.

Course is in great shape. Greens are rolling fast and true. Fairways are pristine. Played as a single at lunchtime on a Saturday and felt like I had the course to myself. Caught up to a slower twosome and they were being held up by an even slower twosome in front of them. No biggy, just took my time, but I could see some people getting frustrated by that.

I’m in Austin and it’s well worth the drive. Go play it if you’re on the fence.