-- Distance variation is excellent. You've got holes 10-12 that are all ace runs in the 210-230 foot range and a a total of eight holes shorter than 300 feet. You've also got the 784-foot, par-5 9th hole, and five legitimate par-4s that are longer than 500 feet. The best of those is 13. It's 543 feet blind from the tee. It's about 400 feet straight off the tee before a dogleg right either through a narrow opening or over bushes that are 15-20 feet tall.
-- Trees are really well used, mostly to force lines and shot shaping.
-- Mulch. It is spread throughout the course, and there are mounds of it waiting to be distributed. The folks in charge take erosion seriously, and they close the course when it's too wet.
-- Navigation is excellent. Most of the time, you can see the next tee pad from the previous basket. And there is tape in the bottom of most baskets to direct you toward the next tee.
-- Benches. They are not at every hole, but you don't go more than 3-4 holes with a good place to sit.
-- Map.
-- Restroom.
-- Large concrete tee pads, 14-15 feet long. They're trapezoid shaped and about 5 feet wide at the back and 3.5 feet wide at the front.
-- Paper scorecards.

-- Tee "signs" are only a number. They are attached to rocks, so they are close to ground level and don't give any other information.
-- Land is not the best for disc golf. It's flat, and there is no water in play.
-- Safety issues. From 2 basket, you backtrack up the fairway to get to No. 3 tee, so you are in danger of getting hit by a tee shot. And standing on the 7 tee, you are in danger from a short drive on No. 6.
-- A double mando on 8. It's for design only, and I hate those.

-- $2 to play. It's an honor system with envelopes and a drop box for cash or a code to scan.
-- Rocks in the fairways help with erosion but aren't great for your discs.
-- This was a fun course for me. The absence of elevation and water would normally be a negative for me, but I didn't really notice it during my round because the individual holes were well done and enjoyable.

Constructed on what I perceive to be typical Texas terrain, WilCo is a solid stretch of really flat holes with typical but fine shaping challenges.

-Variety: Plenty of diverse distance (one 5 and five 4s). Fairways bend both left and right. Some tight holes with trees and scrub, some bombers.

-Shot Shaping/Gameplay: Really solid, almost so solid it's unremarkable. Choose and hit a good line, you'll be in good shape. Miss, and you'll be throwing from the rough, which has varying levels of friendliness. Playing at WilCo is a bit like going down a checklist of all the different normal hole shapes on flat ground and ticking a different one off with each tee. Nothing is unique, but it's all fun and enjoyable. (Well, actually, hole (1) is a pretty unique shot through a window of horizontal tree trunks. Otherwise, the course felt like normal Texas golf to me.)

-Navigability: If you stay on the fairway, WilCo is the easiest park ever to walk through. No climbing up steep hills, tripping over roots, or trying to fit your cart on unwieldy paths. I think the odds of losing a disc here are really low.

-Maintenance: It's always hard to judge based on one appearance, but all the fairways were mowed and cleared of debris when I played, whereas off the fairway was left with tall but manageable grass.

So very, very flat.

-Flat: This really drags WilCo down. Normally I'd be thrilled at a course with 6 multi-shot holes, but with the flat terrain, all the par-4s and 5s felt pretty similar. There's only so much shaping you can do when the property is entirely homogenous.

-Signage: There is almost none. Hole numbers are placed on rocks next to each concrete tee, but otherwise you're on your own. No next tee cues either, which is confusing when you come to an intersection of paths. Make sure to take a picture of the course map at the beginning or utilize UDisc.

-Rough: Most of the rough wasn't problematic to me, though my playing partner thought it was too thick to be fair (leaving only a pitch-out often). However, near the beginning the rough is sharp. I got scratched up pretty badly on (2), and could have been on (1) and (3) for sure.

-Pay to Play: $1 per person per day. They have an honor system where you put the money in an envelope, rip off a receipt, and then stuff the envelope in the box.

-West Nile? Signs said that West Nile Virus is in the area. I don't believe there were any mosquitos around at 10:00 on an August morning.

WilCo is a great design on a really boring piece of property. There are all sorts of reasonable and challenging shots to throw, but they begin to run together when it's perfectly flat and has mostly the same number of trees throughout. For the fun of flinging frisbees, I give it a 3.5, but I think it falls short of other Austin area courses that add more diverse terrain into the mix.

(3.339 Rating) One of the best on metro Austin's north side.
- CHALLENGING - Williamson County is one of the more challenging courses in the entire Austin Metro Area. It will definitely challenge your game as you'll have to tactically attack each hole and be willing to settle or scramble for par when things don't go your way.
- TEE PADS - Concrete pads are of adequate length and width. nothing special but does the job.
- SPACING - a well spaced hole layout. with well defined fairways. 6 and 7 was perhaps the only duo that seemed to be in play where tee shots from 6 can approach the tee on 7.
- UNIQUENESS - Although flat and devoid of water elements, the overall uniqueness was above your average 18 hole course. there are a bunch of 4's and a par 5. several shots are blind. Doglegs holes occur in both directions. Pocket shots, windows shots, poke and hope shots, and tight tunnel fairways all occur.
- SHOT SELECTION - I probably played half and half flick to backhand. Nearly every drive has to be well thought out and placed, especially on the 4's and the par 5. The course however doesn't fair well for overhead shot players as most shots need to be kept low (16 and 17 are exceptions)
- NATURAL BEAUTY - Definitely one of the more scenic parks to walk. The vegetation was vibrant and alive during my visit.
- CHILL AREAS - despite the lack of seating, there lots of little nooks and crannies to plop down and relax. The course has a very secluded feeling.

- NAVIGATION - Its definitely tricky in spots. on my first visit i went with a players who had been here and we still got turned around several times as there were no directional ques and several seemingly "this must be the right path" occurrences, only to be not the right way. Tricky spots are 2 to 3, 7 to 8, 9 to 10 and 12 to 13. Be sure and take a picture of the course map at the entrance on your first visit or print the DGCR linked map. You'll need it or wish you had it.
- CHARACTER - I was definitely surprised by the lack of disc golf extra items. There is no hole signage (other than number), no seating, no picnic tables, no duel tees, to extra pin placements, no practice basket, etc. The tees were mostly shaded however and as stated there was a course map at the entrance.
- ELEVATION - A surprising lack of Elevation on this course. Its flat as a pancake. probably varies by no more than 20' on the entire course and no hole varies by more than 10'. definitely subpar among the Austin area courses.
- FORGIVENESS - not the tightest layout around, but it's up there. if you're the player that likes to bomb it and not worry about accuracy, you will not like this course. check out nearby Old Settlers instead. The vegetation is thick in many areas. Errant shots often result in boggy.
- PAY TO PLAY - Although only a dollar, payment is really on an honor system as there's no one there to collect. Just a drop box.
- TIME PLAY - Course is not a quick play, plan to be here 3 hours to complete 18 holes
- SKILL LEVEL FRIENDLY - this is not a beginners course. although the odds of losing a disc is low, the course is way to tight to provide any enjoyment to inaccurate new throwers.

Skilled players should very much enjoy this course. South Austonians and south DFW's should definitely place Williamson County high on their list as a first course to check out on the north side of Austin. Beginning players are advised to stay clear.

1. I do like the shade and trees. I also like that the holes are not more than 1000 feet like I have been used to playing at old settlers. The paths for the most part are great that lead you from hole to hole especially early on. There was some minor confusion from like holes 4-8 the first time we played, but it was resolved fairly quickly. I do like how even though it is pretty compact the trees appear to be slimmed out some. This means for us newbies that the odds are good that even with you thorns into the trees you will be able to find it and it should come down.

I would have loved to seen maybe a water jug somewhere on the course, and maybe some some more benches. At old settlers they have nice signs at the tee boxes that show the par and distance Andy at wilco we have rocks. The dollar to play? Not bad, but I always get wary it's going to turn Ike gass prices... 1dollar a gallon? cool. 2bucks? Ok not bad, and the price keeps climbing... It is very rocky, which is not terrible but I do play will a baby jogger, so it is tough at times, but not as bad as brushy creek(cat hollow)

Please note that I am new to disc golf and this review is mostly for people like me that are starting to play more and really like to play...I might not have the technical background and am trying to keep it simple stupid on purpose!

Overall I think it is funniest course of three that I have played, with old settlers, and cat hollow. If I was just playing first though I would go to old settlers and just skip the water holes because I know I wouldn't lose my discs!

Excellent technical course. From hole 1 to hole 18 its a battle between you and the trees. Most holes are narrow passages between trees and brush but a few holes have some open fairways (mostly on the back 9). Distances vary. A few short under 300 foot holes and goes all the way to 600 foot holes. Water never comes into play. A decent variety in straight holes to right and left legged holes. This course will strain your accuracy and shot selection. If you only throw RHBH you might need to pull out a RHFH or really work on you anhyzer and hyzer. No holes are the same so you are having to analyze every hole before throwing. This course is challenging but fun. If you only play open courses or you enjoy a challenge you need to come play Wilco

This course is pay to play (1$) which is no big deal. Nobody makes you pay but be a good golfer and pay to toll. My biggest complaint on the course is the amount of dog leg rights. The course heavily favors RHFH or LHBH which can be good because it tests the player but in my opinion there are too many and courses should favor none but be neutral. There are no elevation changes and no water hazards. Gets a little crowded on weekends. Might get stuck behind families or large groups but they will usually let you play through if you put some pressure on them.

This course is fun and definitely worth your time. If you are in the North Austin area I would recommend playing it. Will test your skills and demand consistency.

Some rewarding holes. I play this course because of #3(long S curve),4(somewhat wooded, right turning dogleg),6(somewhat wooded, right turning dogleg),10(long arduous placement hole),14(hard to birdie Par 4), and 18(dead straight long hole-my nemesis). 4 and 6 are pretty much the same hole so 5 interesting challenges out of 18 is pretty good compared to most forgettable fling and putt courses out there. Several of the other holes require a decent turnover drive, forehand, or precise up shot; so other than rolling, any noticeable elevation change, or having to clear a big pond you get a pretty good workout of your dg skill-set. There are trees in some fairways, but not to the extent that there is no line or you have to battle to get out of the woods if you are knocked down early on a drive. Also trees or canopy near the tees reduce the ability to defeat the layout of the course with huge hyzers or thumbers. There are also 2 - 3 other courses somewhat nearby if absolutely need to get in that quick 72-90 holes of dg in. I often times play Wilco a couple times and then what's on this site as Brushy Creek Sports Park DGC or Brushy Creek MUD DGC. But if you are travelling through and only have one day in Austin I'd play Wilco and Circle C Metro @ Slaughter Creek. I don't rate this course as highly as some because it is quite subjective and I've played courses that were indeed world class or left warm fuzzy feelings because of their combination of challenge/environment/amenities. This course is definitely promising if it gets further amenity development/expansion. There are bathrooms, a train ride for the Thomas addicted kiddees, playground, tennis, and jogging trail if your significant other or family isn't into DG.

Just 18 holes and one layout(pin positions). I wish there was a 6-9 hole tight and wooded section to break up the monotony and make you happy that the course opens up again when you emerge. Currently no water available near the actual course or parking lot. Fountains aren't really working and the water that is in the bathrooms is a little funky tasting so bringing your own is advised. No benches on any holes, even the ones commonly prone to back-ups. Need at least 6-8 more trash cans on the course. There can be a bit of drinker/smoker trash on the course and broken bottles near tees; although not near as bad as any major city city park courses I've played.

- Excellent tee boxes. These were the best have played on.
- The fairways and rough are well defined. Also nice that the rough doesn't eat your disc a la East Metro.
- I saw some one said it was hard to navigate but I thought the total opposite. I had a local tell me to just follow the rock path and I never had trouble finding my way.
- Challenging tree lines that really test your accuracy. I have also seen this as a complaint but seriously play North Town if you really want some ridiculous lines.
- You are pretty much guaranteed not to lose a disc at this course, if you do you are just lazy.
- Good variety of distance from hole to hole. Nothing too short or long but a good mix.
- Baskets are in great shape, no loose tops or excessive graffiti.

- No water. To me this alone should make this course less than 4 stars. I'm sure some people like not having to lose disc in a creek or pond but it is an essential to any 4 star rated disc golf course imo.
- The amount of rocks and roots really take away from the enjoyment of this course. I had many shots stop dead upon hitting the ground when normally they would get an extra 15-30 ft. Don't plan on throwing any rollers out here.
- Very crowded park in terms of disc golf and everything else going on at least on the weekends. Not many secluded areas to do your business, whatever that may be.
- Very flat, elevation is never a factor here.

For a pay to play and a 4 star rating this course did not deliver for me. It isn't all that challenging and without water or elevation changes it gets a little repetitive. As I said above it was very crowded and the wait on each hole took away from the flow of the game. For instance I was on a two hole birdie run then had to wait almost 10 min on the next hole and lost my mojo and my arm got a little tight considering there are so many flick shots. This course does have its good points but imo it should considering it takes in more money than any other surrounding course. With that kind of funding I kind of expected a few more memorable holes and a few less rocks. I'll play it again but not very often. The people rating this 4 or more need to really compare it to the rest of the Austin area courses and realize this course is just average.

For a seasoned disc golfer, this was one heck of a course. Front 9 is brutal yet fair. Love the cement pads to tee off on. Layout makes sense and is easy to find the next hole. Plenty of shade.

Needs secondary tee boxes for intermediate or advanced players who don't have big arms. Needs more trash cans throughout the course.

Played it for the first time today in the wind. More difficult than Circle C or Brushy Creek with the wind. Did not lose a disc which is nice. A very well thought out course but needs two sets of tee pads. Beginners should play elsewhere.

This is definitely a professional course. The distance of the holes coupled with the treeline makes for some surprisingly difficult shots. It's not overly technical though, and can be played at your leisure. Very well maintained course, with distances and hole instructions provided.

LONG. Wilco's a pretty unforgiving course, and it can be difficult to find the balance between distance and not getting lost in the bushes.

Make a day of it, this is a great course to bring some lunch along if you feel like taking a break.

This is a challenging and technical course with long fairways carved into the trees and low ceilings. It is very beautiful here and makes for a very pleasant round. The concrete teepads were nice (and new from what I hear) and the baskets were in good condition. This course was very easy to navigate my first time out. There were scorecards available at the entrance where you pay your $1 fee to play.

The signage only gives you the hole number and not par and distance. The biggest con for me is that the whole place is riddled with rocks in the fairways. Not rocks that can be moved, but the kind that are stuck in the ground and project out. There is nothing that can be done about this really, so you just have to deal with it, but it stinks getting your discs all shredded...especially since a lot of the holes are doglegs left or right and require skip shots under a low tree ceiling.

They close the course after a rain to maintain the grounds. The course is seperated from the rest of the park so there isn't much traffic other than other disc golfers. It was very cold when I went to play so that put a damper on things and made me play in a bit of a rush. I'm looking forward to going back out and playing it again sometime when it is warmer.

Easily accessible, plenty of parking. Well maintained paths, baskets and concrete tee pads. Every tee pad (and basket) is marked clearly with the hole number. Diverse design requires player to use many different shots.

No maps of holes at the teeboxes. No identification of par for the hole - unless you are lucky enough to get a card - didn't happen to be any available when I played. While most holes are intuitive it's easy to get a little lost when you're on one of the par 4s or the par 5. If you follow the clearing that is the hole you will eventually run into a basket.

Lots of tunnels to shoot through, most holes have plenty of trees to deal with but also offer lines to the basket. Pretty country, some opportunity to lose a disc if one is yanked hard right/left but for the most part just a technical course. I am looking forward to giving it another try now that I have some idea how the holes are laid out.

Nice, long cement pads - a rarity for Austin courses. Good mix of distances for the holes along with many holes requiring challenging shots through relatively dense woods. Several more open holes towards the end if woods aren't your thing.

Virtually no elevation changes or water so all the hole variety only comes from trees and distance. Also, it would have been nice to have diagrams (and distances) of the holes at each hole. Why, on such a well-maintained course, there was only one trash can is beyond me.

This course will challenge intermediate players since most holes require distance and accuracy. Some of the holes have actual "roughs" which complicate your shot if you end up in them; other holes merely have dense forest which results in a penalty stroke to get out. After heavy rains the course is closed to protect the ground from getting too torn up.