Leander, TX

Williamson County DGC

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aclay
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 39.5 years 309 played 234 reviews
3.50 star(s)

WilCo

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 29, 2024 Played the course:once

Pros:

-- 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.

Cons:

-- 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.

Other Thoughts:

-- $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.
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Shadrach3
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 5.5 years 318 played 306 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Fine and Flat 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 6, 2020 Played the course:once

Pros:

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.

Cons:

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.

Other Thoughts:

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.
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Pizza God
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Experience: 36 years 1689 played 554 reviews
4.00 star(s)

It is that good 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 26, 2019 Played the course:once

Pros:

Semi easy to follow
well defined fairways
decent tee boxes
paths to next hole are obvious

Cons:

no tee signs, but rocks with hole numbers on them.

Other Thoughts:

(if your thinking, "I have seen this before", it is because I posted this on the wrong course last night)

Best value for a disc golf course, just $1 to play.

I had no idea what to expect, I did not "study" the map before I played, I had no idea how long the holes were. I just knew this was a popular course with the locals.

So I get to hole one, simple little must get birdie hole with a GREAT oak branchs hanging in the fairway. Fun hole to throw.

Then you get to hole 2, not having any idea of how far it was. Yea, one of the longest holes on the course, hyzer, then anhyzer with two big shots to get a 3. (I didn't)

Then you realize, this is a typical John Houck course. You get some short technical holes along with your typical longer par 4 and two drive holes John likes to put on his courses.

The flow is great, because of the tree's, this course does not take up a lot of space. Stay on the fairways and you will shoot good. Lots of tunnel shots.

Would I play here again? Yes, this course is very much worth playing multiple times. While there are better courses in the Greater Austin area, this is up there with them as well worth playing.

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Andrew Gum
Experience: 10.1 years 40 played 25 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Great Course near Austin 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 15, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

Nice technical lines through dense gnarly wooded park.
Plenty of long holes, including a gruelling par 5.
Quite a few nice signature ace-run par 3's through funky trees.
Friendly, welcoming, and highly competitive local scene.

Cons:

A bit hard to locate the course within the fairly large parkgrounds, signs seemed to be posted for everything but it.
Large scratchy thorns tear you up if you get too deep in the rough.

Other Thoughts:

Try to stay on the Fairway, the rough is harsh and trees quite grabby. Overhand shots can be very effective off of several tees.
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TheQuietCroc
Experience: 6.1 years 19 played 16 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Good intermediate course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 24, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

* Hole design is pretty good, there are a few obstacles on some holes
* Plenty of trash cans and benches throughout the course
* Course map at the start
* Concrete tee pads
* Hole numbers by tees

Cons:

* The hole length is very inconsistent, the first hole is short like 250', then the next hole jumps to 600+'
* Navigation could use some help, it's like navigating a spider web
* No practice basket
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rthomp8
Experience: 8.8 years 19 played 7 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Big arm not required, but it helps! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 17, 2018 Played the course:once

Pros:

One of the most beautiful and most challenging courses in the Hill Country, this is a course that will test players of all skill levels. An absolute must if you're passing through the area, and possibly even worth a drive to the Austin area just to play it.

-usually multiple lines from the tee, all of which are challenging but it's always nice to have options.

-beautiful, stone-lined walking paths between holes. A lot of work went into this course and its maintenance.

-Incredibly challenging, but still a ton of fun to play.

-Great shot variety will be required for this course: straight lines down tunnel shots, rollers, thumbers, big hyzers, anhyzers....it's all here.

-big distance. You'll need a 400-450ft teeshot on a lot of these to have any chance of par overall.

Cons:

-No real elevation changes (plus side, no roll-aways!)

-A lot of doubling back, sometimes walking back along a fairway to get to the next hole. Very easy to miss the path to the next hole, so be sure to snap a picture of the map at hole 1 or take one of the score cards.

-Pretty easy to get scratched up if you have to retrieve discs from the cedar trees, thorny scrub brush, and cactus. Worth it to wear long pants.

-If you have pollen allergies, be sure to take your meds before you come out here! Cedar pollen is killer.

Other Thoughts:

While this is a notoriously difficult course, it's still enjoyable for a lower intermediate player like myself. Some of my friends told me I should wait to play it until my skill improves, but I'm glad I went for it. Just don't pay attention to the par scores and focus on hitting your lines and enjoying the beauty of the course and you can still have an incredibly enjoyable round.

I can't wait to come back and play this one again.
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tst3c
Experience: 13 played 13 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Williamson County DGC- Worth the Drive 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Feb 12, 2017 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Williamson County DGC AKA Leander is one of the top 3 courses in the area for me.

Boasting multiple Par 4's and one Par 5 to go alongside some challenging Par 3's, this long course offers everything players like in a course length-wise. You can bomb some of the open holes while also taking advantage of many precision lines on the shorter holes.

The course itself is very well maintained, the fairways are cut short or are natural dirt. It doesn't get too dusty. Since it's $1 to play and it's in the Williamson County Park, the course stays in great condition. The rough can be rough, but that's no different than most semi-difficult DGC's anyways.

The tee pads are good, although some holes have a limited run-up. This affects me, personally, but I'm trying to learn to not do that so much anyways.

You'll need to utilize multiple RHFH and RHBH throws, some over head for preference. You can take advantage of many angles on most holes, so aggressive and patient players can enjoy.

Baskets are all in great shape, the 'green' areas/putting circle can offer different putting lines and can require some good challenge for placement instead of running it all the time.

Each hole has a rock by it with the Hole # placard on it. I like these, and I use them to put my dog on her leash hooked onto them.

At the beginning of the course there is the park's newsboard, where you can grab your scorecards with map as well as donation envelopes. I like the scorecards a lot!

This is a challenging course; however, if you can confidently throw straight and relatively far, you can take advantage of the open holes in the Back 9. This course is really great, frankly. The 'cons' aren't bad enough to really influence my opinion of this course- it's too good to pass up!

Cons:

Signage is definitely lacking- outside of the the actual Hole #'s on the rocks near the teepads, the course tends to loop a lot, so it can be easy to get lost. Make sure to grab a scorecard from the 1st tee area for your first few playthroughs to make sure you learn the course.

It is pretty flat and there are no elevation changes. There are other courses in the area that are better for technical and hilly challenges.

It seems to be always windy a bit due to being so open, so beginners can have a difficult time when it opens up.

There is very little to no seating on most of the holes. If you have to wait, you're just standing around. Some rocks are there to squat on for a bit and there are some picnic tables between a few holes, but it'd be nice to have some big concrete stones like Zilker and Roy G to rest up on.

Other Thoughts:

Can't miss course for the Austin area. It is well worth the drive to head up to Leander, bring $1 cash (or more if you're gratuitous!) Dog friendly- it tires my pup out excellently.
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wellsbranch250
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 10.2 years 652 played 631 reviews
3.50 star(s)

North Austin Gem 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 24, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

(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.

Cons:

- 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.

Other Thoughts:

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.
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Texasmouth
Experience: 19 played 6 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Amazing course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 8, 2016 Played the course:once

Pros:

Awesome course with great landscapes. Some really challenging holes. Make sure you have a spotter.

Cons:

More of a desert course than I expected although there were a lot of trees. Lots of cactus and rock. Tough on your discs.

Other Thoughts:

Great course. Very fun to play. Lots of work and lots of walking but worth it. Dont miss this one.
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markmcc
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 11.9 years 278 played 254 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Great County Park Course 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 17, 2015 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

In terms of layout and challenge, this course offers great variety. With six holes of less than 250' and six holes that are over 500', you've got the full range of distances to work with. Most holes offer the challenge of having to hit a specific line or thread your drive through some tight gaps.The back nine has some more open holes, but even here fading your drive into the fairway edge will leave you a challenging shot out.

Quite a mix of left and right turning fairways. And some, like Hole 9 serve up a dogleg left followed by a dogleg right on the same hole.

Good level concrete teepads with nice texture. This is a clayey area, and after rains the pads do get a pretty good coating of mud. Good Innova baskets that catch well.

Cons:

Signs!! There are no tee signs at all. There is a simple symbol marking the hole number, and that is it. With many blind basket placements and some long par 4 and par 5 holes, a hole diagram with distance and par would make a lot of difference to non-local players like myself.

Navigation is also tricky, and would benefit from a few carefully chosen "next tee" signs. In many places well-marked paths make it simple to go from hole to hole, but there are a few places where there are three tees within about 75' of one another, with crossing paths that make it confusing to know where to go. I have placed an updated map in the links section, showing the current arrangement of holes.

It appears that they have decided to minimize things like signs, benches, and trash cans on this course. This may be the wishes of the county, but these amenities would be welcome additions to an already excellent course.

Other Thoughts:

$1 per person fee. Seems very fair given the course quality. There is a large gravel parking area near the first tee, and a large course map on a sign as you enter.
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DiscFan
Experience: 15 played 5 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Fabulous course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jun 27, 2015 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Each time I come to TX to visit family I try to get in as much disc golf as possible. Checking out a variety of courses. Players in this area are quite lucky to have the quality and number of choices for play that players here do.
That said, Wilco was mentioned as a must play if in the area, and I couldn't agree more. Fantastic course. Beautiful setting, quality tee pads, well marked, easy to navigate.
It is a John Houck design. I have now had the pleasure of playing a number of his courses. They always play well and mix challenge (he loves left to right play) with well thought out use of available space. This is a huge property, and he used it well.
I found the course played fairly wide open. Which I loved as a change of pace. I'm used to playing in the woods of the NE. The trees here offer some challenge but are sparse in comparison to my home courses where you are having to navigate tight trees on most holes. This plays much closer to a ball golf course. Wide open fairways, just enough trees to create shade from the brutal heat down here. Lovely.

Cons:

I would love to see a representation of the hole at the tee pad. Here they just have the number clearly marked on a huge rock. I'm sure if I played here regularly I wouldn't care, I would know what I wanted to throw when. But as a visiting player it helps to know the distance to the basket for disc selection. Not the map at the beginning , the tee pads, or even the scorecards provide that info. Weird.

Other Thoughts:

Great course, play it if you can. Bring a bag to pick up garbage out on the course if you are feeling helpful. Bring your A game and enjoy.

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tkmcdougal
Silver level trusted reviewer
Experience: 16.1 years 196 played 96 reviews
4.00 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Mar 11, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

You can tell they take great pride in this course. I always appreciate a nice map at the beginning of a course. They have long holes that cut through the woods and even have stone pathways between holes to make it easier to navigate. I loved the first holes that were very tight and challenging. The back holes opened up a little bit more. Hole 10 was a rediculous hole being over 700ft and doing a complete"s" shape. There are a few birdie holes that you have to take advantage of in order to shoot well. In my opinion the front 9 was way better than the back9.

Cons:

In my opinion the back 9 got a little repetitive and lost my interest. Where the front 9 gave tight holes throughout the woods at different lengths. I felt like the back 9 you shot out of a gap into open space on almost every hole. The grass on the back 9 was also a little overgrown.

Other Thoughts:

I would of rated this course a 4.5 if the back 9 reflected the front 9. The back 9 just became too repetitive and was such a let down from the awesome front 9.
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Throbbert
Experience: 11.9 years 10 played 4 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Great course that is never busy 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 31, 2013 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Great level of difficulty to make the game challenging, but not too hard or too long.

Lots of over hang and tree so it helps you focus on keeping your disc down. Great place to practice that if you have the problem with throwing your disc too high as I do a lot.

Cons:

Lots of trees can make some holes a pain if you are not lucky.

Foot tall grass surrounding most holes. If you do not have a spotter or a brightly colored disc it can be easily lost.

Other Thoughts:

Make sure and have a spotter for most every throw so you don't lose your disc. A lot easier to do that you would think.
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c_a_miller
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 11.9 years 299 played 207 reviews
4.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 15, 2012 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

-When walking through this course, it is easy to see that a lot of work was put into making this course look beautiful. The tees are all clearly marked by big rocks. The "fairways" are all mowed and the course feels very clean.
-The concrete tees are very long, wide and in great shape.
-This course is very challenging. A lot of holes go from left to right which adds challenge that a typical average course can not offer.
-I really enjoyed the hole variety at Wilco. The holes alternated from in the trees 200'-250' to out in the open 400-780' where you can really rip your disc.
-The course is very easy to follow. There is usually a rock path going to the next tee.
Favorite Hole: #18

Cons:

-The course itself does not have many cons. I did not find any water fountains on the park site to fill water bottles.
-There were maybe four trash cans on the entire course. This is a very beautiful course and I would hate to see it be littered because people cannot find trash cans to throw their trash in.
-This is not a good course to bring your buddy to on his first time. It is a tough course even for the more advanced player.
-A few of the tees are very close to the previous hole. The biggest example of this in my mind is how close tee #3 is to hole #2.

Other Thoughts:

This was my first course, and right now, only course to play in Austin. I was very impressed by it and I think this is one of the nicer courses I have played.
If you are in the north part of Austin, Wilco is a definite must play.
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jonnypATX
Experience: 27.3 years 23 played 3 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Wilco from a Pro's Perspective 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Dec 17, 2012 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

The amount of work put in by the local club and county is amazing. Rock lined walking paths, boulders for tee signs and a unique layout make this the best in the area. High quality concrete tee boxes with very little lip allow the player to concentrate on making a shot versus thinking about footing. There's been a lot of talk about this being a Lefty course - yes, if you're RH, you will need a forehand or a good anhyzer but any good course forces you to make a variety of shots. A course designed by a pro for pros but still allows an Am to improve and challenge themselves.

Cons:

Not much - trash cans would be nice but it's clearly stated on hole 1 that its a pack it in pack it out course. Pay for play is no big deal...that fee basically pays county staff to ride a gator to pick up lazy folks trash. The course will be closed after a heavy rain which is actually a pro now that I think of it because it prevents errosion and wear and tear.

Other Thoughts:

It is Centex so rocks, cedar, cactus and mesquite are everywhere so I don't blame the course. This course is a jewel and plays true. I encourage anyone visiting Cedar Park or Round Rock to come play a round.
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denny ritner
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 25.9 years 170 played 113 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Wilco is a special treat 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 10, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

There is a LOT to like about Wilco. It has a very fun, unique feel to it. The holes vary a lot in their look and there are many very cool trees. It's really a joy just to walk the course. I keep expecting to see Leprechauns or giant-sized ginger bread houses or something on the course. Tough to put into words, but it's my new favorite place to play in the Austin area, even if the challenge is a bit below some of the others.

Wilco provides a very good light blue (white/blue) level challenge. The course is very beginner friendly and still lots of fun for advanced players. There is a good variety to the shot shapes required. (I disagree with the "lefty friendly" comments by some of the other reviewers.) The fairways are very fair and the punishment from the rough is appropriate to provide good risk/reward opportunities when deciding how far to try and throw off the tee. Most of the long 3's and multi-shot holes have me thinking about throwing a fairway driver or even a mid-range instead of a high-speed driver.

The hole #'s near the tees are quite easy to spot from a distance and the paths between holes are nicely lined to make course navigation very easy. The tee pads and baskets are all top-notch. The course has recently re-opened after an extended closure and the maintenance is very good. The course gets high marks for aesthetics and fun.

The course costs $1 to play. Yes, this is a "Pro". The money that golfers put in the box will go towards maintaining and possibly improving the course. If we don't pay, who should?

Cons:

Wilco could benefit from a second set of tees. The course is a bit too easy for blue level players and gold level players will kill it. This is not a major con, but worth a mention. The course is pretty much flat as a pancake.

There are a couple places where the holes crowd each other a bit. From hole 1, the walk is behind hole 4's basket to hole 2. It's not a safety hazard, but is distracting for players approaching on hole 4. Hole 8's tee is very much in play on hole 7. The course doesn't loop back to the start after 9 holes.

The course is situated in a pretty low-lying area. As a result, it is susceptible to lots of standing water following heavy rains. The county is pro-active and closes the course to play under such conditions. Be sure to call the number before heading out to play.

Other Thoughts:

I highly recommend Wilco to anyone visiting the area. Please pick up litter as you play and enjoy!
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coachhart25
Experience: 5 played 5 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Newbie that always plays 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Apr 18, 2012 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

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.

Cons:

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)

Other Thoughts:

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!
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bogeymanjr
Bronze level trusted reviewer
Experience: 12.7 years 35 played 24 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Wilco 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Apr 6, 2012 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This is THE course to play in this part of the Austin area. It places a premium on disc placement and accuracy and will challenge the play of any disc golfer. The holes all have concrete tees. There are lots of tables and benches as well as trash cans. I like the number of left and right holes on this course. Holes 1 and 2 are short shots as kind of warm-ups before you get to the first two par four holes of 3 and 4. Hole 5 is a short throw around some trees before tackling number 6 which has more trees and is a par 4 dogleg right. With the exception of hole 10, which is a 784 foot left and right par five drive to the basket, most of the rest of the holes are short shots through trees or open fairways. Exceptions to this are holes 9 and 15, which are doglegs right and will challenge a golfer to place their throws just right to obtain birdie or par. Hole 14 is a wide open grip and rip 600 footer as well as 16 and 17. Hole 18 is a 600 foot straightaway that a golfer could possibly throw a good straight shot, but they would have to watch out for the trees that encroach on the fairway in a couple of places. Great course. Excellent layout. The course is pay to play, but $1 is well worth the price for this excellent disc golf experience.

Cons:

The only con I can see is a reference to another reviewer: The course seems to favor the LHBH or LHFH player. This can be dealt with easily though with some well thought-out and well placed shots.

Other Thoughts:

If you are in the area, you owe it to yourself to play this course at least once. I am willing to bet that, once it is played, you will want to come back again. I know I did and will do so several times more.
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Turner512
Experience: 13.6 years 44 played 15 reviews
3.50 star(s)

2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 26, 2011 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

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

Cons:

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.

Other Thoughts:

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.
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Robrasta
Experience: 28.3 years 19 played 1 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Wilco Regular 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 2, 2011 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Generally wooded course but great for all skill levels. Hole lengths not terribly long (except for #10) but dog legs and trees demand variety of shots/skills. Easy navigation,well marked trails (follow the stone-lined paths), relatively condensed layout,and overall natural setting make this a solid course. Not uncommon to see youngsters and other family members tagging along with golfers for the walk in nature.Plentt of parking across main park drive and other activities inside huge county park.

Cons:

* No elevation changes or water in play.
* Could use more trash cans
* Lots of cactus and thorn bushes throughout course- just off of fairways. I usually leave the shorts and sandals behind.
* Rocks strewn throughout fairway on some holes. Ive twisted the ankles more than a few times.

Other Thoughts:

Happy to say WCDG is my home course and dont mind paying the $1 fee to play. Course is well maintained and WILCO PARKS and REC is in the process of moving their headquarters right next to the course which will hopefully translate to continued upkeep.
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