Moody Gardens GC: #13
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4.6
1035 Reviews (1035)
5 Stars
699
4 Stars
281
3 Stars
38
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
95.8%
Recommend this course
995 out of 1035 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.5
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
21 out of 21 reviews
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4.6
70 Reviews (70)
5 Stars
48
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
97.1%
Recommend this course
68 out of 70 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Style Links
Par 72
Length 6816 yards
Slope 145
Rating 78.9

The Carlton Gipson-redesigned Moody Gardens Golf Course is one of the most difficult tracks in Texas, universally considered one of the top five municipals in the state. The Gulf winds pound the course and water comes into play on every hole. Even from the regular tees, the route rolls 6,816 yards, so short knockers are truly at a disadvantage.

Getting there : From I-45 south, exit 61st St. and turn right. Find Stewart and turn right, then turn right again on 99th Street. Drive to Sydnor Ln. and turn right-you'll see the entrance on the right side of the road.

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Course Details

Year Built 1976
Fairways Paspalum Grass
Greens Paspalum Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Peter Jacobsen (2008) Jim Hardy (2008) Carlton Gipson (1989)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted All credit cards accepted
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared shirt & no denim.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.6
1035 Reviews (1035)

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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Mosquitoes are your group😂

Course is challenging and green were excellent. Bad mosquitoes bring your bug juice.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great coarse condition better than most this time of year.

During the short winter season we had this year I feel like this coarse took the cold weather the best. Fairways and greens are in good shape

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Good course Great Greens

Besides the fact that I 3 putted almost every hole. It was great

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 02/20/2026:
We’re so glad you had a great experience! Thank you for the support — we’ll be ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fun course

The course was in great condition and the pace of play was awesome. The design is great. The wind definitely comes into play. We had fun playing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 02/16/2026:
We’re so glad you had a great experience! Thank you for the support — we’ll be ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Perfect greens

Greens are in great shape. Course is well maintained. With the warm weather, a great place to play and then hangout in Galveston.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 01/05/2026:
Thanks for the glowing feedback! It’s always a pleasure hearing that guests had a fantastic time. Hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Course!

I’ve always enjoyed playing here. Today was no exception. Course was in great shape! Greens held good shots, rolled fast but true.

Staff and marshals were very friendly and helpful.

Only 4 stars for course layout but that’s only because several of the holes don’t fit my eye.

I will definitely keep an eye out for more good deals here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 12/12/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Marshal

The marshal was rude and disrespectful never have been treated this way on any golf course I have played we were not playing slow

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice public track

Nice layout and they’re doing a good job maintaining conditions lately……even the bunkers are playable!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Pace was almost 4 hours for 9 holes

Played here in the past and loved it. However this weekend the pace was so slow it took almost four hours for 9 holes. When we got to the back nine there were about 10 carts backed up. Played a couple more holes on the front nine again and then just gave up and went home. Was very disappointed and felt like I wasted some $$.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Coastal Golf

Always love playing Moody. Hadn't been recently but wasn't surprised by the great conditions and staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 10/08/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Greens and Fairways in great shape

Was surprised at how nice the course was. In great shape and a fun course to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nicer than the reviews!!!

Several of the previous reviews said the place wasn't in great shape and the people were grumpy. We found the opposite and am glad we didn't run into John the grumpy one. If in the area I will play it again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 10/06/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Respect for older golfers

Played with a gentleman that was 81. Pipes it down the middle all day. He was a little slow but we didn’t mind. We were waiting at every tee box. For the group ahead of us. It was packed. We kept up with the group in front of us. However the group behind us hit into us a couple of times an and chirped the older gentleman a few times. Glad he couldn’t hear them. Please relax men. Enjoy the company you are with and the coarse. You are not cool for belittling an older man. You are a douche Rant over

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 0-4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best golf course

Personally, I like golf courses with lakes. There's the ocean, the view is beautiful, and most of all, the well-maintained grass is great. The challenging courses are the best because they offer a sense of challenge.

Love this golf course 🥰🥰🥰

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 09/22/2025:
Thank you for the awesome review! We're so glad to hear you had a great experience and look forward to having you back again.
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