Moody Gardens Golf Course
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange (W) | 72 | 6816 yards | 78.9 | 145 |
| Orange | 72 | 6816 yards | 73.0 | 134 |
| Black (W) | 72 | 6380 yards | 76.5 | 140 |
| Black | 72 | 6380 yards | 71.0 | 129 |
| Gold | 72 | 5972 yards | 69.1 | 124 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 5972 yards | 74.2 | 136 |
| Green | 72 | 5529 yards | 67.0 | 118 |
| Green (W) | 72 | 5529 yards | 71.7 | 130 |
| Maroon | 72 | 4549 yards | 62.9 | 110 |
| Maroon (W) | 72 | 4549 yards | 66.6 | 113 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange M: 73.0/134 W: 78.9/145 | 512 | 428 | 368 | 140 | 570 | 232 | 584 | 413 | 162 | 3409 | 389 | 524 | 346 | 192 | 575 | 341 | 426 | 142 | 472 | 3407 | 6816 |
| Black M: 71.0/129 W: 76.5/140 | 493 | 409 | 329 | 120 | 557 | 216 | 560 | 386 | 145 | 3215 | 375 | 490 | 317 | 173 | 545 | 321 | 401 | 122 | 421 | 3165 | 6380 |
| Gold M: 69.1/124 W: 74.2/136 | 425 | 397 | 312 | 105 | 537 | 175 | 528 | 352 | 126 | 2957 | 355 | 473 | 302 | 166 | 527 | 308 | 378 | 107 | 399 | 3015 | 5972 |
| Green M: 67.0/118 W: 71.7/130 | 410 | 369 | 272 | 91 | 515 | 155 | 510 | 317 | 93 | 2732 | 332 | 428 | 282 | 119 | 513 | 291 | 353 | 98 | 381 | 2797 | 5529 |
| Maroon M: 62.9/110 W: 66.6/113 | 353 | 330 | 193 | 89 | 390 | 77 | 465 | 284 | 63 | 2244 | 270 | 356 | 232 | 76 | 442 | 240 | 312 | 65 | 312 | 2305 | 4549 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 4 | |||
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 7 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 4 |
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Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by Alvinrt on 05/21/2024
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Photo submitted by CharlesLately on 05/19/2024
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Photo submitted by TDOYEL11 on 07/17/2023
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Photo submitted by TDOYEL11 on 07/17/2023
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Photo submitted by TDOYEL11 on 07/17/2023
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Photo submitted by GKing77098 on 05/07/2023
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Photo submitted by GKing77098 on 05/07/2023
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Photo submitted by pdcurran on 01/09/2023
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Photo submitted by u8529739 on 01/07/2023
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Photo submitted by u8529739 on 01/07/2023
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Photo submitted by u8529739 on 01/07/2023
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Photo submitted by SMOKEY2020 on 06/24/2022
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Photo submitted by SMOKEY2020 on 06/24/2022
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17th green Photo submitted by u8529739 on 03/13/2022
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Photo submitted by ShibTx on 11/17/2021
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Background: Moody Gardens Discover, Rainforest, Aquarium, & Hotel. Photo submitted by GordonATX on 10/07/2021
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Photo submitted by Zeuswon on 05/29/2021
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Photo submitted by Zeuswon on 04/12/2021
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Pelican watching me on #8 bridge. Photo submitted by u8529739 on 02/10/2021
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Photo submitted by u169948982 on 01/22/2021
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My son and I Photo submitted by garthedc on 09/07/2020
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Photo submitted by lv370540 on 09/02/2020
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Photo submitted by Joshfast on 06/15/2020
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14th Hole Approach Photo submitted by GolferJake78 on 06/15/2019
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18th Hole Approach Photo submitted by GolferJake78 on 06/15/2019
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Photo submitted by Robert1518933 on 04/25/2019
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Photo submitted by barry9114506 on 05/17/2017
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Photo submitted by sanwaldjf on 06/28/2016
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Photo submitted by itismej83 on 08/16/2014
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18th Fairway looking across the pond to the 18th green Photo submitted by bobby6830772 on 06/21/2013
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Photo submitted by u000001596690 on 10/15/2012
Nice public track
Nice layout and they’re doing a good job maintaining conditions lately……even the bunkers are playable!!!
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 $$.
Coastal Golf
Always love playing Moody. Hadn't been recently but wasn't surprised by the great conditions and staff.
Greens and Fairways in great shape
Was surprised at how nice the course was. In great shape and a fun course to play.
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!
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
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 🥰🥰🥰
Slooow
Wasn't crowded at all but pace was slow. Need to do bbetter job marshaling the course.
Great shape!
Course is always in great condition. For me, worth the drive. Only negative was we only saw cart girl one time on a hot , muggy day. Wasn’t til hole 15. But that was a first, usually see her 2-3 times a round. Courses near where I live all have issues with their greens, never a problem here at Moody. Pace of play was great as well.
Moody Gardens Golf Course
Greens had been punched sometime ago and were not completely healed. Greens were very slow and shaggy. We got rained out after nine holes and due to the course going to cpo after the rain, we left.
Would play again, fairways were good, bunkers were ok too.
Moody Gardens Golf Course
Great experience. First time to play this course. I will return.
Beginners view
Beginner golfer here and staff was friendly and helpful.
Aerated greens with no discount
Don't play this course if they've aerated the greens within a few weeks. They won't give a discount and the greens are covered in sand so you can't put with any kind of consistency.
Course is nice overall but really poor communication about this issue.
Improving conditions
The course is in decent shape. They should encourage players to fix ball marks and fill divots! They should also hire beverage cart help…..if they need to charge higher fees to offer on-course amenities, so be it…..it’s the only public option in Galveston…..people will pay it!!!
Beautiful course
We played the front 9 today and had a great experience. The staff were welcoming and friendly right from check-in. The greens were being aerated, but that was clearly disclosed ahead of time and didn’t take away from the round. Aside from the greens work, the course was in excellent shape — fairways well maintained, bunkers groomed, and everything looking sharp. This is easily one of the nicest municipal courses I’ve played, and I look forward to coming back for the full 18 soon