Moody Gardens GC: #13
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4.6
1079 Reviews (1079)
5 Stars
731
4 Stars
292
3 Stars
39
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
97.3%
Recommend this course
1038 out of 1079 reviews
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4.7
51 Reviews (51)
5 Stars
36
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
98.0%
Recommend this course
50 out of 51 reviews
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4.6
71 Reviews (71)
5 Stars
48
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
97.2%
Recommend this course
69 out of 71 reviews
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Course Highlights
Moody Gardens consistently impresses with well-maintained fairways, fast and true greens, and a challenging layout that uses water and sand beautifully. Friendly staff and a reliable beverage cart presence make every round here a rewarding experience.

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
1079 Reviews (1079)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 26
Watching the Game 17
19th Hole Scenic Views 11
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 50
Bunkers 37
Forced Carries 34
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 33
A Weekend Splurge 31
Locals 31
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 39
Near Local Attractions 25
Convenient to the City 20

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Reviews 33
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Disappointing Conditions

We have played Moody Gardens many times, but in all honesty this is the worst we've ever seen it. To be fair, it's a transitional time for turf, but unlike any of the other courses in the area, Moody was covered with tufts of poa anna, which was particularly a problem on the greens. Even more inexcuseable, the tee boxes were virtually all bare dirt & looked like the markers hadn't been moved in months. In addition, the front 9 was very wet, even though it hadn't rained in over a week.

All in all, we won't be coming back anytime soon, so please be forewarned.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Mosquitos

It Would be wise to tell us That at twilight it is full of mosquitos !

Horrible moment

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great pace of play

Course was busy but we had minimal wait times for a group that plays at a fast pace. The lady at the front desk was very friendly. The greens were in great shape as well. Will play again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

good value

always enjoy playing this course. it was a beautiful day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 0-4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Challenging and fun

Played this course twice in two days and loved the challenge of it. Need to pick proper lines off the tee boxes and greens are rolling true and quick. Really enjoyed the course and everyone we met was friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Experience

Great course. Ocean side course. Beautiful grass. Very polite staff. Great lawn staff. If I could afford it, Iwould play this course every day.

Conditions Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Winter has taken a toll

This place use to be in amazing shape for a public course…..but the past couple freezes have beat it up…..lost lots of palms, fairways are a mess, bunkers not maintained….wish I could say otherwise……

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Winter golf

Weather conditions couldn’t have been much worse with high wind, sea fog and extremely soggy course but was an extremely enjoyable round up to #14 where the hard rain sent us for cover.

Can’t wait to play it in more favorable conditions.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Texas Golf in JAN

Nice course. Most likely outstanding in the SPR and FALL...windy day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 32
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 12/19/2023

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Moody Gardens Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

A Windy Challenge

Moody Gardens is a course with plenty of water and other hazards that is set up to play with the prevailing SSE winds. We played the course with 20-25 NNW winds, making it an extremely challenging but fun day. Greens are excellent, fast and true and the wind made keeping the ball low a necessity. Longer holes played into the wind instead of downwind and we were able to hit shorter clubs into holes that are normally hard to reach into the wind. Nice course to walk as well, as the layout is mainly flat and plenty of birds to add to the view.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 12/19/2023

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Moody Gardens Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Mosquitoes, mosquitoes, mosquitoes

Would have been a great course without those nasty mosquitoes.

There are like 30 mosquitoes around and on. I managed to kill at least 50 of them, but still got several bumps on my hands, face and neck.

Mosquito spray helped a bit.

Definitely won’t go again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Skeeters

Love playing at Moody but the mosquitos almost made it unbearable. Cart path only day with all rain on Friday so walked which made it worse. Course was in great shape considering and thankfully the mosquitos eased up later in the day. Always have bug spray.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

wide variety

Many different tees present many different challenges. On the whole, there is no altitude change at see level, so it can be challenging to see where the fairway goes.

Good greens, and really unique grass.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 11/27/2023

Hello, frjim. Thank you for visiting us at Moody Gardens Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/27/2023

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Moody Gardens Golf Course!

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