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Moody Gardens Golf Course

4.6
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Moody Gardens GC: #13
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4.6
1021 Reviews (1021)
5 Stars
691
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
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94.1%
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981 out of 1021 reviews
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4.6
52 Reviews (52)
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
96.2%
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50 out of 52 reviews
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4.6
92 Reviews (92)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
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4.6
96.7%
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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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Tees
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
Track Rounds
Scorecard
Scorecard for Moody Gardens Golf Course
Metrics:
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

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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4.6
1021 Reviews (1021)

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cafu80
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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sweetswing17
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap Don't know
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Round

Course conditions were excellent, pro shop staff were very friendly and overall a great experience on our three day stay in Galveston.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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sweetswing17
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Whitney7810117
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000007822149
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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 Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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u314159417781
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fairways are the best in Houston area. Greens were punched a few weeks and almost back. Great course in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 05/23/2025:
Appreciate the top marks! It means a lot to us that you had such a positive experience. We’ll continue doing our best to make every visit exceptional.
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lukejbarber05
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000004135462
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens had been punched. Other than that, course was in excellent shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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MrBogey55
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice public course; conditions improving

Was pleased to see they are working hard to improve course conditions! Fairways were very good, bunkers much improved. Greens recently aerated, so slow, but gotta do it. Good value!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Response from on 05/02/2025:
Appreciate the top marks! It means a lot to us that you had such a positive experience. We’ll continue doing our best to make every visit exceptional.
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u00000996148
Played On
Reviews 152
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great, even with punched greens.

The course is magnificent. Love to take on the challenge, admire the views, cuss at the wind.

Putting was...well, not really putting. Greens had been recently aerated and were bumpy and sandy (I knew when I booked the round).

And it was still fun.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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kprychun
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Very tight course, better be on your game and select wisely.

The gaurway and greens are amazing. Definitely will be back.

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jfilbin
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Moody

Nice driving range and putting green before the 1st tee. Course gets more difficult as the holes progress. Wind is also a factor. You will be fairly challenged.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 04/15/2025:
Appreciate the top marks! It means a lot to us that you had such a positive experience. We’ll continue doing our best to make every visit exceptional.
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Westkjeremy
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course great value

Enjoyed my round, course was in good shape and staff was friendly. Lots of water!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 03/28/2025:
Thanks for the five-star rating. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your support. Our team looks forward to delivering the same level of excellence next time.
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u444820267
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Moody Gardens Golf Club

Upon arrival at the course, the staff was friendly and helpful with making me familiar with the course layout.

My only disappointment was that there was a girls high school tournament ahead of us and their pace of play was horrendous. We played the front nine twice so that we were not having a six hour round. I would loved to have played the back nine.

Greens were fast, but as with many coastal courses, poiana grass caused some problems with putting.

Starter, Pro Shop and rangers were all very friendly and helpful.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Response from on 03/28/2025:
Thanks for the five-star rating. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your support. Our team looks forward to delivering the same level of excellence next time.
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MrBogey55
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pretty good public course

Nice layout. Conditions were OK, but it’s been better.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
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medons
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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u314159586082
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u314165257430
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very challenging but nice course

Water everywhere! Narrow fairways. Fun course and it was very windy but we had a great time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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ElJivarito
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Moody garden Golf Course

I love the course. Best customer service nice set up. Layout always looks nice clean well organize great paste. The greens are wonderful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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bwomack4
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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