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.
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Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by NXmYsfDKKKlrgdqsm44r on 08/05/2026
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Photo submitted by cmkindred on 04/24/2026
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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
Golfer Reviews
We're so happy you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Moody Gardens Golf Course!
Excellent Course
WOW is what comes to mind. Excellent course and maintained to perfection. The greens could be the best I have putted on. Will definitely visit this one again if I can get a good rate.
Thanks so much for your wonderful review! We're awaiting your return!
Very friendly staff, course is in great shape, beautiful scenery!
I plan to play at Moody Gardens often in the next 3 years. My son-in-law is a second year Med Student at UTMB-Galveston and we come often to visit. Great course and friendly staff!!!
We are so excited to welcome you back many times in the coming years! Congrats to your son being in Med school, and we are excited to have you both on the course again soon!
A feel of a course in the tropics
Palm trees, wind, water hazards, seagulls, well kept fairways and greens all part of what makes Moody Gardens golf course a great attraction.
We are so spoiled to have this view everyday, and we are honored to share it with our golfers. We look forward to having you back again very soon!
Always a pleasure
Have played this course at least 20+ times in 2020. It can be challenging depending on the wind speed and direction but always fair. Front 9 is easier than back 9 especially if the wind is coming from the west. The back nine slopes toward the airport and the canal so left to right wind makes it challenging unless you play a draw. Hole 6 is probably the hardest par 3 especially if wind is in your face and hole 7 in the early morning you need spotter because sun is right in your face. Most fairways are wide open and forgiving and all greens roll great. Staff is super friendly and the music they play on loud speaker is rockin (classic rock). With no wind you can really score a good round but if wind picks up lookout. It will always be a pleasure to play here.
We are so glad that you had such a great time! We work hard to make sure that we deliver an exceptional experience, and we are already looking forward to your next visit with us!
Staff was very friendly and helpful
Our tee time was actually scheduled for the day after we got to play but with the rain and storms moving in, the pro staff at the course let us move up a day early and worked us in, due to us being on vacation we didn’t have a whole lot of time to reschedule but they got us worked in and we had a great time and staff was very friendly! Overall a good experience and good time golfin
We are so glad you were able to get your round in during your vacation! We hope you enjoyed your time with us, and hope to see you back here again one day soon! Thanks again for coming out to Moody Gardens Golf Course!
Fantastic!
We absolutely loved the course. It was immaculately maintained and played very well. Be prepared to some wind this close to the gulf, but that’s part of the charm and excitement. Even on a hot day the gulf breezes kept us cool.
We will be regulars here for sure.
Thanks so much for such kind words! We are so happy you enjoyed your time at the course, and we hope to have you back again soon.
Wonderful day out
We had a great day playing on the course. It was beautifully maintained from the tee boxes to green. Staff was welcoming and the marshal (Van?) was very friendly.
The Maroon Ladies tees are too short - most par threes were under 85 yards, and a couple were only about 70n yards - not that it made it any easier to hit par! Next time I would play from the men's senior tees. A couple of nice trickle holes too, especially the 18th.
Definitely a good course for us. Husband is about a 20 handicap and I am about a 15.
Hi Julie1985623. We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us. We will inform the entire team, so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back at Moody Gardens Golf Course!
Unique to the Houston area
Why haven’t I played this course before? Fairways and greens were perfect, course is challenging if your driver is off. I’ll be back!
We're so glad you finally played our course! And we are already looking forward to your next visit!
GolfNow - Failure to communicate
I really enjoyed playing five holes at Moody Gardens, the greens are in excellent condition and of course their fairways are supreme.
Only five because a train of thunderstorms on the outmost southwest edge of Tropical Storm Cristobal lined up just north of the course, spinning to the east, with the whole system sagging south. The course blew the horn and I headed inside to try to wait it out, but decided it was only going to get worse.
Now I understand the course will not give me a rain check on a round I purchased on GolfNow. AND...once the round has started, neither the app or web will let you cancel the round.
"Hot Deal Tee times cannot be refunded unless the golf course is closed due to weather on the day of play."
Here's the communication failure...there seems to be no way to cancel the reservation once its started. GN does not want to talk with us nor let us email them, so other than complain in this review, I find myself stymied.
GN - you know how to contact me, your turn.
Your feedback is important to us, MICHATFIELD10107. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing Moody Gardens Golf Course
Beautiful Course
Course was beautiful and the green were perfect. Love that this course is so close to home.
We are so glad that you are so close by that yo can stop over for a round anytime! We are looking forward to your next visit with us.
Nice afternoon in Galveston!
Tee off at 16.30 . Course in fantastic conditions! Light wind and good pace of play! I Managed to finish my round in 3 hour and 30 minutes and play my hcp! ! I will come back!
We're so glad you had such a wonderful time, and got your round in at such a good pace!
Great Island course
Moody is by far one of the best courses in Texas. Fun beautiful and challenging. The course is always in pristine conditions including the greens. A must play.
We are so glad you consider us one of the best courses in Texas. We work hard to maintain our course, and take pride in providing a wonderful experience for all golfers. We look forward to having you back again soon!
Amazing track...
Heard positive reviews, drove from Katy, tx and was not disappointed. Course in EXCELLENT condition and will return with friends.
Thanks so much for the wonderful review! We are thrilled you enjoyed our course so much!
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round with us, and we hope to see you back again soon!