Moody Gardens GC: #13
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4.6
1027 Reviews (1027)
5 Stars
694
4 Stars
279
3 Stars
37
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
95.3%
Recommend this course
987 out of 1027 reviews
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4.4
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
95.2%
Recommend this course
20 out of 21 reviews
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4.6
65 Reviews (65)
5 Stars
45
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
96.9%
Recommend this course
63 out of 65 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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4.6
1027 Reviews (1027)

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Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Revist

18 hole is my favorite over the water shot. First time playing here I’ll be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/14/2019

Thanks for the 5-star review and joining us for your first round at Moody Gardens Golf Course! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed it, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. #MGGolfCourse

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

Great course great condition for this time of year and great staff

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/14/2019

Thanks for the great feedback on our course & staff and 5-star review! We look forward to having you back at Moody Gardens Golf Course again soon and appreciate your support. #MGGolfCourse

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/01/2019

Thanks for the 5-star review and playing Moody Gardens Golf Course! Come back for another round soon. #MGGolfCourse

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Perfect weather
Used cart

AMAZING COURSE

THE best course South of Houston and probably most of Houston. Bring your thinking cap. Fair but challenging. If there's a wind in the range of 15 to 20, bring your low ball flight. Very little protection

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/01/2019

Robert, thanks for the amazing feedback and 5-star review! We truly appreciate your support and dedication to playing at Moody Gardens Golf Course, and we're glad to hear you enjoy the challenge of the course. Come back soon! #MGGolfCourse

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

This is the best kept secret in Texas & the U.S>

Course is always in the very best condition. It is challenging but fair if and only if you play the correct tees appropriate to your handicap. If you're macho than you will pay the price for playing the longer tee and not enjoy the round. This a windy links type course that is always in great condition with good pace of play.

ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/01/2019

Thanks for the 5-stars and great feedback on course conditions! We're glad to hear we can provide you with a fun and valuable golf experience here at Moody Gardens Golf Course. Come see us again soon! #MGGolfCourse

Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Fun course to play

Course was tougher than normal playing in a 3 or 4 club wind all day. Greens were a little bumpy but should be great in another month or so. Fairways were in excellent condition. Some tee shots were blind with sloping fairways which rolled out. Hole 18 is a forced carry over water where you need to challenge the left fairway bunker to get a reasonable distance to the green. The shot was into the wind on the day I played but I made it on the green in 2 and 2 putted for par! Great way to end the round. I would definitely make this a must play if you are in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/17/2019

Billy, thanks for the 4-stars and great feedback on your recent round with us! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the challenge of the course despite the windy conditions, and congrats on the par! We can't wait to welcome you back to Moody Gardens Golf Course again soon. #MGGolfCourse

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/11/2019

Thanks for the 5-star review and choosing Moody Gardens Golf Course! Come back soon. #MGGolfCourse

Played On
Reviews 66
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Nice course horrible Greens.

Fairways and tee boxes ok. Nice layout, narrow fairways. Good views. Greens were bad. Patchy and bumpy. Not worth the price from golf now and it was a hot deal. Would play again only if the greens improved.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Watch out for tournaments

Unfortunately, we were behind a high school tournament. Had he we known we would have played elsewhere. The Marshall let us play the front nine twice in hopes it would be faster but he routed everyone there so I think it was even slower. Course was ok, I’d heard much bout it and was looking forward to playing. Maybe another time with no slow tournament it might be fun. At least it was a beautiful day

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/28/2019

Carolyn, thanks for taking the time to share your feedback with us, but we're very sorry to hear your first experience with us may have been affected by a tournament we were hosting. We appreciate your patience & understanding and hope you were still able to enjoy the day with us. On behalf of our staff at Moody Gardens Golf Course, we hope we have the chance to welcome you back for a much better golf experience soon! #MGGolfCourse

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Never Disappoints

Course is challenging for experts and beginners. And you reap the reward of that one good shot keep you coming back ! Never disappoints .

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 03/26/2019

Thanks for the great feedback and 4-stars! We truly appreciate your dedication to playing at Moody Gardens Golf Course and can't wait to welcome you back again soon. #MGGolfCourse

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course, but...

Great course, but greens and tee boxes need some work.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/26/2019

Thank you for the 4-star review, and sharing your feedback with us. Your comments regarding our greens and tee boxes have been shared with our staff as we continuously work towards improvements, and we hope we can welcome you back to Moody Gardens Golf Course for an even better round soon! #MGGolfCourse

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Moody golf

It’s was a very windy day, but there was no waiting at each hole. Pace of play was great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/21/2019

Thanks for the 4-stars and great feedback on the pace of play. We're glad you were still able to enjoy the day with us despite the windy conditions, and we look forward to having you back at Moody Gardens Golf Course again soon! #MGGolfCourse

Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great place

My favorite course to play. Can’t wait for rain to go away course will be in great shape

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/28/2019

Thanks for the 5-stars and kind feedback! We truly appreciate your dedication to playing Moody Gardens Golf Course and hope we can have you back for an even better round soon. #MGGolfCourse

Played On
Reviews 1
5.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Moody Golf

Great course, challanging but fair, play as often as can, have a condo on the island, really enjoy, course conditions always great, but lady at the check in desk could smile more and be more friendly, almost like she does not like the job, but will not keep me from playing, but encourage her to be more friendly

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/22/2019

Thanks for the 5-stars! We appreciate your review and hope to have you back at Moody Gardens Golf Course again soon. #MGGolfCourse

Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Track

Best draining course in the area. Course was in good shape given the winter & ongoing rain. Greens were good. We’ll be back as soon as weather permits.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 02/22/2019

Thanks for the 4-stars and great feedback! We appreciate your understanding given the recent weather, and are glad to hear you still enjoyed your recent round with us. Come back to Moody Gardens Golf Course again soon! #MGGolfCourse

Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Crab grass on greens

I have played Moody many times this unfortunately was the worse shape I have seen it in. The greens need some serious attention. With that said the pure amount of rain and crazy weather we have had in the Houston area I understand the difficulty to keep the greens running good and will give them a pass. But your ball shouldn’t play Plinko on the putting greens.

I hate to write a bad review about Moody because it’s one of my favorite course in the Houston area and the condtions are always excellent , I will be back for sure just hope the greens are back to normal.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Course

Lots of water. A few Palm trees. No houses. Airport. Water not a issue if you don’t have a big slice or hook. Greens very nice and true. Fairly flat greens. Sand traps wet so difficult. Enjoyable afternoon. Typical rates a little high but reasonable with the Golf Now special rate.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 01/25/2019

Thanks for the 5-star review and sharing your feedback with us! We appreciate your comments on our greens and are glad to hear we could provide you with a valuable golf experience. Thanks for choosing Moody Gardens Golf Course! #MGGolfCourse

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked

Nice Golf Course

Little disappointment. View wasn't fantastic as picture shown. We enjoyed rounding. Staffs are very kind.

Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 01/18/2019

We appreciate your 4-star review, however, we're sorry to hear your first experience with us may not have your expectations. We're committed to providing our golfers with a valuable golf experience and we hope you were still able to enjoy the day with us at Moody Gardens Golf Course. Hope to have you back again soon! #MGGolfCourse

Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great weather! Great conditions! Great course!

Fairways were plush. Greens were true. Challenging but fun course. Not windy at all like expected.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 01/08/2019

Thanks for the 5-stars and great feedback on our course conditions! Tee it up at Moody Gardens Golf Course again soon. #MGGolfCourse

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