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
67 Reviews (67)
5 Stars
46
4 Stars
16
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
4.5
97.0%
Recommend this course
65 out of 67 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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 07/13/2018:
Thanks for the 5-stars and sharing your feedback with us! We hope to welcome you back to Moody Gardens Golf Course for another great round soon.
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 07/16/2018:
We truly appreciate the 5-stars! We hope you enjoyed the day with us at Moody Gardens Golf Course. Come back soon!
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 07/02/2018:
Thank you for the 5-stars, Dan! Come back to Moody Gardens Golf Course for another great round soon.
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather

Unique and very fun.

Fun course with a very diverse collection of holes. The conditions were superb and so was the service and pace of play. Highly recommended.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 07/02/2018:
Thank you for the 5-stars and kind feedback! Come back to Moody Gardens Golf Course for another great round soon.
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Challenging but Great Golf Course

Four of us played using a discounted price found on this site. I hadn’t played this course since it was the old Galveston Municipal Golf Course many eons ago. Man, what a difference. The fairways and greens were almost immaculate – a true “resort type” of quality. Very challenging, especially with all the water and the prevailing winds. I would definitely play this course again at the discounted price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 07/02/2018:
Thank you for the 5-stars and kind feedback! We appreciate your comments and hope you can make it back to Moody Gardens Golf Course for another great round soon.
Played On
Reviews 103
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Greens and fairways were in great shape. One of the best public courses in the region

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 06/28/2018:
Thanks for the great feedback and 5-stars! Check us out on Facebook to see your review shared on our page. We can't wait to welcome you back to Moody Gardens Golf Course again soon.
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Dag Nabit!

I will continue to play this course until I beat it! It always get the best of me. Great track and excellent conditions!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 06/27/2018:
That's the spirit! Thank you for the great feedback and 5-stars. On behalf of us at Moody Gardens Golf Course, we truly appreciate your comments and look forward to having you back for another round soon.
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Moody Gardens, Galveston Texas

With out a doubt, Moody Gardens was one of the most well maintained courses I have ever played. Watch out of Hole 18!!!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/27/2018:
Thanks for the great feedback and 5-stars, Robert! We truly appreciate your comments regarding our course. Play another round at Moody Gardens Golf Course again soon!
Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best kept secret

One of the best conditioned courses in the Houston area BAR NONE... Played the course 30 days apart and was blown away both times. Tees, Fairways and Greens were top notch condition...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 06/22/2018:
Thank you for the kind feedback and 5-stars! We truly value your comments and are glad to hear you had a great round with us recently at Moody Gardens Golf Course. Be sure to follow us on Facebook to see your review shared on our page!
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Challenging but playable

First time playing here and will definitely be back. The course is challenging but playable with lots of hazards that are avoidable. The greens are a little bumpy-It looks like they were recently seeded but they were beautiful. The pace was perfect, the staff was very friendly and helpful. It was well worth the hour drive down the Blue Water Highway and am looking forward to playing here again soon.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/18/2018:
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us, as well as the 5-stars. On behalf of our staff at Moody Gardens Golf Course, we're glad to hear you enjoyed your first round with us and look forward to having you back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Unique Texas Treasure

A very unique course for Texas. Palm trees and water on almost every hole. Challenging but not too tough for higher handicappers. The greens had been recently aerated and were a little sandy but still rolled very well. A great getaway while visiting the Texas coast.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 06/18/2018:
Thank you for the kind feedback and 5-star review! On behalf of us at Moody Gardens Golf Course, we truly value your comments and are glad to hear you enjoyed your first round with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and see your review shared on our page!
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/19/2018:
Thank you for the 5-star review! We hope you enjoyed your day with us at Moody Gardens Golf Course and look forward to having you back for another great round soon.
Played On
Reviews 59
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

just happened to be there right after the greens were punched. With that said they were still better then most in the area.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 07/03/2018:
Thank you for the 4-star review! We appreciate your understanding regarding aerification on the day of your round, but we hope you still enjoyed your recent experience with us. We look forward to having you back at Moody Gardens Golf Course again soon!
Played On
Reviews 4
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 07/02/2018:
Thank you for the 5-star review! We hope you had a great day with us and can make it back to Moody Gardens Golf Course for another round soon.
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

sanding the greens

back 9 had the greens sanded and watered (made mud) could not putt so quite. No notice of sanding was present but should be ok in a few days

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Perfect conditions!

The course was much easier today because the wind was down and temps were perfect. Greens were a tad bit slower in the afternoon. I am sure they were quicker in the morning rounds but they still rolled true.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 05/30/2018:
Thank you for taking the time to leave us with your feedback, as well as the 5-stars! We're glad to hear you had a great round with us and we can't wait to welcome you back to Moody Gardens Golf Course again soon.
Played On
Reviews 103
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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 Good
Response from on 05/22/2018:
Thank you for the 5-stars! We hope you had a great day with us at Moody Gardens Golf Course, and we look forward to having you back again soon.
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Nice course

Course was in great condition, especially the greens. I was lucky enough to play when it wasn’t windy, but my score didn’t reflect it. It’s off the beaten path and I can’t wait to play it again soon

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 05/17/2018:
We appreciate the 5-stars and great review! On behalf of our staff at Moody Gardens Golf Course, we're truly glad to hear you enjoyed your first round with us. We can't wait to have you back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Down wind bliss

Greens are in terrific shape. Very plush and green.

Would definitely be back for more fun in the sun with lots of sand traps to catch wayward shots.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 05/14/2018:
Thank you for the kind review and 5-stars! On behalf of us at Moody Gardens Golf Course, we appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear you had a great round with us recently. Come back soon!
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