Moody Gardens GC: #13
View of hole #13 at Moody Gardens Golf Course
GolfPass Icon
Rating Index Rating
Tooltip Information Icon
4.6
1021 Reviews (1021)
5 Stars
691
4 Stars
277
3 Stars
36
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
94.1%
Recommend this course
981 out of 1021 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.6
52 Reviews (52)
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
96.2%
Recommend this course
50 out of 52 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.6
92 Reviews (92)
5 Stars
65
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
96.7%
Recommend this course
89 out of 92 reviews
Read Reviews

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.

Book a Tee Time at
Moody Gardens Golf Course
Powered by GolfNow.com

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

Accolades

The Best Way To Book Is With GolfPass+
waivedfees
10 rounds of waived fees
golf ball.svg
$120 in tee time credits
teetime protection.svg
Tee Time Protection
redeemtrophy
Redeem GolfPass points

Reviews

4.6
1021 Reviews (1021)

Reviewer Photos

Advanced Filters
Overall Rating
Recommended
Handicap
Age
Type of Golfer
Gender
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful and fun

cant go wrong playing here. course is in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
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
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
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
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very nice course

Great course, greens were a little slow but in great shape. The ladies tee box for my wife were very close to the greens, especially the par 3’s. Overall a great place to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
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 Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Nice course but…

This course is difficult to rate…. The course conditions were good; a little wet but it had just rained the night before so not unexpected and otherwise pristine. The staff was friendly enough, and our plying partners were a joy to play with. The layout itself is oddly challenging forcing you to take conservative decisions at every turn. When combined with a rapid pace of play expectation the result was a less than enjoyable round. At the price point for this course it just didn’t measure up. The experience was just simply not double or triple the value of the other golf course in the area. Nothing bad to say about the place; it’s just not special to justify the premium price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course

Hit it low and hard and prepare for wind. Greens were rolling true

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

We had a great time. This course a bit challenging and there are some holes that don’t have a lot of forgiveness. The overall layout was great and the scene around the course was very nice. The course was in very good shape.

Conditions Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Moody GC in the winter

Great weather on this course for a December.

Wind is a factor making it 2-3 clubs extra when hitting into the ocean breeze.

Greens were excellent, fairways were very good, rough and off the fairways were challenging as well as some tee shots where placement is key. If you do not know where to hit, as well as the boundaries/ water hazards your score can escalate very fast.

I was making the turn at 3 over when I hit a couple errant shots that penalized me and I ended up shooting 80.

Great course and I definitely recommend this course… but be sure to play it with a local.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Awesome day, the course was in top condition.

This marks my 40th outing at this incredible course, a milestone that makes me feel like I’ve witnessed it all—from torrential rain to radiant sunshine. But today's round felt special, as I had the pleasure of bringing along two of my 20-year-old nephews. Their golf game has really taken off! Just a few years ago, I was dominating them, feeling like a mentor on the greens. Now, they've leveled up so much that I’m lucky to keep up with them!

We teed off at 10 AM on a chilly morning that surprisingly offered us a rare treat: minimal wind—a true rarity for an ocean-side course! This gem of a place has earned accolades as one of Texas's top public courses, and it’s easy to see why. The staff maintains it in pristine condition; as we rolled down the fairways, it felt like we were gliding on a cloud. The greens were immaculate, resembling indoor carpets with hardly a ball mark in sight.

I usually consider this a driver’s course, especially with its challenging long par 5s. The back nine typically brings those notorious two-club winds, but not today. The breeze was practically non-existent, and the temperature climbed to a delightful mid-60s. To top it off, we practically had the course to ourselves, with hardly any other golfers around.

All in all, we had a fantastic time soaking in the beauty of the day. It was an absolutely fabulous experience, one I won’t soon forget!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice course

Sadly, the weather prevented us from really enjoying golf this day. It was so windy our golf balls would blow sideways. It was very cold and windy we could not finish the 18 holes. Normally, we enjoy this course and will definitely play again.

Our main complaint is how horrible the mosquitoes are. They really need to do something about that. Even in the wind you get swarmed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Price

The course was in great shape and staff was on their game. Understandable that it’s a vacation location but paying almost double for weekend play was the only disappointment.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Enjoyed the course!! Enjoyed the group we played with. Will definitely play here again

Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Nearby Courses
Galveston, Texas
Private
5.0
1
Texas City, Texas
Public/Municipal
0.0
0
Texas City, Texas
Public/Municipal
3.517050033
626
Dickinson, Texas
Semi-Private
1.0
5
Dickinson, Texas
Public
4.0
2
Dickenson, Texas
Public
1.7563058824
17
League City, Texas
Resort/Private
4.75
4
League City, Texas
Private
5.0
1
League City, Texas
Resort/Private
4.75
4
League City, Texas
Resort/Private
4.75
4
Golf Packages

The Quarry Stay & Play Package

CLICK BELOW
SAN ANTONIO, TX | Enjoy lodging accommodations at Hotel Emma and golf at The Quarry Golf Course.

The La Cantera Resort & Spa Package

FROM $197 (USD)
SAN ANTONIO, TX | Enjoy 2 nights' accommodations at La Cantera Resort & Spa and 2 rounds of golf at La Cantera Golf Club.

JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa Stay & Play Package

FROM $377 (USD)
SAN ANTONIO, TX | Enjoy up to 5 nights’ accommodations at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa and up to 4 rounds of golf at your choice of TPC San Antonio – Oaks Course and TPC San Antonio – Canyons Course.

Horseshoe Bay Resort Stay & Play Package

FROM $247 (USD)
HORSESHOE BAY, TX | Enjoy up to 5 nights’ accommodations at Horseshoe Bay Resort and up to 4 rounds of golf at your choice of Horseshoe Bay – Ram Rock, Horseshoe Bay – Apple Rock, and Horseshoe Bay – Slick Rock.
Now Reading
  • Home

  • Memberships

  • Library

  • Account