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
Great value
This course is great. For being number 46 on top course in the US it's a great deal. Don't think you'll be able to find anything better for the price.
Best course in a long time!
The experience was absolutely wonderful. The course was in excellent condition, the weather was perfect, the pace of play was good and the staff was very friendly and helpful. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants a top shelf experience without the cost!
Course was in great shape no doubt helped by the mild winter and the day was aided by lighter than normal winds and great weather on the day we played. We will be back soon.
Feb golf
Played on a Friday and didn't catch another group until hole 18. Great course conditions and challenging layout. Nice practice facilities as well.
Gorgeous Course
From Houston to Galveston, this is the best course hands down. Very difficult and challenging course and equally beautiful
Very fast greens
Great course a bit windy the day we played and the greens were very fast. Overall we had a great time. Staff very friendly.
Lot of water hazards but otherwise not very challenging. Friendly staff. Play was very slow due to scramble that was not listed on the course calendar. Would not have played if known it would be backed up. Value for money just ok.
Great Course
As always the course was in great shape, even in the middle of "winter". The greens were rolling fast and true. Love the layout, it has several risk/reward opportunities along with some tough solid holes. Staff was great as always, pace of play was good as well. We finished in under 4 hours, even with 5 foursomes teeing off before us.
Great Hot Deal
I enjoyed the course. It had some interesting holes. Generous fairways. Only the worst shots were in danger of going into the plentiful water. The traps were in excellent shape. A few holes played a little long for me with average drives of about 215. I had to lay up to hazard with 2nd shot on a few par 4 holes, or had a long carry. Played alone in 3 1/2 hrs and hit lots of practice shots. Only let 1 group through
Fun and challenging
Super friendly Pro Shop staff. The practice area and driving range was in great condition. The course layout was interesting to play and made me think about quite a few of the shots before I hit them. The backside is a little tighter than the front and you may need to bring a few extra golf balls. I look forward to playing the course again!
This course is worth the trip
Came from Conroe to play this course and it was worth the trip. Moody Gardens will make you use every club in your bag. Wind can be a big factor so you need to use your imagination with many shots. Paspalum grass is different than most of the grass we play.
Outstanding greens and fairways
Course conditions were about as perfect as they could be. Brings lots of balls, water along every fairway.
Good value for well kept up course
Course is challenging, especially the back 9. It was kept in great condition. Fairways were like carpet and greens rolled true.
Great time
Can't blame the course on the unusually high winds conditions, and will be back to play again soon. Great layout overall...to be picky, I'm not a fan of holes that double back on each other, and that is my only criticism. Excellent condition. I was expecting greens to be faster based on reviews - they're immaculate and run true, but certainly not what I would consider fast at all. I'm thinking the wind conditions kept people away, but we pretty much had the course to ourselves - never waited on anyone and was never pushed. Definitely worth the time if a moderate green fee can be found. We paid $40 ea.
Excellent Condition
This was the second time in 3 weeks that I've played here and the course is in amazing condition. The fairways are well kept, not to soft or hard, and with no patches. The greens are impeccable and as green as can be. I absolutely recommend this course.
Worth the drive
Beautiful course. Fantastic layout. Greens are flawless and a little quick. Fairways are pristine. Rough is very tough to play out of, a little spongy, which made chipping a fun challenge. Would have liked to see a better course map / hole layout guide as there are some semi-blind shots I would have played differently had I known where I was headed. Staff was friendly. Played in a relaxed 4 hours on Sunday morning. Equivalent in quality to Black Horse (when Black Horse is at it's best). Drove from downtown Houston and will be back again, well worth the 1hr drive.
Nice Course
Course was very well-kept, greens immaculate, friendly helpful staff. Great place to play.
Challenging
Fairways are soft, you need to swing through to carry the ball. Greens are perfect. Challenging enough that I am going again tomorrow.