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 & Fun Course
This course was in great shape and except for 30-minute rain delay it was a great day.
Wet Course, Poor Customer Service
This is a nice course to play on most days. We played in the afternoon after a morning rain and were the first ones on the course, cart path only. Don't know how much rain they had, but there was standing water in a lot of places, backed up drains on the course and some deep water on the cart path in spots. The asst. pro caught us avoiding the cart path lake by going ten feet onto course, not the fairway, and berated my partner and I as if we had done something life threatening. He screeched his tires, yelled and carried on about our brief foray onto the grass, then proceeded to turn around on the grass to go back to the clubhouse. We did report this to the golf course management who apologized for his actions.
The only other downer to the day was that there was no one in the grill. We had to go twice to the clubhouse for them to roust the grill personnel so we could get a burger and a coke. It was a good burger though.:)
Thank you for your feedback of Moody Gardens Golf Club. Unfortunately because of the increase of rain in our area, cart path restrictions are a necessary evil to maintain the high level of course conditions that we strive to keep for our guests. We thank you for your understanding and hope you will come back and play here again very soon!
Great course
Course in excellent condition. Greens were recently sanded. Still rolled very well and had above average speed.
Thank you for your feedback as it is always nice to see the hard work being recognized. We strive to make course conditions a top priority and we love to hear that you had a great experience at Moody Gardens. Come back and play the course again soon!
Fairways made for great iron shots
I drive from the Katy side of Houston to play here. The ball sits up on the fairways making iron shots a joy. The wind can be challenging but never overwhelming. The staff is friendly and attentive. The facilities are always clean. And afterward I treat myself to any one of the great restaurants on the island.
Thank you for taking the time to review our golf course. We are glad that you had a great time! We pride ourselves in our course conditions and work hard to meet your expectations. Come back and see us soon! Thank you for your feedback.
This course has great features
Played last year this time and it was the same this year as last year. The course was in awesome shape. The fairways were nice and the putting greens were nice and smooth. Played in the afternoon and the greens were still smooth.
We are so glad to hear you had a great experience with us at Moody Gardens. We hope to see you and your friends out on the green for another round. Thank you so much for your feedback!
Pace of play is ridiculous
The pace of play is unrealistic. The marshals constantly harass your to speed up to the point that it's not even fun to play anymore.
Thank you for your review and we value your feedback. We are sorry that the pace of play felt rushed. We want you to have a great time and enjoy yourself at Moody Gardens and if you ever feel rushed please let us know and we will do everything we can to accommodate you. Please come back and play with us again soon!
Great shape
Course was in great shape especially considering no rain for 6 weeks.
Nice Reaort Courae
Reasonable rate for nice course at island setting. Fairways and greens are in great shape. Good pace of play for resort setting. Staff were friendly.
Moody Gardens Golf Course
This course was in excellent greens condition. Very tropical scene with palm trees and water all around. We golfed 18 Long holes so a cart was needed. Windy and warm temps of 87 degrees made it a perfect golf day. Traveled 80 miles to get here but worth it if you turn it into a mini vacation.
Nice views good greens
Other than the 85% humidity everything was great. Interesting variety of holes. Good greens
Nice but hot
Excellent golf course! We tried to beat the heat with an early tee time, but the humidity (and little to no wind) still got to us. Other than that the greens were plush and the fairways were pristine. The cart girl was very freindly and courteous. Gig 'em!
awesome
Course in great condition..definitely a perfect golf course.pace if play under 4 hrs perfect pace.food is a little to expensive but it is what it is..ii would play again for sure
Fun Round great course
Nobody could say anything negative about this course the staff or amenities
Greens excellent if you missed a putt YOU missed no bumps or distracting marks smooth and true
Fairways no bad lies anywhere just a great course and fantastic layout. We will return to play here at the earliest opportunity
We met the GM Bill and he was very cordial and customer friendly
Best in the area
Moody Garden is a great and challenging course. You can get a great deal on green fees. The course is always in great shape. The greens were a little slow but rolled very true. It's Galveston so the wind blew! Combine that with water on many holes and errant shots become penalty strokes. Lot's of fun and a good test!
Nice Layout
Of you are looking for a moderately challenging course; you owe it to yourself to check out thos course . The greens are in great shape and roll true. Water hazards are present but really come into play.
Course was in great shape
Fabulous course. Only downside was all the mosquitoes but not much they can do about that.
Windy -- but expected that
Wish the course was closer -- we would certainly play it more often.
The only "negative" that I can come up with was the
windy conditions -- and no one on this earth controls the weather.
Moody Gardens is Grrrrrrrrreat!
This course is in great shape. Ariation is almost complete.(6/9/15) Moody has a HUGE driving range, LARGE putting green, practice chipping green and bunker. The staff here is super approachable and friendly as well. This course is TOUGH. Water on 1, 3, 5-18! Do yourself a favor and play the GOLD tees. Black its over 400 yards longer, and ORANGE is nearly 7000yds.
Also, bring mosquito spray....you never know.
Greens Need Some Work
Played on a Monday so pace of play was not an issue. Played 36 holes and ate lunch between rounds in about 8 and 1/2 hours. The course conditions were very good with the exception of the greens - they had been punched and were very bumpy and extremely slow. Recognizing the course has to perform maintenance and since the rest of the course was in good shape, I can give them the benefit of the doubt and hope the greens are rolling better next time.
Thank you for your feedback and we apologize for the rain delay. We hope you will visit Moody Gardens Golf Club again very soon and play on this beautiful golf course!