Moody Gardens GC: #13
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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
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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
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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
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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
1021 Reviews (1021)

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Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Probably your only real option in Galveston

Not a good value, even with the discount, but there aren’t any other public golf course options in Galveston, so I play here. The greens and fairways are well above average. I love the layout of the back nine. The sand bunkers are flooded, as they were the last time I played here, yet the rest of the course has decent drainage.

The staff was direct and short in responses to questions, but I sensed they didn’t listen to my questions.

Bring bug spray. You very well may need it.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Excellent As Always

Anytime I'm in the Galveston area I try to play Moody. It's a great course and a solid value. A lot of the holes have wide open fairways but there's still a fair amount of water mixed in to make it difficult. My only minor complaint is that the bunkers were pretty inconsistent this time around. Some were fairly wet with hard packed sand. Others were very nice. Definitely an added challenge. But I'll be back next chance I get.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course conditions

Course is in wonderful condition. Fairways and greens were great. Pace of play was a little slow but not terrible. Only negative was the mosquitoes! They said it was bad in the clubhouse and that we should buy some mosquito spray …glad we did! Will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great shape fir the price

I played the round in 3 1/2 hours enjoyed the layout a true test

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent course

Great layout and location, greens were in great shape rolled true. The staff were friendly and helpful. Had the chance to play with two regulars (Marks and Hugh) who provided home course guidance and were a lot of fun to play with... if you are looking for golf in Galveston don't overlook Moody Gardens.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
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 Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Slow play

Played here in the afternoon. The course was in good overall condition. The staff in the pro shop seemed like they were overwhelmed and didn’t really know what was going on. Pace of play was right on track with 4 hour round. Marshal came by what seemed like 10 times to remind us they close at 6:45 and all carts must be turned in. Really bothersome. Overall had a good time. And for the price around $55 was fun. This course was not worth the over $100 early morning asking price. Cart girl did come around multiple times during our round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 102
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Such a great course

Staff was incredibly welcoming! Genuinely

wanted us to have a great experience and we did! Course is lush and green. Lot's of water and sand. Really fun!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf coarse is in great shape

Love the coarse! Hate the wind! But the wind always blows on the coast. Head down and stay for the weekend. But don’t come in the summer

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
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 2
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 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Mike from Dickinson

After checking in, we wanted to hit some balls to warm up. The ball dispenser was empty. Not a good start, to our experience and to top it off starter was an elderly gentleman that was absolutely rude. Acted like he hated his job. To put it blunt. He was an angry old man..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
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 23
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time playing Moody.

My wife and I had the 11:50 tee time .we were greeted by the very friendly lady at the pro shop.got to the #1tee and the starter gave us the run down which included the word water about 4 to 8 times.course is in great shape, fairways are lush and greens are firm but receptive.the day we played the wind was about 7 mph.not bad for a place where there is always a breeze.the best part was no mosquitoes as had been reported on. Great track, we enjoyed it so much we're going back to play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Excellent

Best course I’ve been on around the southeast Houston area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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