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4.6
1028 Reviews (1028)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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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%
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988 out of 1028 reviews
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4.4
20 Reviews (20)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
95.0%
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19 out of 20 reviews
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4.6
65 Reviews (65)
5 Stars
45
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
96.9%
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63 out of 65 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
1028 Reviews (1028)

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Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Greens are in great shape, fairways excellent and I like the fact that you can choose a tee box that fits the level of challenge you want for your game. A great view and sea-side feel to the course. Will go back.

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

GREAT GREENS, BEAUTIFUL COURSE, GOOD VIEWS

Amazing course. Maintained greens. No complaints! Wonderful course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was in fantastic shape

This course is a must play!! The greens were not super fast but had a true roll and well maintained.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great

We live one hour from the course and we come here to play as often as we can. We love this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Well maintained

Challenging with great maintenance, worth the money

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Moody Gardens Review

Front nine closed and back nine greens sanded and aerated but OK. Though it rained heavily the course drained quickly. Most fairways are narrow but very soft. Lots of water on most holes.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful Course!

This course is immaculate, best course ive ever been on!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course for the price.

It is a course you will play better the second time, because there were a couple of tee shot we weren't sure where to hit it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course was in great condition. Can't wait to get back

Had a great time out on the course. I haven't played out there since the mid 90's when it was still Galveston Municipal. The course was in tip top condition. Layout is beautiful, staff was friendly, and the greens were nice. Front 9 tougher than the back, but overall not too tough. Would recommend playing here to anyone. Next time I'm thinking of renting place nearby and making a weekend out of the trip. Only negative was the wind was brutal, nothing to the fault except nature. I'll be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Moody Gardens Golf Course

An absolute gem on Galveston Island. Course was in excellent shape. From what it was as Galveston Municipal to what it is now is like the ugly duckling becoming a swan!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

This was my first time to play Moody Gardens. The course is in very good condition and the staff was very friendly. This is a challenging course with lots of water and sand; you have to hit the ball straight on most holes or you are in trouble. I really liked the course and it was well worth the drive from Katy to Galveston.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Condition

It had been a number of years since I last played this layout. I can't remember exactly, but it was well before the redesign work a few years ago. I was very pleased with the condition of the course as well as the new improvements. We drove approx. an hour to the course and have already planned to make it a bi-monthly outing. The course was in pristine condition and I look forward to playing there again in the near future.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great track, A must play if your are in the Galveston area!

I was on vacation with my family and went to play golf while everyone else went to the beach. I am a 6 handicap and play golf all over the country, but after looking at the condition of the beach in Galveston, I wasnt expecting much from the golf course. Boy was I wrong, this golf course has a great layout and it was in fantastic condition. The fairways are very large and forgiving but with water on every hole and strategicly placed bunkers it is challenging enough for even the scratch golfer. The condition of the fairways and greens were perfect, some of the best I've seen in Texas. The large greens are not what I would call "fast" but because of the perfect condition, they roll true and straight. The wind is always blowing off the gulf coast, so expect a 10-20 mph wind, but the course is laid out in a way that 1/2 of the holes play into the wind and the others play down wind. The course has five, Par 5's, a feature that I really liked.
They have a good driving range and a fantastic practice putting and chipping area. A great course and worth the green fees, I wish I could say the same about the beach!
A really, really fun course to play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome course!

This course was in excellent condition! Always fun to play here. Very forgiving tee boxes for ladies. Windy but just adds to the challenge. On-line deal for $23 at 12:40-awesome price for this course. Not very busy considering it was Father's Day. Staff was courteous.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

The last time I played this course it was still a muni. Job well done on the renovation.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great place to play

The fairways were in better shape than most of the greens in the Houston area.
Staff is nice, the place is clean and well kept.

I will be going back soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fantastic golf course

The staff was very nice.
The course was in outstanding condition. The fairway's was better than most greens I have played in the past months.
Great job.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Very good resort course

Water on every hole.Aways windy.Fairways and greens very good.With a GPS you will love this place.Great staff very hepful.Ladies tees makes course very playable not much water to cross.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Awesome Course

This course is always in great shape year-round. The staff is very friendly and easy-mannered. The available tee selections do a good job changing the level of difiiculty throughout the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

fun to play and in great condition

Most times you will have a breeze coming off the gulf to add to the challenging terrain of the course. Mostly wide open fairways with some water on the sides but if you hit straight, the water is not a problem.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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