Moody Gardens GC: #13
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4.6
1027 Reviews (1027)
5 Stars
694
4 Stars
279
3 Stars
37
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
95.3%
Recommend this course
987 out of 1027 reviews
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4.4
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
3
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2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
93.5%
Recommend this course
29 out of 31 reviews
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4.6
70 Reviews (70)
5 Stars
49
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
97.1%
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68 out of 70 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
1027 Reviews (1027)

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5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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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
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 23
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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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
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First Time Playing
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great price for a great course

And Dawn was extremely hospitable! Great service and I will be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Friendliest staff in Texas!

The course was in great shape. The greens had recently been sanded, but they were soft and putted true. The fairways were wide but in anmazing shape. The rough was thick but playable. Dawn who ran the pro shop was super friendly. The starter was full on info and pleasure to talk with.

I couldn’t ask for a better experience. I love a coarse with 5 par 5’s and 5 par 3’s

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 54
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Lost some of its luster

The first time I played this course, about 4 years ago, I was amazed at the condition from tee to green. Easily a 5 star course. It's still a very good track, but it is a notch or two below what it used to be. Fairways were thin in spots, greens were recently punched and sanded, and some of the bunkers were sub-par.

On the bright side, with a slight helping breeze, I drove the 3rd green from the black tees.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

skeeters

Mosquitos were horrible. Not bad....HORRIBLE. That being said, the fariways and greens are in good condition. However the greens need a little more time to recover from being punched. Bunkers are unplayable. If you play fairways and greens, spray down and go enjoy and great course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course has great yet challenging features

Overall this is a great course to play and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. The only problem I had was with the bunkers being hard and packed down. When I discussed it with the staff they informed me that they were working on the bunker problem and planned to add new sand. I will definitely be planning on going back to play next time I’m in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great but one caveat

Bad news first, I’ve played here with a ride along before and been charged $10 which is reasonable. However, the last time I brought a ride along there was an odd number of people in the group which required an extra cart. As a result, the pro-shop clerk charged me $40 for my ride along which is absurd considering the tee time was $63. He cited the fact that he had to pull an extra cart as the reasoning, but there were plenty of carts available and I’ve seen many times when 2 singles are playing together in separate carts. He also was not sympathetic or accommodating about it.

Good news is the course is very well kept and very fun to play. The most I would pay here is $63, it is not worth it for the more expensive tee times.

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

Great course.

Played for the first time. Staff was excellent! Course was in tremendous shape. Greens were perfect. Only knock on the place is the cart person didn’t show up for work that day. I

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent tracy

It’s been a long time since I played a course that was in this great of shape. The fairways were lush and the greens were like expensive carpet and rolled true.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Mosquito haven! You have been warned!

Love this course. It’s in great shape- also love the layout and the staff. But with the recent hurricane coming through, the mosquito infestation is seriously out of control. The round today was absolutely unplayable given this - mosquito spray stood no chance at keeping these little monsters off of any of the foursome I played with. Quit after 9 as a result, which took quite a bit of resolve to even do that.

I’ve been here several times in the past and have noticed the bugs, but not quite as bad as this. No ideas on fixing - but the current infestation is untenable. Tee time was 6:50am, so perhaps an afternoon time with more heat and wind could help. This course is a must play, but something has to be done about the bugs.

Conditions Good
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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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