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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange (W) | 72 | 6816 yards | 78.9 | 145 |
| Orange | 72 | 6816 yards | 73.0 | 134 |
| Black (W) | 72 | 6380 yards | 76.5 | 140 |
| Black | 72 | 6380 yards | 71.0 | 129 |
| Gold | 72 | 5972 yards | 69.1 | 124 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 5972 yards | 74.2 | 136 |
| Green | 72 | 5529 yards | 67.0 | 118 |
| Green (W) | 72 | 5529 yards | 71.7 | 130 |
| Maroon | 72 | 4549 yards | 62.9 | 110 |
| Maroon (W) | 72 | 4549 yards | 66.6 | 113 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange M: 73.0/134 W: 78.9/145 | 512 | 428 | 368 | 140 | 570 | 232 | 584 | 413 | 162 | 3409 | 389 | 524 | 346 | 192 | 575 | 341 | 426 | 142 | 472 | 3407 | 6816 |
| Black M: 71.0/129 W: 76.5/140 | 493 | 409 | 329 | 120 | 557 | 216 | 560 | 386 | 145 | 3215 | 375 | 490 | 317 | 173 | 545 | 321 | 401 | 122 | 421 | 3165 | 6380 |
| Gold M: 69.1/124 W: 74.2/136 | 425 | 397 | 312 | 105 | 537 | 175 | 528 | 352 | 126 | 2957 | 355 | 473 | 302 | 166 | 527 | 308 | 378 | 107 | 399 | 3015 | 5972 |
| Green M: 67.0/118 W: 71.7/130 | 410 | 369 | 272 | 91 | 515 | 155 | 510 | 317 | 93 | 2732 | 332 | 428 | 282 | 119 | 513 | 291 | 353 | 98 | 381 | 2797 | 5529 |
| Maroon M: 62.9/110 W: 66.6/113 | 353 | 330 | 193 | 89 | 390 | 77 | 465 | 284 | 63 | 2244 | 270 | 356 | 232 | 76 | 442 | 240 | 312 | 65 | 312 | 2305 | 4549 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 4 | |||
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 7 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 4 |
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Reviewer Photos
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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
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.
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.
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!
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
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..
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.
Great price for a great course
And Dawn was extremely hospitable! Great service and I will be back!
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
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.
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.