Moody Gardens Golf Course in Galveston, Texas, USA | GolfPass
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4.5
970 Reviews 970 Reviews
5 Stars
655
4 Stars
266
3 Stars
34
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
94.3%
Recommend this course
932 out of 970 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.7
37 Reviews 37 Reviews
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
97.3%
Recommend this course
36 out of 37 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.6
82 Reviews 82 Reviews
5 Stars
58
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
95.1%
Recommend this course
78 out of 82 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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Reviews

4.5
970 Reviews (970)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 26
Watching the Game 17
19th Hole Scenic Views 11
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 50
Bunkers 37
Forced Carries 34
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 33
A Weekend Splurge 31
Locals 31
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 39
Near Local Attractions 25
Convenient to the City 20

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Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Moody

Nice driving range and putting green before the 1st tee. Course gets more difficult as the holes progress. Wind is also a factor. You will be fairly challenged.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course great value

Enjoyed my round, course was in good shape and staff was friendly. Lots of water!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 03/28/2025:
Thanks for the five-star rating. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your support. Our team looks forward to delivering the same level of excellence next time.
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Moody Gardens Golf Club

Upon arrival at the course, the staff was friendly and helpful with making me familiar with the course layout.
My only disappointment was that there was a girls high school tournament ahead of us and their pace of play was horrendous. We played the front nine twice so that we were not having a six hour round. I would loved to have played the back nine.
Greens were fast, but as with many coastal courses, poiana grass caused some problems with putting.
Starter, Pro Shop and rangers were all very friendly and helpful.

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Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Response from on 03/28/2025:
Thanks for the five-star rating. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your support. Our team looks forward to delivering the same level of excellence next time.
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pretty good public course

Nice layout. Conditions were OK, but it’s been better.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very challenging but nice course

Water everywhere! Narrow fairways. Fun course and it was very windy but we had a great time.

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

Moody garden Golf Course

I love the course. Best customer service nice set up. Layout always looks nice clean well organize great paste. The greens are wonderful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful and fun

cant go wrong playing here. course is in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
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 12
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very nice course

Great course, greens were a little slow but in great shape. The ladies tee box for my wife were very close to the greens, especially the par 3’s. Overall a great place to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Nice course but…

This course is difficult to rate…. The course conditions were good; a little wet but it had just rained the night before so not unexpected and otherwise pristine. The staff was friendly enough, and our plying partners were a joy to play with. The layout itself is oddly challenging forcing you to take conservative decisions at every turn. When combined with a rapid pace of play expectation the result was a less than enjoyable round. At the price point for this course it just didn’t measure up. The experience was just simply not double or triple the value of the other golf course in the area. Nothing bad to say about the place; it’s just not special to justify the premium price.

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

Great course

We had a great time. This course a bit challenging and there are some holes that don’t have a lot of forgiveness. The overall layout was great and the scene around the course was very nice. The course was in very good shape.

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Conditions Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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