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4.5
886 Reviews (886)
5 Stars
596
4 Stars
247
3 Stars
32
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
93.3%
Recommend this course
853 out of 886 reviews
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4.3
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
86.1%
Recommend this course
31 out of 36 reviews
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4.4
108 Reviews (108)
5 Stars
67
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
92.6%
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100 out of 108 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Style Links
Par 72
Length 6816 yards
Slope 133
Rating 73.3
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Moody Gardens Golf Course
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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
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts 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

Accolades

Reviews

4.5
886 Reviews (886)

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 49
Bunkers 37
Forced Carries 33
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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Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
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Plays A few times 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
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Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
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Plays Once a week
4.0
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Nice course, to expensive

The course is in good shape, the greens are fast and true. The price is dumb, you can play a course in Houston for half the price in the same condition. We had the first tee time of the day, paid for a twosome, since there was just 2 he said we had two wait to be paired up with the next tee time that also only had two. Explain the logic behind that. If I’m first off the tee at 6:50 am why does it matter. Also it was Sunday and there’s was no beverage cart person. Great course but save your dollars, play somewhere else.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Disappointing Conditions

We have played Moody Gardens many times, but in all honesty this is the worst we've ever seen it. To be fair, it's a transitional time for turf, but unlike any of the other courses in the area, Moody was covered with tufts of poa anna, which was particularly a problem on the greens. Even more inexcuseable, the tee boxes were virtually all bare dirt & looked like the markers hadn't been moved in months. In addition, the front 9 was very wet, even though it hadn't rained in over a week.

All in all, we won't be coming back anytime soon, so please be forewarned.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
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First Time Playing

Mosquitos

It Would be wise to tell us That at twilight it is full of mosquitos !
Horrible moment

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

Great pace of play

Course was busy but we had minimal wait times for a group that plays at a fast pace. The lady at the front desk was very friendly. The greens were in great shape as well. Will play again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

good value

always enjoy playing this course. it was a beautiful day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 0-4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Challenging and fun

Played this course twice in two days and loved the challenge of it. Need to pick proper lines off the tee boxes and greens are rolling true and quick. Really enjoyed the course and everyone we met was friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Experience

Great course. Ocean side course. Beautiful grass. Very polite staff. Great lawn staff. If I could afford it, Iwould play this course every day.

Conditions Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Winter has taken a toll

This place use to be in amazing shape for a public course…..but the past couple freezes have beat it up…..lost lots of palms, fairways are a mess, bunkers not maintained….wish I could say otherwise……

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Winter golf

Weather conditions couldn’t have been much worse with high wind, sea fog and extremely soggy course but was an extremely enjoyable round up to #14 where the hard rain sent us for cover.

Can’t wait to play it in more favorable conditions.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Texas Golf in JAN

Nice course. Most likely outstanding in the SPR and FALL...windy day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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