Moody Gardens Golf Course Galveston, Texas
Moody Gardens Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Galveston, Texas, playing 6,816 yards from the Orange tees with a rating of 78.9 and slope of 145.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (5 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 5 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,816 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 78.9 / 145 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Galveston, Texas, USA |
| Coordinates | 29.2627, -94.8675 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange | 6,816 | 72 | 78.9 | 145 |
| Black | 6,380 | 72 | 76.5 | 140 |
| Gold | 5,972 | 72 | 74.2 | 136 |
| Green | 5,529 | 72 | 71.7 | 130 |
| Maroon | 4,549 | 72 | 66.6 | 113 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange 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 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 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 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 66.6/113 | 353 | 330 | 193 | 89 | 390 | 77 | 465 | 284 | 63 | 2244 | 270 | 356 | 232 | 76 | 442 | 240 | 312 | 65 | 312 | 2305 | 4549 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 7 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 4 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Orange (6,816 yards, 78.9/145)
Course rating 6.9 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Green (5,529 yards, 71.7/130)
1,287 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.3 below par.
Handicap 20+: Maroon (4,549 yards, 66.6/113)
2,267 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 5.4 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 5 par 5s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 140 yards. 89 from the Maroon tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Moody Gardens Golf Course?
Moody Gardens Golf Course has a course rating of 78.9 and slope of 145 from the back tees. From the Maroon tees, the rating is 66.6 with a slope of 113.
How long is Moody Gardens Golf Course?
From the back tees, Moody Gardens Golf Course plays 6,816 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 5 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Moody Gardens Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 7, a 584-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Moody Gardens Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Orange tees (6,816 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Maroon tees (4,549 yards).
Is Moody Gardens Golf Course public or private?
Moody Gardens Golf Course is a public golf course in Galveston, Texas. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Moody Gardens Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Galveston Country Club, Bayou Golf Club, Chaparral Golf Club, Chaparral Golf Club.
Is there a yardage book for Moody Gardens Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Moody Gardens Golf Course with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Moody Gardens Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Moody Gardens Golf Course for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Moody Gardens Golf Course have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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