Moody Gardens
About Moody Gardens
Moody Gardens is a large resort and attraction area with a hotel, conference center and 18 holes of golf in the coastal town of Galveston, Texas. It is well known for its three pyramids home to an aquarium and rain forest attractions. It has not only an onsite waterpark but is next to Schlitterbahn as well. There are six dining concepts, as well as a spa and fitness center. It's within easy access to historic downtown Galveston, Pleasure Pier and the beaches. The golf course originally opened in 1989 but was totally redesigned by Peter Jacobsen and Jim Hardy in 2008. This watery layout features scenic views of the gulf, bridges and bayous, and the back nine plays alongside the small Galveston airport. The course is links-inspired with gulf breezes and wall-to-wall paspalum turf. Historic Galveston is less than an hour's drive from downtown Houston, making Moody Gardens a popular day trip destination as well as for weekend vacation getaways.Facts
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Photo submitted by cmkindred on 04/24/2026
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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
WIndy, sunny day
The course was in very good condition and dry which was amazing based on the amount of rain that they received the day before. The staff was friendly and courteous. Almost every hole has water on the left and the right making it challenging. The greens, which were aeriated about 14 days earlier were a little bumpy but that was to be expected.
Beautiful but Greens recently plugged
The course was very nice. Well layed out, pace of play was good. Only down side was they recently plugged the greens and covered with sand... with the wind some of the holes had little drifts so putting was tough. Lots of water so if don't hit straight bring extra balls.
Great course
Great course and the wind always comes into play making it more difficult especially with water in play on many holes. The greens were in fabulous shape and rolled true. They're on the firm side so good shots with spin are required. Fairways were nice and green. Tee boxes were a little chewed up, but I could find areas that were just fine. Overall, great course in great shape and probably the best value out there.
Too expensive for the condition
More expensive yet poor condition. LaPorte and Housto have far better values in public golf
Great Greens
Water on 16 holes.
Not a course for high handicappers.
Great greens.
We love it.
Mosquitoes are your group😂
Course is challenging and green were excellent. Bad mosquitoes bring your bug juice.
Great coarse condition better than most this time of year.
During the short winter season we had this year I feel like this coarse took the cold weather the best. Fairways and greens are in good shape
Good course Great Greens
Besides the fact that I 3 putted almost every hole. It was great
Fun course
The course was in great condition and the pace of play was awesome. The design is great. The wind definitely comes into play. We had fun playing.