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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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Galveston, TexasPublic/Resort
Images from Moody Gardens
Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by NXmYsfDKKKlrgdqsm44r on 08/05/2026
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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 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
Reviews
Nice, but the sand traps suck
Nice fairways, but cut a little too tight especially for the summer in Texas. Traps are skimpy on a vey fine sand, which plays like hardpan for several days following rain. A coarser sand would be better… and not blow away like it tends to now.
Greens good as usual….. with no effort by golfers ( or mgmt) to repair ball marks.
Needs a couple trees ON COURSE for a little shade break.
Hi, HHAFINFNOYPGkvrOjawS. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Moody Gardens Golf Course.
kzmills, thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing Moody Gardens Golf Course.
Moody garden
I drove 4 hr to enjoy the beach area and experience moody gardens with the wife for my bday. I didn't like being paired up with a random person to play and the Marshall wasn't as friendly as I'd like besides that the the guy behind the counter and especially the cart lady made it a great experience. The course was great as well alot of intersting holes but make sure to buy extra balls if your a beginner I'd play again in the future.
Hi, LarryJordan85. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Moody Gardens Golf Course.
Mal13B, thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing Moody Gardens Golf Course.
Hello, Rev07. We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Moody Gardens Golf Course. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!
HpeSke119, thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing Moody Gardens Golf Course.
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Moody Gardens Golf Course!
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Moody Gardens Golf Course!
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Moody Gardens Golf Course!
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Moody Gardens Golf Course!
Hidden Gem
Golf course is in very good condition. Staff wasnt overly friendly but not rude either. Dont like the fact that they dont except cash.
If you are in the Galveston area it is a must play.
Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Moody Gardens Golf Course.
Hi, u939818347. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Moody Gardens Golf Course!
Great course
Fun time at a very well kept course- friendly staff
mark6460828, thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Moody Gardens Golf Course.
Hi, u314162008243. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Moody Gardens Golf Course!
Always wanted to play and enjoyed it.
Considering this course is on an island it’s great. Don’t forget the mosquito spray. You will need it.
Fairways and greens were great.
Hi, Lkevward. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Moody Gardens Golf Course.
Hi, u314162008243. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Moody Gardens Golf Course!
Great value for the money
Got out second tee time of the day and finished fast. Course was nice, lots of interesting water holes.
Just make sure to bring bug spray!
Hi, stin2289. Thank you so much for your feedback. We are glad you had enjoyed your time at Moody Gardens Golf Course, and pride ourselves on delivering the best experience possible.
We hope to see you again soon!
Mal13B, thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing Moody Gardens Golf Course.
Hello, u314160041610. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We would love to know how we can earn those last two stars next time! Thanks for playing Moody Gardens Golf Course.
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Moody Gardens Golf Course!