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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 TDOYEL11 on 07/17/2023
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Photo submitted by TDOYEL11 on 07/17/2023
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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
Reviews
Great condition for january
I came down from Minnesotan for a couple of weeks to get away from cold. I played at some other courses on the trip and found this course to be in the best shape,
especially for this time of year. Greens were perfect and fairways were excellent to hit off. With 5 sets of tees it was suited for all level of golf. Great experience!! Going back next week.
Your feedback is important to us, u759836183. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing Moody Gardens Golf Course.
Great shape
Fairways and greens are in great shape. Good value
Thank you for your review, tnhoang. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Moody Gardens Golf Course. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us, poppe736. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at Moody Gardens Golf Course!
MLK Day Golf
Beautiful Day, Beautiful group, and a Beautiful time!!
Hello, u000005897110. Thank you for visiting us at Moody Gardens Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, Nehice! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Moody Gardens Golf Course!
OMG
With even the slight wind throughout the round, I could not have asked for a more enjoyable round of golf. From the greeting in the club house to the beautiful ladies in the kitchen, the starter, and the cart attendants. First class ALL DAY ALL AROUND!
Hi, BigFame. 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.
Nice course
Course was in nice shape. Very playable. Fairways, greens and bunkers were all well maintained. Pace of play was alright. They do allow 5-somes which I’m not a fan of. Overall I enjoyed the course. I would definitely play again.
Thank you for your review, acnehls. We will pass along your positive experience and feedback to our team at Moody Gardens Golf Course. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, u314162398616! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Moody Gardens Golf Course!
Hi, u00000996148. We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at Moody Gardens Golf Course!
Hi, NmRM3I6MoKgOredxWGJY. 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.
We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share your favorite part of your experience and what we can do to earn that last star! Thanks for golfing at Moody Gardens Golf Course!
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, shibTX1! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Moody Gardens Golf Course!
Still recovering
This place lost a ton of palms in last Feb freeze. Conditions overall are not as good as usual…….needs some TLC. Greens are OK but everything else needs some work.
We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, MrBogey55. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Moody Gardens Golf Course, and we hope to see you again in the future.
Always in great condition
Fairways and greens are always fantastic shape. Green keeper and staff do a great job. The great conditioning regularly tempts me to drive out to the island from West Houston to play. Go out and play,!
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, u000004379348! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Moody Gardens Golf Course!
We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share your favorite part of your experience and what we can do to earn that last star! Thanks for golfing at Moody Gardens Golf Course!
One of the best public courses in Texas
One of the best public courses in Texas. The greens are immaculate!
Hi, shibTX1. 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.
Great day on the links!
Course is in spectacular shape! It is a shame that the freeze killed so many palm trees. It appears that they were hoping more would come back but they are having to cut down the ones that didn’t make it. They will be missed as hearing the wind blow thru the palms gives it that tropical feel!
Hi, GoGolf719. 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, jdessens. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Moody Gardens Golf Course. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!
Excellent condition. Fast greens, nice walk.
Moody gardens is in great shape with any ball in the fairway getting a great lie with a little fluff underneath. Staff is top notch and stater does a great job, pairing up twosomes and singles.
Thank you for taking the time to review us, u8529739. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Moody Gardens Golf Course thanks you!
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, ortonvillegolf! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Moody Gardens Golf Course!