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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 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
Reviews
Love this track
Fun layout and always in great shape. Paspalum grass was awesome! Good change of pace from the usual Bermuda.
Can We Rake A Trap Please?
Greens & turf were great but there wasn't a raked trap in the place. This course is too pricey for traps that look like the Galveston beach. C'mon, you can do better than that!
Hello u9718767, thank you for taking the time to review us, and for the 4 stars. We're sorry to hear the course may not have been in the best shape on the day of your round. We appreciate your feedback as we work to make any necessary improvements. Thank you for choosing to golf with us, and we look forward to seeing you again soon at Moody Gardens Golf Course.
Beautiful Day
Great weather and beautiful golf course! The wind was blowing which made this course that much challenging! Had a great time!
Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round, GoGolf719! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Moody Gardens Golf Course.
Good public track
This course is generally in very good shape. The recent hurricane loused up the bunkers and many palms were killed by the winter freeze. Greens and fairways were pretty good!
Hello, MrBogey55. 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.
Hi, u988871855. 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!
Fun course and layout
Really enjoyed my first round here. First couple holes allow you to get off to a good start then the course character starts to come in. The front and back are completely different but If you can keep it in play you have a chance to score here. Look forward to playing again.
Thank you for your review, PSK2329. We will pass along your positive experience 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, Kenny9! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Moody Gardens Golf Course!
agummer, 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.
We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, shibTX1. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Moody Gardens Golf Course!
Great day!
No issues. Was not really crowded, pace of play was great. A single joined our threesome on the 3rd hole and that created the perfect pace to keep us from another foursome that were just ahead of us. The Marshal / starter was very nice and told us there wasn’t anyone teeing off for a while to just take our time. Course was in magnificent shape as usual with sand trap work going on, so the traps weren’t great but that is to be expected from time to time.
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.
Tee to Green is the pristine
Very challenging and fun course! Great fairways and greens
Would like more direction on tee boxes and they are working on bunkers!
I believe this will be even better next year!
Great staff and facilities
Thank you for taking the time to review us, u000007007940. 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, h2CG1xi5eXwq6wkMVGPU! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Moody Gardens Golf Course!
Great value
This course was in great condition. We were impressed by the greens. Our round was on a Tuesday afternoon with open holes in front of our group and no one behind us. Could not ask for a better experience.
Hi, mdunn12. 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.
Best Course in Galveston
One of the nicest, cleanest courses I’ve played on. Staff is friendly and food is top tier at pelican grill ! I’ll be back moody ! Thanks for the awesome round !
almondcurmi13, thanks for the amazing review and for choosing Moody Gardens Golf Course. We hope to see you again soon!
Don’t EVER prepay - staff will allow for NO flexibility
I would say I enjoyed the course (who wouldn’t, it’s golf) but when one of our three players had to back out due to personal reasons, the pro shop staff wouldn’t even consider working with me on the prepaid greens fee. Basically told me he didn’t have to, as he “hadn’t had a chance to sell the other spot” if I wouldn’t have prepaid or given them more notice. Note: there were very limited number of golfers on the course and no one in line when I check in. So good job Moody Gardens, you got 1 green fee, but cost yourself 3 lifetime golfers.
We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us, Stansilva11. 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!
We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us, Stansilva11. 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!
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, u000001268055! 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, vrlliles! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Moody Gardens Golf Course!
Great Condition
Greens and Fairway in great shape. Tee boxes had a little bit of clover but overall in great shape. Great value for the price.
Thank you for taking the time to review us, andrewtdixon04. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Moody Gardens Golf Course thanks you!
Hello, rblalock1. Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. We're so glad that you enjoyed your round at Moody Gardens Golf Course. Please visit us again soon!