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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
Summer Round
Great course, beautifully maintained. Worth the money and the drive! Starter and clubhouse staff were very welcoming, and the practice facility is emasculate.
Marshall gets on you for +5 minutes over a 2 hr pace of play on the front nine in a foursome with 2 beginners, stating the twosome of ahead with clearly advanced golfers is 2.5 holes ahead at the turn…which makes a lot of sense, considering our group size and skill level. We were never on the same hole as the group behind, and a normal pace of play for the Galveston/Houston area is 15 minutes per hole, or 2 hours 15 minutes per 9.
Overall great experience, we’ll be back!
Moody Garden Golf Course
The course was in excellent shape. It was a little windy. The people I golfed with were very friendly. I had a great time.
Hi, 19wilhelm49. 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.
Greens are prestine
If you have not been here ever or haven’t played it this year. It’s in the best shape ever. Best public course in the area by far. Bring your short game because the greens are excellent and bunkers are playable. Course is well manicured and a open friendly layout for any handicap
Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round, leolippold! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Moody Gardens Golf Course.
Amazing course
Fairways and greens are in immaculate conditions. I will be back
Fun course
The course is a fun links style course. Being on an island in the Gulf of Mexico, there is very little elevation changes. Plenty of water to navigate but very few trees. The course was in amazing condition considering the number of rounds that get played on it. If ever in Galveston, I recommend playing this course.
Hello, u314161026949. 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, u286802412. 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!
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, Chuck2063203! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Moody Gardens Golf Course!
Great course
Course is in great shape. Greens are rolling well.
Your feedback is important to us, armando6282. 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.
Course was in great shape. It’s tricky with the wind and all the water.
Hello, scotiatx. 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.
fast Greens
Weather sucked over a 100 at times but the course was in great condition.
Thank you for taking the time to review us, Hurshell7925901. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Moody Gardens Golf Course thanks you!
Galveston Gem
Love playing Moody, course gives you a chance, with great fairways, greens though wind ads a dimension it’s a wonderful layout and challenging.
Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round, u000007863830! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Moody Gardens Golf Course.
We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us, u314161453525. 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!
It's All Good
From tee boxes to greens everyhting was in top condition. Similar to many British courses (as seen on TV) this one has you face the wind on half the holes and be helped by it on the other half.
We were paired with a local who was more than happy to share all the nuiances of the course. It was like we had our own caddie steering us around the few quirks the course has to offer.
We highly recommend and plan to play again later in the week.
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, Chuck2063203! 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, RG7C90E0C63CF20AE1A4! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Moody Gardens Golf Course!
Wonderful condition
Wow! This golf course was better than the courses I played in Florida. Definitely will play here again.
u314159363074, 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.
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, RG7C90E0C63CF20AE1A4! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Moody Gardens Golf Course!
Hi, u314161668499. 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.
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!
Hi, James7695847. 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!
Hi, rserna. 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.