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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 cmkindred on 04/24/2026
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Photo submitted by Alvinrt on 05/21/2024
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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
Island Golf Day
I enjoyed the challenge the course offered. All aspects of your game are tested here, so you must hit greens to give yourself a shot at par unless you like being stressed out trying to recover.
The greens are not easy, so stay below the holes and putt up hill if the pin is located on a sloped position.
The wind can be the negative to this golf club, so learn quickly what clubs to use down wind and against it.
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Hello, Kenny9. 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.
Excellent condition. .quality track
Course is in very nice condition. .I would rate the greens as perfect. .course is designed with the prevailing gulf wind in mind. Multiple tee boxes makes finding the right length easy. ..lot of water generally laterally. .love playing here. Finished in 3.5 hours..nice range and practice area. .
Great course & lunch!
Course: great overall conditions, great conditioned tee boxes, greens are great. Overall course is very nice. Lunch: very fresh, good course food...we ordered ahead & overall good. Drink cart was well stocked, cold beer & the Rita's were good. Staff upon checking us in was very accommodating to our 4some plus 1 rider. The outdoor music playing in the chipping area sets a good vibe for the round, great job guys! We will be back!
Wow, we are so happy you enjoyed your round, garcia27! We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Getaway golf like no other!!
Moody is always top notch! Resort style course with breathtaking water views. Smooth pro like fairways and excellent greens that run ture.. must come and play.JD
Hi, john9119616. We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us. We will inform the entire team, so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back at Moody Gardens Golf Course!
Galveston Golf
Great time lots of fun, come out and play, you will not be disappointed
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. We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Moody Gardens Golf Course!
Great bang for your buck
Great time out at Moody! Course is difficult with all the marsh and water making you have to hit the fairway but the greens are full and roll true. Highly recommend.
We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us. We will inform the entire team, so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back at Moody Gardens Golf Course!
Course is in very good condition and the pace of play is great.
Hidden Gem
Moody Gardens Golf course is a hidden gem of a course in Galveston, Texas. The course can be as difficult as you want based on the tees you play and weather of the day. Greens are fabulous. Overall course conditions are always good to great. Excellent course layout. If you haven't played this course, needs to be on your list.
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, ajax37. 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.
Great round of golf
Enjoyable round. Couldn't ask for more. Course layout is fair and challenging. Great experience. Will play agIn.
Your feedback is important to us. 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.
Moody Gardens
I enjoyed the course. The greens were in good shape and overall the track was nice. I am definitely going to come back because I left a lot of birdies out there LOL
Thank you for taking the time to review us u000001930663. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Come get those birdies! Moody Gardens Golf Course thanks you!
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 out
Desk was friendly and helpful. Loved the layout of the entire course. Highly recommend you stay in the middle of the fairway. Challenging at times with plenty of water and tall grass around the edges of the water. Fabulous greens. Excellent course for higher handicapped and excellent players. Totally enjoyed myself.
Wow, we are so happy you enjoyed your round, superdave3! We look forward to seeing you again soon.