1 Hope Blvd, Galveston, Texas 77554, US
(409) 683-4200
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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

Price Range$$, $$$
Property Class★★★★
Acres233
Year Opened1986
Number of Units300-500

Amenities

RestaurantsFine, Casual, Bar
Room TypesRoom, Suite
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Kids ProgramYes
Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Moody Gardens

Golfer Photos

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
1092 Reviews (1092)
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Great course beautiful views

Our foursome had a great experience at Moody Gardens. Rain threatened all day and was pretty hot/humid but the course is in perfect shape. Tee times were 15 mins apart so we had breathing room until the back nine where more experienced groups caught us. Challenging holes with a 20-40 mph wind but we loved it and will be back soon we hope!

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Commented on 06/01/2020

We are so glad you had a great experience at our course, even amidst the heat! We look forward to having you back here again soon!

Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Every course should be paspalum grass.

Course is always in immaculate condition. Superintendent is omnipresent, friendly and accessible. Greens are like artificial turf and the wind is lije the supt... omnipresent. Great place to watch the sunrise too.

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Commented on 06/01/2020

Thanks so much for the awesome review! We are thrilled you enjoy our course so much, and cannot wait to have you back here for your next round!

Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Excellent Family Course

I love playing here. Now with new adversaries (Covid19) there are extremely as challenges in everything that we do. Moody Gardens has met the challenge overwhelmingly. I feel safe and confident of keeping my family safe at Moody Gardens Everything isclean, sanitized and engineered for social distancing. The New Golf cartswete an excellent surprise. ADDITIONALLY., I DON'T THINK THAT THE CORSE HAS EVER BEEN IN BETTER SHAPE.

STILL THE CITY COURSE WITH LOOK SND AMBISNCE OF A CC COURSE!

IF YOU HAVENT VISITED MOODY GSRDENS, YOU SHOULD!,

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Commented on 06/01/2020

Thank you so much for this amazing review. We are working very hard to maintain the safety and well being of all. We are so glad you feel safe, and we will continue to provide a wonderful experience for you and your family. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Reviews 46
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Best public course

I can’t say enough good stuff about this course, the greens and fairways were fantastic.

By far best course I’ve played and I’ve played many courses in lots of countries.

1 - 9 are the easy holes 10 - 14 are brutal with a south wind, 15 - 18 are tight, lots of water.

If you’re an avid golfer, this one is a must play!

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented on 06/01/2020

Wow, thank you so much for the stellar review! We appreciate you taking the time to come out to the course!

Review 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful golf for anybody

This course is in great shape and the layout is awesome! The staff is very friendly and accommodating!

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Commented on 05/19/2020

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!

Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

It's probably one of the best course's that I have played around Houston. The greens are a little slow and bumpy. It will be awesome once they pick up the speed.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Commented on 06/01/2020

That is such a nice review. We hope to see you back here soon!

Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Moody Gardens Golf

This is an excellent course, always in great shape. The grass they use looks good every time of year. Front 9 easier than the tough back nine. When I played on 5/10 the wind was down a bit, but always get stronger in the pm making the back nine very challenging even playing from the senior tees. Greens are always good!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
Commented on 06/01/2020

We appreciate you taking the time to write us a review! We are always working to make sure our course is in the best condition possible. We look forward to having you back again soon!

Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great course

I’ve played here several times before. The course is in excellent condition. From the tee box to the greens this course is in great shape! Challenging par 5’s with trickery Par 3’s this course has it all. Cold mix drinks and beers make it the best course around!

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Commented on 06/01/2020

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!

Reviews 38
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Hard to Be Moody at Moody Gardens

The course re-opened yesterday after a 5 week closure due to the Coronavirus. The sweetest part of the course were the fairways which resembled virgin green carpets. As you can imagine, it was a treat not having to worry about your ball rolling into a divot. The greens too, were in good shape. They are still recovering from aeration but despite that, the ball rolled pretty true. The course isn't overloaded with traps but they could use some topping-off as the sand is course and some mud is visible in a few. The staff was friendly, and I believe the grille was open to a limited number of people. Now, with the lush fairways, would be an ideal time to play Moody Gardens which should brighten even the "moodiest" golfer.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Commented on 05/07/2020

Thanks so much for taking the time to come out to the course, as well as write us a review! We also appreciate your feedback. Our staff is working hard to ensure that everything is running smoothly and ensuring the safety and well being of all. We are so excited to have you back here again soon!

Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

“Deforestation “of course

Of late the ground crew has been clear cutting all shrubs adjacent to water hazards. i suppose it does improve the look of certain holes

But the clear cut of waste shrub area in front of hole #3 (black and back tees) has ruined what was one of the best holes on the course. boooooooo

Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Review 1
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Commented on 03/30/2020

Thanks so much for taking the time to review us!

Reviews 3
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented on 03/30/2020

Thanks for taking the time to rate us 5 stars!

Reviews 54
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Good but not great

This was the 6th time I've played this course over the past 1.5 years and although the course was in good shape, it wasn't as good as it normally is. The one detail that surprised me was the greens. They have always been immaculate and always gave me the impression that it wasn't really grass because they were always pristine. This time however they were slightly bumpy and had some other grass/weeds growing in them.

If you do play this course, please do your part and fix your pitch marks!

The marshal is also an old, angry little guy.

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented on 03/18/2020

Hello Edward. Thanks for taking the time to rate us and leave us a review. We strive to uphold excellent playing conditions, and we apologize that that was not what you experienced. We appreciate your feedback, and will be taking extra measures to ensure your next round is nothing short of 5 stars. We look forward to seeing you back here again soon!

Review 1
Recommended
Played

We had an enjoyable round and will certainly come again.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented on 03/30/2020

We cannot wait to have you back here again soon!

Reviews 103
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented on 03/06/2020

Thanks for the 5 star rating!

Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Commented on 03/05/2020

We appreciate the 5 star rating!

Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Good Value

Decent course and great value for money. Pace of play could be improved by grouping golfers. Lots of individual players, very lax about tee times.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Commented on 02/25/2020

Hi Mary216. 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.

Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Very nice Course

Nice course but sometimes the mosquitoes can be a pain , I’m sure it’s like that everywhere, the course is in great shape and I love playing there

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented on 02/25/2020

Hello, BarrryS. Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the mosquitos that joined you during your visit. Your feedback about the course is important to us. We are going to escalate your feedback to our team so we can make improvements before your next game. We will continue to work towards an excellent experience by using your comment for guidance. Thank you for playing Moody Gardens Golf Course, we hope to see you again soon.

Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Commented on 02/24/2020

We appreciate the 5 star rating!

Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
Commented on 02/18/2020

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.

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