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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 pdcurran on 01/09/2023
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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
FANTASTIC! Considering the amount of rain we had received from Imelda, the course was in FANTASTIC conditions with very receptive greens( other golfers really need to fix their divots and should take the time because you will ruin the greens and then people won’t want to return, that cost me three strokes having to put over or around the divot). The bunkers were a wash which is to be expected after that amount of rain.
Take plenty of bug spray cause them skeeters WILL FEAST on ya. They are big and hungry.
GREAT COURSE
Despite the recent storm, course had minimal areas of standing water. Greens were true and fairways were maintained nicely
Hi u000007889895, thank you for your 5-star rating and great feedback on the course conditions! Please book another round with us soon at Moody Gardens Golf Course.
A well maintained course.
This was my second time to play Moody Gardens. Both trips were fantastic. The greens are well maintained and consistent. I really liked the course having five par 5's and five par 3's. Thanks for the great round of golf!
Your feedback is important to us. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience and great feedback. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing Moody Gardens Golf Course and check out your review shared on our Facebook page.
Thank you for visiting us at Moody Gardens Golf Course! We appreciate your 5-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.
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Nice Course
Played this course with friends and family. Really enjoyed the play and the course! The pro shop staff was awesome and super nice, Marshall was pretty good too. The guy working as the starter was a jerk, watch out for him.
Andrew4405772, thank you for your kind words and taking the time to leave us a review! We do apologize for any negative experience with a member of our staff, but this feedback has been shared with the team in charge for future improvements. We hope to see you again very soon for another 5-star experience and thank you for choosing Moody Gardens Golf Course.
Happy Thursday
Stayed at moody gardens booked the round through golfnow used a golfpass code played for free so let’s talk about the course and layout awesome well kept great layout I will definitely come back and highly recommended to anyone !!!!
Hi tclovegolf1, thank you for your 5-star rating, recommendation, and great feedback on our course! We're glad to hear you had a positive golf experience through our partnership with GolfNow. Please book another round with us soon at Moody Gardens Golf Course!
Great day of golf!
Great day of golf. Course was in great shape as always. Make a few trips to Galveston every year just to play here. Great amenities as well.
u000007180877, thank you for your kind words and dedication to playing our course! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Moody Gardens Golf Course, and check out your review shared on our Facebook page.
Beautiful!
I absolutley love this course. The fairways are large and in perfect condition. The greens had recently been punched when I played but were healing nicely. The course is flat but challenging with lots of water hazards and tall native grass that can be penal.. I would recommend this course to every level of golfer!!!
Hi u000005873425, thank you for your 5-star rating, great feedback, and dedication to playing our course! Please book another round with us soon at Moody Gardens Golf Course. We appreciate the recommendation!
Excellent round at Moody Gardens
We stayed at the hotel and enjoyed the amenities on Friday. I woke up early and played 18 Saturday morning. We finished around 11 am and joined the family for some fun in Galveston. All in all, it was a great time.
Hi ndayrz, thank you for your 5-star rating and great feedback on your entire experience with us! Please book another round with us soon at Moody Gardens Golf Course.
Hi lesf66, thank you for your 4-star rating! Please book another round with us soon at Moody Gardens Golf Course.
NICE GALVESTON TX RESORT COURSE
Fairways in great shape. Nice and soft. Greens were punched a week earlier but still had a nice roll on the puts.
Friendly staff and nice lunch specials after your round.
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One of my favorite courses.
Moody has great atmosphere and the course is fantastic
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Slow play
There was a tournament group just before me, so it made for a slow round.
These things do happen,.
Restaurant staff was best part of the day, very friendly.
Hi CBSattorney, thank you for reviewing the course and sharing your feedback. Let us first start by apologizing for the delay of play during your recent round, but we truly appreciate your patience & understanding with our tournament. We're glad to see you had a positive experience with our staff, and we can't wait to welcome you back for an even better experience in the near future. Thank you for playing Moody Gardens Golf Course!
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Hi Dercam14, thank you for your 5-star rating! Please book another round with us soon at Moody Gardens Golf Course.
Great Course
Honestly didn't know what to expect. Pictures can always be deceiving, but the fairways and greens were very well kept. Plenty of water to get you in trouble, which made it challenging, especially on the back 9. The fairways got a little tighter on the back 9. Played a twosome, had a 3 in front of us and single behind us and everyone maintained a good pace. Really enjoyed the experience overall. Ladies at the bar and young gentlemen at the pro-shop were very friendly. Look forward to playing next time I'm down on vacation.
Hi ctornelas, we truly 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 soon at Moody Gardens Golf Course!
Great course
Play this course every week love it especially if wind isn’t blowing.
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Great Course
One of the best in Texas. Sunset is beautiful there is playing during twilight hours.
Thank you for your 5-star rating and kind feedback! Please book another round with us soon at Moody Gardens Golf Course.
Hi blaiseisgolfing, thank you for your 5-star rating and great feedback! We truly appreciate your patience & understanding regarding the recent rain in the area, but we're glad to hear you still enjoyed the day with us. Please book another round with us soon at Moody Gardens Golf Course!