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
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Commented on 08/26/2019

Hi lesf66, thank you for your 4-star rating! Please book another round with us soon at Moody Gardens Golf Course.

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

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.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot 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 08/23/2019

Hi uGJZA3215GJ, thank you for your 5-star rating and great feedback on the course & services! Please book another round with us soon at Moody Gardens Golf Course.

Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

One of my favorite courses.

Moody has great atmosphere and the course is fantastic

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented on 08/23/2019

Hi u9065850, thank you for your 5-star rating and great feedback on the course! Please book another round with us soon at Moody Gardens Golf Course.

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

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.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 4.0
Commented on 08/12/2019

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!

Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
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 08/07/2019

Hi u180071579, thank you for your 5-star rating! Please book another round with us soon at Moody Gardens Golf Course.

Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Commented on 08/07/2019

Hello Thecure, thank you for your 5-star rating! Please book another round with us soon at Moody Gardens Golf Course.

Reviews 29
Skill Beginner
Plays Once 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 5.0
Commented on 08/06/2019

Hi Dercam14, thank you for your 5-star rating! Please book another round with us soon at Moody Gardens Golf Course.

Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

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.

First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Commented on 08/02/2019

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!

Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great course

Play this course every week love it especially if wind isn’t blowing.

Verified Purchaser
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 07/29/2019

Hello, u000004691514. Thank you for your 5-star rating and great feedback! Please book another round with us soon at Moody Gardens Golf Course.

Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great Course

One of the best in Texas. Sunset is beautiful there is playing during twilight hours.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Commented on 08/02/2019

Thank you for your 5-star rating and kind feedback! Please book another round with us soon at Moody Gardens Golf Course.

Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great Course. Terrible Staff.

The golf course is really fun to play and very challenging. When we started the wind was reasonable but by the back 9 it picked up and made the holes play 3 to 4 clubs longer into the wind. The greens were almost perfect and rolled true all day long. The lady who we checked in with was so rude I almost said something but decided to let it pass. Other than that it was a great day, well worth the price and will definitely play again if I’m back in the area.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Commented on 08/02/2019

Hi u3384898, we appreciate you leaving a review and rating us 5-stars. However, we do apologize for any poor experience regarding our staff, as this is not the level of service we strive to provide. Your feedback has been shared appropriately, but we're very glad to hear you still enjoyed the day with us. We look forward to having you back at Moody Gardens Golf Course again soon!

Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Challenging

I am a 6 handicap . Played this course for the first time in a 20mph wind. Very difficult to play . Not very much room off the tee without penalty . Deep thick rough can save errant shots but difficult to find your ball . Greens very good and easy to putt .

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Commented on 07/25/2019

Hello, u000007025872. Thank you for your 5-star rating and sharing your feedback with us! We hope you enjoyed the challenge of the course and book another round with us soon at Moody Gardens Golf Course.

Reviews 28
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

One of my favorites.

Wonderful break from the dingy Bermuda courses everywhere around here. One of the best conditioned courses in the area and a gem worth the drive. One of my favorite places to be. Breezes make the course play cooler than the other mainland options. I've been playing here for years, on and off and this round, the course was in as good of shape as it has ever been in! Typically over priced, but a hot deal tee time or discount and it is a top choice. Great layout that gets better every time you play it. Wide open, but with the typically strong wind, can be a true test. I'm also and aviation enthusiast and pilot, so the constant air show next door is always great on top of the golf! Burger was good.

Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked
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
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Course conditions are excellent

This course is a gem in Galveston. I live 40 minutes away and drive out there every Friday to play a round. I'm never disappointed and every trip out there is like a mini vacation. The food at the grill is great and staff is always wonderful.

Continue the awesome work folks !

Best Regards

Bob

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented on 07/09/2019

Thank you for taking the time to review us, Bob! Your feedback is truly valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Moody Gardens Golf Course thanks you! Check out your review shared on our Facebook page and come back soon. #MGGolfCourse

Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

July 4 2019

The course WAY exceeded my expectations. We booked last minute with low expectations. But very much enjoyed the day and would recommend to others; especially a good value for the price.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented on 07/09/2019

Hello, u000002011743, thank you for reviewing the course! Your feedback about the value of our course is important to us. We always want to make sure we are offering golfers a competitive price for their round. It's our goal to give visitors the best chance to get out and play more! Thank you for playing Moody Gardens Golf Course. We hope to see you again soon. #MGGolfCourse

Reviews 29
Skill Beginner
Plays Once 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 5.0
Commented on 07/05/2019

Thanks for the 5-stars and choosing to play Moody Gardens Golf Course! Come back soon. #MGGolfCourse

Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great condition, two temporary tees

Course was in amazing shape, but the temporary tee boxes on 8 (100yds) and 9 (50 yds) made them a waste of time. Other than those, the course is as nice as I've ever seen it.

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Starter

I was there as a single. I let the starter on the driving range know that if he had an opening he could send me off since I was by myself. There was about a 10 -15 minute gap between a group and a foursome and he wouldn’t let me go. Instead he put me with a foursome that was teeing off in about a half an hour. I had to wait for two more foursomes an a threesome. Unnecessary judgement by the starter. I could have gotten through the course a lot quicker as I was in from out of town. I was gone that day for seven hours.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 4.0
Commented on 07/10/2019

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us, however, we do apologize for any frustration or inconvenience caused during your recent visit. We can assure you our staff is committed to managing the pace of play and ensuring a positive golf experience, but your feedback has been shared appropriately for potential improvements. We hope we have the chance to welcome you back for a much-improved round soon.

Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

An awesome day on the course

I am very new to the game myself and was a bit concerned on how things would go. My concerns were quickly alleviated when we spoke with the gentleman in the pro shop. He explained how everything worked and directed us to the starter at the range. This gentleman was also quite friendly and just told us to have fun even though we explained how very terrible we played the game. There was ice near the carts to fill your ice chests and the beverage cart always showed up in the nick of time extra vision fluid. The course was beautiful with some of the nicest fairways I've seen. We were expecting a stuck up atmosphere, but it turned out that everyone we ran into from the staff the other players were as friendly as they could be. I will most definitely play here 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 06/18/2019

Joe, thanks for the excellent feedback and 5-star review! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your first round with us at Moody Gardens Golf Course, and we appreciate your kind comments on our course & staff. We can't wait to welcome you back for another round soon. #MGGolfCourse

Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great course

The course was a lot of fun and the layout is great. It seems like every time I play here the course is in phenomenal shape. The greens where tight fast and smooth rolling. I highly recommend playing here, just be ready to deal with some wind.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Commented on 06/19/2019

Thanks for the great feedback and 4-star review! We truly appreciate your dedication to playing at Moody Gardens Golf Course, as well as the recommendation. Check out your review shared on our Facebook page and come back soon. #MGGolfCourse

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