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)
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Loved Moody Gardens golf course.,

Beautiful course. Conditions from tee to green were excellent. Challenging back nine holes when playing against the wind. Electric golf carts- so nice and quiet but no GPS on carts- which would have been nice. Super nice staff. Obtained tee time through Golf Now the night before and saved some green.

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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 Apr 2, 2018
Thank you for the kind review and 5-stars! On behalf of our staff at Moody Gardens Golf Course, we truly value your feedback regarding your experience with us. Book another round soon!
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great time

Good course for the money. Greens will be faster in a few weeks but good now

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Commented Apr 2, 2018
Thank you for the 4-stars and kind review, Dan! Come back to Moody Gardens for another round soon.
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Great Layout/Friendly Staff

Course was in great condition with greens rolling true and fast. The pro shop staff was very friendly. Looking forward to getting back on the island soon!

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Commented Mar 22, 2018
Thanks for the kind review and 5-stars, Jeff! We're so glad to hear you had a positive experience with our staff, as well as a fun round. We look forward to welcoming you back to Moody Gardens Golf Course again soon!
Review 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Well kept course

Challenging course for the average duffer. Wind is always a factor in Galveston so must be prepared for that. Slightly more expensive than most public courses along the Houston / gulf coast area.

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First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
Commented Mar 13, 2018
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, as well as the 4-stars. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope you enjoyed your day with us at Moody Gardens Golf Course. Come back for another round soon!
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Commented Mar 11, 2018
Thank you for the 4-star review! We hope you had a great round with us at Moody Gardens Golf Course and truly appreciate your feedback. Come back again soon!
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Commented Mar 11, 2018
Thanks for the kind words and 4-stars! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your recent experience with us at Moody Gardens. Come back soon!
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
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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 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented Mar 7, 2018
Hi Edgar, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review and 5-stars! We truly appreciate your feedback and can't wait to welcome you back to Moody Gardens again soon.
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Typical Quality and Challenge at Moody!

MG is a well laid out course that uses the natural landscape to capture your eye and challenge anyone’s game. Depending on wind direction, MG can be a bear or can be had! Select your day carefully.

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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 Mar 6, 2018
Thank you for the 5-stars! On behalf of our staff at Moody Gardens Golf Course, we truly value your feedback and are glad you enjoyed your recent experience with us. Come back soon!
Reviews 60
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great Day gofing

Weather was great, course was in good shape and We had a great time.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Commented Feb 21, 2018
Hi Larry, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us and the 4-stars. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the great weather with us at Moody Gardens! We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Commented Feb 15, 2018
Thank you for the 4-stars and taking the time to leave us a review. We hope you had a great round with us at Moody Gardens, and look forward to having you back for another one soon.
Reviews 14
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
Commented Feb 7, 2018
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and 4-stars! We hope you enjoyed your round with us. Book another one at Moody Gardens soon!
Reviews 21
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Awesome course

Excellent course layout. Very friendly staff. Marvelous views of the gulf coast. Must play if in Houston for a visit.

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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 Jan 29, 2018
On behalf of our staff at Moody Gardens Golf Course, we thank you for the 5-star review and truly value your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the layout and course views, and we hope you had a great round. Come back soon!
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Moody Gardens Golf

This was my third time to play the course and it was great as always. The weather had been horrible the week before including flooding and freezing weather with ice. However the course was in amazing shape considering. Bunkers were awesome as were the greens. I stayed at the Moody gardens hotel and ate at the restaurant downstairs. Both were amazing. Five stars across the board. Staff was also incredible.

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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 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented Jan 25, 2018
Thank you for the review and 5-stars! We're so glad you had an overall great experience with us, and we value your feedback as we always strive to provide you with a valuable golf experience. We look forward to having you back at Moody Gardens again soon!
Reviews 20
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
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 Jan 17, 2018
Thank you for the 5-stars! We're glad to see you had a great recent experience with us at Moody Gardens Golf Course and we value your feedback. Come back soon!
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Reviews 68
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great course

The day I played it was chilly and windy. I had a terrible day hitting my driver but the course was in great shape. The greens were green and putted well

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Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Commented Jan 17, 2018
Thanks for the 4 stars even though it sounds like it was a rough day out on the course. We hope the weather and your driver are much more cooperative next time you play out here at Moody Gardens Golf Course.
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

A must do in Galveston

One of the best public golf courses in southeast Texas. A lot of water, moderately fast greens (mostly due to wet conditions), nice challenging #18.

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Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
Commented Jan 4, 2018
Thank you for playing Moody Gardens Golf Course! We are thrilled to hear that you consider us to be one of the best public courses in Southeast Texas! Come back again soon.
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great course

A cool and windy day, but an interesting experience. The wind made the course quite challenging, the greens were good as well as the layout. I look forward to another opportunity to visit!

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Commented Dec 21, 2017
Thanks for playing Moody Gardens Golf Course! Nothing tests your golf game more than the wind but we're glad you enjoyed it. Come back again soon!
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
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 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Commented Dec 14, 2017
Thank you! Come back to Moody Gardens Golf Course again soon.
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Commented Dec 11, 2017
Thanks for the 4 stars! Book another tee time with us soon.
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
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 3.0
Commented Nov 30, 2017
Thank you for the 5 stars!
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