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 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Good value

Early start times lead to quick rounds. Course is in great shape. Greens roll true. Good customer service at check in. Really nice practice area.

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 Nov 30, 2017
Sounds like a perfect day! Thanks for playing Moody Gardens Golf Course and thank you for the 5 stars. Come back again soon.
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great Course!

My wife and I are from Oklahoma we have been traveling the cost from Florida to here and I must say this is one of the best maintained courses I have played on . The staff are great and the other golfers are awesome. If i lived here this would be my course.we will be back for sure!! Thanks Moody gardens for the great day of golf!

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 4.0
Commented Nov 30, 2017
Awesome! We are so glad that you and your wife decided to play Moody Gardens Golf Course. Your kind words are much appreciated and next time you're in the area be sure to stop by for another round!
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Wonderful Course!

My son and I teed off at 7:10am with the temperature being 55 degrees and no wind. WOW! Perfect weather! The course is challenging but very fair. Course knowledge is helpful on several holes but it is worth the cost and your time!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect 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 Nov 30, 2017
Thank you for playing Moody Gardens Golf Course! Sounds like perfect golfing weather to me. Not many days you can play out here without wind. Be sure to Like us on Facebook for the latest course news and specials.
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Awesome time!

Been to a lot of courses. They keep course in excellent shape.

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 2.0
Reviews 54
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great course in great condition

I love playing this course even with the constant wind! The course was in great condition as usual. Greens are so nice they remind me of Astro turf. I'll definitely be back!

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 Nov 30, 2017
Thank you, Edward! Our maintenance crew does a great job of keeping Moody Gardens Golf Course in amazing condition and we appreciate you noticing. Come back again soon!
Reviews 103
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Commented Nov 17, 2017
Thanks for the 5 stars! Come see us again soon.
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Outstanding greens!

Excellent greens and fairways! Enjoyed the course and would recommend to anyone.

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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 Nov 14, 2017
Thank you for your review and for recommending our golf course to others. Come back again soon!
Reviews 38
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Island Golf is Good

The course wins I lose on this day due to poor drives. Tee boxes, greens, and fairways are in above average condition in comparison to the other public courses in the area. The greens are very receptive to accurate approach shots, but pretty slick, so be careful with that putter. Winds can play with your head too. This course is hard not to like.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
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
Commented Nov 14, 2017
Thank you for your kind words and 4 stars, Dave! We're sorry to hear that the course got the best of you this time but give us another try soon.
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Amazing!

Loved this course; a favorite in the Houston area.

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 Nov 2, 2017
Thank you! We're glad to hear that we are one of your favorite courses in the Houston area. Book another tee time with us soon.
Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Pure pleasure

The course is in excellent condition and the greens are like carpet.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Commented Nov 2, 2017
We appreciate your kind words! Be sure to Like us on Facebook for the latest course news and specials. Thanks again for choosing Moody Gardens Golf Course.
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

A lovley, windy day

The course was calling my name and I came a running. For a cold, windy Saturday it was a lovely sunny day to hit the links. Tee to green the course was in pristine shape. There are five tee boxes to choose from and that makes a difference when the winds are howling. It was a two club wind and I was able to use a club in the bag. The greens are true and clean and the bunkers are a many that protect the large greens. The fairways are well marked with yardage and wide enough to forgive that hook or slice. The front and back are very different as the back nine are almost on an island unto itself. On the back nine, four holes go south and four go north with the ninth and eighteenth greens protected by water in the front. A fun, windy course that will give you your monies worth.

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 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Commented Nov 2, 2017
Thank you for taking the time to write this review and for recommending our golf course to others. Sounds like you had a wonderful round even with the cold windy weather. Come back and see us again soon!
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Commented Nov 2, 2017
Thank you for the 4 stars! Come back again soon.
Reviews 103
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Fairways and green were in great shape. Definitely worth the drive to play the course especially in the fall

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
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
Difficulty 4.0
Commented Nov 1, 2017
Thank you for choosing Moody Gardens Golf Course! We're glad to hear that it was worth the drive for you. Come back again soon.
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Golf

My wife and I enjoyed playing this course and will play it twice before we leave.

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 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Commented Oct 18, 2017
Awesome! We look forward to seeing you guys out here again soon.
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great conditions - great day.

The course was in fabulous condition. Greens were as good as I have ever seen them and they would be rated perfect by most anyone. Staff is friendly as always. Great day.

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 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Commented Oct 17, 2017
Sounds like a perfect day, Mark! Thank you for sharing. Come back and see us again soon.
Reviews 27
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

One of the best in the area

Granted, I haven't played a bunch of courses in the Houston area (yet) but of the ones I've played this course is at or near the top of the list. I was hoping the breeze would stay calm enough but I get the impression that rarely ever happens. While that made the course tougher to play it does help with the heat.

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 4.0
Pace 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
Commented Oct 16, 2017
Thank you for your kind words and 5 stars. We hope to see you out here for another round soon.
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented Oct 5, 2017
Thank you, Matthew! Book another tee time with us soon.
Reviews 103
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great day at Moody

Course was in great condition. Likely the best in Houston area after Hurricane Harvey.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
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
Difficulty 4.0
Commented Oct 5, 2017
Thank you very much for your review. We appreciate you choosing Moody Gardens Golf Course and we hope to see you out here again soon.
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Super Public Track

Amazing conditions. This golf course is better than any private course in Galveston County.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Commented Oct 3, 2017
Awesome! Thank you, Dan. Come back and see us again soon.
Reviews 37
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Excellent Condition

Greens could be faster. Very nice and beautiful golf course indeed.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
Commented Sep 28, 2017
Thank you for your kind words and feedback regarding the greens. We hope to see you out here again soon.
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