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 Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great Value

Took my 16 yr old son to play for the first time. Course was in great shape especially the greens! We will definitely go back. #hiddengem

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Commented on 06/29/2016

Thanks for the review! We're glad to hear that you and your son had a great time on our course. Looking forward to having you back!

Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Good Beach Course

We ed played the course many times when we come to the island. The course always is a challenge and is maintained well. When the wind blows the challenge goes up. We played for two days and enjoyed both rounds. We play the back tees downwind and the next up tees into the wind This provides an enjoyable experience without making it too difficult. Will be back again

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Commented on 04/04/2016

Thank you wpwnose for your review and feedback of Moody Gardens Golf Course. We are so happy you continually come back to see us and play golf. Please let us know if you ever need anything at all while you are here and we hope to see you again very soon!

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

Greens were awesome

Greens were in awesome shape the pro shop told me that they were not in the greatest shape just yet but they were great to me other courses I played the greens look like bunkers but I will play this course soon when I'm in Galveston 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 on 03/30/2016

Thank you Hector for your review and feedback of Moody Gardens Golf Course. We are thrilled you had such a great day at the course and found the conditions to be to your liking. Please let us know if you ever need anything and come back and see us again soon!

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

great course and great staff

The course was in great condition and the staff from the cart lady to the Pro shop was great.

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 03/28/2016

Thank you jwpfaffe for your review and feedback of Moody Gardens. We are thrilled you had such a great round and experience and we hope you will continue to golf with us throughout the seasons. Come back and see us again real soon!

Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

I love this course!

I enjoy everything about this course, it's so much fun to play. You have to like to play in windy conditions to appreciate it. The layout is great and super friendly staff.

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 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented on 03/28/2016

Thank you for the review and 5-Stars as we have worked very hard on all aspects of the golfer experience. Please come back and see us again on your next visit to the area!

Review 1
Recommended
Played

Excellent course for the price

excellent course, would definitely recommend to a friend. This course plays long and narrow, with challenging greens. Good for all types of golfers. Friendly staff, beautiful weather and challenging golf course, make a great day. Have fun!

First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Commented on 03/11/2016

Thank you Tyler for your kind words about our golf course and for our staff. We have worked very hard in making this course a huge success. With your comments we are able to continuously make improvements and we appreciate you taking the time. Please come back and see us again very soon!

Review 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful Location!

Great golf, on the Bay! This course is located in a beautiful neighborhood, has well kept greens and is challenging / fun for anyone! One of the best public courses i've played! There is an abundance of wildlife on this course, you never know what you're going to see, fins feathers and fur. Very reasonably priced!

Featured
Previously Played
Excellent 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 3.0
Commented on 02/17/2016

Thank you for the review and feedback of Moody Gardens Golf Course. We appreciate you taking the time and speaking so highly of all aspects of the golfing experience. Please let us know if you ever need anything while you are here and we look forward to you coming back and visiting us often!

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

The best course in the Galveston area

I have played them all and Moody is by far the best course in the Galveston area. The course has a challenging links layout is and the condtion of the course, particular the greens are outstanding. They are true and fast...Congrats to the staff..... Keep up the good work.....

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Commented on 02/09/2016

Thank you Don for your review and comments. We are very proud to be named the "best course in Galveston area!" We will pass on the very kind words to our staff and please come back and see us again soon!

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

Beautiful Course

Plays along a lot of water. Water fowl abundant. Get ready for wind. Course kept in superb condition.

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 3.0
Commented on 02/03/2016

Thank you Bill for your review and feedback of Moody Gardens Golf Course. We are so happy you enjoyed yourself and see the course as challenging yet fun. Please let us know if there is anything you need and we hope to see you again soon!

Reviews 30
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Very Nice Course

This is a nice course that has been redone, and taken care of. The greens were the best we have played this winter. The fairways are in good shape and well kept. The management of the course isn't too keen on Golf Now Customers, so be prepared for that when you come in. If you call and ask if they are on Golf Now the Pro Shop people will tell you no!!! Other than that it was a great day and good course

First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
Commented on 02/01/2016

Thank you SCDoc for your review of Moody Gardens Golf Course, as we always appreciate you taking the time. We apologize for the comments from the pro-shop staff and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention, as we will definitely be looking into the matter. Please let us know if you ever need anything on your next visit and we hope to have you back again soon!

Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Very fun course and great experience

The course itself is very well designed and maintained. It's pretty challenging (especially if the wind is up), while at the same time offers some pretty getable holes. The front nine is a bit deceiving with a good handful of blind shots, undulating fairways, and doglegs that offer some challenges. The back nine is a bit more wide open with lots more water, and quite a bit more vulnerable to the coastal winds. The course was well maintained with nice fairways and very good greens. Greens were smooth, true, and pretty quick. Came away very impressed with the course conditions seeing as how it's mid January.

The pace of play was right on 4 hours on a Sunday which we thought was nice. Had to wait a couple times but nothing that was over the top or frustrating. We moved around the course nicely.

Be sure to stop in the Pelican Grill and grab a beer, shrimp po-boy, and enjoy the views of the course. Very nice experience and we'll be sure to be back. Well worth the 1 hour drive from Houston.

First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Commented on 01/29/2016

Thank you sanwaldjf for the extensive and appreciated review of Moody Gardens Golf Course. We are so thrilled you made the trip out here to see us, even if it was over an hour drive. We will always strive to make your experience memorable and would look forward to having you back!

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

Having a good time .

Course is very nice. I played better when I didn't worry about water and tried to keep it in fairway. Sand is not my favorite type.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented on 01/04/2016

Thank you erroljjohnson for your review and feedback. Moody Gardens can be a challenging course sometimes and we are happy you enjoyed yourself with us. Please come back and see us again soon!

Reviews 26
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Work on your wind game at Moody

What a wonderful golf course. This course will challenge all phases of your golf game. My group will play here at least once a month because of the eminitys at Moody. The travel from the Sugarland area is worth the drive. We really enjoy playing here an will return soon.

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Commented on 01/12/2016

Thank you rhumphrey for your review and feedback of Moody Gardens Golf Course. We appreciate you taking the time to review us and we are thrilled you enjoyed yourself. Please let us know if you need anything while you are here and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

Reviews 25
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Excellent course conditions every time

I have played this course 3-4 times this year, each time the staff and course were VERY good. Mosquitos can be deadly occasionally, but the layout will keep me returning.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented on 01/12/2016

Thank you havnfn01 for your review and feedback! We love that you love the layout here at Moody Gardens Golf Course and we hope you will continue to golf with us throughout the season. Come back soon!

Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Best greens

The course was in great condition. Mosquitos were an issue for a bit.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented on 12/17/2015

Thank you Sfno12 for your review. We have worked very hard on course conditions and are happy to hear your positive feedback. Please let us know if we can do anything to make your experience better at Moody Gardens Golf Course and we look forward to you golfing with us again soon.

Review 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Moody Gardens - Galveston

Excellent course and great for price! Great weather, hardly anyone there. We also bought a special thru Golf Now for $18 + Tax and etc. So great weather, great prices, and great course......can't beat it!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Commented on 12/10/2015

Thank you Mark for your feedback and review. We are so happy you see the value in golfing here at Moody Gardens Golf Course and we hope you will continue to golf with us throughout the season. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you and we hope to see you back again soon!

Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

The course is very challenging.

This is a very nice course. It is a must play if you are ever in the area.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Commented on 11/06/2015

Thank you so much for your review spreading the good news about Moody Gardens! We take a lot of pride in every aspect of our business and hope you will continue to play with us throughout the season. Please come back soon!

Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Moody Gardens

Still one of my favorite courses. Always in near perfect condition.

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented on 10/09/2015

Thank you for your kind words about Moody Gardens. We are proud to be on your list of favorite golf courses and hope you will continue to come back and visit us often!

Reviews 41
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Fun in the sun

A fantastic day to be outside playing on a very nice golf course. Course was in great shape and was not crowded. It seemed most people where watching the Texans get spanked by the Falcons. Greens where in excellent shape. The course is set up for a southerly breeze but it was coming out of the north which made the course a little more challenging. This is a must play course. Staff is extremely friendly.

Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Commented on 10/09/2015

Thank you for coming out and golfing at Moody Gardens Golf Course. We are pleased you think so highly of our staff and their professionalism, as we strive to meet your expectations throughout the golfing experience. Please come back again soon!

Reviews 18
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Solid public track

Have been here several times and it's always in very good shape! Not too forgiving if you are wild, but interesting layout and good greens. Bunkers not raked yesterday.........

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Commented on 09/11/2015

Thank you so much for your feedback. We strive to meet your expectations and we hope you continue to play with us here at Moody Gardens!

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