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 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great & Fun Course

This course was in great shape and except for 30-minute rain delay it was a great day.

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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 09/08/2015

Thank you for your feedback and we apologize for the rain delay. We hope you will visit Moody Gardens Golf Club again very soon and play on this beautiful golf course!

Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Wet Course, Poor Customer Service

This is a nice course to play on most days. We played in the afternoon after a morning rain and were the first ones on the course, cart path only. Don't know how much rain they had, but there was standing water in a lot of places, backed up drains on the course and some deep water on the cart path in spots. The asst. pro caught us avoiding the cart path lake by going ten feet onto course, not the fairway, and berated my partner and I as if we had done something life threatening. He screeched his tires, yelled and carried on about our brief foray onto the grass, then proceeded to turn around on the grass to go back to the clubhouse. We did report this to the golf course management who apologized for his actions.
The only other downer to the day was that there was no one in the grill. We had to go twice to the clubhouse for them to roust the grill personnel so we could get a burger and a coke. It was a good burger though.:)

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Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
Commented on 09/08/2015

Thank you for your feedback of Moody Gardens Golf Club. Unfortunately because of the increase of rain in our area, cart path restrictions are a necessary evil to maintain the high level of course conditions that we strive to keep for our guests. We thank you for your understanding and hope you will come back and play here again very soon!

Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great course

Course in excellent condition. Greens were recently sanded. Still rolled very well and had above average speed.

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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 09/02/2015

Thank you for your feedback as it is always nice to see the hard work being recognized. We strive to make course conditions a top priority and we love to hear that you had a great experience at Moody Gardens. Come back and play the course again soon!

Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Fairways made for great iron shots

I drive from the Katy side of Houston to play here. The ball sits up on the fairways making iron shots a joy. The wind can be challenging but never overwhelming. The staff is friendly and attentive. The facilities are always clean. And afterward I treat myself to any one of the great restaurants on the island.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Commented on 08/17/2015

Thank you for taking the time to review our golf course. We are glad that you had a great time! We pride ourselves in our course conditions and work hard to meet your expectations. Come back and see us soon! Thank you for your feedback.

Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

This course has great features

Played last year this time and it was the same this year as last year. The course was in awesome shape. The fairways were nice and the putting greens were nice and smooth. Played in the afternoon and the greens were still smooth.

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Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Commented on 08/17/2015

We are so glad to hear you had a great experience with us at Moody Gardens. We hope to see you and your friends out on the green for another round. Thank you so much for your feedback!

Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Pace of play is ridiculous

The pace of play is unrealistic. The marshals constantly harass your to speed up to the point that it's not even fun to play anymore.

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented on 08/17/2015

Thank you for your review and we value your feedback. We are sorry that the pace of play felt rushed. We want you to have a great time and enjoy yourself at Moody Gardens and if you ever feel rushed please let us know and we will do everything we can to accommodate you. Please come back and play with us again soon!

Reviews 15
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great shape

Course was in great shape especially considering no rain for 6 weeks.

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played

Nice Reaort Courae

Reasonable rate for nice course at island setting. Fairways and greens are in great shape. Good pace of play for resort setting. Staff were friendly.

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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
Review 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Moody Gardens Golf Course

This course was in excellent greens condition. Very tropical scene with palm trees and water all around. We golfed 18 Long holes so a cart was needed. Windy and warm temps of 87 degrees made it a perfect golf day. Traveled 80 miles to get here but worth it if you turn it into a mini vacation.

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First Time Playing
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
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Nice views good greens

Other than the 85% humidity everything was great. Interesting variety of holes. Good greens

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Nice but hot

Excellent golf course! We tried to beat the heat with an early tee time, but the humidity (and little to no wind) still got to us. Other than that the greens were plush and the fairways were pristine. The cart girl was very freindly and courteous. Gig 'em!

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Previously Played
Poor 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 3.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

awesome

Course in great condition..definitely a perfect golf course.pace if play under 4 hrs perfect pace.food is a little to expensive but it is what it is..ii would play again for sure

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Fun Round great course

Nobody could say anything negative about this course the staff or amenities
Greens excellent if you missed a putt YOU missed no bumps or distracting marks smooth and true
Fairways no bad lies anywhere just a great course and fantastic layout. We will return to play here at the earliest opportunity
We met the GM Bill and he was very cordial and customer friendly

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

outstanding course

Everything is top shelf. I would recommend this course for everyone. different for different handicaps.

Previously Played
Fair 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 3.0
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Best in the area

Moody Garden is a great and challenging course. You can get a great deal on green fees. The course is always in great shape. The greens were a little slow but rolled very true. It's Galveston so the wind blew! Combine that with water on many holes and errant shots become penalty strokes. Lot's of fun and a good test!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Nice Layout

Of you are looking for a moderately challenging course; you owe it to yourself to check out thos course . The greens are in great shape and roll true. Water hazards are present but really come into play.

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Course was in great shape

Fabulous course. Only downside was all the mosquitoes but not much they can do about that.

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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
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Windy -- but expected that

Wish the course was closer -- we would certainly play it more often.

The only "negative" that I can come up with was the
windy conditions -- and no one on this earth controls the weather.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good 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
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Moody Gardens is Grrrrrrrrreat!

This course is in great shape. Ariation is almost complete.(6/9/15) Moody has a HUGE driving range, LARGE putting green, practice chipping green and bunker. The staff here is super approachable and friendly as well. This course is TOUGH. Water on 1, 3, 5-18! Do yourself a favor and play the GOLD tees. Black its over 400 yards longer, and ORANGE is nearly 7000yds.
Also, bring mosquito spray....you never know.

Verified Purchaser
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
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Greens Need Some Work

Played on a Monday so pace of play was not an issue. Played 36 holes and ate lunch between rounds in about 8 and 1/2 hours. The course conditions were very good with the exception of the greens - they had been punched and were very bumpy and extremely slow. Recognizing the course has to perform maintenance and since the rest of the course was in good shape, I can give them the benefit of the doubt and hope the greens are rolling better next time.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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