Moody Gardens

Hit it low and hard and prepare for wind. Greens were rolling true

We had a great time. This course a bit challenging and there are some holes that don’t have a lot of forgiveness. The overall layout was great and the scene around the course was very nice. The course was in very good shape.

Great weather on this course for a December.

Wind is a factor making it 2-3 clubs extra when hitting into the ocean breeze.

Greens were excellent, fairways were very good, rough and off the fairways were challenging as well as some tee shots where placement is key. If you do not know where to hit, as well as the boundaries/ water hazards your score can escalate very fast.

I was making the turn at 3 over when I hit a couple errant shots that penalized me and I ended up shooting 80.

Great course and I definitely recommend this course… but be sure to play it with a local.

This marks my 40th outing at this incredible course, a milestone that makes me feel like I’ve witnessed it all—from torrential rain to radiant sunshine. But today's round felt special, as I had the pleasure of bringing along two of my 20-year-old nephews. Their golf game has really taken off! Just a few years ago, I was dominating them, feeling like a mentor on the greens. Now, they've leveled up so much that I’m lucky to keep up with them!

We teed off at 10 AM on a chilly morning that surprisingly offered us a rare treat: minimal wind—a true rarity for an ocean-side course! This gem of a place has earned accolades as one of Texas's top public courses, and it’s easy to see why. The staff maintains it in pristine condition; as we rolled down the fairways, it felt like we were gliding on a cloud. The greens were immaculate, resembling indoor carpets with hardly a ball mark in sight.

I usually consider this a driver’s course, especially with its challenging long par 5s. The back nine typically brings those notorious two-club winds, but not today. The breeze was practically non-existent, and the temperature climbed to a delightful mid-60s. To top it off, we practically had the course to ourselves, with hardly any other golfers around.

All in all, we had a fantastic time soaking in the beauty of the day. It was an absolutely fabulous experience, one I won’t soon forget!

Sadly, the weather prevented us from really enjoying golf this day. It was so windy our golf balls would blow sideways. It was very cold and windy we could not finish the 18 holes. Normally, we enjoy this course and will definitely play again.

Our main complaint is how horrible the mosquitoes are. They really need to do something about that. Even in the wind you get swarmed.

The course was in great shape and staff was on their game. Understandable that it’s a vacation location but paying almost double for weekend play was the only disappointment.

Enjoyed the course!! Enjoyed the group we played with. Will definitely play here again

Not a good value, even with the discount, but there aren’t any other public golf course options in Galveston, so I play here. The greens and fairways are well above average. I love the layout of the back nine. The sand bunkers are flooded, as they were the last time I played here, yet the rest of the course has decent drainage.

The staff was direct and short in responses to questions, but I sensed they didn’t listen to my questions.

Bring bug spray. You very well may need it.

Anytime I'm in the Galveston area I try to play Moody. It's a great course and a solid value. A lot of the holes have wide open fairways but there's still a fair amount of water mixed in to make it difficult. My only minor complaint is that the bunkers were pretty inconsistent this time around. Some were fairly wet with hard packed sand. Others were very nice. Definitely an added challenge. But I'll be back next chance I get.

Course is in wonderful condition. Fairways and greens were great. Pace of play was a little slow but not terrible. Only negative was the mosquitoes! They said it was bad in the clubhouse and that we should buy some mosquito spray …glad we did! Will be back.

I played the round in 3 1/2 hours enjoyed the layout a true test

Great layout and location, greens were in great shape rolled true. The staff were friendly and helpful. Had the chance to play with two regulars (Marks and Hugh) who provided home course guidance and were a lot of fun to play with... if you are looking for golf in Galveston don't overlook Moody Gardens.

Played here in the afternoon. The course was in good overall condition. The staff in the pro shop seemed like they were overwhelmed and didn’t really know what was going on. Pace of play was right on track with 4 hour round. Marshal came by what seemed like 10 times to remind us they close at 6:45 and all carts must be turned in. Really bothersome. Overall had a good time. And for the price around $55 was fun. This course was not worth the over $100 early morning asking price. Cart girl did come around multiple times during our round.