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Moody Gardens
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
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Photo submitted by Alvinrt on 05/21/2024
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Photo submitted by CharlesLately on 05/19/2024
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Photo submitted by TDOYEL11 on 07/17/2023
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Photo submitted by TDOYEL11 on 07/17/2023
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Photo submitted by TDOYEL11 on 07/17/2023
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Photo submitted by GKing77098 on 05/07/2023
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Photo submitted by pdcurran on 01/09/2023
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Photo submitted by u8529739 on 01/07/2023
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Photo submitted by u8529739 on 01/07/2023
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Photo submitted by u8529739 on 01/07/2023
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Photo submitted by SMOKEY2020 on 06/24/2022
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Photo submitted by SMOKEY2020 on 06/24/2022
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17th green Photo submitted by u8529739 on 03/13/2022
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Photo submitted by ShibTx on 11/17/2021
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Background: Moody Gardens Discover, Rainforest, Aquarium, & Hotel. Photo submitted by GordonATX on 10/07/2021
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Photo submitted by Zeuswon on 05/29/2021
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Photo submitted by Zeuswon on 04/12/2021
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Pelican watching me on #8 bridge. Photo submitted by u8529739 on 02/10/2021
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Photo submitted by u169948982 on 01/22/2021
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My son and I Photo submitted by garthedc on 09/07/2020
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Photo submitted by lv370540 on 09/02/2020
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Photo submitted by Joshfast on 06/15/2020
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14th Hole Approach Photo submitted by GolferJake78 on 06/15/2019
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18th Hole Approach Photo submitted by GolferJake78 on 06/15/2019
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Photo submitted by Robert1518933 on 04/25/2019
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Photo submitted by barry9114506 on 05/17/2017
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Photo submitted by sanwaldjf on 06/28/2016
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Photo submitted by itismej83 on 08/16/2014
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18th Fairway looking across the pond to the 18th green Photo submitted by bobby6830772 on 06/21/2013
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Photo submitted by u000001596690 on 10/15/2012
Great day!
No issues. Was not really crowded, pace of play was great. A single joined our threesome on the 3rd hole and that created the perfect pace to keep us from another foursome that were just ahead of us. The Marshal / starter was very nice and told us there wasn’t anyone teeing off for a while to just take our time. Course was in magnificent shape as usual with sand trap work going on, so the traps weren’t great but that is to be expected from time to time.
Tee to Green is the pristine
Very challenging and fun course! Great fairways and greens
Would like more direction on tee boxes and they are working on bunkers!
I believe this will be even better next year!
Great staff and facilities
Thank you for taking the time to review us, u000007007940. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Moody Gardens Golf Course thanks you!
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, h2CG1xi5eXwq6wkMVGPU! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Moody Gardens Golf Course!
Great value
This course was in great condition. We were impressed by the greens. Our round was on a Tuesday afternoon with open holes in front of our group and no one behind us. Could not ask for a better experience.
Hi, mdunn12. Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Moody Gardens Golf Course.
Best Course in Galveston
One of the nicest, cleanest courses I’ve played on. Staff is friendly and food is top tier at pelican grill ! I’ll be back moody ! Thanks for the awesome round !
almondcurmi13, thanks for the amazing review and for choosing Moody Gardens Golf Course. We hope to see you again soon!
Don’t EVER prepay - staff will allow for NO flexibility
I would say I enjoyed the course (who wouldn’t, it’s golf) but when one of our three players had to back out due to personal reasons, the pro shop staff wouldn’t even consider working with me on the prepaid greens fee. Basically told me he didn’t have to, as he “hadn’t had a chance to sell the other spot” if I wouldn’t have prepaid or given them more notice. Note: there were very limited number of golfers on the course and no one in line when I check in. So good job Moody Gardens, you got 1 green fee, but cost yourself 3 lifetime golfers.
We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us, Stansilva11. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at Moody Gardens Golf Course!
We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us, Stansilva11. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at Moody Gardens Golf Course!
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, u000001268055! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Moody Gardens Golf Course!
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, vrlliles! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Moody Gardens Golf Course!
Great Condition
Greens and Fairway in great shape. Tee boxes had a little bit of clover but overall in great shape. Great value for the price.
Thank you for taking the time to review us, andrewtdixon04. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Moody Gardens Golf Course thanks you!
Hi, Debbie9045533. We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at Moody Gardens Golf Course!
Great Fun Course
Moody Gardens a great golf course. The staff is friendly and accommodating. Jerry the starter makes sure he does the right thing for everyone and makes sure there are no gaps that will create issues later in the round. Both times I have played here I was paired with equal players, who were just as friendly as the staff. Course conditions are wonderful and the course is challenging.
Hello uNEFB5632NE,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future to earn that last star!
Moody Gardens Golf Course
The course was in excellent condition and excellent pace. Love the course! I’ve been there several times.
Hello, rserna. Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. We're so glad that you enjoyed your round at Moody Gardens Golf Course. Please visit us again soon!
We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us, u7027691. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at Moody Gardens Golf Course!
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, u314159711912! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Moody Gardens Golf Course!
Great time
Went to Galveston for a get away with my siblings and spouses. Have wanted to play Moody Garden for awhile and finally had a chance. We played Monday and Wednesday. The course is in great shape and has some really good holes. Absolutely a must play we will be back soon.
Hello, u861920205. Thank you for visiting us at Moody Gardens Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.
Registration
There is no option during GolfNow registration to choose Senior or Veteran and the course does not honor those options when checking in. The course is great and fun to play.
We're sorry about your issues with GOLFNOW, Veterans and Seniors can always book directly from our website!
Hi, GoGolf719. Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Moody Gardens Golf Course.