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 course
Course was in perfect condition. Very friendly and helpful staff. Course wide open but also challenging.
Thanks so much for your great feedback! We're so glad you had such a great time. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
C’mon, Rake the Traps!
To be fair, greens & fairways were in great shape. However, traps haven’t been raked in months. I realize they don’t want players to rake but there’s no reason the can’t be raked once a day. Some had grass growing in them & many were almost unplayable. This course is too expensive for that. Come on Moody,, you’re better than that!
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we appreciate the feedback hope you'll give us another try in the near future.
Beautiful layout, greens and fariways excellent
Everything was great except the bunkers. We should have been told the bunkers were unplayable and had an appropriate discount.
Thanks for your feedback, and we will work to make improvements for your next visit!
Great Course... Not so great locals
Very nice course. Lots of challenge on back nine. Very windy down here on coast. Played as a single. Ran into 4some on hole 7. They would not let me play through. When asked, they said "We would let you play through but you're not going anywhere" and drove off. Wouldn't have been so bad, but they were terrible. I would have to wait for 6-8 of their shots before I could finally hit. So much for "let faster players play through".
Thanks so much for your review. We are glad to see you rated us 5 stars, and we appreciate the feedback. We hope to see you back here again soon.
Thanks so much for the awesome rating!
DO NOT GIVE THEM YOUR EMAIL
I played the course over two years ago and have “Unsubscribesd” from them at least five times. I was passing through, but cannot get them to take me off their mailing list
Beautiful
This course is just absolutely beautiful it’s better then some private clubs I played in relative to the cost it’s a better play you have to play this course
Good course even with rough weather
Really liked playing this course even though the wind was high and a little rain fell on me.
We're so pleased you enjoyed or course, even with a little wind and rain. We really hope to have you back again soon!
Moody Never Disappoints
Course conditions are always top notch! Brought a buddy out for the first time and he was super impressed.
We are so glad you enjoyed our course conditions. Thanks for bringing your buddy out to try our course as well. We hope to see you both back here again soon!
Fun layout
Course was in great shape and is extremely challenging .... especially on back 9. Greens rolled fast and tee/box & fairways were plush. Twilight rates are the way to go. Will make the drive to play again for sure!!
We're so glad you enjoyed our course. Thanks so much for making the drive to come play, and we cannot wait to have you back again soon!
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round with us, and we hope to see you back again soon!
We're so happy you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Moody Gardens Golf Course!
We appreciate you taking the time to rate us!
We really appreciate the 5 star rating!
Excellent Course
WOW is what comes to mind. Excellent course and maintained to perfection. The greens could be the best I have putted on. Will definitely visit this one again if I can get a good rate.
Thanks so much for your wonderful review! We're awaiting your return!
Very friendly staff, course is in great shape, beautiful scenery!
I plan to play at Moody Gardens often in the next 3 years. My son-in-law is a second year Med Student at UTMB-Galveston and we come often to visit. Great course and friendly staff!!!
We are so excited to welcome you back many times in the coming years! Congrats to your son being in Med school, and we are excited to have you both on the course again soon!
Thanks so much for the 5 stars!!
A feel of a course in the tropics
Palm trees, wind, water hazards, seagulls, well kept fairways and greens all part of what makes Moody Gardens golf course a great attraction.
We are so spoiled to have this view everyday, and we are honored to share it with our golfers. We look forward to having you back again very soon!
Always a pleasure
Have played this course at least 20+ times in 2020. It can be challenging depending on the wind speed and direction but always fair. Front 9 is easier than back 9 especially if the wind is coming from the west. The back nine slopes toward the airport and the canal so left to right wind makes it challenging unless you play a draw. Hole 6 is probably the hardest par 3 especially if wind is in your face and hole 7 in the early morning you need spotter because sun is right in your face. Most fairways are wide open and forgiving and all greens roll great. Staff is super friendly and the music they play on loud speaker is rockin (classic rock). With no wind you can really score a good round but if wind picks up lookout. It will always be a pleasure to play here.
We are so glad that you had such a great time! We work hard to make sure that we deliver an exceptional experience, and we are already looking forward to your next visit with us!
Thanks so much for taking the time to rate us 5 stars!