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 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
Moody Never Disappoints
Course conditions are always top notch! Brought a buddy out for the first time and he was super impressed.
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!
Staff was very friendly and helpful
Our tee time was actually scheduled for the day after we got to play but with the rain and storms moving in, the pro staff at the course let us move up a day early and worked us in, due to us being on vacation we didn’t have a whole lot of time to reschedule but they got us worked in and we had a great time and staff was very friendly! Overall a good experience and good time golfin
We are so glad you were able to get your round in during your vacation! We hope you enjoyed your time with us, and hope to see you back here again one day soon! Thanks again for coming out to Moody Gardens Golf Course!
Thanks for taking the time to rate us!
Fantastic!
We absolutely loved the course. It was immaculately maintained and played very well. Be prepared to some wind this close to the gulf, but that’s part of the charm and excitement. Even on a hot day the gulf breezes kept us cool.
We will be regulars here for sure.
Thanks so much for such kind words! We are so happy you enjoyed your time at the course, and we hope to have you back again soon.
Wonderful day out
We had a great day playing on the course. It was beautifully maintained from the tee boxes to green. Staff was welcoming and the marshal (Van?) was very friendly.
The Maroon Ladies tees are too short - most par threes were under 85 yards, and a couple were only about 70n yards - not that it made it any easier to hit par! Next time I would play from the men's senior tees. A couple of nice trickle holes too, especially the 18th.
Definitely a good course for us. Husband is about a 20 handicap and I am about a 15.
Hi Julie1985623. We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us. We will inform the entire team, so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back at Moody Gardens Golf Course!
Thanks for taking the time to rate us 5 stars!
Unique to the Houston area
Why haven’t I played this course before? Fairways and greens were perfect, course is challenging if your driver is off. I’ll be back!
We're so glad you finally played our course! And we are already looking forward to your next visit!
GolfNow - Failure to communicate
I really enjoyed playing five holes at Moody Gardens, the greens are in excellent condition and of course their fairways are supreme.
Only five because a train of thunderstorms on the outmost southwest edge of Tropical Storm Cristobal lined up just north of the course, spinning to the east, with the whole system sagging south. The course blew the horn and I headed inside to try to wait it out, but decided it was only going to get worse.
Now I understand the course will not give me a rain check on a round I purchased on GolfNow. AND...once the round has started, neither the app or web will let you cancel the round.
"Hot Deal Tee times cannot be refunded unless the golf course is closed due to weather on the day of play."
Here's the communication failure...there seems to be no way to cancel the reservation once its started. GN does not want to talk with us nor let us email them, so other than complain in this review, I find myself stymied.
GN - you know how to contact me, your turn.
Your feedback is important to us, MICHATFIELD10107. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing Moody Gardens Golf Course
Beautiful Course
Course was beautiful and the green were perfect. Love that this course is so close to home.
We are so glad that you are so close by that yo can stop over for a round anytime! We are looking forward to your next visit with us.
Nice afternoon in Galveston!
Tee off at 16.30 . Course in fantastic conditions! Light wind and good pace of play! I Managed to finish my round in 3 hour and 30 minutes and play my hcp! ! I will come back!
We're so glad you had such a wonderful time, and got your round in at such a good pace!
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!