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 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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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
Beautiful!
I absolutley love this course. The fairways are large and in perfect condition. The greens had recently been punched when I played but were healing nicely. The course is flat but challenging with lots of water hazards and tall native grass that can be penal.. I would recommend this course to every level of golfer!!!
Excellent round at Moody Gardens
We stayed at the hotel and enjoyed the amenities on Friday. I woke up early and played 18 Saturday morning. We finished around 11 am and joined the family for some fun in Galveston. All in all, it was a great time.
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NICE GALVESTON TX RESORT COURSE
Fairways in great shape. Nice and soft. Greens were punched a week earlier but still had a nice roll on the puts.
Friendly staff and nice lunch specials after your round.
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One of my favorite courses.
Moody has great atmosphere and the course is fantastic
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Slow play
There was a tournament group just before me, so it made for a slow round.
These things do happen,.
Restaurant staff was best part of the day, very friendly.
Hi CBSattorney, thank you for reviewing the course and sharing your feedback. Let us first start by apologizing for the delay of play during your recent round, but we truly appreciate your patience & understanding with our tournament. We're glad to see you had a positive experience with our staff, and we can't wait to welcome you back for an even better experience in the near future. Thank you for playing Moody Gardens Golf Course!
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Great Course
Honestly didn't know what to expect. Pictures can always be deceiving, but the fairways and greens were very well kept. Plenty of water to get you in trouble, which made it challenging, especially on the back 9. The fairways got a little tighter on the back 9. Played a twosome, had a 3 in front of us and single behind us and everyone maintained a good pace. Really enjoyed the experience overall. Ladies at the bar and young gentlemen at the pro-shop were very friendly. Look forward to playing next time I'm down on vacation.
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Great course
Play this course every week love it especially if wind isn’t blowing.
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Great Course
One of the best in Texas. Sunset is beautiful there is playing during twilight hours.
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Great Course. Terrible Staff.
The golf course is really fun to play and very challenging. When we started the wind was reasonable but by the back 9 it picked up and made the holes play 3 to 4 clubs longer into the wind. The greens were almost perfect and rolled true all day long. The lady who we checked in with was so rude I almost said something but decided to let it pass. Other than that it was a great day, well worth the price and will definitely play again if I’m back in the area.
Hi u3384898, we appreciate you leaving a review and rating us 5-stars. However, we do apologize for any poor experience regarding our staff, as this is not the level of service we strive to provide. Your feedback has been shared appropriately, but we're very glad to hear you still enjoyed the day with us. We look forward to having you back at Moody Gardens Golf Course again soon!
Challenging
I am a 6 handicap . Played this course for the first time in a 20mph wind. Very difficult to play . Not very much room off the tee without penalty . Deep thick rough can save errant shots but difficult to find your ball . Greens very good and easy to putt .
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One of my favorites.
Wonderful break from the dingy Bermuda courses everywhere around here. One of the best conditioned courses in the area and a gem worth the drive. One of my favorite places to be. Breezes make the course play cooler than the other mainland options. I've been playing here for years, on and off and this round, the course was in as good of shape as it has ever been in! Typically over priced, but a hot deal tee time or discount and it is a top choice. Great layout that gets better every time you play it. Wide open, but with the typically strong wind, can be a true test. I'm also and aviation enthusiast and pilot, so the constant air show next door is always great on top of the golf! Burger was good.
Course conditions are excellent
This course is a gem in Galveston. I live 40 minutes away and drive out there every Friday to play a round. I'm never disappointed and every trip out there is like a mini vacation. The food at the grill is great and staff is always wonderful.
Continue the awesome work folks !
Best Regards
Bob
Thank you for taking the time to review us, Bob! Your feedback is truly valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Moody Gardens Golf Course thanks you! Check out your review shared on our Facebook page and come back soon. #MGGolfCourse
July 4 2019
The course WAY exceeded my expectations. We booked last minute with low expectations. But very much enjoyed the day and would recommend to others; especially a good value for the price.
Hello, u000002011743, thank you for reviewing the course! Your feedback about the value of our course is important to us. We always want to make sure we are offering golfers a competitive price for their round. It's our goal to give visitors the best chance to get out and play more! Thank you for playing Moody Gardens Golf Course. We hope to see you again soon. #MGGolfCourse
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Great condition, two temporary tees
Course was in amazing shape, but the temporary tee boxes on 8 (100yds) and 9 (50 yds) made them a waste of time. Other than those, the course is as nice as I've ever seen it.
Starter
I was there as a single. I let the starter on the driving range know that if he had an opening he could send me off since I was by myself. There was about a 10 -15 minute gap between a group and a foursome and he wouldn’t let me go. Instead he put me with a foursome that was teeing off in about a half an hour. I had to wait for two more foursomes an a threesome. Unnecessary judgement by the starter. I could have gotten through the course a lot quicker as I was in from out of town. I was gone that day for seven hours.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us, however, we do apologize for any frustration or inconvenience caused during your recent visit. We can assure you our staff is committed to managing the pace of play and ensuring a positive golf experience, but your feedback has been shared appropriately for potential improvements. We hope we have the chance to welcome you back for a much-improved round soon.
Hi u000005873425, thank you for your 5-star rating, great feedback, and dedication to playing our course! Please book another round with us soon at Moody Gardens Golf Course. We appreciate the recommendation!