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
Love playing here
Staff is not very friendly. The course was not crowded I had a 1220 tee time. There was a three team tournament in front of me. I asked the group in front of me if I could pass them and get out of there way since I was alone. The marshal had a fit that I had passed them. I thought it was a little over the top since I wasn’t bothering any body or getting in the way of players. I love playing here. I play 4 or 5 times a month. Great course.
Fun course in excellent condition!
Great day @ Moody Gardens golf course.! Course in excellent condition for fall/winter and greens were near perfect!
Great Greens & Fairways
The greens and fairways at this course are the best in the area, really good. The only minor issue was the bunkers, several of them needed attention and a couple fairway bunkers had grass growing in them, but only a few. It’s island gold so it’s windy, really windy, but that’s to be expected. The greens and fairways are enough for you to try this course.
Beautiful
Very beautiful course. Super friendly staff. Will return as often as I have time to play!
Great course for the money
Course in solid shape. Always a good time at moody
No Slice No Hook
Keep it in fairway play. Lotsa water, marsh, sand, and that’s not counting the wind. Not for hacker or you will be over 100. Still enjoyed being out.
PRETTY NICE
It was pretty nice but I thought it would be better.
A Hidden Value Gem
Have been golfing in Houston 15 years and have never and it down to moody gardens to play. Had a friend in town and weather was supposed to be better down south. Went in expecting a nice muni and was surprised with a super fun course. I would call it more a resort style course with some very wide fairways in certain areas. I don't think you can play another course with as much water/bay views for a better value. Would highly recommend.
Great round!
Great game the only problem was the mosquitoes. They were horrible but to be expected after rain they had in Galveston. Otherwise our round was great!!
Perfect
A little wet and windy. The course is in perfect conditions.
Always Nice
I travel to Galveston each year for time on this course. It's always in great shape, the staff very helpful and great pace of play. The fairways are very well maintained, tee boxes are great and the greens are always in good shape. My hats off to the staff!
People need to learn to fix ballmarks!
In addition to losing lots of palms to the winter freeze, the greens at this place are pock-marked as apparently no one knows how to fix a ball mark.....! The staff ought to handle out ballmark tools and instruct players on how to use them!!
Moody Gardens
Excellent layout with well maintained course on the Gulf Coast. Friendly and helpful staff made the day.
Moody Gardens
Absolutely must play this course. Always in nothing less than great shape. Nice layout. It can be challenging. Highly recommend!
Great Layout
Really enjoy playing Moody Gardens course. Pace of play was really slow yesterday because of an old Guys mini tournament. I can say that because I’m an old Guy. Nevertheless, it’s always a pleasure playing on Galveston’s beautiful nice public course.
Best round in a loooonnnnggggg time!
First time in many years that I broke 40 on each 9. Could not have done it without the superb course conditions. Thanks Moody Garden Golf Staff and most importantly the best Superintendent in the county!
Great layout,scenery and conditions. Lots of water and wildlife . Outstanding for a municipal.
Best greens in houston
Paspalum greens were unique and awesome. Fairways and rough were nice and well maintained. Tough course, but great condition for July (or anytime).
Golf course comment fauls to recognize the POOR staff rating and assumes enjoyment of the round. Because the staff was rude, unhelpful and oblivious to customer relations, the round was less than enjoyable. The course is nice, but it takes more than that to enjoy a round. Also BRING BUG SPRAY. MOSQUITOES ARE PROBLEM. But nice turf
The Best City Course in Texas!
This is a very well maintained & groomed course! Lots of water, but laid out extremely well. Love # 18!!
If you're in Galveston GO HERE!
Thank you for the 4-star review and sharing your feedback with us, however, we're sorry to hear about your unpleasant interaction with some of our staff. We are committed to providing all of our golfers with a valuable customer experience and your comments have been shared appropriately for improvements. We truly appreciate your support at Moody Gardens Golf Course and look forward to having you back for an even better round soon. #MGGolfCourse