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
Island Golf
I recently moved to the Island and took up golf after a long hiatus. I have been playing at Moody’s recently and have been impressed with the facility and staff. Nice practice area and the course is challenging. The playing condition of the course has been consistently outstanding. The wind is in play!
Moody Golf Course Review
Great day at Moody Gardens. Course was in excellent condition. slight wind on front nine but moderate wind on the back made the back nine tough. No sand traps on the front but due to the wind hit seven traps on the back nine - made one "sandie"! Third time this year and the best course I have played in my 32 rounds this year!!!
Great round
Always a good experience at MG! The greens roll true, but wish they were more receptive to wedge play.
Challenging course
Well the wind was blowing briskly as usual. Makes club selection rather tricky. But this is one of the reasons I play this course. It is always in great shape.
Great Course but pricey
Overall good course but expensive. Ok layout, back 9 was excellent. Will go again but only with discount.
Two thumbs up
Can’t say nothing bad about this course. I just wish the men and women can use golf ethics. Meaning fix divots on greens and the fairways. Overall a 10!
#cheapgolfballs
Nice course. Happened to play it on a VERY windy day according to the staff. Always windy, but this was abnormally strong is what I was told. Lots of water in play made this challenging. I am a 10 hdcp and stopped scoring to allow myself to enjoy this neat course. Into the wind, I flushed a club I hit at home 165yds and was pin high at 117yds. With the wind helping, I hit a solid 175yd club 240. Never played in any conditions like that, it was really enjoyable if you don't allow yourself to get frustrated - and bring cheap golfballs you don't care about losing.
Outstanding
The course was in great shape from tee to green. Great practice facility; overall great exprience going back tomorrow and saturday.
Nicely groomed and cared for
This was definitely an upgrade to the last time I played here several years ago. Staff was friendly and as a single, groups were very willing to let me play through. Greens were in good shape and fairways were wide and manicured. Just the right amount of challenge for most golfers.I would be happy to play at the Moody Gardens course again!
Great course... Just needs a Marshall to do his job
Course is in great shape. Found a good deal on a Saturday and really enjoyed the round. We played in 4 hrs and 15 minutes after being the 6th group off that morning. We played the first 5 holes in an hour and then took us 3+ hours to play the remaining holes. There was a 4 some that after #8 was a hole behind and after #13 were almost two holes behind. The Marshall drove up to the slow group a couple times on the back nine, waived and continued on his way. We were all backed up behind the slower group. It's a recipe for 5+ hr rounds later in the day if an early group backs everyone up. I'll be back to play this course. I always enjoy my round here. I just might not play on a Saturday.
Loved Moody Gardens golf course.,
Beautiful course. Conditions from tee to green were excellent. Challenging back nine holes when playing against the wind. Electric golf carts- so nice and quiet but no GPS on carts- which would have been nice. Super nice staff. Obtained tee time through Golf Now the night before and saved some green.
Great time
Good course for the money. Greens will be faster in a few weeks but good now
Great Layout/Friendly Staff
Course was in great condition with greens rolling true and fast. The pro shop staff was very friendly. Looking forward to getting back on the island soon!
Well kept course
Challenging course for the average duffer. Wind is always a factor in Galveston so must be prepared for that. Slightly more expensive than most public courses along the Houston / gulf coast area.
Typical Quality and Challenge at Moody!
MG is a well laid out course that uses the natural landscape to capture your eye and challenge anyone’s game. Depending on wind direction, MG can be a bear or can be had! Select your day carefully.
Great Day gofing
Weather was great, course was in good shape and We had a great time.