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 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... 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.
Awesome course
Excellent course layout. Very friendly staff. Marvelous views of the gulf coast. Must play if in Houston for a visit.
Moody Gardens Golf
This was my third time to play the course and it was great as always. The weather had been horrible the week before including flooding and freezing weather with ice. However the course was in amazing shape considering. Bunkers were awesome as were the greens. I stayed at the Moody gardens hotel and ate at the restaurant downstairs. Both were amazing. Five stars across the board. Staff was also incredible.
Great course
The day I played it was chilly and windy. I had a terrible day hitting my driver but the course was in great shape. The greens were green and putted well
A must do in Galveston
One of the best public golf courses in southeast Texas. A lot of water, moderately fast greens (mostly due to wet conditions), nice challenging #18.
Great course
A cool and windy day, but an interesting experience. The wind made the course quite challenging, the greens were good as well as the layout. I look forward to another opportunity to visit!