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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
Good value
Early start times lead to quick rounds. Course is in great shape. Greens roll true. Good customer service at check in. Really nice practice area.
Great Course!
My wife and I are from Oklahoma we have been traveling the cost from Florida to here and I must say this is one of the best maintained courses I have played on . The staff are great and the other golfers are awesome. If i lived here this would be my course.we will be back for sure!! Thanks Moody gardens for the great day of golf!
Wonderful Course!
My son and I teed off at 7:10am with the temperature being 55 degrees and no wind. WOW! Perfect weather! The course is challenging but very fair. Course knowledge is helpful on several holes but it is worth the cost and your time!
Awesome time!
Been to a lot of courses. They keep course in excellent shape.
Great course in great condition
I love playing this course even with the constant wind! The course was in great condition as usual. Greens are so nice they remind me of Astro turf. I'll definitely be back!
Outstanding greens!
Excellent greens and fairways! Enjoyed the course and would recommend to anyone.
Island Golf is Good
The course wins I lose on this day due to poor drives. Tee boxes, greens, and fairways are in above average condition in comparison to the other public courses in the area. The greens are very receptive to accurate approach shots, but pretty slick, so be careful with that putter. Winds can play with your head too. This course is hard not to like.
Amazing!
Loved this course; a favorite in the Houston area.
Pure pleasure
The course is in excellent condition and the greens are like carpet.
A lovley, windy day
The course was calling my name and I came a running. For a cold, windy Saturday it was a lovely sunny day to hit the links. Tee to green the course was in pristine shape. There are five tee boxes to choose from and that makes a difference when the winds are howling. It was a two club wind and I was able to use a club in the bag. The greens are true and clean and the bunkers are a many that protect the large greens. The fairways are well marked with yardage and wide enough to forgive that hook or slice. The front and back are very different as the back nine are almost on an island unto itself. On the back nine, four holes go south and four go north with the ninth and eighteenth greens protected by water in the front. A fun, windy course that will give you your monies worth.
Fairways and green were in great shape. Definitely worth the drive to play the course especially in the fall
Golf
My wife and I enjoyed playing this course and will play it twice before we leave.
Great conditions - great day.
The course was in fabulous condition. Greens were as good as I have ever seen them and they would be rated perfect by most anyone. Staff is friendly as always. Great day.
One of the best in the area
Granted, I haven't played a bunch of courses in the Houston area (yet) but of the ones I've played this course is at or near the top of the list. I was hoping the breeze would stay calm enough but I get the impression that rarely ever happens. While that made the course tougher to play it does help with the heat.
Great day at Moody
Course was in great condition. Likely the best in Houston area after Hurricane Harvey.