1 Hope Blvd, Galveston, Texas 77554, US
(409) 683-4200
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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

Price Range$$, $$$
Property Class★★★★
Acres233
Year Opened1986
Number of Units300-500

Amenities

RestaurantsFine, Casual, Bar
Room TypesRoom, Suite
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Kids ProgramYes
Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Moody Gardens

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4.6
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Reviews 5
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great course

Found a Hot Deal on a Wednesday for $30.00. Hardly anyone on the course. Greens and fairways were near perfect. Can't wait to play here again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 05/02/2017:
Thank you! Come see us again soon.
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 05/03/2017:
Thank you! Hope to see you out here again soon.
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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Overall a very nice course. Greens, fairways, and tee boxes were in great shape. The layout is pretty good, but the last few holes weren't my favorite. The bunkers definitely need more daily attention. I played on a Sunday and it looked like they had not been dragged in a day or two. I'm not sure the normal rates, but if you find a hot deal on this course, take it!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 103
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great day at Moody

The weather was perfect and the course was in great shape. Fairways were the best that I have played in Houston. Greens were in very good shape although they were a little slower than I was used to. We also had a great lunch and shared a few beers before and after the round. Good selection of draft beers,

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice course

From the tee box to the greens the course was in great shape. The sand was fine and very well placed (I found enough of it!) the only problem I had was the pace of play. The cart girl would go to the middle of the fairway to ask the 4 some ahead of me to ask if they needed anything. Overall it was a great game. I shot 98 and lost a couple balls since I wasn't familiar with the course but will definitely be back!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Be back soon

Played on a Saturday and pace of play was average. Had a pair two groups ahead that seemed to have no idea of time. The foursome in front of us were waiting on the two in front of them....

Besides that course was fantastic. Greens rolled very true and were in excellent shape. The wind was brutal. Blowing 20 mph the whole day. Front nine was a tad easier than the back mainly because of the wind. Several blind shots and bunkers are in strategic places. Fairly wide fairways, however with the wind and bunkers the course plays more narrow than it appears.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great

Great course! Practice areas were super nice and greens roll true

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

More than worth it

More than worth it especially with the discount from GolfNow. Very challenging, fun, scenic, golf course. I highly recommend it and I play all over

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wonderful Golf Experience

Although we golfed on an extremely windy day, it did not detract from our experience. The greens were wonderful, the driving was challenging, and there was plenty of exotic foliage and wildlife to see. You cannot beat this unique golf course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 05/04/2017:
Thank you for your kind words and 5 stars! Heavy winds can sometimes ruin a good round of golf but we are thrilled to hear that it did not detract from your wonderful experience at Moody Gardens Golf Course! Join us for another round soon.
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Fun course

Moody Gardens is a fun course to play. I imagine it must be windy most days due to the location near the Gulf. It was windy which makes it somewhat challenging due to the amount of water on the course. The greens were average speed and in good condition. I really enjoyed seeing a variety of birds and the scenery is very nice. Fairways were also in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 05/04/2017:
Thank you for taking the time to write a review for our golf course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and we're glad that you consider Moody Gardens Golf Course a fun course to play!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Calvin

Great course well kept fairways and greens. Staff in the pro shop were friendly and very helpful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Course was good but expensive

So I want to be fair here, I would say the course is challenging as in take a LOT of balls since there is water everywhere. Also I will say we went in a slow month and were charged a premium since we are not living in the county even though we played twilight. It was not killer expensive (~50 per head in CDN dollars) but Me and my sons might have played here everyday if the rates were lower. ultimately I would likely play again here since there are not many options in Galveston but I do think that we saw similar courses for less in Houston on this trip without all the ball grabbing water.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great staff

After reading some bad reviews I decided to play anyway, glad I did , staff was very friendly and helpful.. Course was in excellent condition, I would definitely recommend this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Very Nice

My Son and I enjoyed a very fun round of golf on this course. The place is in excellent shape, very nice greens and fairways. It is a very good test of accuracy with a lot of ways to get into trouble if you hit a shot off the fairway.

Greens rolled perfectly!!

Just wish they'd had a drink cart or more water coolers!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Response from on 03/22/2017:
Thank you for your 5 stars. See you out here again soon!
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