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
A Breeze
Played this summer with my son. The constant breeze from the Gulf of Mexico helped keep us from overheating, which made the round more enjoyable. Great course design and the course is kept in excellent shape. Fairways and tee boxes are immaculate and the greens rolled true. There's a good diversity to the hole designs and most of the fairways are generous allowing plenty of room for high handicappers (and room when the wind re-directs your ball). Friendly staff and excellent practice facilities also. Loved playing there and would recommend the course to anyone especially during the usual blistering hot summer months in the Houston area.
One of the best Municipal Courses I've played
Fantastic experience... I will play every time I'm in the area!
Thank you Friesengolf51 for the review and feedback. We are so happy you had a fantastic experience and we hope you will come back and see us again very soon!
Great course
First time playing here, I got a great price on golf now. Was very surprised by this course. Fairways were nice as were the greens. Plenty of water to make this course challenging. I strongly recommend playin here.
Thank you alexguerrero for the review and 5-stars! We are so happy you had such a great time and were pleasantly surprised about the course. We hope you will continue to golf with us throughout the seasons and we hope you will come back and see us again soon!
Great Course to Play
We have visited Galveston many times and have never played golf here. It started when we walked in to the club house. The staff there was really friendly and very helpful the guy helped explain the course to us and helped us with any questions that we had. We got our carts and went to the range and it was in excellent condition. Once we got to start playing it was a fantastic course to play. The greens and fairways were perfect to play that morning. It really was the perfect place to play and really gave the feeling like you were playing on an island. We really enjoyed the course and we will definitely be back to play again.
Thank you so much for the review and feedback. We are so happy you had such a great time and we hope you will continue to golf with us. Come back and see again!
Great Golf Outing
I have visited Galveston for many years and had a great time but never played the golf coarse. What a big mistake on my part. The coarse is in great shape. The fairways are prestine and the greens are like carpet. By far the best coarse I have been on this year. Trent yourself to a great day of golf, go play Moody Gardens you want be disappointed.
Thank you for your kind words and your 5 Star rating! Your feedback makes us proud to have pleased our golfers. Please come back again next time you are in the area!
Sweet track
3rd time to play Moody and it's always a pleasure. Great practice area and great course.
We're glad to hear it! Thanks for the review and come back anytime!
Challenging course
Course was great condition tee to green , was very impressed with condition of course
Thanks for rating us 5 Stars! We're thrilled to hear that we've impressed you and glad to give you a bit of a challenge. Come back soon!
Great course!!
Had a wonderful time on this well maintained and manicured course. It played very fair even with some tight fairways and lots of water.
Thank you for your 5 Star review, Matt! We are thrilled to hear that you have had a day well spent on our course. Hope to see you again soon!
Island Golf
Well maintained course! Several holes are very challenging so be careful. #8 ate my lunch! Well, a grackle actually did eat my lunch! Fun layout that rewards good shot making. Friendly, efficient staff.
Thank you for your review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed our course and we hope you come back again to see us in the future!
Great visit as usual
The course was in excellent shape, the staff was friendly, and the facilities were great.
Tee to green the course was in great shape. The greens were aerated about a month before we played but had filled in nicely and were rolling great.
Pace of a play was a bit slow for a weekday morning but the marshal was great in coming around multiple times letting us know they were trying to get a particular group moving.
Overall another great visit and well worth the drive and the money.
Thank you for the 5 Star review! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your day on our course. Please come back and play with us again soon!
Beautiful Course
This course is beautiful and very well maintained. Lots of water so if you cant keep em straight or don't hit em long bring extra balls. I will play this course many more times. I loved it. Played with my GF and her biggest complaint is the ladies tees on par 3 hole were a joke. she could put the ball to the green on some of them
Thank you for the 5 star review! We are happy to hear about your experience with us on the course and are glad you found the course to be beautiful! Come back soon!
Great Value
Took my 16 yr old son to play for the first time. Course was in great shape especially the greens! We will definitely go back. #hiddengem
Thanks for the review! We're glad to hear that you and your son had a great time on our course. Looking forward to having you back!
Good Beach Course
We ed played the course many times when we come to the island. The course always is a challenge and is maintained well. When the wind blows the challenge goes up. We played for two days and enjoyed both rounds. We play the back tees downwind and the next up tees into the wind This provides an enjoyable experience without making it too difficult. Will be back again
Thank you wpwnose for your review and feedback of Moody Gardens Golf Course. We are so happy you continually come back to see us and play golf. Please let us know if you ever need anything at all while you are here and we hope to see you again very soon!
Greens were awesome
Greens were in awesome shape the pro shop told me that they were not in the greatest shape just yet but they were great to me other courses I played the greens look like bunkers but I will play this course soon when I'm in Galveston area.
Thank you Hector for your review and feedback of Moody Gardens Golf Course. We are thrilled you had such a great day at the course and found the conditions to be to your liking. Please let us know if you ever need anything and come back and see us again soon!
great course and great staff
The course was in great condition and the staff from the cart lady to the Pro shop was great.
Thank you jwpfaffe for your review and feedback of Moody Gardens. We are thrilled you had such a great round and experience and we hope you will continue to golf with us throughout the seasons. Come back and see us again real soon!
I love this course!
I enjoy everything about this course, it's so much fun to play. You have to like to play in windy conditions to appreciate it. The layout is great and super friendly staff.
Thank you for the review and 5-Stars as we have worked very hard on all aspects of the golfer experience. Please come back and see us again on your next visit to the area!
Excellent course for the price
excellent course, would definitely recommend to a friend. This course plays long and narrow, with challenging greens. Good for all types of golfers. Friendly staff, beautiful weather and challenging golf course, make a great day. Have fun!
Thank you Tyler for your kind words about our golf course and for our staff. We have worked very hard in making this course a huge success. With your comments we are able to continuously make improvements and we appreciate you taking the time. Please come back and see us again very soon!
Beautiful Location!
Great golf, on the Bay! This course is located in a beautiful neighborhood, has well kept greens and is challenging / fun for anyone! One of the best public courses i've played! There is an abundance of wildlife on this course, you never know what you're going to see, fins feathers and fur. Very reasonably priced!
Thank you for the review and feedback of Moody Gardens Golf Course. We appreciate you taking the time and speaking so highly of all aspects of the golfing experience. Please let us know if you ever need anything while you are here and we look forward to you coming back and visiting us often!
The best course in the Galveston area
I have played them all and Moody is by far the best course in the Galveston area. The course has a challenging links layout is and the condtion of the course, particular the greens are outstanding. They are true and fast...Congrats to the staff..... Keep up the good work.....
Thank you Don for your review and comments. We are very proud to be named the "best course in Galveston area!" We will pass on the very kind words to our staff and please come back and see us again soon!
Beautiful Course
Plays along a lot of water. Water fowl abundant. Get ready for wind. Course kept in superb condition.
Thank you Bill for your review and feedback of Moody Gardens Golf Course. We are so happy you enjoyed yourself and see the course as challenging yet fun. Please let us know if there is anything you need and we hope to see you again soon!
Thanks so much for this awesome review! We hope to see you soon we appreciate it! Glad you loved the course and and staff made your experience awesome!