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 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
Very Nice Course
This is a nice course that has been redone, and taken care of. The greens were the best we have played this winter. The fairways are in good shape and well kept. The management of the course isn't too keen on Golf Now Customers, so be prepared for that when you come in. If you call and ask if they are on Golf Now the Pro Shop people will tell you no!!! Other than that it was a great day and good course
Very fun course and great experience
The course itself is very well designed and maintained. It's pretty challenging (especially if the wind is up), while at the same time offers some pretty getable holes. The front nine is a bit deceiving with a good handful of blind shots, undulating fairways, and doglegs that offer some challenges. The back nine is a bit more wide open with lots more water, and quite a bit more vulnerable to the coastal winds. The course was well maintained with nice fairways and very good greens. Greens were smooth, true, and pretty quick. Came away very impressed with the course conditions seeing as how it's mid January.
The pace of play was right on 4 hours on a Sunday which we thought was nice. Had to wait a couple times but nothing that was over the top or frustrating. We moved around the course nicely.
Be sure to stop in the Pelican Grill and grab a beer, shrimp po-boy, and enjoy the views of the course. Very nice experience and we'll be sure to be back. Well worth the 1 hour drive from Houston.
Thank you sanwaldjf for the extensive and appreciated review of Moody Gardens Golf Course. We are so thrilled you made the trip out here to see us, even if it was over an hour drive. We will always strive to make your experience memorable and would look forward to having you back!
Having a good time .
Course is very nice. I played better when I didn't worry about water and tried to keep it in fairway. Sand is not my favorite type.
Thank you erroljjohnson for your review and feedback. Moody Gardens can be a challenging course sometimes and we are happy you enjoyed yourself with us. Please come back and see us again soon!
Work on your wind game at Moody
What a wonderful golf course. This course will challenge all phases of your golf game. My group will play here at least once a month because of the eminitys at Moody. The travel from the Sugarland area is worth the drive. We really enjoy playing here an will return soon.
Thank you rhumphrey for your review and feedback of Moody Gardens Golf Course. We appreciate you taking the time to review us and we are thrilled you enjoyed yourself. Please let us know if you need anything while you are here and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
Excellent course conditions every time
I have played this course 3-4 times this year, each time the staff and course were VERY good. Mosquitos can be deadly occasionally, but the layout will keep me returning.
Thank you havnfn01 for your review and feedback! We love that you love the layout here at Moody Gardens Golf Course and we hope you will continue to golf with us throughout the season. Come back soon!
Best greens
The course was in great condition. Mosquitos were an issue for a bit.
Thank you Sfno12 for your review. We have worked very hard on course conditions and are happy to hear your positive feedback. Please let us know if we can do anything to make your experience better at Moody Gardens Golf Course and we look forward to you golfing with us again soon.
Moody Gardens - Galveston
Excellent course and great for price! Great weather, hardly anyone there. We also bought a special thru Golf Now for $18 + Tax and etc. So great weather, great prices, and great course......can't beat it!
Thank you Mark for your feedback and review. We are so happy you see the value in golfing here at Moody Gardens Golf Course and we hope you will continue to golf with us throughout the season. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you and we hope to see you back again soon!
The course is very challenging.
This is a very nice course. It is a must play if you are ever in the area.
Thank you so much for your review spreading the good news about Moody Gardens! We take a lot of pride in every aspect of our business and hope you will continue to play with us throughout the season. Please come back soon!
Moody Gardens
Still one of my favorite courses. Always in near perfect condition.
Thank you for your kind words about Moody Gardens. We are proud to be on your list of favorite golf courses and hope you will continue to come back and visit us often!
Fun in the sun
A fantastic day to be outside playing on a very nice golf course. Course was in great shape and was not crowded. It seemed most people where watching the Texans get spanked by the Falcons. Greens where in excellent shape. The course is set up for a southerly breeze but it was coming out of the north which made the course a little more challenging. This is a must play course. Staff is extremely friendly.
Thank you for coming out and golfing at Moody Gardens Golf Course. We are pleased you think so highly of our staff and their professionalism, as we strive to meet your expectations throughout the golfing experience. Please come back again soon!
Solid public track
Have been here several times and it's always in very good shape! Not too forgiving if you are wild, but interesting layout and good greens. Bunkers not raked yesterday.........
Thank you so much for your feedback. We strive to meet your expectations and we hope you continue to play with us here at Moody Gardens!
Great & Fun Course
This course was in great shape and except for 30-minute rain delay it was a great day.
Thank you for your feedback and we apologize for the rain delay. We hope you will visit Moody Gardens Golf Club again very soon and play on this beautiful golf course!
Wet Course, Poor Customer Service
This is a nice course to play on most days. We played in the afternoon after a morning rain and were the first ones on the course, cart path only. Don't know how much rain they had, but there was standing water in a lot of places, backed up drains on the course and some deep water on the cart path in spots. The asst. pro caught us avoiding the cart path lake by going ten feet onto course, not the fairway, and berated my partner and I as if we had done something life threatening. He screeched his tires, yelled and carried on about our brief foray onto the grass, then proceeded to turn around on the grass to go back to the clubhouse. We did report this to the golf course management who apologized for his actions.
The only other downer to the day was that there was no one in the grill. We had to go twice to the clubhouse for them to roust the grill personnel so we could get a burger and a coke. It was a good burger though.:)
Thank you for your feedback of Moody Gardens Golf Club. Unfortunately because of the increase of rain in our area, cart path restrictions are a necessary evil to maintain the high level of course conditions that we strive to keep for our guests. We thank you for your understanding and hope you will come back and play here again very soon!
Great course
Course in excellent condition. Greens were recently sanded. Still rolled very well and had above average speed.
Thank you for your feedback as it is always nice to see the hard work being recognized. We strive to make course conditions a top priority and we love to hear that you had a great experience at Moody Gardens. Come back and play the course again soon!
Fairways made for great iron shots
I drive from the Katy side of Houston to play here. The ball sits up on the fairways making iron shots a joy. The wind can be challenging but never overwhelming. The staff is friendly and attentive. The facilities are always clean. And afterward I treat myself to any one of the great restaurants on the island.
Thank you for taking the time to review our golf course. We are glad that you had a great time! We pride ourselves in our course conditions and work hard to meet your expectations. Come back and see us soon! Thank you for your feedback.
This course has great features
Played last year this time and it was the same this year as last year. The course was in awesome shape. The fairways were nice and the putting greens were nice and smooth. Played in the afternoon and the greens were still smooth.
We are so glad to hear you had a great experience with us at Moody Gardens. We hope to see you and your friends out on the green for another round. Thank you so much for your feedback!
Pace of play is ridiculous
The pace of play is unrealistic. The marshals constantly harass your to speed up to the point that it's not even fun to play anymore.
Thank you for your review and we value your feedback. We are sorry that the pace of play felt rushed. We want you to have a great time and enjoy yourself at Moody Gardens and if you ever feel rushed please let us know and we will do everything we can to accommodate you. Please come back and play with us again soon!
Great shape
Course was in great shape especially considering no rain for 6 weeks.
Nice Reaort Courae
Reasonable rate for nice course at island setting. Fairways and greens are in great shape. Good pace of play for resort setting. Staff were friendly.
Moody Gardens Golf Course
This course was in excellent greens condition. Very tropical scene with palm trees and water all around. We golfed 18 Long holes so a cart was needed. Windy and warm temps of 87 degrees made it a perfect golf day. Traveled 80 miles to get here but worth it if you turn it into a mini vacation.
Thank you SCDoc for your review of Moody Gardens Golf Course, as we always appreciate you taking the time. We apologize for the comments from the pro-shop staff and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention, as we will definitely be looking into the matter. Please let us know if you ever need anything on your next visit and we hope to have you back again soon!