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
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.
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!
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
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!
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!
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!