guests-only · Panama City Beach, FL · 18 holes
Camp Creek Golf Course
Fazio's dunes course is the best of the St. Joe trio for most visitors. You can only play it as a member's guest or by staying at Camp Creek Inn or Watersound Inn, at $295 a round. Check that it has reopened after Hurricane Isaias.
Tees, rating and slope
| Tee | Yards | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,120 | 74.9 / 144 | – |
| Blue | 6,695 | 72.9 / 140 | – |
| Blue/White | 6,492 | 72.1 / 138 | – |
| White | 6,303 | 71.4 / 133 | – |
| White/Gold | 6,043 | 70.3 / 132 | – |
| Gold | 5,796 | 74.5 / 134 | – |
| Burgundy | 5,174 | 71.2 / 127 | – |
Course rating / slope, USGA Course Rating database where available.
Green fees
| Peak | $295 per golfer per round, green and cart, for Camp Creek Inn / Watersound Inn guests (no seasonal split published) |
|---|---|
| Locals | No public rate. Lifestyle membership dues include green and cart fees. |
Inn golf pages read 2026-10-26
Before you book
| Access | Private Watersound Club course (St. Joe). Who can play: (1) Watersound Club Lifestyle Members (golf is not in the Beach & Sport tier); (2) members' accompanied guests; (3) overnight guests of Camp Creek Inn and Watersound Inn, both St. Joe hotels whose own sites sell rounds on Shark's Tooth, Camp Creek and The Third at $295 per golfer per round (green and cart fee), booked through the inn concierge/front desk. WaterColor Inn guests have historically had access to Shark's Tooth and Camp Creek (GolfPass resort page, Where2Golf), but no current WaterColor page confirming 2026 terms was found. The Pearl (Rosemary Beach) now advertises only Origins for its guests; its 2014 Shark's Tooth/Camp Creek access is not current. The club FAQ says rental guests of members may not use the club. No outside public tee times. |
|---|---|
| Book ahead | Not published; inns advise booking ahead, especially in peak season and around tournaments. |
| Overseed / closures | No overseed policy published. Club schedule shows a 'Course Maintenance' closure Nov 2-5, 2026. Closed every Monday. |
| Designer | Tom Fazio |
| Opened | 2001 |
| Style | Dunes-and-pines course near the Gulf with rolling fairways, sandy waste areas and water on about 11 holes. |
| Carts | Cart included in the $295 guest rate. |
| Practice | Practice range, putting green (club FAQ); Golf Performance Center at the club. |
| Drive from Destin Harbor | 48 min (31.3 mi) |
| Phone | 850-231-7600 / 850-231-7601 (GolfPass); Watersound Club membership office 850-213-5181 |
| Address | 684 Fazio Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (GolfPass) |
Local knowledge
- The $295 round is only sold to Camp Creek Inn and Watersound Inn guests; for a group, one inn stay is the cheapest legitimate route onto all three private courses.
- Watersound Inn's 'Golf Getaway' package bundles two rounds on your choice of the three private courses.
- Each course has a weekly closed day: Camp Creek Monday, Shark's Tooth Tuesday, The Third Wednesday. Plan the rota around it.
- Member-guest weeks (Sharkfest mid-October, Campfest Nov 12-14, 2026) take courses off the guest sheet.
Hole by hole
| Hole | Par | Yards* | Elev* | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 374 | +2 ft | |
| 2 | 4 | 361 | +3 ft | |
| 3 | 5 | 532 | +7 ft | |
| 4 | 4 | 442 | +1 ft | |
| 5 | 3 | 204 | +3 ft | |
| 6 | 4 | 444 | -5 ft | |
| 7 | 3 | 195 | +5 ft | |
| 8 | 5 | 577 | -1 ft | |
| 9 | 4 | 445 | -2 ft | |
| 10 | 4 | 391 | +1 ft | |
| 11 | 4 | 378 | -1 ft | |
| 12 | 5 | 513 | +6 ft | |
| 13 | 4 | 346 | +9 ft | |
| 14 | 3 | 173 | -9 ft | |
| 15 | 4 | 477 | -6 ft | |
| 16 | 3 | 200 | -4 ft | |
| 17 | 5 | 558 | +5 ft | |
| 18 | 4 | 453 | +2 ft |
*Yards measured along the mapped centre line (OpenStreetMap), close to the middle tees. Elevation = how far the green sits above (+) or below (−) the tee, from USGS terrain data.
Closest golf hotels
- Camp Creek Inn — 1 min, 0.3 mi
- The Pearl Hotel — 6 min, 2.8 mi
- Watersound Inn — 15 min, 3.3 mi
Questions golfers ask
How much does it cost to play Camp Creek Golf Course?
Green fees we have seen range from $295, depending on season and time of day. Peak season: $295 per golfer per round, green and cart, for Camp Creek Inn / Watersound Inn guests (no seasonal split published)
When is Camp Creek Golf Course closed for overseeding?
The latest published closure is Nov 2 – Nov 5. No overseed policy published. Club schedule shows a 'Course Maintenance' closure Nov 2-5, 2026. Closed every Monday.
How hard is Camp Creek Golf Course?
From the back tees it measures 7,120 yards with a course rating of 74.9 and a slope of 144. 4 - slope 144 from the 7,120-yd Black tees; water on 11 holes.
How far ahead can you book Camp Creek Golf Course?
Not published; inns advise booking ahead, especially in peak season and around tournaments.
How far is Camp Creek Golf Course from Destin?
About 48 minutes (31.3 miles) by road from Destin Harbor in light traffic.
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