guests-only · Panama City Beach, FL · 18 holes
Shark's Tooth Golf Course
Norman's Lake Powell course is the easier of the two older St. Joe championship courses. You get on by staying at Camp Creek Inn or Watersound Inn ($295 a round). It is the scenic pick, though not the hardest.
Tees, rating and slope
| Tee | Yards | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,246 | 74.6 / 130 | – |
| Blue | 6,567 | 71.5 / 124 | – |
| White | 6,200 | 69.7 / 123 | – |
| Gold | 5,752 | 75.2 / 126 | – |
| Burgundy | 5,113 | 68.8 / 122 | – |
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 |
|---|---|
| Locals | No public rate. |
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. The club page says the course is 'Available to Watersound Club Members and their guests'. |
|---|---|
| Book ahead | Not published. |
| Overseed / closures | Not published. Maintenance closure Oct 26-29, 2026 on the club schedule. Closed every Tuesday. |
| Designer | Greg Norman |
| Opened | 2002 |
| Style | Pine, wetland and dune course on Lake Powell, a rare coastal dune lake. |
| Carts | Cart included in the guest rate. |
| Practice | Practice range, putting green (club FAQ). |
| Drive from Destin Harbor | 64 min (38.3 mi) |
| Phone | 850-249-3041 / 850-249-3015 (GolfPass); club 850-213-5181 |
| Address | 2003 Wild Heron Way, Panama City Beach, FL 32413 |
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 | 405 | +5 ft | |
| 2 | 3 | 177 | +1 ft | |
| 3 | 5 | 535 | -3 ft | |
| 4 | 4 | 418 | -7 ft | |
| 5 | 3 | 216 | -3 ft | |
| 6 | 5 | 517 | +11 ft | |
| 7 | 4 | 473 | -17 ft | |
| 8 | 4 | 358 | +8 ft | |
| 9 | 4 | 428 | -4 ft | |
| 10 | 4 | 425 | +3 ft | |
| 11 | 3 | 186 | -8 ft | |
| 12 | 4 | 412 | -6 ft | |
| 13 | 5 | 530 | -6 ft | |
| 14 | 3 | 203 | +20 ft | |
| 15 | 4 | 410 | -16 ft | |
| 16 | 4 | 361 | -14 ft | |
| 17 | 5 | 568 | +11 ft | |
| 18 | 4 | 454 | -19 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.
Recognition
- Golf Digest Best in State, Florida #53 (2025/26), per Where2Golf
Closest golf hotels
- The Pearl Hotel — 18 min, 6.8 mi
- Camp Creek Inn — 22 min, 8.9 mi
- Watersound Inn — 30 min, 9.3 mi
Questions golfers ask
How much does it cost to play Shark's Tooth 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
When is Shark's Tooth Golf Course closed for overseeding?
The latest published closure is Oct 26 – Oct 29. Not published. Maintenance closure Oct 26-29, 2026 on the club schedule. Closed every Tuesday.
How hard is Shark's Tooth Golf Course?
From the back tees it measures 7,246 yards with a course rating of 74.6 and a slope of 130. 3 - slope 130 from 7,246 yds; gentler than Camp Creek from the middle tees (123-124).
How far ahead can you book Shark's Tooth Golf Course?
Not published.
How far is Shark's Tooth Golf Course from Destin?
About 64 minutes (38.3 miles) by road from Destin Harbor in light traffic.
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