guests-only · Panama City Beach, FL · 18 holes
The Third Golf Course
St. Joe's newest course (2025, Davis Love III), sold to Camp Creek Inn and Watersound Inn guests at the same $295. No published ratings yet, so play it as the new one, not the proven one.
Par71
Tips–
Rating / slope–
Green fees seen$295
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. |
|---|---|
| Book ahead | Not published. |
| Overseed / closures | Not published. Maintenance closure Nov 9-11, 2026 on the club schedule. Closed every Wednesday. |
| Designer | Davis Love III (Love Golf Design) |
| Opened | 2025 |
| Style | New coastal-pines course just north of Shark's Tooth; six tee sets running from about 4,900 to over 7,600 yards. |
| Carts | Cart included in the guest rate. |
| Drive from Destin Harbor | 80 min (35.2 mi) |
| Phone | Watersound Club 850-213-5181 |
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.
Closest golf hotels
- Watersound Inn — 29 min, 3.0 mi
- The Pearl Hotel — 37 min, 5.7 mi
- Camp Creek Inn — 38 min, 5.9 mi
Questions golfers ask
How much does it cost to play The Third 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 The Third Golf Course closed for overseeding?
The latest published closure is Nov 9 – Nov 11. Not published. Maintenance closure Nov 9-11, 2026 on the club schedule. Closed every Wednesday.
How far ahead can you book The Third Golf Course?
Not published.
How far is The Third Golf Course from Destin?
About 80 minutes (35.2 miles) by road from Destin Harbor in light traffic.
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