By Nick Phillips Group
Golf is woven into the fabric of life on 30A in ways that surprise buyers who think of this corridor primarily as a beach destination. The courses here — designed by Tom Fazio, Greg Norman, and Davis Love III — operate at a level that serious golfers travel considerable distances to experience. The golf access that comes with owning on 30A is one of the lifestyle advantages we highlight for every buyer who picks up a club.
Key Takeaways
- Camp Creek Golf Course is the signature championship layout on 30A, with nearly 7,200 yards of undulating fairways, sand dunes, and native landscapes
- Shark's Tooth Golf Club offers a private round amid mature oaks and pines with panoramic views of Lake Powell
- The Third adds a third world-class private layout to the WaterSound Club's portfolio with no homes along the course and six teeing areas spanning nearly 3,000 yards
- Origins Golf Course within WaterSound Origins brings a more accessible short-course format
Camp Creek Golf Course: The Benchmark for 30A Golf
Camp Creek sets the standard for golf on 30A. Designed by Tom Fazio at nearly 7,200 yards, par 72, it earns its Golf Digest recognition as one of the top places to play in Florida. The course weaves through native plants, sand dunes, and wetland surroundings with a view of the green from every tee box.
Camp Creek is a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary — a designation reflecting both ecological integrity and the land stewardship ethos of the WaterSound Club properties. The Golf Performance Center, professional instruction, practice facilities, and outfitter shop make it a complete destination.
Camp Creek is a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary — a designation reflecting both ecological integrity and the land stewardship ethos of the WaterSound Club properties. The Golf Performance Center, professional instruction, practice facilities, and outfitter shop make it a complete destination.
Why Camp Creek Stands Apart on 30A
- Tom Fazio design at nearly 7,200 yards and ranked among the top places to play in Florida by Golf Digest
- Native plants, sand dunes, and wetland surroundings integrated throughout
- A view of the green from every tee box
- Golf Performance Center, instruction, driving range, practice facilities, and outfitter shop
Shark's Tooth Golf Club: Greg Norman's Gulf Coast Masterpiece
Shark's Tooth is designed by Greg Norman and set amid mature oaks and pines with views over Lake Powell. The private 18-hole par 72 is part of the WaterSound Club portfolio that allows access for non-members through stays at Camp Creek Inn or WaterSound Inn.
Nick and his family play Shark's Tooth regularly, and that familiarity shapes how we advise buyers evaluating the golf lifestyle that comes with 30A ownership. The mature tree canopy creates intimacy and visual separation between holes that newer courses cannot replicate.
Nick and his family play Shark's Tooth regularly, and that familiarity shapes how we advise buyers evaluating the golf lifestyle that comes with 30A ownership. The mature tree canopy creates intimacy and visual separation between holes that newer courses cannot replicate.
What Makes Shark's Tooth Worth the Round
- Greg Norman design with 18 holes of par 72 amid mature oaks and pines
- Panoramic views of Lake Powell from multiple positions
- Private access for WaterSound Club members and guests of Camp Creek Inn and WaterSound Inn
- Part of the WaterSound Club's three-course portfolio, meaning access to all three is available through the same membership or qualifying stay
The Third: The Newest Championship Layout on 30A
The Third opened in 2025 as the newest WaterSound Club championship layout, designed by Davis Love III and located just north of Shark's Tooth. The 18-hole par 72 prioritizes an immersive natural experience, with no homes along the course, expansive sandy native areas, and a layout shaped by existing topography. Six teeing areas ranging from just under 4,900 yards to more than 7,600 yards make it one of the most range-adaptable championship courses on the Gulf Coast.
Three championship courses from three distinguished designers — Tom Fazio, Greg Norman, and Davis Love III — available through a single club affiliation or qualifying stay is a golf access proposition that very few destinations on the Gulf Coast can match.
Three championship courses from three distinguished designers — Tom Fazio, Greg Norman, and Davis Love III — available through a single club affiliation or qualifying stay is a golf access proposition that very few destinations on the Gulf Coast can match.
What The Third Brings to 30A Golf
- 18-hole par 72 with wide fairways, undulating greens, and no homes along the course
- Six teeing areas from just under 4,900 to more than 7,600 yards
- A natural environment that complements the more established character of Camp Creek and Shark's Tooth
- Access through WaterSound Club membership or qualifying stays at Camp Creek Inn and WaterSound Inn
Origins Golf Course: The Perfect Complement
Origins Golf Course within WaterSound Origins offers something the championship layouts do not: an accessible round that works for families, beginners, and experienced golfers looking for a different kind of afternoon. Designed by Davis Love III, it is a 10-hole par 3 at approximately 1,480 yards with regulation-length holes and green dimensions that provide genuine challenge.
For owners who golf regularly, Origins fills the gaps between championship rounds — the right course to take guests newer to the game or a morning option before the championship layouts open up.
For owners who golf regularly, Origins fills the gaps between championship rounds — the right course to take guests newer to the game or a morning option before the championship layouts open up.
Who Origins Is Right For on 30A
- A 10-hole par 3 course designed by Davis Love III at approximately 1,480 yards
- Located within WaterSound Origins, convenient for owners and guests across the eastern 30A communities
- Regulation-length holes and green dimensions that make Origins more substantive than a typical par 3, with enough challenge to reward repeat visits
- Origins fills the role that full-length courses cannot, completing the golf ecosystem on 30A
FAQs
How do we access Camp Creek, Shark's Tooth, and The Third as non-members?
All three WaterSound Club championship courses are available to guests of Camp Creek Inn or WaterSound Inn, with green and cart fees per round. Advance booking is strongly recommended, particularly during peak season and around scheduled tournaments. For buyers planning regular play, WaterSound Club membership provides the most consistent and flexible access.
Is golf on 30A available year-round?
Yes. One of the genuine advantages of 30A golf is year-round playability. The shoulder seasons of fall and spring offer ideal conditions and reduced competition for tee times. Summer brings the highest demand, while winter rounds deliver the quiet and pace that serious golfers often prefer.
How does golf factor into the 30A real estate ownership experience?
For buyers who golf, access to the WaterSound Club's courses is a meaningful lifestyle component of ownership in WaterSound, WaterColor, and surrounding communities. We evaluate this specifically with golf-oriented buyers, from which communities and properties deliver the most convenient access to the courses they plan to play. It is one of the things that makes 30A ownership genuinely different from beach ownership in most other Florida markets.
Contact Nick Phillips Group Today
Golf is one of the lifestyle dimensions of 30A ownership that we know firsthand, and one of the reasons buyers who prioritize the game find this corridor so compelling. The Nick Phillips Group brings that familiarity with the courses and communities to every buyer engagement.
Reach out to us at Nick Phillips Group to start the conversation about 30A ownership. We are here to help you find the right community for the life you want to live here.
Reach out to us at Nick Phillips Group to start the conversation about 30A ownership. We are here to help you find the right community for the life you want to live here.
