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Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club - Kodiak/Black Bear Course

7 Clubhouse Rd, Ocean View, Delaware 19970, Sussex County
(302) 537-5600
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4.7
682 Reviews
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View from the 5th hole on the Kodiak nine at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club
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View from the 8th hole on the Kodiak nine at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club
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View from the 9th hole on the Kodiak nine at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club
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View from the 1st hole on the Black Bear nine at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club
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View from the 1st hole on the Black Bear nine at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club
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View from the 3rd hole on the Black Bear nine at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club

About

Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club sits along the Eastern Shore, sprawling across a scenic landscape of coastal dunes and grassy hollows. There are 27 championship holes at the club that are played in three different 18-hole combinations. The nines, Grizzly, Kodiak, and Black Bear, are all different though they share many of the same features including winding fairways lined with native wetland grasses and oversized greens flanked by strategically placed traps. The Kodiak/Black Bear combination follows the natural contours of the coastal terrain, fully utilizing the ample sand dunes that cover the landscape. There is also plenty of water that comes into play throughout. All three golf courses at Bear Trap Dunes are challenging but they are fair and player friendly enough to appeal to a wide range of skill levels.

Holes 18
Par 72
Length 6853 yds
Rating 72.4
Slope 130
Type Public
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Course Details

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS
Caddies
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

Driving Range
Golf School Academy
Teaching Pro
Pitching & Chipping Area
Putting Green

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes
Fivesomes Allowed
Single Allowed
Dress code Proper Golf Attire at All Times. Please, No Jeans or T-Shirts

Food & Beverage

Bar
Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
Year Built 2001
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) Rick Jacobson (1999) Rick Jacobson (2001)

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4.7
4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 682 reviews
98.0%
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682
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  • Conditions
    4.6
  • Value
    4.4
  • Layout
    4.7
  • Friendliness
    4.8
  • Pace
    4.3
  • Amenities
    4.5
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Course Highlights
Bear Trap's 27-hole layout delivers a genuinely challenging and well-conditioned course that consistently earns high marks from recent players. Exceptionally friendly staff and strong overall value make this a compelling destination for serious golfers.

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Golfers Often Mention

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 15
Patio Dining 14
Dinner 13
Course Challenges:
Bunkers 28
Water Hazards 23
Undulating Greens 15
Best For:
Playing Multiple Courses 21
Locals 20
A Weekend Splurge 19
Location is:
Near Local Attractions 19
At a Resort 15
Worth the Drive 14

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u000005206721
Review 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
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Ravens2000
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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jcmcgee
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
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mupears
Reviews 4
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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rich469
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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u314159951526
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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danwhite
Reviews 5
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Hadman3
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great staff…slow play, but fun layout.

Super friendly staff. Nice practice facilities. March golf, so course wasn’t 100%. Still, nice layout and risk reward on many homes. Would recommend.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314161397263
Review 1
Recommended
Played

Great Course. Got lost three times

As a first timer, it’s very confusing because it is three nine hole courses. The biggest issue is that there’s not very good signage directing you to the next tee. I got lost three times.

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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andybott
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Aearation

Should have it posted somewhere on the app the dates for aeration. Greens were just punched and sanded. Not playable. I get it I’d March Not worth any money to play when other courses were open

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Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
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gug318
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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PWZxGjJ8kIAORpgUvmdY
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Kodiak

Had a great time. Staff was very friendly. Course was in typical winter conditions. Greens just a bit bumpy from late fall punching. Fairways were fine. As it turned out, at 76 years old, I shot my best round ever (84)

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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u539495052
Review 1
Recommended
Played
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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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u178767573
Reviews 52
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Jerry4849853
Reviews 39
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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u000005833869
Reviews 3
Recommended
Played
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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
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billperkins
Reviews 31
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5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
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u314160837717
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
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u782403619
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Frespirbb
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Love this Course

Really enjoyed our round but didn't start off well. The golf cart attendant was rude, and not at all helpful! He wasn't busy when we arrived but completely ignored us. When we asked a question his response was short and a bit rude. Other than that we thouroughly enjoyed the round.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 4.0
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