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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
681 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
Course Layout
Tees
Track Rounds
Scorecard
Course scorecard and layout

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 681 reviews
98.0%
Recommend
681
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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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Golfer Reviews

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u314161279253
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
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
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roybell
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Play here

Really impressed with conditions and layout.

Nice staff, fun course.

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
Amenities 5.0
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Qd16OqAXTGT2U3hrYt3h
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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4PMjM7F1c5vmyl0ibMf1
Reviews 23
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy 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 4.0
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IqNFXsy6pUTW8r5gWTUw
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Worth the Money

First class golf club. Service was great and the course was in great condition.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Difficulty 5.0
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iforseth
Reviews 43
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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obOlJLU1uSttYWcWoBqO
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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u769134086
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Played

Slow Greens

If you like slow greens, open fairways and accessible approach shots, this course will give you a chance to shoot a better than average score.

The conditions were a little rough but reasonable for a public course.

$135 is very steep for this course.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 2.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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u314162024304
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
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
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u314162071487
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 2.0
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miguel924
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played

Solid course

Friendly staff, good amenities, and well maintained

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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jd3hanna
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
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
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u4954367
Reviews 8
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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GRAMPSO
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

The Kodiak and the Grizzly Nine

Course was in excellent condition. Greens held nicely and were rolling smooth and consistent. Starter was helpful and accommodating.

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Jimg61
Reviews 23
Recommended
Played
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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u3526758
Reviews 3
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
Amenities 5.0
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u314160976202
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
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
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5KJ2pIGYh3ysvkikFQ0E
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Course conditions are terrible!

We were on a golf trip and this was our last course. We played at 2:00 pm on a sunday. They charges us $160 but the conditions were horrific. Lots of bare spots in the fairways and greens. The sand traps had grass growing in them. Our group of (8) country club members were very, very dissapointed. Then when we were done, the clubhouse was closing so we could not have drinks to review our bets and no food. We had played Plantation Lakes Golf & CCC the day beofre and that was only $100 and far better conditions. We will NOT play this course agian, eventhough they are promoting the Troon Group stay away!

Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 1.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 3.0
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Carmella6978835
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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u314164440929
Reviews 9
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
Amenities 5.0
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