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Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club - Grizzly/Kodiak Course

7 Clubhouse Rd, Ocean View, Delaware 19970, Sussex County
(302) 537-5600
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4.7
661 Reviews
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Grizzly at Bear Trap Dunes: #3
View from the 3rd on Grizzly nine at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club
Kodiak at Bear Trap Dunes: #5
View from the 5th hole on Kodiak nine at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club
Kodiak at Bear Trap Dunes: #8
View from the 8th hole on Kodiak nine at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club
Kodiak at Bear Trap Dunes: #9
View from the 9th hole on Kodiak nine at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club
Grizzly at Bear Trap Dunes: #6
View from the 6th on Grizzly nine at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club

About

Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club in Ocean View is conveniently located just three miles west of Bethany Beach along the Eastern Shore. The club offers 27 championship holes that are divided into three different nines, Grizzly, Kodiak, and Black Bear. The holes are played in three different combinations. Each nine has a unique character but every course shares winding bentgrass fairways lined with native wetland grasses and a landscape of sandy dunes and grassy hollows. The Grizzly/Kodiak Course is the shortest of the three combinations but it still has the same level of challenge. Strategically placed bunkers come into play along the oversized greens and water hazards also come into play on a few holes There is an interesting variety of holes that each require a different strategy.

Holes 18
Par 72
Length 6834 yds
Rating 72.1
Slope 126
Type Public
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Track Rounds
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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 1999
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) Rick Jacobson (1999)

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4.7
4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 661 reviews
97.6%
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661
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    4.6
  • Value
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  • Layout
    4.6
  • 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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dsavick35
Reviews 34
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 3.0
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Emmaanna11
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Great course

The facility was excellent and the course was perfect

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
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Strider69
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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
Amenities 4.0
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u000001251178
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u418133707
Review 1
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 5.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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X91nuPe7AgyBvawQ67wt
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
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Tbergenty
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great place, nonsensical price

Bear trap is a wonderful 27 holes and clubhouse. Staff is great. The price point borders on absurd. It’s just plain not a course that warrants paying as much money as is charged.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 2.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
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pHthDh4lzwSkqVw2ancx
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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u00000147955
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
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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u192554530
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Coastal favorite

A favorite course at Delmarva beaches. The 27 holes offer an interesting layout and course was in great shape. $100 for later afternoon tee time wasn’t too bad for high season at the beach. If I had a complaint, the greens were a little slow but maybe due to later afternoon tee time. Staff were friendly. We were paired with another twosome and pace was ok finishing in a bit over 4 hours.

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 5.0
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eJiCgKhCmT4dsiZ2emMj
Review 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Evening golf until dark

Got a great deal ($45 each player) because odds were against finishing 18 before dark. Fun course with lots of challenges. Only negatives: Cart path only and some spopngy soggy areas on some fairways, plus too many mosquitos, all due to a week of heavy rains. Otherwise a greeat time!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u776584608
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Wow Beat Course in OC

Extremely friendly and helpful staff, everything about this course says country club amenities. Thank you for leading the way on how to treat and greet guests. First impression this week was the same as the Fall, super welcoming. Course is beautiful, challenging but fair. Love this course. Thanks times 27 to the grounds crew as well! Great work!

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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u314162452242
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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gn16512401
Review 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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varana8
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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u269428493
Review 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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rjsanna
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 5.0
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crodriguez13
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Awesome course

Great round, fun course layout and practice facility.

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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RinCITk6MqAuyklC5pHm
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

5 Hour Round

Took 5 hours to play on a TUESDAY! There were 3 groups teeing off hole 10 and no one did anything about it. Maybe they should have had the bev cart so people could at least get a drink.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 2.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 2.0
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riksteele
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
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 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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