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Bear Trap Dunes
About Bear Trap Dunes
Located only 3 miles west of the beach town of Bethany Beach, Delaware, Bear Trap Dunes is a 700-home community that boasts serene open spaces, 27 holes of championship golf, and a variety of home types to fit any lifestyle, including single family homes, townhomes and golf villa condominiums. With amenities such as indoor/outdoor pools, a fitness facility, tennis courts, outdoor amphitheater, a clubhouse with restaurant and banquet facilities and a complimentary beach shuttle service, Bear Trap Dunes, owned by Carl M. Freeman Golf, a division of Carl M. Freeman Companies, not only offers vacation homes but a complete resort lifestyle. The course, designed by Rick Jacobson, features the Grizzly, Kodiak and Black Bear nines, all lined with native wetland grasses and natural sand dunes.Facts
Price Range$$$
Property Class★★★★
Year Opened2001
Number of UnitsLess than 100
Amenities & Services
RestaurantsCasual
PoolIndoor
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Banquet SpaceYes
Rules
Is the resort pet friendly?Yes
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No
Bear Trap Dunes Stay & Play Package
FROM $147 (USD)
BETHANY BEACH, DE | Enjoy 2 nights’ accommodations in a private residence within the Bear Trap Dunes community managed by 1st Choice Properties and 2 rounds of golf at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club.
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View from the 5th hole on the Kodiak nine at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club
View from the 8th hole on the Kodiak nine at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club
View from the 9th hole on the Kodiak nine at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club
View from the 1st hole on the Black Bear nine at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club
View from the 1st hole on the Black Bear nine at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club
View from the 3rd hole on the Black Bear nine at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club
View from the 1st hole on the Black Bear nine at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club
View from the 1st hole on the Black Bear nine at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club
View from the 3rd hole on the Black Bear nine at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club
View from the 3rd hole on the Grizzly nine at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club
View from the 6th hole on the Grizzly nine at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club
View from the 3rd on Grizzly nine at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club
View from the 5th hole on Kodiak nine at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club
View from the 8th hole on Kodiak nine at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club
View from the 9th hole on Kodiak nine at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club
View from the 6th on Grizzly nine at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club
Reviews
4.7
Reviewer Photos
Played On 07/16/2025
Reviews
1
Handicap
Don't know
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
Once a month
I Recommend This Course
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!
Conditions
Good
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
Difficulty
Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
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!
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Good
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Average
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Good
Pace
Good
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Average
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Amenities
Good
Difficulty
Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Amenities
Good
Difficulty
Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Average
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Poor
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Awesome course
Great round, fun course layout and practice facility.
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
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.
Conditions
Average
Value
Fair
Layout
Average
Friendliness
Good
Pace
Poor
Amenities
Fair
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Amenities
Good
Difficulty
Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Good
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
Difficulty
Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Nice track and nice conditions
The greens rolled true and smooth and for the most part, fairways were very nice. Would definitely recommend as a golfing experience.
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
I Recommend This Course
Bear Trap Grizley and Kodiak
You're was in excellent shape. Greens were perfect, bunkers had good sandwiches and tees were fine. 5 sets of tees for any level. Course was fairly open even though there were water areas and water they didn't come into play if you hit reasonably straight. Clubhouse was nice too
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Good
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Good
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Good
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Amenities
Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Good
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Amenities
Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Good
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Amenities
Excellent
Difficulty
Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
Played On 04/29/2025
Reviews
11
Handicap
15-19
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Good
Difficulty
Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Good
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Amenities
Good
Difficulty
Somewhat Challenging
Played On 04/29/2025
Reviews
11
Handicap
15-19
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Nice Course
Really nice course that plays fairly. Greens were fast this time and flag placement was tough. nice little oasis away from the beach!
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Good
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Good
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Good
Difficulty
Moderate