7 Clubhouse Road, Ocean View, Delaware 19970, US
(302) 537-5600
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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

Golf courses at Bear Trap Dunes

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5.0
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dave

Great course for the money, even in winter staff very friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Used cart

A Fine day of golf

I just wanted to get out and hit a few balls, but I had a really great time. Weather was in the low 40s, just high enough to be reasonably comfortable. I made my reservation online, and everything was set up for me as I arrived. I got out on the course right away and sailed along. Everything was in fine condition, especially the greens. I don't know what it was, but I never putted so well in my life. It was great.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

The course is fair

Played 18 holes on November 23. late in the year, so crowds were not an issue. Course was challenging but fair. however, several fairways were chopped up from people not replacing divots. overall, fair value. would recommend it.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Fall Play

Always a good round at Bear Trap. Fairways in great shape and greens putting fast. Saturday got a little cold but it was still good to be out. Made some fabulous puts and meet two obnoxious women golfers what a laugh. Hope the weather gets warmer so I can play again. Try it out!!!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Fun layout

The course is challenging with the dunes lining the fairways. It is a nice layout. Enjoyed my round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

27 holes

great course, 27 holes helps pace of play, our group did not wait on any tee

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Fun course, great staff

Very fun course. Pace was a little slow but manageable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Bear Trap Vacation

Very nice course, The weather was very chilly and windy. Only big problem was finding distant markers

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

In good shape

The course appeared more difficult than it was during play.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Traps on the Bear

Great course to play even after aeration. Fairways are in great shape. If you can hit it straight you can score on this course but the fairways are narrow at some points and require better shots. Not much water but lots of traps.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Favourite course to play when in Ocean City

This course is always a treat to play! Well maintained, offers a good challenge but you can use your driver here. Not too many dog legs. Never disappoints.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Unremarkable

The layout on the two nines we played was pretty much a bunch of straight holes. Most of the exceptions were holes where fairway cut / bunkers created a little bit of a dogleg. Conditions were generally good, but traps needed work.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

if you like a challenge!

had a great day out, wished i had time to play all 27 holes...

one of my favorite course in OC

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

great semi private course

Great conditions. Most of staff were friendly and attentive. Pace of slow very slow. Saw beer cart at 2nd hole and never again.Would definitely recommend though.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

3 Nines

Playing Grizzly then Kodiak was a pleasure. This course is challenging in spots but quirkly throughout. For medium handicap golfer, 14 - 20+, can b very challenging because of lack of course knowledge. Low handicappers should score rather well. Greens in good shape, true and quick
Have fun .... I did.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice track

This is a real golf course. Good conditions neat fairways, bunkers in good shape, greens mid-fast probably 10. Funky pin placements though, like almost at the crest of a hill, somewhat challenging if not unfair. Highly recommend . I'm a 7.7 index btw.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Golf course review

Bear Trap Dunes is a very nice course that presents both nice scenery (birds & landscape) and challenging holes. You will play some lengthy holes that offer the hazards of bunkers, traps, water, and undulating greens. The course is well maintained and reasonably priced.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

3 Great Nines

27 hole facillity with all 9's equal in challenge and character. We played on a Friday just after noon and early that morning it had down poured. I expected wet conditions. All I got was soft greens that remained quick. Excellant drainage and course conditions. Very scenic. A definite recommendation is in order.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

Challenging without being too frustrating for a high handicapper like me. Beautiful course, well kept fairways and greens. Staff was very friendly. Great experience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course was in great shape and has great character

Extremely good practice facility and course was well worth the money I paid

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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