Lives
Bethany Beach, DE.
Handicap
5-9
Age
55-64
Gender
Male
Skill
Advanced
Plays
A few times a week

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Average Rating

3.0
3.0
Total 1 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

1 Reviews
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
1
Not Recommended Courses
0
Helpful Votes Count
0
Not Helpful Votes Count
1
First Review
09/08/2020
Last Review
09/08/2020

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Greens Fees Too High versus Course Condition

I've played Bear Trap Dunes many times over the past 2 years, and have even considered joining the club. However, their escalating initiation fee of $4500 and poor course conditions have turned me away from this happening. The public greens fee rate of $130 is way above the market as well.
In regard to coarse condition, the tee boxes are in horrible shape with many having an issue with some kind of grass disease. Also, the majority of tee boxes on all (3) 9 hole courses are in unacceptable condition and need to be seeded and rotated based on the amount of play they get.
I'm an 8 handicap and have played on equal style courses around the U.S. where course maintenance, especially tee boxes and greens, is much better when you factor in the cost of green fees charged.
In my book Bear Trap is a challenging course that needs professional TLC, maybe a new course superintendent.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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