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

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.

Golf courses at Bear Trap Dunes

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Conditions Average
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Great Course. Got lost three times

As a first timer, it’s very confusing because it is three nine hole courses. The biggest issue is that there’s not very good signage directing you to the next tee. I got lost three times.

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Conditions Average
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Aearation

Should have it posted somewhere on the app the dates for aeration. Greens were just punched and sanded. Not playable. I get it I’d March Not worth any money to play when other courses were open

Conditions Poor
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Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Kodiak

Had a great time. Staff was very friendly. Course was in typical winter conditions. Greens just a bit bumpy from late fall punching. Fairways were fine. As it turned out, at 76 years old, I shot my best round ever (84)

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Conditions Good
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4.0
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Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
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Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Conditions Good
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Conditions Good
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Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
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Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Skill Advanced
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Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Skill Intermediate
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4.0
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Windy weather
Used cart

Love this Course

Really enjoyed our round but didn't start off well. The golf cart attendant was rude, and not at all helpful! He wasn't busy when we arrived but completely ignored us. When we asked a question his response was short and a bit rude. Other than that we thouroughly enjoyed the round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great course, windy day

Great course, windy day

We played the black bear and the grizzly. For February golf, the course was in great condition. It seems that the greens were aerated not so long ago, but they were in great shape, still very true. Sand was fluffy despite recent rains. The wind was very strong on the day that we played.

The pace of play was good. We finished the round in just over 3 1/2 hours, which is excellent

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Good value in the winter months

Really enjoyed playing Black Bear and Grizzly. Pretty easy course, especially since it’s under repair in the winter and we played from the white tees. Good value for the money in the winter while the summer is a little bit steep. Not many areas to get in trouble along the fairway, but the greens make up for it with major undulation. I would definitely recommend this course to my friends and will come back myself!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Skill Beginner
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I Recommend This Course
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Previously Played

Soggy wet course

Still can’t complain 60 degrees in January to play. Slow due to cart path only and the wetness of the course.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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