Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course
Logo: A bear head in profile formed in white negative space inside a thick black arch, above Bear Trap in black serif letters, with DUNES in white spaced capitals reversed out of a black wave-shaped band below; black and white only.
Course at a glance
Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course in Ocean View, Delaware (19970). The course was designed by Rick Jacobson and opened in 1999. From the Gold tees, Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course plays to 6,737 yards at par 72. The course offers 9 sets of tees ranging from 5,074 to 6,737 yards, giving players of every ability a comfortable length. It carries a slope rating of 135 and a course rating of 72.4, comfortably above the 113 World Handicap System baseline and demanding accurate driving. That ranks it harder than roughly 71% of rated golf courses in Delaware. It operates as a semi-private club — members hold preferred tee times, with limited outside play available. Walking is permitted. A full driving range is available for warm-up and practice. The course is conditioned with bent grass greens and bent grass fairways. Hazards include 31-40 bunkers and water hazards in play. Set a tee-time alert on Stymie and we will notify you when bookable times open at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course.
About Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course
Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course is a 18-hole golf course located in Ocean View, Delaware (19970). The course was designed by Rick Jacobson and established in 1999. From the Gold tees, the course plays to 6,737 yards with a par of 72. The Gold tees carry a slope rating of 135 and a course rating of 72.4.
Walking is permitted.
Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course offers a moderately challenging layout with a slope rating of 138, putting it in the upper half of courses in Delaware for difficulty. The course provides a fair test for golfers of most skill levels.
The course offers 9 tee sets ranging from 5,074 to 6,737 yards, making it accessible to golfers of all skill levels. Choosing the right tees for your handicap is the single biggest factor in how much you enjoy your round.
Par
72
Length
6,737
Slope
135
Rating
72.4
Replay Rate
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Course Difficulty Analysis
138
This Course
130
DE Average
113
US Average
Based on 28 rated courses in Delaware
Scorecard
| Hole | Slp | CR | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gold | 135 | 72.4 | 353 | 398 | 530 | 147 | 380 | 359 | 535 | 197 | 418 | 3317 | 358 | 435 | 205 | 501 | 353 | 557 | 175 | 412 | 424 | 3420 | 6,737 |
BlueWomen's | 138 | 76.0 | 332 | 375 | 501 | 133 | 355 | 330 | 505 | 165 | 395 | 3091 | 315 | 405 | 190 | 482 | 328 | 516 | 159 | 367 | 375 | 3137 | 6,228 |
BlueMen's | 130 | 69.7 | 332 | 375 | 501 | 133 | 355 | 330 | 505 | 165 | 395 | 3091 | 315 | 405 | 190 | 482 | 328 | 516 | 159 | 367 | 375 | 3137 | 6,228 |
Blue-White HybridWomen's | 134 | 74.1 | 332 | 340 | 470 | 133 | 322 | 330 | 505 | 135 | 361 | 2928 | 315 | 357 | 152 | 482 | 328 | 486 | 138 | 330 | 375 | 2963 | 5,891 |
Blue-White HybridMen's | 120 | 68.2 | 332 | 340 | 470 | 133 | 322 | 330 | 505 | 135 | 361 | 2928 | 315 | 357 | 152 | 482 | 328 | 486 | 138 | 330 | 375 | 2963 | 5,891 |
WhiteWomen's | 131 | 73.1 | 313 | 349 | 474 | 115 | 325 | 304 | 440 | 142 | 367 | 2829 | 288 | 371 | 152 | 458 | 302 | 496 | 126 | 340 | 343 | 2876 | 5,705 |
WhiteMen's | 113 | 67.1 | 308 | 340 | 470 | 115 | 322 | 295 | 470 | 135 | 361 | 2816 | 282 | 357 | 152 | 454 | 285 | 486 | 138 | 330 | 334 | 2818 | 5,634 |
Red | 117 | 68.9 | 286 | 317 | 440 | 95 | 296 | 281 | 461 | 108 | 310 | 2594 | 241 | 311 | 129 | 400 | 271 | 424 | 114 | 296 | 294 | 2480 | 5,074 |
Red | 110 | 64.0 | 286 | 317 | 440 | 95 | 296 | 281 | 461 | 108 | 310 | 2594 | 241 | 311 | 129 | 400 | 271 | 424 | 114 | 296 | 294 | 2480 | 5,074 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 | ||
| HCP | 16 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 9 |
Which Tees Should I Play?
Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course offers 9 tee sets. Choose the tees that match your handicap for the most enjoyable round. Not sure? Use the tee recommendation calculator with your driver distance.
| Tee | Yards | Slope | Rating | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gold | 6,737 | 135 | 72.4 | 0-5 |
Blue | 6,228 | 138 | 76.0 | 5-15 |
Blue | 6,228 | 130 | 69.7 | 5-15 |
Blue-White Hybrid | 5,891 | 134 | 74.1 | 12-22 |
Blue-White Hybrid | 5,891 | 120 | 68.2 | 12-22 |
White | 5,705 | 131 | 73.1 | 12-22 |
White | 5,634 | 113 | 67.1 | 20-30 |
Red | 5,074 | 117 | 68.9 | 20-30 |
Red | 5,074 | 110 | 64.0 | 20-30 |
Amenities at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course
Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course features a full driving range, a pro shop. The driving range is available for warmup or practice.
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How to Book a Tee Time
Stymie does not currently show live tee-time inventory for Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course. Use the official course website or phone number below to confirm availability and book. You can also book directly through the facility website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course a public or private golf course?expand_more
Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course is a semi private golf course located in Ocean View, DE.
How many holes does Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course have?expand_more
Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course is a 18-hole golf course. It was established in 1999. The course was designed by Rick Jacobson.
What is the yardage at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course?expand_more
From the Blue-White Hybrid tees, Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course plays to 5,891 yards (par 72). The course offers 9 tee sets ranging from 5,074 to 6,737 yards.
What is the slope rating at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course?expand_more
The Gold tees at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course have a slope rating of 135 and a course rating of 72.4. A slope of 113 is average difficulty; this course is significantly above average difficulty.
Can you walk Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course?expand_more
Yes, walking is allowed at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course. Golf carts are also available.
How do I book a tee time at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course?expand_more
Visit the official course website at https://www.beartrapdunes.com/ or call +1 302-537-5600 to confirm current availability and book. Stymie does not currently show live tee-time inventory; alerts are in development.
What amenities does Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course offer?expand_more
Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course offers a driving range, a pro shop.
Where is Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course located?expand_more
Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course is located at 7 Clubhouse Drive in Ocean View, DE 19970. You can reach them at +1 302-537-5600.
What is the difficulty level at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course?expand_more
Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course is classified as very high difficulty with a maximum slope rating of 138. It plays harder than 71% of golf courses in Delaware. The average slope rating in Delaware is 130. A slope rating of 113 represents average difficulty nationally.
Which tees should I play at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course?expand_more
Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course offers 9 tee sets. Gold tees (6,737 yards, slope 135) are recommended for scratch and low-handicap golfers. Red tees (5,074 yards, slope 110) are recommended for higher-handicap golfers and seniors. Choose the tee set where the slope rating is closest to your handicap comfort level.
What is the best tee for beginners at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course?expand_more
Beginners at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course should play the Red tees, which play 5,074 yards with a slope of 110. This is the most forgiving tee option and provides an enjoyable round for newer golfers.
What would a 15-handicap shoot at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course?expand_more
A 15-handicap golfer playing the Blue-White Hybrid tees (slope 120, rating 68.2) at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course would have a course handicap of 12 and an expected score of approximately 84. This uses the World Handicap System formula: Course Handicap = Handicap Index × (Slope / 113) + (Course Rating − Par). Sign in on Stymie with your handicap to see a personalized prediction for every tee.
How long does a round take at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course?expand_more
A typical round at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course takes approximately 4 hours. Expect 3.5 to 4.5 hours depending on pace of play, group size, and course conditions. Weekday rounds tend to be faster than weekend morning tee times.