Bear Trap Dunes

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Hours 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sunday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Monday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club offers one of the area's most unique and memorable golf experiences on the Eastern Shore and is located in Ocean View, Delaware, just 3 miles west of Bethany Beach. Winding bentgrass fairways are lined with native wetland grasses that drift into stunning sand dunes on this natural golf course. Impeccably groomed oversized greens and four strategically placed sets of tees beckon golfers of every skill level. After just a few minutes at this facility, you will see why these 27 holes of scenic beauty are the locals' favorite.

A former associate of Jack Nicholas, course architect Rick Jacobson has won acclaim for his course designs. In Rick’s own words, “Bear Trap Dunes is visually unique because of its ample use of sand dunes – adhering to the coastal area’s natural terrain. Because of strategically placed dunes, grassy hollows, bunkers and water hazards, players will have to ‘think’ their way through each hole."

Recent Reviews

Bear Trap Dunes
Ron Young : 4 on 10/10/2025 7:55 pm
The whole facility was excellent, from bag drop to last hole. Staff were friendly, and well oiled to get things rolling. Parking is a bit of a problem but being it is a multi course facility and residential area it is quite busy!
Tee times were right on the money and a beautiful afternoon, what more can a golfer ask for! Highly recommend you get a tee time here!
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scott brodhead : 1 on 10/13/2025 2:57 pm
Played Bear Trap Dunes over the weekend. Beautiful course. Lousy management. Couldn't finish the round because it got too dark. Played 15 holes in 5:15 minutes because of huge backups. Example on hole 10 there were 3 foursomes waiting to tee off. We had to wait on every shot after hole 8. Either they had too many players, were not policing the pace of play or both. Either way it's completely unacceptable. For the amount of money we pay for the course we should be able to play the entire course in a reasonable amount of time. People fly in, rent housing, rent cars and pay to play golf. To have the golf course so poorly managed that you are unable to finish a round and with excruciating slow pace of play is terrible. There are too many other nice places to play on the east coast so do not come here.
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Jonathan Nooney / O.C. Elite Construction Services : 5 on 8/27/2025 7:53 am
Description of how nice the development and houses areThe newly constructed houses are truly a sight to behold, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship. The development offers a serene and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for families and individuals alike. Lush greenery and well-maintained landscapes further enhance the beauty of the neighborhood. These homes boast modern amenities and spacious layouts, providing comfort and functionality. Overall, the development presents an ideal place to reside and create lasting memories.
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