Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course Ocean View, Delaware
Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Ocean View, Delaware, playing 6,737 yards from the Gold tees with a rating of 72.4 and slope of 135.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,737 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.4 / 135 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Ocean View, Delaware, USA |
| Coordinates | 38.5310, -75.1057 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 6,737 | 72 | 72.4 | 135 |
| Blue | 6,228 | 72 | 76 | 138 |
| Blue-White Hybrid | 5,891 | 72 | 74.1 | 134 |
| White | 5,705 | 72 | 73.1 | 131 |
| Red | 5,074 | 72 | 68.9 | 117 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold 72.4/135 | 353 | 398 | 530 | 147 | 380 | 359 | 535 | 197 | 418 | 3317 | 358 | 435 | 205 | 501 | 353 | 557 | 175 | 412 | 424 | 3420 | 6737 |
| Blue 76/138 | 332 | 375 | 501 | 133 | 355 | 330 | 505 | 165 | 395 | 3091 | 315 | 405 | 190 | 482 | 328 | 516 | 159 | 367 | 375 | 3137 | 6228 |
| Blue-White Hybrid 74.1/134 | 332 | 340 | 470 | 133 | 322 | 330 | 505 | 135 | 361 | 2928 | 315 | 357 | 152 | 482 | 328 | 486 | 138 | 330 | 375 | 2963 | 5891 |
| White 73.1/131 | 313 | 349 | 474 | 115 | 325 | 304 | 440 | 142 | 367 | 2829 | 288 | 371 | 152 | 458 | 302 | 496 | 126 | 340 | 343 | 2876 | 5705 |
| Red 68.9/117 | 286 | 317 | 440 | 95 | 296 | 281 | 461 | 108 | 310 | 2594 | 241 | 311 | 129 | 400 | 271 | 424 | 114 | 296 | 294 | 2480 | 5074 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 16 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 9 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Gold (6,737 yards, 72.4/135)
Course rating 0.4 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Blue-White Hybrid (5,891 yards, 74.1/134)
846 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.1 above par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,074 yards, 68.9/117)
1,663 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.1 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 4 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 557 yards. 22 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course?
Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course has a course rating of 72.4 and slope of 135 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 68.9 with a slope of 117.
How long is Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course?
From the back tees, Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course plays 6,737 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 11, a 435-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Gold tees (6,737 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,074 yards).
Is Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course public or private?
Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course is a public golf course in Ocean View, Delaware. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course?
Nearby courses include The Salt Pond Golf Club (Bethany Beach), Bethany Bay Golf Club (Ocean View), Cripple Creek Golf & Country Club, The Peninsula Golf and County Club (Millsboro).
Is there a yardage book for Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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