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 | 9 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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?
Multiply your handicap index by 28 and add it to par. If the result exceeds the total yardage divided by 100, move up one tee.
Handicap 0-10: Gold (6,737 yards, 72.4/135)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 11 (par 4, 435 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: Blue-White Hybrid (5,891 yards, 74.1/134)
This tee gives you a realistic chance to reach greens in regulation without brutal carries. Course management is key. Identify trouble spots and plan your misses to the safe side. Use the strokes gained data to find where you're leaving shots on the table.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,074 yards, 68.9/117)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 4 (95 yards) is a genuine birdie chance. Focus on finding fairways and keeping the ball in play.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Number 1 handicap hole. At 435 yards this is one of the longest par 4s on the course and demands a strong drive.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At 147 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The longest hole on the course at 557 yards. Reachable in two for scratch golfers but a true three-shot hole for most. The smart play is two accurate shots to within wedge range.
The #2 handicap hole. At 535 yards, a pivotal par 5 that separates good rounds from great ones.
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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), Cripple Creek Golf & Country Club, The Links at Lighthouse Sound (Bishopville), Baywood Greens Golf Course (Long Neck).
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.
Does Bear Trap Dunes Golf Course have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs a 1,000-shot Monte Carlo simulation 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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