BEAR TRAP DUNES GOLF CLUB

The coastal winds off the Delaware Bay shape every shot at this links-style layout, where towering dunes and native grasses create corridors that demand precision over power. Architect Rick Jacobson carved strategic angles through the sandy terrain, particularly on the risk-reward par-5 13th that tempts big hitters to carry a marsh hazard for prime position. The greens roll true despite the seaside conditions, and the routing cleverly uses elevation changes to showcase sweeping views of the surrounding wetlands—a rare treat for public golf along the Mid-Atlantic coast.