Bethpage Black Course

About

Bethpage Black Course, located in New York, is renowned for its challenging layout and thick rough. Designed by A.W. Tillinghast, with modifications by Rees Jones, it features undulating fairways, strategically placed bunkers, and treacherous rough, making it a formidable test for golfers. The course measures approximately 7,400 yards from the championship tees, demanding both power and precision. Its narrow fairways, averaging just 26 yards in width, are bordered by deep rough, and the plateaued greens require accurate approach shots. Bethpage Black has hosted several major tournaments, including U.S. Opens and the PGA Championship. It is set to host the Ryder Cup in 2025. The course is part of Bethpage State Park, offering a unique blend of beauty and difficulty. The rough is particularly punishing, often resulting in lost balls or difficult lies. Despite its challenges, the course remains popular, offering a true test of skill and strategy for experienced golfers. The iconic warning sign at the first tee has become a symbol of the course's reputation, cautioning players of its extreme difficulty.