bethpage black

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  137susanr

  Site of two U.S. Opens and for low handicappers only. If you fit the bill it is truly a fantastic experience at really public golf course prices. Stay away on weekends.

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  AlbertaChick18

  My husband (7 handicap) has always wanted to play this course so when we decided to go to NYC, we had to try to get a tee time. While the course is notoriously hard to get on (stories about people sleeping in cars, arriving the day before to get bakery tickets etc), we were able to secure a tee time with relative ease. We played this on the Tues right after Memorial weekend and booked the time 36 hours in advance (we are out-of-state). We originally got a time for 12 pm but due to potential weather, we decided to show up way early to see if we can go out earlier. The tee time office located at the park is super efficient with all available tee times listed by course - we walked up to check in and amended our tee time to 10:54 am. Perfect!I was originally freaked out about the length of the course (6,300 yards for ladies tee box!) and there were several holes that I couldn't reach the fairway with a good drive. However, if you are a straight ball hitter, the course is actually not too bad - just stay out of the rough! I have a 20 handicap and managed to break 100 - probably the round of my life! Tips - it is walking only, pull carts allowed. While we do enjoy taking caddies, we decided not to on this course and am glad we didn't. The course has no real blind shots and you are able to see where you should hit to. The greens were not particularly tough to read. The walk is really hard though so if you can't push your clubs around, you may want to hire a caddie to lug your bag. Balls were not that hard to find in the rough but they are thick and really, really hard to hit out of.Also, make sure you bring enough water especially on a hot day. The snack shop is located on 6 and 12 and there are no beverage carts out there.The golf course is amazing and if you get the chance to play it, do so. You won't regret it!

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  baletravellers

  I played this on my 40th birthday off a handicap of 6. I played mid week early June and simply walked up at 7 and was on at 8 as a single. At that time there was still a foursome free at 9, plenty of singles, and when I went back after the round after 2pm after some pro shop souveniring it was 100% open. So don't panic on a June midweek about the booking system - which one of my companions told me isn't as advertised. If you register they don't email you - you have to call for your number and then book.I took a pull cart but my companions all carried.You read lots about 'classic' layouts and memorable courses that don't stack, but this does. It is simply incredible. We played off the whites but the tips would have been terrifying. White was scary long enough - especially on the back 9. The greens weren't that tricky, but if you hit the rough my advice is just get back on the fairway anyway possible and take your medicine. It is bloody hard to hit long irons (which is what you will be using for second shots on par 4's no matter what) out of that rough. It doubles the pain when you flop one 50 yards further up into the same grief. It helps to watch the US open (kaymer 5 shots clear after day 3) and keep seeing bits of the black mentioned - long par 4's etc. It really was an incredible golfing experience and one which I won't forget anytime soon. I am especially looking forward to tracking highlights of the 2002 and 2009 opens, let alone the Ryder cup coming.If you love golf, it is a must do. For what my companions called a 'muni' or public course, it was immaculate. It was in A grade condition - I have never played a better conditioned course (including sand anywhere on the course) and I have played plenty of sand belt courses including Royal Melbourne and related and play regularly at RQ

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  Har2301

  You gotta be kidding. Best golf course on Long Island. A couple things to note: No carts, tough walk. Caddies available. Easy to get on if make a reservation. On some holes if you don't hit long use old balls. If you're a golfer on LI you must play this once.

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  Chaz114

  I walked up on 6/17/14 as a single and got a 10:00 am tee time for the Black Course. They had me sign a sheet of paper stating that if I went to the range I would get a special gift from Taylormade. Walked to the range and the Reps from TM asked what kind of new SLDR driver I wanted. Really? A free $399 driver. Then the Rep told me Congrats on the tee time and said just wait till you get to the 1st tee. After hitting my small bucket ($8) I headed off to find the first tee. (Be early. Someone wants your spot and these guys will give it away or so I heard.) When I walked around the back of the Clubhouse there was a ton of people standing around the tee clapping and cheering when people teed off. OMG they were filming a commercial with Sergio Garcia. Once we got on the tee we watched Sergio hit a tee shot then we were announced on the tee and shook hands with SG then teed off with him watching. ( A bit nervous but I managed to hit one 240 into the first cut. After hitting SG came over to shake hands again and handed each player a dozen new tour TM golf balls. Experience of a lifetime!! Off we go down the number one fairway.....opening hole is great but wait... it only gets better my caddie says. Caddies are $80 plus tip (usually $20-$40 depending on the job they did) or you can carry your bag or rent a pull cart at the range. I recommend the caddie route. It's a tough walk up and down hills(Aprox. 8 miles I was told). I was spent by the time we got to #18 and it showed when I made a 7!! The course is unbelievable!! It's a classic!! The conditions were some of the best if not the best I have ever played for a bucket list course like this. Kudos to the Super and his crew. I will spare you all of the course details. Just get yourself there!! Also unless you can consistently hit your tee shot 300+ yards put your ego aside and play the white tees. I play to a 7 and shot an 84 from the whites. Staff was friendly and helpful.

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  P51rayf

  Bethpage Black can only be described as the pinnacle of golf, one of the very best. I have been fortunate to play most of the highly acclaimed golf clubs and Bethpage Black takes the cake, one of the ultimate experiences. I played Bethpage Black again recently and it is just a "Religious Experience" the shear beauty of the golf course, the beauty is just indescribable. Take the beauty and add the tremendous golf history at The Black, it just make the experience "off the charts". I always think of the US Open events on the course as we play. Wow, what a magical place! Also put the incredible service, hospitality and pure elegance of the site. It does not get any better that this!

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  francism43

  Weekday afternoons the best way to play this wonderful venue. Carry your bag or take a caddy, pull carts are a real hassle as the grass is so heavy around the greens and the elevation changes can be daunting. A bit on the long side for me, had to lay up a number of second shots and play for one putt pars.Course is in great shape, greens smooth and consistent and traps well maintained as you would expect at one of America's great venues.I plan to spend the night next time and play the Red Course the next morning.

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  Deeeze

  Amazing golf course you'll love to hate. So difficult yet painful too. The last 3 holes will make you wish ya only played 15. But if you are golfer ya gotta play it.

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  colbyb286

  Fenway Park, Madison Square Garden, Wimbledon, Daytona International Speedway. No matter what sport you choose, there are certain arenas, courts, tracks, courses, etc. that transcend the sports they were created for and become holy ground. Now playing a few innings at Fenway or taking a couple laps at Daytona are dreams that few fans and sports lovers ever get to achieve in real life. This is just another reason why I love the game of golf so much. No other sport allows you the opportunity to try your luck in the same place as some of the greatest to ever play the game. Case in point: the round I was fortunate enough to play yesterday wasn’t on just any old golf course. I played 18 holes at Bethpage Black, the site of the 2002 and 2009 U.S. Open, as well as the future site of the 2019 PGA Championship and the 2024 Ryder Cup.For my full hole by hole review and pictures, visit my blog below!http://twilightteetime.wordpress.com/2014/05/23/bethpage-black/

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  locopsu

  The Black is best known of the courses in the park but there are four other excellent golf courses in this gem of a State Park