Bethpage Black Golf Course, Hole 8 tee box view, SKYTRAK Course Play
Course Level: Extremely Difficult

Farmingdale, New York

Bethpage Black

Par 71 • 7,468 Yards

Bethpage Black is one of America's most iconic - and most demanding - public golf courses. Known for its famous warning sign "The Black Course is An Extremely Dangerous Course", it's a true test of precision, power, and mental toughness. A U.S. Open and PGA Championship host.

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Year Opened

1936

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Course Architect

A.W. Tillinghast

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Grass Type

Ryegrass & Poa Annua

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Tournaments

Bethpage Black hosted the 2002 and 2009 U.S. Open, 2019 PGA Championship, and the 2025 Ryder Cup.

Bethpage Black Golf Course, Hole 1 behind-the-green view, SKYTRAK Course Play

Playing Tips For Hole #1

On Bethpage Black's first tee, don't overswing off the tee–smooth and controlled is the move!
From warning signs to legendary rounds.
Bethpage Black Golf Course, Hole 18 tee box view, SKYTRAK Course Play

Bethpage Black

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