Bethpage Black Course
99 Quaker Meetinghouse Road
Farmingdale, NY 11735
516-249-0700
The wait, which can start at 3 or 4 in the morning, is legendary, as are the stories about trying to crack through on the phone reservation system. And they're so worth it.
Most U.S. Open courses – the Black hosted the 2002 U.S. Open and will host the 2009 Open - are not accessible for the public but this one is and for a more than reasonable price.
The par-4 15, par-4 16, par-3 17 and par-4 18 comprise one of the best finishing stretches you'll find anywhere. And the famous sign, located just behind the first tee, proclaiming the course's difficulty is still there. It's worth a snapshot, if nothing else.
• Hole-by-hole guide to Bethpage Black
• Photos: Bethpage Black
• 2002 U.S. Open photos: Tiger tames Bethpage
• 2002 U.S Open videos: Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson discuss Bethpage Black
Course
18 holes, par 71
Distance
Blue: 7,297
White: 6,684
Red: 6,223
Features
Fees
Residents
Weekdays: $39, $21 (twilight); $24, $13 (seniors).
Weekends: $49, $26; no senior discount.
Non-residents
Weekdays: $78, $42.
Weekends: $98, $52
Honors & Hosted Events
Site of 2002 and 2009 U.S. Open.
Annual host of New York State Open
Information
General Info: (516) 249-0700
Pro Shop: (516) 249-4040
Restaurant: (516) 501-9700
Reservations: (516) 249-0707
Slope
Blue: 148
White: 140
Red: 146
Status
Public
USGA Rating
Blue: 76.6
White: 73.9
Red: 78.8
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