Bethpage Black
Bethpage Black opened in 1936, designed by park superintendent Joseph Burbeck with A.W. Tillinghast credited as consulting architect—one of five courses built at Bethpage State Park on Long Island, all still owned and operated by New York State Parks.
It made history in 2002 as the first true public course to host a U.S. Open (Tiger Woods won it, the only player under par that week), hosted the Open again in 2009, and held the 2019 PGA Championship, won by Brooks Koepka. The warning sign at the first tee—recommending the course only for highly skilled golfers—isn't marketing. It means it.
The Black's bunkers were built to punish, not just to frame—sprawling, steep-faced pits set into the hillsides that swallow anything off line and give back nothing easy. It's the look the 2002 and 2009 U.S. Opens made famous, and the reason the starter's sign warns you before you ever tee off.
Greens are closed for the season 15 November 2026 – 15 April 2027.
From a published source
This course books through the resort's own reservations portal.
Reserve at Bethpage Black →Club members save Bethpage Black to a tee-time watch with the dates they're eyeing—it lands on your account with an email confirmation.
🔒 A Club feature—see plans →Skip the portal entirely. Tell us the dates and the group—we’ll secure tee times, stay and the whole itinerary for you.