The Ryder Cup 2025

Bethpage's golfing tradition traces its roots to the great depression, becoming a coveted destination for the locals. Initially, a hidden gem close to New York City, it caught the world's attention in 2002 when it hosted the US Open. That year, only Tiger Woods finished the week under par.

The unprecedented energy from New Yorkers during that week was magnetic. The Black Course's enigmatic allure led to the 2009 US Open and has since been an integral part of the PGA TOUR calendar.

In 2019, the PGA Championship's spotlight shone on Bethpage Black, where Brooks Koepka emerged victorious, setting an impressive 36-hole score record.

Its strategic location and rich history make it an excellent venue for the Ryder Cup, with the Team USA captain's decisions and the player selections bound to have an impact. While there's a possibility for a lenient setup typical to the US, purists would hope for a configuration akin to the US Open â€“ challenging and demanding, offering nerve-wracking match plays.

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Bethpage Black

When the USGA announced that the 2002 U.S. Open Championship would be held on the Black course at Bethpage State Park in New York, little did they know what they were letting themselves in for. Not only was this to become the first publicly owned and operated course to stage a U.S. Open, but the pre-Open media hype suggested that the Black was far too easy and there would be record scoring. But they were wrong. Players unanimously agreed that the Black was one of the finest courses in the world, a supreme test of golf and eminently fair.

The 102nd U.S. Open was a defining moment for Bethpage Black and it was fitting that Tiger Woods emerged victorious at Farmingdale in 2002. But Noo Yawkers in the know realised that this was the jewel of the Bethpage State Park’s 90-hole complex from the day the Black course opened way back in 1936.