Bethpage Black
Bethpage Black is golf’s cathedral for the public player — a course so demanding, so storied, it sits alongside the world’s finest championship venues. Designed by A.W. Tillinghast and opened in 1936, this Long Island masterpiece has tested legends in the U.S. Open and PGA Championship, yet remains accessible to golfers who dare.
The Black Course is long, punishing, and unapologetically bold. Towering bunkers guard fairways, narrow corridors demand precision, and undulating greens reward only the most confident strokes. From the famous “Warning” sign on the first tee to the brute force of its closing stretch, Bethpage Black is a pilgrimage every serious golfer dreams of making.
Cypress & Salt curates Bethpage Black experiences with luxury accommodations in Manhattan or Long Island estates, private transfers, curated dining in New York’s culinary scene, spa indulgence, and tailored excursions into the Hamptons or city nightlife. Playing Bethpage is more than a round — it’s a moment in golfing history.
Course Stats
Par: 71
Yardage: 7,468 yards
Course Rating: 77.5
Slope Rating: 155
Designer: A.W. Tillinghast (1936)
Type: Championship Public Parkland Course
Signature Holes: 4th (brutal par 5 with elevated approach), 8th (long par 3 over a ravine), 15th (demanding par 4 with treacherous bunkering), 18th (iconic uphill finisher framed by crowds in majors)
Championships: U.S. Opens (2002, 2009), PGA Championship (2019), Ryder Cup host (2025)
Best Seasons to Play
May – June: Peak spring conditions, lush fairways, championship atmosphere.
September – October: Golden autumn colors, ideal temperatures, firm conditions.
July – August: Summer buzz, extended daylight, heightened energy.
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