The Bethpage Black course in this game is BRUTAL!

[JaxDuffer]

Today, after playing well recently, I decided that I, for once, was going to break par on the Bethpage Black course in our game. I once again limped off the course +6 and that only possible after draining 2 putts of over 30 feet. My lowest score ever on this course is +3. It is definitely the hardest "fair" course I can think of. Some day Bethpage...you will be mine!!

[Polslad]

Agreed.
I am very reluctant to included it my US Open course rota for the simple fact is I know I won't make the cut, even before I tee off.
Fantastic design and work, just SO DIFFICULT to score on. A true Open venue.

[SteveHorn]

Yeah even my final round of 62 -8 (best round by far there) last season only got me a tie for 4th place. Minus 12 for all 4 rounds. Had my (A) game for that tourney. I'd probably miss the cut if I played it today. I'm having a BAD season so far.

[ADC]

It is brutal. I have played it about ten times, and have never broken 74. 74 is my best round, but most rounds are between 78-86. It can definitely take you through a wild ride.

[sandwedge]

Seems like what makes it tough is the elevation of the greens and the punishing rough that surrounds them. I do not land in the bunkers very much at all at Bethpage.

[bryce]

I have at least 50 rounds played at Bethpage and my best was -1. The greens are soooo fast on very dry. It brings the thrill of breaking par to the game, very much like the players in the US Open go through.

[Terry Grayson]

Yeah Bethpage is a tough course.... I remember a few tourney's over the years here... I think my personal best was either -16 or -17... I bet I couldn't shoot -5 on it now days...Putter aint as hot as it once was... Used to be if I hit the green
no matter where, at least 95% of the time I made it... Now Im missing 15 footers sometimes when I play...

Im old and rusty I reckon....

[bryce]

Rusty?? Sounds more like you are human now Terry! LOL

[Parrothead]

I do okay on the front nine, hovering around par. The back nine, I usually get caught up in the rough on one or two holes and finish around +8 and higher.

[fireman215]

Was playing this course tonight and found this post! Man there is no forgivness at all for any mistake on this track! It is absolutly brutal. Made 4-5 lucky putts on l/f/g and just squeezed by even. No wonder they have the warning sign on the first hole stating "WARNING this course is extrememly difficult, etc.....