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Nestled on the rugged terrain of Long Island, Bethpage Black has earned its fearsome moniker: ""The Black Beast."" This is no ordinary golf course, it's a brutal masterpiece that has humbled legends and crowned champions, from Tiger Woods' triumphant 2002 U.S. Open victory to Brooks Koepka's record-shattering dominance in 2019. In The Black Beast of Bethpage, uncover the untold story of America's toughest public links. Journey back to its Depression-era roots, built by resilient workers amid economic despair. Delve into the heated design debate, was it the genius of A.W. Tillinghast or the unsung vision of superintendent Joseph Burbeck that forged this monster? Explore transformative renovations that turned a rustic relic into a championship colossus, ready to host the electrifying 2025 Ryder Cup. Packed with hole-by-hole strategies to conquer its treacherous fairways, deep bunkers, and lightning-fast greens, plus little-known gems like golfers camping out for tee times and statistical quirks that reveal its soul-crushing secrets. Whether you're a scratch golfer dreaming of taming the beast or a history aficionado fascinated by golf's democratic heart, this book is your ultimate guide to the course that proves: In golf, as in life, the greatest challenges yield the sweetest rewards. Will you dare to face the Black Beast?

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