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Bethpage Black: A Brutal Test for Everyday Golfers

Bethpage Black, host of the 2025 Ryder Cup, is notorious for overwhelming amateurs. Its gate warns it’s “extremely difficult,” with eight acres of bunkers and no comfortable shots. Even pros back that up, Jordan Spieth once called it “top-5 hardest” he’s ever played. For everyday golfers, just reaching the green is an achievement, making survival the real victory.