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Bethpage Black. Why You? Six Words
Ever dreamed of playing a U.S. Open course – under U.S. Open conditions? Once again, the USGA has teamed up with Golf Digest and NBC Sports to create one of the most unique opportunities in all of sports. Just tell us in six words why you should be the golfer who gets to play in the second U.S. Open Challenge, next June on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park on New York's Long Island. Read More

Course Preview: Back to the Black
Bethpage Black presented a stout test for the world's best golfers in 2002. Here's an early look at what's in store for U.S. Open players when they return next June. Read More

The 2008 U.S. Open Challenge
The mission: Break 100 on a U.S. Open setup in front of TV cameras and thousands of fans. At Torrey Pines, mission accomplished – well, sort of... Read More

How to Be a “Good Golfer”
The do's and don'ts of golf course etiquette for those who wish to help their local course the most, no matter what score you shoot. Read More

Active, But Inactive
While it may be a fine time to get in a round, during winter months in some states, scores are not posted and Handicap Indexes are not revised. Here's why. Read More
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Challenge Yourself
Six words is all it takes to get your name in the running for the 2009 U.S. Open Challenge. Get inspired by viewing this video clip from Golf Digest.

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Bethpage ’09: First Look
Get a hole-by-hole tour of Bethpage Black and check out the changes in store for the players in June, 2009.

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