U.S. Open Golf Tournament will be a blast at Bethpage
The U.S. Open Golf Tournament will be taking place June 15-21 this year in Farmingdale, NY at Bethpage State Park (Black Course).
Future Dates and Locations are as follows:
June 14-20, 2010- Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, CA.
June 13-19, 2011- Congressional Country Club (Blue Course) in Bethesda, MD.
June 11-16, 2012- The Olympic Club (Lake Course) in San Francisco, CA.
June10-16, 2013- Merion Golf Club (East Course) in Ardmore, PA.
2014- Pinehurst Resort in Pinehurst, NC
2015- Chambers Bay in University Place, WA.
The Significance of the U.S. Open Golf Tournament:
Golfers and fans alike look forward to Father’s Day, and not because they are expecting cards, gifts, and the opportunity to take it easy on a lazy Sunday. In fact, golfers look forward to working, and working hard on that day by playing the final round of the U.S. Open.
The United States Open Championship is played on longer than standard golf courses with a high cut of open rough, hilly greens, and pinched fairways. Playing well is a challenge, to say the least, and a competitor must be accurate in his drive. Golfers may complain about the conditions, but the opportunity to win one of the four major championships in the PGA is worth the supposed aggravation.
Any professional or amateur with a current USGA Handicap Index not exceeding 1.4 is welcome to play. Players earn their slot by being fully exempt or successfully qualifying. Qualifying can occur at over 100 courses around the country. Sectional qualifying involves thirty-six holes played in one day at multiple U.S. courses and one course each in Europe and Japan. Winning the U.S. Open on that third Sunday in June earns a golfer not only prize money and notoriety, but also an automatic invitation to the Masters, British Open, and the PGA Championship. A happy Father’s Day, indeed.
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Best way to watch the action:
Sitting at the 18th hole grandstand will always give you a bird’s-eye view of the action as the Open comes to an end. You can not only see the dramatic and not-so-dramatic finishes and the winning putt, but also have the rare opportunity to sit.
Best place to get up close:
Some golf holes are more crowded than others. Seeking out an area without a crowd or watching the tee off is a way to see your favorite golfer up close and in action. Practice rounds which take place at the beginning of the week are also a cheaper option that provide an up-close feel in a much looser environment.
Best travel tip:
A week of watching the pros can make any golfer excited to play. Make sure to split your viewing of the tournament with actual playing. A good idea might be to substitute one day of spectating with a day of golfing. Since the event takes place in June the weather usually provides for a nice day on the course. There are great courses in to choose from all over Long Island.
One Comments on “U.S. Open Golf Tournament will be a blast at Bethpage”
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Yesterday I played one of the other Bethpage courses and while doing so, I was able to see the majority of the holes of the Black Course where the U.S. Open is being played. I have to say, the view was spectacular! The fairways are narrow, the rough is thick, and the bunkers are deep. With a course playing as hard as Bethpage Black is sure to play, I'm very anxious to get the tournament started and to have the opportunity to go and see the tournament live. With Phil Mickelson returning to play and Tiger looking to bounce back on a course he's already won the U.S. Open on, this years U.S. Open is a can't miss.
