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Posted By: Chris Garrett · 35 Comments
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Photo: Barton Silverman, The New York Times


With only one week remaining until the world's best tee it up at Bethpage Black for the U.S. Open, we read this article in the New York Times about the unique process that allows amateur golfers to play the same course the pros will play. While the rules can be somewhat confusing, ultimately, the best way for you to secure a tee time on the Black course is to spend a night, maybe more, in your car to snag one of the walk-up tee times. You don't have to "know someone," you don't have to empty your bank account...you just have to be dedicated and maybe a little lucky. So we want to know...would you do it? Would you sleep in your car for the chance to play a U.S Open course? If you have done it, we would love to hear about it. Just click on COMMENTS.

 


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Rob Kelley wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on Tue, Jun 30 2009 11:32 AM

Definitely would sleep in the sled for a chance to play BPB.

Chris wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on Tue, Jun 30 2009 11:34 AM

100% yes.

md7716 wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on Tue, Jun 30 2009 11:36 AM

Without a doubt.

jfshea wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on Wed, Jul 1 2009 4:25 PM

I have.

19hole wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on Thu, Jul 2 2009 11:42 AM

Not in my car (a Porsche 911), I think Roger Maltbie had the right approach....get a great motorcoach and I'm definately in!

James Cookie wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on Fri, Jul 3 2009 7:12 AM

I would do it in a NEW YORK Minute, it is a no brainer for anyone that truly love the game and its history !

ryancrysler wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on Tue, Jul 14 2009 11:01 PM

Would definitely tailgate all night at Bethpage.  

egleis21 wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on Wed, Jul 15 2009 11:22 AM

I would sleep for two straight nights in my car for a chance to play a round at Bethpage Black.

FJfreak wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on Wed, Jul 15 2009 1:05 PM

I would sleep in my car for 2 nights to play Bethpage Black.

Gary wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on Tue, Jul 21 2009 8:26 PM

If that's just about your only chance to play it, I  would definitely do it. I'd sleep in my car a lot longer than that if I could play Augusta!

Golf Capital Magazine wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on Thu, Jul 23 2009 2:02 AM

Sleep is the cousin of death. I would bring my practice net, camping stove, lap top, and maybe even a tv with a xbox to play EA Sports Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 and stay up all night. You heard the saying "you snooze you lose?" Well losing here, and missing one of the coveted spots, would not be an option.

stevegsr wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on Mon, Jul 27 2009 2:11 PM

No need to since I live on long island, but i would if i had to!

rmthurber wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on Thu, Jul 30 2009 11:31 AM

Without a doubt I would sleep in the car to play BPB.  In fact, I am hoping to get the chance in the spring.  With our first baby due in the next week I am pretty sure that a fall trip is out...

oggie93 wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on Mon, Aug 10 2009 5:36 PM

absolutely 100% would !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

twice!

tim6918 wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on Mon, Aug 10 2009 5:48 PM

Without a doubt!  I have a friend that lives in the Bethpage area and he said it is quite nuts what goes on down there to get out on BPB.

Dalyn Bellingham wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on Mon, Aug 10 2009 9:27 PM

I don't know if I'd be sleeping much, but i would stay all night in my car to play that gem. Got my 15 passenger van and xbox with tw pgatour 10

DCIGUY wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on Mon, Aug 10 2009 9:30 PM

I would sleep there the night before and the night after if I could get onto Black.

B Team wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on Mon, Aug 10 2009 10:12 PM

Well you could sleep at home and not play Bethpage - that takes all the guess work out of the decision.

jas904 wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on Tue, Aug 11 2009 10:36 AM

I would do it....once.    

Ty Webb wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on Wed, Aug 12 2009 12:16 PM

Are you kidding? I'd sleep under a bridge to play Bethpage Black.

foot_toys wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on Wed, Aug 12 2009 1:12 PM

I would wait three nights to play there, it would be awesome.

Welch222 wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on Wed, Aug 12 2009 8:40 PM

Yes, yes and...yes.  Maybe not a bunch of times, but it's definately on my to-do list.

Sir_Christopher wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on Thu, Aug 13 2009 9:03 AM

Yes...yes... & I have on multiple occasions.  A great time to drink some cold ones & tell some great stories with your buds.

BigHitter wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on Thu, Aug 13 2009 10:20 AM

Absolutely.  It would just be a great experience to share with golf buddies.

dav52la wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on Thu, Aug 13 2009 5:05 PM

without question yes

john Lucich wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on Thu, Aug 13 2009 7:59 PM

hmmm....7600 plus....too bad...everybody is dialed into distance...id sleep in my car to play pasatiempo...FIRST......plus no lighting...no...downpours...plus iv been in the area...my brother-in law used to live in mound...no wonder the usga loves the westcoast for majors...OVERRATED!!!

john Lucich wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on Thu, Aug 13 2009 8:01 PM

BETHPAGE...in a heartbeat!!!

JAYBIRD wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on Tue, Aug 18 2009 5:16 PM

YES I WOULD LOVE TO.... KERR let me know the next time you go and play the Black course.

MyFeetAreHappy wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on Wed, Nov 4 2009 9:13 PM

I would have to try this at least once

tw13 wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on Thu, Jan 7 2010 2:06 AM

My car no.  A rented minivan you bet.  At 6'4" 275lbs and a bad back, I need a little more room.

johndeere10 wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on Mon, Jan 11 2010 11:25 AM

Sure. I need to find out who has a Surburban or Caddy!!  LOL

Tom wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on Mon, Jan 18 2010 12:59 PM

I'd sleep naked on a sheet in the parking lot

shanksy wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on Mon, Feb 8 2010 2:42 PM

Living here has its privileges. I get tee times...

kbinder34 wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on Mon, Feb 22 2010 6:40 PM

I have played Bethpage, although i did not have to sleep in a car overnight. It would be worth it though

BRUCE wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on Mon, Feb 22 2010 10:47 PM

IT DEPENDS ON THE CAR.  IF IT WAS A VOLKSWAGEN CAMPER.....YES.  IF IT WAS A VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE ......NO

I WOULD SLEEP IN A COFFIN IF IT MEANT I COULD PLAY AUGUSTA NATIONAL

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