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Jun 09


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 30 Jun 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 30 Jun 2009 11:34 AM

100% yes.

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

Without a doubt.

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

I have.

19hole wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on 2 Jul 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 3 Jul 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 14 Jul 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 15 Jul 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 15 Jul 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 21 Jul 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 23 Jul 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 27 Jul 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 30 Jul 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 10 Aug 2009 5:36 PM

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

twice!

tim6918 wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on 10 Aug 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 10 Aug 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 10 Aug 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 10 Aug 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 11 Aug 2009 10:36 AM

I would do it....once.    

Ty Webb wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on 12 Aug 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 12 Aug 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 12 Aug 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 13 Aug 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 13 Aug 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 13 Aug 2009 5:05 PM

without question yes

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

BETHPAGE...in a heartbeat!!!

JAYBIRD wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on 18 Aug 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 4 Nov 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 7 Jan 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 11 Jan 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 18 Jan 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 8 Feb 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 22 Feb 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 22 Feb 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

MCMJR77 wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on 5 Apr 2010 4:36 PM

Without a doubt - although I'd be careful who my playing partners were.  I may actually try gettting on BPB this summer.

lefty mj wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on 14 Apr 2010 4:00 PM

Absolutely!!  our golf group has actually discussed the possibility!!

Circle T wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on 6 May 2010 11:46 AM

definitely! just played the Red and now want to take it on.

cozmiksig wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on 11 May 2010 5:53 PM

most definitely - although i'd probably rent an RV and make a week out of it

Jocephus1 wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on 28 May 2010 1:22 PM

Most definately.  I have a truck and I'd throw a sleeping bag and my inflatable mattress in the back and i'm all set.  Plus, hanging out with everybody the night before would be awesome

Braves55 wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on 20 Jun 2010 3:19 PM

1 night in a car for BPB, 1 year on the streets for Augusta

Whaql1 wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on 7 Jul 2010 9:08 PM

I have already done it!!! Didn't sleep just told old golf stories and how we all hoped to break 100!

Don Myers wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on 12 Jul 2010 10:47 PM

I would sleep with just a sheet and pillow to play BPB, I would sleep anyplace to play BPB. Would I, OMG yes.

Bob Brant wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on 15 Jul 2010 5:06 PM

I found a better way.  When I attended Suffolk County Community College, BPB was the golf team's home course. Not only did I get to play, it was free.

Josh P. wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on 22 Aug 2010 2:04 PM

YESS!! I would do it every night!

golfdoc1 wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on 29 Oct 2010 11:30 AM

no.

asdowdy wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on 7 Nov 2010 11:05 AM

you would have to be crazy not to sleep in your car to play that course.

Paul G wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on 29 Nov 2010 8:50 PM

The Black is not that busy... you can show up at 2pm and go right out.... it's the other 4 courses that are crazy....

ToddL wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on 10 Dec 2010 10:49 PM

I lived on Long Island for several years and had the chance to play Black about 10 times.  Each time, I had to get to the course by 4:00 to stand in the line for a single tee time - and then it was it or miss.  If I did not get Black, I would usually be able to get on Red.  While Red is nice, it is no Black.  If you are going as a single, now need to sleep in the car, but if you have a group, then the car it is without a doubt!

joshgiano wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on 2 Mar 2011 9:10 PM

YES YES YES!  I've slept outside for concerts, sports games, and epic ski conditions, I would absolutely do it for some awesome golf.

Rroller wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on 11 Mar 2011 2:43 PM

Yup

jshel wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on 21 Mar 2011 5:48 PM

It would be a great story. I'd do it once.

chrisl wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on 31 Mar 2011 10:08 PM

Done it! Played 3 days in a row at Winged Foot, Garden City and Friars Head. Supposed to fly out of JFK on Sunday evening, but flight got cancelled. Rented a car drove,straight to Bethpage. Slept in the car and was second out on the Black. Worst night of sleep ever thanks to the guy from Tennessee in the car next to us who snored like a freight train. Great course, great memory. Totally worth it.

JTT wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on 3 May 2011 3:41 PM

yes, with out even thinking twice

dg98 wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on 5 May 2011 11:35 PM

I think I might try it one time sure.

dg98 wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on 6 May 2011 12:08 AM

I might have to try it once yes.

minicoop wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on 27 May 2011 12:34 PM

Own a Mini Cooper, top down, bug net attached; yes would sleep in the car to get a T-time.

mstpaul wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on 6 Jun 2011 4:14 PM

YES!!!!

NDGC99 wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on 15 Jul 2011 12:13 PM

Absolutely, without a doubt.  Great golfing experience.  We've had success several times just showing up at 6:30 am on summer and fall weekends.  Dunkin' Donuts coffee and a little optimism are all you need!

irishgolfer4 wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on 28 Jul 2011 9:17 PM

For sure!  I have played BPB course and it is awesome!  Showed up on a Monday morning with a friend and we got on a few hours later!  I would definitely sleep in the car to have another go at it!

Justinu3 wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on 22 Aug 2011 4:37 PM

I would for sure!  I've spent the night in line for the tailgating lots at Iowa State many a times. BPB or any of the top courses would be worth it.

Wheelez3030 wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on 1 Dec 2011 10:13 AM

Yes I Would if that was the only way I could play it

Rampage wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on 24 Dec 2011 5:07 PM

Being from Wisconsin I wouldnt sleep but rather tailgate all night. Drink some man soda's do some grilling  play some bag toss.  But I would definetly spend the night in the parking lot if thats what you're asking?

PenguinGolf wrote re: Would You Sleep in Your Car to Play Bethpage Black?
on 3 Feb 2012 11:27 AM

Nice one Rampage.  Lambeau Tailgate, I am in for that one being from Wisconsin.  Getting on to Bethpage would just be bonus.