U.S. Open title fits for Glover after steady play on final holes Jun 23, 2009
Lucas Glover holds the trophy after winning the U.S. Open golf championship on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, N.Y. on Monday. Glover finished at 4-under par, holding off a late rally by Phil Mickelson, to win his first major tournament. (USA Today -- Sports)
U.S. Open Analysis: Stage belongs to Barnes, Glover, but it wouldn't take much for Tiger, Phil to rally Jun 22, 2009
Sergio Garcia, with club, watches his shot out of the spectator area off the first fairway during the final round of the U.S. Open yesterday at Bethpage State Park's Black Course in Farmingdale, N.Y. ... Woods promptly hit it way right into the trees, which also wasn't that surprising since nothing has seemed to go according to plan for Woods since he opened his first umbrella at the Black Course in Bethpage State Park. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
U.S. OPEN: Duval dignified wearing No. 882 Jun 22, 2009
David Duval doesn't qualify as one of those out-of-nowhere stories this week at the Black Course in Bethpage State Park. He has captured a major championship already, prevailed in 13 PGA Tour events and won four times in a three-month span 10 years ago on his way to spending 15 weeks as the world's No. 1 ranked player. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Mickelson charges into US Open hunt Jun 22, 2009
Tiger Woods of the US watches his tee shot on the 15th hole during the 3rd round of the US Open golf championship on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, New York. Woods and fan favorite Phil Mickelson struggled in Sunday's third round of the US Open as unheralded Ricky Barnes made more history in the rain-disrupted event. (Yahoo! Asia News)
U.S. Open: Barnes, Glover cling to lead Jun 22, 2009
Matt Slocum/Associated Press Ricky Barnes reacts after his birdie putt on the 17th green during the third round of the U.S. Open Golf Championship at Bethpage State Park''s Black Course in Farmingdale, N.Y. ... When darkness settled over the Black Course in Bethpage State Park as the final round was still young, Barnes was tied for the lead with Lucas Glover ... Ricky Barnes reacts after his birdie putt on the 17th green in the third round of the U.S. Open yesterday at Bethpage State Park's... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
U.S. Open doesn't need Tiger Woods Jun 22, 2009
Open doesn't need Woods. Open doesn't need Woods. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Come back Monday Jun 22, 2009
Ricky Barnes reacts after his birdie putt on the 17th green during the third round of the U.S. Open Golf Championship at Bethpage State Park s Black Course in Farmingdale, N.Y., Sunday. (AP photo) FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - Halfway through his third round, Ricky Barnes had a six-shot lead and a smile to match in the U.S. Open. (Helena Independent Record)
US Open under water as storm hits 3rd golf round Jun 21, 2009
Ricky Barnes watches his tee shot on the sixth hole during the continuation of the second round of the US Open on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, New York. Barnes grabbed the lead in the rain-hit US Open on Saturday with a 36-hole record total as Tiger Woods battled the elements just to stay in contention. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Record scores at U.S. Open Jun 21, 2009
The top of the leader board, somehow not obscured by rain, featured Ricky Barnes and Lucas Glover, two players who between them had made the cut once in seven completely anonymous Open appearances, yet appeared to master the rather docile Black Course at Bethpage State Park. Barnes's lead at the midway point was one shot over Glover, and he did so with a very un-Open-like 8-under-par 132. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Golf Notebook: Rankings likely to be scrambled when Open comes to Oakmont Jun 21, 2009
After all, he needs only five more to surpass the Golden Bear, and that is not counting what might happen today at the Black Course in Bethpage State Park. That is a safer bet than wondering if Woods, who will be 40 when the U.S. Open returns to Western Pennsylvania, will still be the No. 1 player in the world. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
U.S. Open Notebook: Harrington, Els, among those missing cut Jun 21, 2009
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. -- Sixty players -- the lowest number possible -- made the 36-hole cut for the U.S. Open yesterday, with 11 players one stroke away from being able to play the final two rounds at the Black Course at Bethpage State Park. Peter Tomasulo, who missed the cut at Torrey Pines a year ago in his first Open by two strokes, was among those who missed this year by one. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Rough weather for U.S. Open Jun 20, 2009
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. -- The forecast is ominous, which likely will cause a lot of people to keep an eye on both the clouds and their watches today at the Black Course at Bethpage State Park. A hundred bucks is a hundred bucks, after all, especially if you never get a chance to see Tiger Woods. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Weir, Glover on top at U.S. Open Jun 20, 2009
Morry Gash/Associated Press Mike Weir misses a short put on the 18th green during the first round of the U.S. Open at Bethpage State Park's Black Course in Farmingdale, N.Y., yesterday ... Sunshine made a cameo yesterday at the Black Course in Bethpage State Park, enough to dry the fairways and keep the greens soft ... Where: Bethpage State Park, Black Course, Farmingdale, N.Y.. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Weir leads shooting 64, lowest score in six years in US Open(update) Jun 20, 2009
Mike Weir of Canada pumps his fist after making a birdie putt on the ninth hole during the first round of the U.S. Open Golf Championship at Bethpage State Park's Black Course in Farmingdale, N.Y., Friday ... Tiger Woods watches his shot out of a bunker on the 18th fairway during the first round of the U.S. Open Golf Championship at Bethpage State Park's Black Course in Farmingdale, N.Y., Friday, June 19, 2009 ... Scores Friday from the U.S. Open on the 7,426-yard, par-70 Black Course at... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Stiles Faces Long Day at U.S. Open Jun 20, 2009
It's not that he is guaranteed to make the cut at the 109th edition of the national championship being held at Bethpage State Park in New York, but because of Thursday's opening round being postponed by heavy rain. Stiles, a Florida native who makes his home in Pinehurst now, never got on the course Thursday. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Alumni Tomasulo and Wi Tee Off Thursday at 2009 U.S. Open Jun 20, 2009
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - Former Golden Bears and Charlie Wi commence play at the 2009 U.S. Open Thursday at Bethpage State Park's Black Course ... 2009 U.S. OPEN Bethpage State Park (Black Course). (Pac-10.org)
Weir Shoots 64 at US Open Jun 20, 2009
"The balls that hit the fairways are staying in the fairways. ... The soft conditions are helping." There are five courses at Bethpage State Park, with only the Black in use this week. Given how much conditions improved as the day rolled along, it just seemed like the morning and afternoon rounds were played on different tracks. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Players brace for tricky course Jun 19, 2009
At 7,426 yards off its back tees, the brawny public course at Bethpage State Park is the longest layout used for a US Open. Persistent rain over the last six weeks has saturated the course and showers are forecast for the next four days on a track lengthened 200 yards since 2002, when Tiger Woods won the Open here. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
U.S. Open: Nothing can rain on Brehaut parade Jun 19, 2009
Brehaut only finished 11 holes before rain washed away the rest of the opening round yesterday at the Black Course at Bethpage State Park. He shares the lead, at 1-under par, with Johan Edfors, Andrew Parr and Ryan Spears, all of whom completed four holes or fewer. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Lewis Gets Through Three Holes Before Rain Halts U.S. Open Play Jun 19, 2009
UC Santa Barbara sophomore made it through three holes of the U.S. Open on Thursday morning before the rain at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, N.Y. caused a postponement of the first round. Lewis began his day on the par-four 10th hole, by making par. (Ucsbgauchos.com)
Bethpage Black: We Hardly Knew Ye Jun 19, 2009
Off the train onto a shuttle that navigated a couple of hills and a few turns into Bethpage State Park. Wending our way past concession stands, port-o-sans and a large merchandise pavilion, we finally made it to the first tee around 10 a.m.. (Multichannel News)
Updated tee times Jun 19, 2009
At Bethpage State Park (Black Course)Farmingdale, N.Y.All Times EDT(a-amateur)FridayFIRST ROUNDFirst hole10 a.m. James Nitties, Australia; Peter Tomasulo, Long Beach, Calif. Martin Laird, Scotland. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Wet weather pushes first round of U.S. Open to Friday Jun 19, 2009
Persistent rain pounded an already saturated Black Course at Bethpage State Park into an unplayable quagmire on Thursday as the first round of the 109th U.S. Open was suspended ... So while other governing bodies, like the PGA Tour, allow players to pick up their golf ball, wipe it clean and then place it back on the ground following tee shots in the fairway, the USGA won't no matter how wet and muddy it gets this weekend on the already saturated Black Course at Bethpage State Park. (USA Today -- Sports)
In the rough, Cantongem missed big shot Jun 19, 2009
A few months earlier, a multimillion-dollar face lift of another scruffy public course - Bethpage State Park on Long Island - had culminated with its hosting the 2002 US Open to rave reviews. Now, the United States Golf Association was eagerly searching for a sequel. (Boston Globe)
Woods still have major appetite for many more honours Jun 18, 2009
Woods, the greatest player of his generation, is the overwhelming favourite at Bethpage State Park s Black Course where he clinched the US Open when it was staged here for the first time in 2002. I m excited to be here, the 33-year-old American told reporters on Tuesday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Oakmont gets 2016 Open Jun 18, 2009
The USGA made the official announcement yesterday at a news conference at the Black Course in Bethpage State Park, site of the 109th U.S. Open that begins today in Farmingdale, N.Y. The Post-Gazette first reported June 5 that the Open was expected to return to Oakmont in 2016. "We're excited," Griffin said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
U.S. Open Notebook: Cabrera unable to duck pressure Jun 18, 2009
Cabrera won that Masters in a playoff, his second major in 22 months, and when the U.S. Open begins at the Black Course in Bethpage State Park today, he'll be alongside fellow reigning major winners Tiger Woods and Padraig Harrington in the featured group. "Now after winning the Masters, I know what it's all about," Cabrera said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
U.S. Open: Bethpage tough act to follow after 200's drama Jun 18, 2009
Charles Krupa/Associated Press Phil Mickelson is followed by spectators as he makes his way to the 14th hole during his practice round for the U.S. Open Golf Championship at Bethpage State Park''s Black Course in Farmingdale, N.Y. yesterday ... Phil Mickelson is followed by spectators as he makes his way to the 14th hole in a practice round for the U.S. Open at Bethpage State Park's Black Course in Farmingdale, N.Y. ... Try telling that to thousands of fans who trudged through the soggy turf on... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Slumping stars face daunting task at U.S. Open Jun 18, 2009
Ross Kinnaird / Getty ImagesAnthony Kim, atwo-time winner last year,looks on duringa practice roundon the Black Course at Bethpage State Park on Wednesday. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
Getting a goose from the gallery Jun 18, 2009
Scott Halleran / Getty ImagesTiger Woods plays a tee shot in front of a gallery of fans duringa practice roundfor the 109th U.S. Open on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park on Monday. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
Oakmont Country Club to host 2016 U.S. Open Jun 18, 2009
The United States Golf Association announced the news Wednesday morning at Bethpage State Park in New York, where the 2009 U.S. Open is being held. The men s event will run from June 13-19. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Tiger Woods Knows Mickelson's Open Distraction: Scott Soshnick Jun 18, 2009
Golfs U.S. Open begins this morning at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, New York, where, on most days, duffers can take their whacks on the same blades of grass that now will host. Bethpage Black is a public course, where common folks with gruesome hitches in their swings regularly sleep in their cars for a chance at coveted weekend tee times. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Phil, not Tiger, may be main attraction at this U.S. Open Jun 18, 2009
By Steve DiMeglio, USA TODAY FARMINGDALE, N.Y. , the world's No. 1-ranked golfer, is not the main story line this week as the U.S. Open returns to the famed Black Course at Bethpage State Park on Long Island. Despite Woods' unwavering celebrity and storied win in last year's U.S. Open when he limped to victory on two stress fractures in his tibia and a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee Woods is sharing the marquee with , the world's No. 2 golfer. (USA Today -- Sports)
Worth the wait Jun 18, 2009
Dave Burger spent two days on line, with a few breaks, waiting to get his chance to play the Bethpage State Park's Black course ... By Seth Livingstone, USA TODAY FARMINGDALE, N.Y. It's 4:20 a.m., pitch black and a half hour before the birds begin chirping at Bethpage State Park on Long Island. (USA Today -- Sports)
It's Tiger, Phil and more Jun 18, 2009
The first U.S. Open to come to a truly public golf course -- the 2002 championship at New York's Bethpage State Park on Long Island, held not far from and not long after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 -- was such a monstrous success, the USGA couldn't wait to get back. This week it is back. (Florida Today)
* Indias Jeev heads Asian Tour challenge at US Open Jun 18, 2009
Jeev Milkha Singh of India putts during a practice round for the US Open golf championship on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, New York, on Tuesday ... The years second major starts at Bethpage State Parks Black course in New York today and joining Singh will be Angelo Que of the Philippines and Korean trio K.J. Choi, Bae Sang-moon and Charlie Wi. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
ESPN Back In Black At Bethpage Jun 18, 2009
ESPN will tee off 87 hours of multiplatform coverage of the 2009 U.S. Open championship from Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, N.Y.. Highlighted by live telecasts on ESPN Thursday June 18 and Friday June 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (ET), ESPN's coverage will feature Tiger Woods looking to defend last year's U.S. Open crown from Torrey Pines and the 2002 trophy from the last time the tourney was held at Bethpage Black in 2002. (Multichannel News)
Multichannel Newswire Jun 18, 2009
ESPN will tee off 87 hours of multiplatform coverage of the 2009 U.S. Open championship from Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, N.Y. Open Range Communications, which plans to deploy WiMax broadband wireless service in 546 rural communities in the U.S., has signed a $100 million, five-year contract for products and services with equipment provider Alvarion. Comcast and the Boston Red Sox have reached an agreement to present content surrounding the Major League Baseball club on demand. (Multichannel News)
Excitement from 2008 Open hard to match(with COURSE TOUR) Jun 18, 2009
Site: Bethpage State Park (Black Course). Length: 7,426 yards. (Athens Banner-Herald)
USGA: Despite economy, U.S. Open sold out Jun 18, 2009
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. -- There are fewer corporate hospitality tents at this year's U.S. Open, but you wouldn't know there's an economic downturn by watching the massive souvenir tent at Bethpage State Park. Business has been brisk as fans have turned out to see early-week practice rounds. (ESPN -- Golf)
U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for June 18 Jun 18, 2009
One of the most important events of the year's golfing calendar - the U.S. Open - starts today on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park in New York. This is the 109th tournament in the series, sponsored by the United States Golf Association. (PR Newswire)
Breaking it down at Bethpage Jun 18, 2009
Geoff Ogilvy looks on during the third day of previews to the U.S. Open on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park on June 17, 2009 ... Thursdsay-Sunday: Bethpage State Park, Black Course, Farmingdale, N.Y.. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Local star ready to test game in major Jun 18, 2009
resident has a chance to improve his 0-for-5 cut performance at the U.S. Open, which begins today at Bethpage State Park. Mr. Gay is perhaps the hottest golfer not named Tiger Woods after his last-minute invitation for winning the St. Jude Classic four days ago. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Gallery will be seen _ and heard _ at US Open Jun 17, 2009
That 2002 Open was tinged in emotion, taking place less than a year after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks that started with two planes flying into the World Trade Center in Manhattan, about an hour west of Bethpage State Park. Thousands of people from the area surrounding the park took trains into New York that morning for work; some of them never came home, their cars staying in the parking lots of Long Island train stations for weeks in some cases, waiting to be claimed. (Anchorage Daily News)
Ogilvy, Casey face a big week for 2 tours Jun 17, 2009
Jim MacKay (left), Phil Mickelson s caddie, chats with Tiger Woods during a practice round Tuesday morning at Bethpage State Park s Black Course in Farmingdale, N.Y. (AP photo). Advertisement. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Garcia bracing for more tough love from crowd at U.S. Open Jun 17, 2009
cracks a smile when he recalls the 2002 U.S. Open on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park. The talented Spaniard was in contention all week, played in the final group Sunday with and finished fourth. (USA Today -- Sports)
U.S. Open pairings Jun 17, 2009
109th U.S. Open Championship Tee Times ***** Bethpage State Park (Black Course) Farmingdale, New York Par 70 - 7,426 Yards (All Times Eastern) Pairings and Starting Times for Thursday's and Friday's Rounds -------------------------------------------------------------- 1st Tee 10th Tee Thursday Friday -------- ------ Rickie Fowler (a), Casey Wittenberg, Bo Van Pelt 7:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Drew Weaver (a), Angelo Que, Simon Khan 7:11 a.m. 12:41 p.m. David Horsey, John Mallinger, Jose Manuel Lara 7:22... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
AIMING HIGHER: Tiger adds lofty driver Jun 17, 2009
Tiger Woods has plenty of company as he plays a practice round Tuesday on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park, the site of this week's U.S. Open. By Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY. (USA Today -- Sports)
Quincy & #8217;s Welch living dream at US Open Jun 17, 2009
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - The autograph seekers must have numbered 200, forming a line from the left of the 18th green, up the hill, and toward the clubhouse at Bethpage State Park. The fact that few, if any, knew who Michael Welch was hardly mattered. (Boston Globe)
CROWDS CONVERGE: Knowledgeable fans await at Bethpage Jun 17, 2009
By Steve DiMeglio, USA TODAY FARMINGDALE, N.Y. Players in this week's U.S. Open will call on many allies as they battle the brutish Black Course at Bethpage State Park experience, yardage books, swings honed from years of toil. And thousands of caddies. (USA Today -- Sports)
NYT: All eyes are on Tiger, the father Jun 17, 2009
During a teleconference with reporters this spring, Woods expressed delight with the direction of his life since 2002, when he won the U.S. Open the first time it was held at this years site, Bethpage State Park. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ogilvy gets Winged Foot feeling Jun 17, 2009
The Black Course at Bethpage State Park is famous for a sign behind the first tee, which remains posted during the U.S. Open. It reads, "Warning. The Black Course is an extremely difficult course which we recommend only for highly skilled golfers.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
U.S. Open: Woods prepares for tough, long test Jun 17, 2009
Where: Bethpage State Park, Black Course, Farmingdale, N.Y.. TV: 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ESPN, 3 p.m. WPXI.. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
A championship course owned by common golfer Jun 16, 2009
This is how it typically works at a public golf course, and Bethpage State Park is no different ... When I review our attendance records, weve been sold out since 1958, said David Catalano, the director of Bethpage State Park, a sprawling, 50,000-acre property on Long Island that includes five golf courses Black, Red, Green, Blue and Yellow. (MSNBC -- Sports)
TWITTER: Follow golf writer Steve DiMeglio's updates Jun 16, 2009
Bethpage State Park is HUGE. U could fit a few Central Parks in here. The Black looks GREAT from. (USA Today -- Sports)
BRUTAL PAR-4s: Long distance calling for the field Jun 16, 2009
A tee sign indicates a 525-yard 7th hole will play as the longest par-4 in U.S. Open history during the first day of previews to the 109th U.S. Open on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, New York ... Two years after the United States Golf Association introduced the 300-yard par-3 to its U.S. Open, players in this week's national championship on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park face not one, not two, but three par-4 holes measuring more than 500 yards. (USA Today -- Sports)
SIRIUS XM Radio Announces Live Broadcast Coverage of U.S. Open Golf Championship Jun 16, 2009
SIRIUS XM's coverage, available nationwide, will include live play-by-play from the Black Course at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, NY, plus comprehensive analysis by SIRIUS XM's on-site hosts and reporters. (Logo: ). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Year later, 'ultimate underdog' Mediate is runner-up with legs Jun 16, 2009
Despite no top-20 finishes in a PGA Tour event this season, Mediate remains a main attraction going into this year's Open, which begins Thursday on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park, just outside New York. The attention and affection haven't really stopped, Mediate says. (USA Today -- Sports)
Past champions Jun 16, 2009
Bethpage State Park, Black Course (Farmingdale, N.Y.). 2001. (ESPN -- Golf)
Stage set for thrilling sequel at Bethpage Black Jun 16, 2009
But nothing compares on the crazy meter like what was witnessed at Bethpage State Park seven years ago -- at least outside the ropes just nine months after 9/11. The fans who flock to the Black are unlike any others, even by New York standards. (The Augusta Chronicle)
* Sports Briefs Jun 16, 2009
The 29-year-old South African has been replaced in the 156-strong field at Bethpage State Park by American Clinton Jensen. World No. 43 Immelman was the second top-50 player to pull out of the 109th US Open. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
U.S. Open first- and second-round tee times Jun 16, 2009
U.S. Open Tee TimesJune 18-21At Bethpage State Park (Black Course)Farmingdale, N.Y.Yardage: 7,426. Par: 70 (35-35). (MSNBC -- Sports)
U.S. Open: Duval -- Black Course is one of the best Jun 16, 2009
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. -- David Duval is playing an American major for the first time in nearly three years, excited to have qualified for the U.S. Open because of how much he likes the Black Course at Bethpage State Park ... Where: Bethpage State Park, Black Course, Farmingdale, N.Y.. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
5 things to know about the Open » Jun 16, 2009
He captured the 2008 U.S. Open in dramatic fashion with two leg fractures and a torn ACL. Woods also won the U.S. Open the first time it was held at Bethpage State Park back in 2002 after posting a score of 3-under-par 277, 3 shots better than runner-up. Woods was the only player in the 156-man field to break par that year. (ESPN -- Golf)
Nicklaus expecting strong effort from Tiger at The Memorial Jun 4, 2009
It is Tiger's final tournament before the U.S. Open in two weeks at Bethpage State Park. "If you look at his golf swing," Nicklaus said, "I don't think he moves out of the way of the ball like he used to. I think that's protective, and it's probably a good move on his part.". (USA Today -- Sports)
