Bethpage Black to Play Host to PGA Championship and Ryder Cup

It’s the course that’s caused quite a stir on the PGA Tour in the last decade.  Earning it the reputation of having some of the rowdiest fans in golf.  Last week it was announced that Bethpage Black will host not one but two future events, the 2024 Ryder Cup and the 2019 PGA Championship.
 
Located on Long Island, New York, Bethpage Black offers golfers and fans numerous connections to Europe and beyond, making it a great choice for golf’s biggest event, the Ryder Cup.  PGA of America president, Tom Bishop remarked last week, “This venue, this course, this city is going to take the Ryder Cup to a place that it's never been before.”
 
While New York governor Andrew Cuomo commented on the positive effect both tournaments will have on the surrounding area.
 
Remarking that, “The PGA Championship and the Ryder Cup tournaments will also provide a tremendous boost to the Long Island economy and put the beautiful, world-class Bethpage State Golf Course on an international stage.”