When the PGA of America announced it was taking its jewel event, the Ryder Cup, to Bethpage Black outside of New York City, you could almost hear the entire golf world say, "Oh, boy, this could be a problem."

It’s not the golf course that is a problem. The Black Course at Bethpage has proven itself worthy of international competition starting with the 2002 U.S. Open, won by Tiger Woods, who was at or near the peak of his powers at the time.

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