I do recall Bethpage greens being so slippery one yr that players needed climbing gear & pitons :)

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I do recall Bethpage greens being so slippery one yr that players needed climbing gear & pitons :)

Author: BaronVonZemo (61067 Posts - Joined: Nov 19, 2010)

Posted at 1:20 pm on Jul 22, 2025

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Replies to: "I do recall Bethpage greens being so slippery one yr that players needed climbing gear & pitons :)"

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        I do recall Bethpage greens being so slippery one yr that players needed climbing gear & pitons :) [NT] - BaronVonZemo - 1:20pm 7/22/25
        Shinnecock 2004 was ridiculous. [NT] - Hensou - 1:35pm 7/22/25
        
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        That is a plus. [NT] - BaronVonZemo - 1:39pm 7/22/25
        
        The Golden Bear agrees. [LINK] - Hensou - 9:12am 7/22/25
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