PGA Politicizes announcement of BethPage Black for PGA and Ryder Cup

Newsday ^ | 9/17/2013 | Mark Hermann

[kevinm13]

Bethpage State Park and all of Long Island can officially begin planning for yet another major golf championship, the PGA Championship, and the Ryder Cup, which has become the most intense and passionate event in the sport. The PGA of America and New York State formally announced Tuesday that the 2019 PGA and 2024 Ryder Cup will be held at Bethpage Black.

[kevinm13]

PGA of America announces Bethpage Black in Long Island, NY as host of 2019 PGA Championship and 2024 Ryder Cup. Every person in the announcement thanked Governor Cuomo (D, NY) for his help. I have to always ask when big sporting events are announced how much taxpayer money has been thrown at the pros to get the event.

[albie]

Cuomo should be on the Leavenworth golf team with Obama, Reid and Holder to round out the foursome.

[FlJoePa]

The PGA of America could screw up a one car funeral. The USGA made them look like the amateurs (ironic) they are again this year. I couldn’t take my eyes off Merion, while I barely noticed Oak Hill.