Mystery Behind Bethpage Black’s ‘Warning’ Sign That Has Confounded Golfers for Decades, Explored Golf's most famous sign has baffled experts for decades. Now it's missing. What secret lies behind Beth

The 2002 U.S. Open transformed American golf forever. Bethpage Black shattered the sport’s exclusive barriers by becoming the first genuine public course to host the championship. Everyday golfers could finally walk where champions compete. Tiger Woods captured victory at 3-under par as the only player to finish below par in brutal conditions.

The historic achievement earned the nickname “The People’s Open.” However, hidden behind this democratic triumph lies one of golf’s most perplexing mysteries that has confounded investigators for decades. “WARNING – The Black Course Is An Extremely Difficult Course Which We Recommend Only For Highly Skilled Golfers.” These seventeen words have become golf’s most photographed message. Nevertheless, their origins remain completely unknown desp