When it comes to Bethpage Black, one former U.S. Ryder Cup player and captain isn’t holding any punches.

During a recent appearance on Trey Wingo’s “Straight Facts Homie!” podcast , Azinger lobbed criticism at the famed Long Island muni, which will host its first Ryder Cup after previously hosting several majors. Azinger not only shared his dislike for the Black Course, but he also claimed that the current U.S. players “don’t love” and “don’t know” the layout.

“I really don’t like Bethpage Black,” said Azinger, the 2008 U.S. captain who competed on four other teams. “There’s a lot of awkward angles, downhill tee shots to fairways that angle away, uphill second shots where you can’t see the landing area. It’s just hard, and you cannot fluke your way around there.”

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