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PGA Championship 2019 photos: A different look at Bethpage Black

May 16, 2019

The 101st PGA Championship has arrived, and by this point you’ve probably seen countless images of Bethpage’s “Warning Sign.” Fear not, you won’t see that image here. Our golf photographer, Christian Hafer, is making his first visit to Bethpage Black this week, and he’s doing so with his unique eye and a variety of camera lenses. So lean back and scroll down to take in Bethpage Black and the New York crowds like you never have before. And check back often, since we’ll update this post with Hafer’s latest images multiple times per day as the tournament unfolds. — Ashley Mayo

SUNDAY
Your 2019 PGA Champion.
Your 2019 PGA Champion.
Christian Hafer

Brooks and coach Claude Harmon III enjoy the victory.
Brooks and coach Claude Harmon III enjoy the victory.
Christian Hafer

Rory gives a few spectators some love.
Rory gives a few spectators some love.
Christian Hafer

HV3 had a rough final day, but he never lost his cool.
HV3 had a rough final day, but he never lost his cool.
Christian Hafer

Inception.
Inception.
Christian Hafer

Ready for launch.
Ready for launch.
Christian Hafer

You know who this is.
You know who this is.
Christian Hafer

The spectator really wanted to blend in.
The spectator really wanted to blend in.
Christian Hafer

The Lefty short-game magic.
The Lefty short-game magic.
Christian Hafer

Send it, DJ.
Send it, DJ.
Christian Hafer

Frank is popular in New York.
Frank is popular in New York.
Christian Hafer

There's nothing tame about Keegan Bradley's Jordans.
There's nothing tame about Keegan Bradley's Jordans.
Christian Hafer

SATURDAY
The fescue at Bethpage is no joke.
The fescue at Bethpage is no joke.
Christian Hafer

Peep the shoes: WARNING
Peep the shoes: WARNING
Christian Hafer

Christian Hafer

Christian Hafer

Scottish vibes on Long Island.
Scottish vibes on Long Island.
Christian Hafer

FRIDAY
We've all been there, Jordan.
We've all been there, Jordan.
Christian Hafer

Bethpage's many shades of green.
Bethpage's many shades of green.
Christian Hafer

Would you buy this visor?
Would you buy this visor?
Christian Hafer

Immmmmmmmpact.
Immmmmmmmpact.
Christian Hafer

Day knee-deep in trouble.
Day knee-deep in trouble.
Christian Hafer

Fans take a breather.
Fans take a breather.
Christian Hafer

Man on a mission.
Man on a mission.
Christian Hafer

Spieth blasts one out of a bunker.
Spieth blasts one out of a bunker.
Christian Hafer

Lefty and his caddie, who's also his brother.
Lefty and his caddie, who's also his brother.
Christian Hafer

Adam Scott's smooth finish.
Adam Scott's smooth finish.
Christian Hafer

Studying this position and trying to figure out exactly how DJ achieves it.
Studying this position and trying to figure out exactly how DJ achieves it.
Christian Hafer

THURSDAY
Xander muscles a shot from Bethpage's gnarly rough.
Xander muscles a shot from Bethpage's gnarly rough.
Christian Hafer

All Henrik can do here, after a so-so shot, is smile.
All Henrik can do here, after a so-so shot, is smile.
Christian Hafer

Bethpage's fescue is intense.
Bethpage's fescue is intense.
Christian Hafer

Tiger gave the NY crowds a lot to cheer for on Thursday.
Tiger gave the NY crowds a lot to cheer for on Thursday.
Christian Hafer

Fleetwood masterfully maneuvered his way around Bethpage Black on Thursday, posting a 3-under 67.
Fleetwood masterfully maneuvered his way around Bethpage Black on Thursday, posting a 3-under 67.
Christian Hafer

Brooks didn't make a single mistake on Thursday.
Brooks didn't make a single mistake on Thursday.
Christian Hafer

WEDNESDAY
A superintendent's hands are rarely clean.
A superintendent's hands are rarely clean.
Christian Hafer

It takes a lot of hard work for Bethpage Black to look (and play) pristine.
It takes a lot of hard work for Bethpage Black to look (and play) pristine.
Christian Hafer

That classic Bethpage logo.
That classic Bethpage logo.
Christian Hafer

A superintendent's tools.
A superintendent's tools.
Christian Hafer

A moody 16th hole.
A moody 16th hole.
Christian Hafer

Soft light hugs the fescue.
Soft light hugs the fescue.
Christian Hafer

TUESDAY
I love NY.
I love NY.
Christian Hafer

Fluff is still grinding and putting in the work.
Fluff is still grinding and putting in the work.
Christian Hafer

Christian Hafer

Tiger and Sean Foley have a quick chat.
Tiger and Sean Foley have a quick chat.
Christian Hafer

There's trouble everywhere around here.
There's trouble everywhere around here.
Christian Hafer

Rors tunes up.
Rors tunes up.
Christian Hafer

Rory's Nike kicks.
Rory's Nike kicks.
Christian Hafer

Xander blasts one from a not-so-easy fairway bunker.
Xander blasts one from a not-so-easy fairway bunker.
Christian Hafer

The gorgeous par-5 fourth hole.
The gorgeous par-5 fourth hole.
Christian Hafer

MONDAY
An intrepid member of the superintendent crew.
An intrepid member of the superintendent crew.
Christian Hafer

Getting primed for a long week.
Getting primed for a long week.
Christian Hafer

The movement of Bethpage Black is majestic.
The movement of Bethpage Black is majestic.
Christian Hafer

A windy, chilly, rainy day at Bethpage Black.
A windy, chilly, rainy day at Bethpage Black.
Christian Hafer

Christian Hafer

The grandstands are empty now, but they won't be for long.
The grandstands are empty now, but they won't be for long.
Christian Hafer


Pools of water collect on the 18th hole.
Pools of water collect on the 18th hole.
Christian Hafer

Bethpage Black is imperfectly perfect.
Bethpage Black is imperfectly perfect.
Christian Hafer

A low-down view of the 18th green.
A low-down view of the 18th green.
Christian Hafer

A rain-soaked 17th green.
A rain-soaked 17th green.
Christian Hafer

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