Buzz_Killian: So far my 2 favorite courses are St. Adrews & Bethpage, cause both courses whip my BUTT. lol It's all good though
Welcome aboard and yes, if you want to nail Bethpage, you will have to upgrade the clubs. My experience with that course is that the greens are only reachable with a lot of backspin since they are highly elevated and the starter clubs can't give you that.
The 52 degrees wedge gives you that. The ball lands on the green like it would do in mud! It just stops right there!
But don't worry. If you score 85 or better you will get an award! ...just to tell you how hard this course is!
Rob