Alex

Hometown: Oceanside, N.Y.

Alex tried to buy his T-shirt on Nike’s website, but it was sold out. He wound up finding it somewhere else online. While he plays, Alex has never played Bethpage Black.

“I came because it’s local, it’s a good day to take off from work and to beat the crowds on the weekend,” Alex said.

Alex, who is from Oceanside, N.Y., plays golf but hasn’t played Bethpage. (David Dusek)