After a major refurbishment that has reimagined The Old Course Hotel’s fourth floor the legendary Road Hole Restaurant in St Andrews has reopened – and it’s not just the views that dazzle This three AA Rosette gem boasts a contemporary new look and a menu that turns local Scottish produce into high culinary art I went along on a warm spring evening with my young nephew to see if the food and experience lived up to the promise The Old Course Hotel is one of those places I’ll take any excuse to visit. Whether it’s afternoon tea, a trip to the Kohler Waters Spa or simply soaking up the atmosphere of this iconic St Andrews landmark I was excited to finally experience the rooftop Deck Bar with those sweeping views over the course and the sea Where you know you’re in for some top-notch champers the moment you sit down now open for the summer season and with the sun still warming the air after a scorcher of a day we perched on bar stools sipping our drinks Marley enjoyed a vibrant mocktail called Scratch crushed ice and Peroni 0% and I had a lovely full-tasting champagne We watched golfers finishing their rounds on the Old Course while being mesmerised by the view across the West Sands – the very definition of a St Andrews golden hour This was our introduction to the newly transformed fourth floor The refurbishment celebrates Scottish coastal colours – think sea blues golden sands and rich burgundies – and we felt that warmth throughout the space we were escorted past the opulent Road Hole Bar a whisky lover’s dream with more than 300 varieties lining the shelves And into the spacious Road Hole Restaurant – named after the famous golf course’s 17th hole The open kitchen has been made even more visible and is now a live copper-clad stage where the chefs cook just metres from diners It adds a theatrical buzz that complements the refined yet relaxed vibe of the room Our evening kicked off with oysters – six Cumbrae beauties with a custom Bloody Mary dressing that was kindly made gluten-free chilled and already loosened from the shell they were effortless to enjoy and absolutely delicious Starters followed: I had grilled Wye Valley asparagus with fermented wild garlic emulsion It was elegantly simple and full of flavour the emulsion reminiscent of a green-hued hollandaise But I would’ve preferred to see a local asparagus on the menu Marley went for the St Andrews Bay lobster ravioli – a beautifully plated dish topped with a crunchy coral tuile “It’s like nothing I’ve ever had before,” he said a surprise palate cleanser arrived – green apple sorbet with white chocolate crumble Marley declared it “the best sorbet ever,” and I wouldn’t disagree He even said if they sold tubs of it he would happily buy some to take home I chose the butter-poached St Andrews Bay lobster tail served with velvety potatoes and delicate watercress it was every bit the indulgence I hoped for but the generous portion and quality helped it live up to the splurge Marley’s choice was a standout – the braised leek with sprouted wild rice the dish resembled a floral sushi arrangement with a piping of soft tofu lending a creamy balance to the sprouted wild rice The chef even came to our table to explain the technique behind the dish Staff were eager to share the story behind the menu and the local ingredients that inspire it It is clear that the restaurant’s fine dining ethos is as much about hospitality as it is about flavour We’d been advised to save room for dessert – a tip we were glad to take on board lured by the promise of pistachio ice cream with our server ceremoniously cutting a cross in the top and nestling the ice cream inside where it slowly melted into the fluffy centre A spoonful was like biting into sweet rhubarb-scented air it was not only exquisite but excellent value for such culinary theatre the Blacketyside strawberry and basil Vacherin strawberry sorbet and shards of basil meringue it was perhaps a touch too involved for my taste I longed for something a little simpler – but every component was delicious The meringue-smashing ritual at the start added a playful note After dinner, we retreated to the Road Hole Bar where we sank into plush armchairs and watched the sky darken over the links As the last golfers disappeared into the St Andrews night it was hard not to reflect on just how special this place is From the tactile luxury of the refurbished interiors to the confident this is a restaurant that has found its rhythm – blending tradition with modern finesse prices lean toward the premium – this is But the experience justifies the price and many of the dishes weren’t prohibitively expensive or dissimilar to other high-end establishments I’m already thinking of an excuse to return – and next time Website: www.oldcoursehotel.co.uk/dining/road-hole-restaurant Price: £140 for two people having three courses (not including drinks) Comments are currently disabled as they require cookies and it appears you've opted out of cookies on this site. To participate in the conversation, please adjust your cookie preferences in order to enable comments SearchSt. Andrews University closing at the end of the school year Log InSubscribeThe Christian Post To enjoy our website, you'll need to enable JavaScript in your web browser. Please click here to learn how You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience 2025Wikimedia Commons/RantemarioTwo Christian colleges in the Carolinas have announced their intentions to close after the current academic year in light of financial concerns St. Andrews University, based in Laurinburg, North Carolina, has announced that it is closing and ceasing operations on May 5 A branch location of the Florida-based Webber International University Andrews is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and is separate and distinct from the University of St has also made public its decision to close at the conclusion of the spring semester In a statement on its Facebook page on Friday Andrews said the decision resulted from "extensive financial analysis strategic review and exhaustive recovery efforts." "We explored every viable path forward," said Webber International University President and CEO Nelson Marquez "But the persistent financial and enrollment challenges facing St Andrews could no longer be mitigated through internal solutions alone This was a deeply painful but necessary decision." St. Andrews first held classes at St The new school was a merger between two schools based elsewhere in the state Flora Macdonald College and Presbyterian Junior College Andrews University as the institution merged with Webber International University Andrews indicated that it was "engaged with a number of universities about transfer credits" and expressed gratitude that it had received "an overwhelming amount of support in recent days." The institution listed more than two dozen other colleges and universities it is looking to establish "teach-out" agreements with that would enable students to transfer their credits to the new school and continue their education Schools in talks to enter into a "teach-out" agreement with St Andrews include several North Carolina-based institutions such as Appalachian State University Johnson and Wales University Charlotte and the University of North Carolina at Pembroke Colleges in discussions about a "teach-out" agreement with St Andrews extend across multiple states to Alfred University in New York Tennessee Wesleyan University and Webber International University in Florida In addition to pursuing "teach-out" agreements the college will provide "advising and transfer assistance" to all currently enrolled students as well as "personalized transition guidance including employment resources and benefit counseling" for members of the school's faculty and staff According to data compiled by the National Center for Education Statistics The student body consisted of 806 undergraduate students and 26 graduate students Limestone University made public its decision to close at the conclusion of the spring semester In a statement posted on the school's website Limestone's Board of Trustees Chair Randall Richardson explained that "Despite exhaustive efforts to secure the funding necessary to continue our operations we have come to the difficult conclusion that Limestone University has not been able to secure the necessary funding to sustain its operation." "We want to thank the almost 200 recent supporters in the last two weeks who committed a collective $2.143 million We had hoped that would be enough to sustain our institution we could not continue operations on-campus or online without a greater amount of funding," he added Data from the National Center for Education Statistics shows that Limestone had an enrollment of 1,782 students as of fall 2023 "Words cannot fully express the sorrow we feel in having to share this news," Limestone President Nathan Copeland stated and supporters fought tirelessly to save this historic institution." Like St. Andrews, Limestone is taking steps to assist students as they transfer to other colleges and universities in addition to supporting faculty and staff. The school's Facebook page describes the institution as an "accredited St. Andrews and Limestone are the latest of several Christian colleges to shut their doors in recent years Last year, the Roman Catholic Church-affiliated Notre Dame College in Euclid not to be confused with the prominent University of Notre Dame in neighboring Indiana announced that it was shutting its doors after more than 100 years in operation Birmingham-Southern College an Alabama-based institution with ties to the United Methodist Church announced it was taking the same course of action weeks later Ryan Foley is a reporter for The Christian Post. He can be reached at: ryan.foley@christianpost.com Help keep The Christian Post free for everyone By making a recurring donation or a one-time donation of any amount you're helping to keep CP's articles free and accessible for everyone Hope you’ll give us another try and check out some other articles. Return to homepage. St Andrews rock-themed restaurant Ziggy’s has announced it is closing after 42 years The popular venue is run by husband and wife Phil and Annie Wishart who count many celebrities and even royalty among their customers Open Golf champions and other well-known faces have all dined at the Murray Place spot courtesy of former England footballer Ian Wright and Ryder Cup stalwart Ian Poulter “It disappeared one night and we assumed it would turn up in a hotel room,” said Phil “It turned out they had taken it as a prank “They took it on a European tour and there were photographs of it with celebrities in a golf magazine they came back and brought the coyote back with them.” Phil and Annie insist their regular customers are just as important to them And that’s why their phone has been ringing off the hook as people clamour for a table on May 10 Ziggy’s is St Andrews‘ longest-serving independent family-run restaurant The idea was sparked during a trip to London where Phil and Annie spotted long queues outside the Hard Rock Cafe in the middle of winter “I’ve always been interested in music and that was the beginning of it,” Phil said The couple set about filling the venue with original rock music memorabilia And their walls are now covered with signed photos guitars and posters from some of the world’s top artists and a rock soundtrack made Ziggy’s a go-to institution “We’ve seen massive changes in the town over the years,” said Phil “We’ve seen them come and go but we’ve just kept our head down and built up a good clientele base.” Ziggy’s became a favourite of Prince William during his time at St Andrews University “He used to phone to book and called himself Mr Wales and we’ve tried to treat everybody the same way “During the Open Championship we didn’t take any bookings and had long queues “Some celebrities would come to the front and try to get in but we’d very politely tell them to join the queue.” New owners are poised to take over the Ziggy’s premises they are planning to refurbish and change the name before reopening with their own venture Meanwhile, Phil and Annie are considering auctioning off their huge collection of memorabilia in aid of St Andrews Foodbank And they teased it could return at some point “Ziggy’s won’t be appearing again for a while but there might be something else,” said Phil so might be looking to do something.” The North Carolina liberal arts institution’s president said that “financial sustainability is no longer attainable.” Andrews offered little detail about what went wrong at the university beyond Malik’s note about financial sustainability The small liberal arts institution’s enrollment has fluctuated in recent years fall enrollment fell 11.2% to 809 students The university in fiscal 2023 had a net loss of $6.9 million on top of a $1 million loss the year before, according to tax records Its net assets had also turned to negative $1.7 million in fiscal 2023 Andrews was created out of a combination of women’s college and Presbyterian men’s college was built to be “accessible to all,” which St Andrews says put it in “the forefront of service and research in the education of physically disabled students.”  it began aggressively courting military students and still touts its support of active-duty students Following financial and accreditation struggles the institution won approval to merge with Webber in 2011 Webber at the time was larger by about 300 students Webber leaders cited a desire to combine the university's business program with St Andrews offered its first graduate program it faced a total operating deficit of $8.2 million more than double its $2.7 million deficit the year before prompted auditors to add a “going concern” warning to the university’s latest financials indicating Webber might not be able to continue operating over the next year Malik said the university will focus on helping forge teach-out agreements for students and help them to transfer as well as assist employees with looking for new jobs Andrews would preserve its historical record and work with community leaders around the disposition of its property The university also has a campus in Pinehurst but the institution didn’t specify whether it would remain open or close along with the Laurinburg flagship Get the free daily newsletter read by industry experts The Catholic institution in Wisconsin is still trying to cut $7 million from its fiscal 2026 budget after previously initiating multiple rounds of layoffs The new investigations are part of the agency’s aggressive tactics to carry out President Donald Trump’s higher education policy priorities The free newsletter covering the top industry headlines (WPDE) — Two former students at Saint Andrews University in Laurinburg filed separate lawsuits in February surrounding a convicted registered sex offender on campus and a member of the school's wrestling team It also names Webber International University The former students are listed by the names Jane Smith and Jane Roe in the lawsuits to protect their identities negligent infliction of emotional distress intentional infliction of emotional distress and breach of contract Andrews recruited Mison Mickle to be a part of the school's wrestling team as he was a successful wrestler in South Carolina RELATED: St. Andrews University in Laurinburg closing, leaving hundreds of students in limbo Andrews and its wrestling coach at the time: or should have known when it made that statement in its 2022 report that following the link to the North Carolina sex offender registry would not alert its students to the presence of Mickle The college is accused of transporting Mickle across state lines to other college and university campuses to participate in NAIA-sanctioned sporting events while he was a student at the university without any notification to the sponsoring bodies or to the other colleges and universities that Mickle was a sex offender It says he raped Jane Roe and Jane Smith in the Fall of 2022 the suit alleges that during her first semester on campus in the Fall semester Laurinburg police went on to charge Mickle in the incidents Court records show he pled guilty last March to two counts of second degree forcible rape and failure to register as a sex offender He's serving a 12-year prison sentence in North Carolina Andrews University filed responses to the lawsuit denying most of the allegations including having prior knowledge that Mickle was a registered sex offender ABC 15 reached out to the university's president but at this time he hasn't responded to our emails or returned our calls Court records show the university's lawyer filed a motion last week to no longer represent the college The rector of St Andrews University in the UK has won her appeal after the institution removed her from its governing body for issuing a statement that condemned Israel's "genocidal attacks" on Gaza Last year, the University of St Andrews removed Stella Maris from her position on the university court after its investigation concluded that she exercised "poor judgment" for sending an email to all students in November 2023 that called for an urgent ceasefire in Gaza Maris, who is an alumnus of the prestigious Scottish university, also called on students to condemn "practices such as apartheid, siege, illegal occupation and collective punishment observed in the treatment of Palestinians" St Andrews launched an independent inquiry led by Morag Ross KC to "examine" whether Maris's actions and activities were compatible with her role as rector after the UK Lawyers for Israel group lodged a complaint against her Ross submitted the findings from her internal inquiry to the university court She found that Maris's email had caused "anxiety and fear" among Jewish students Despite Ross concluding that firing Maris would be "disproportionate," the university court concluded that she should be removed from her position ruled in Maris's favour and overturned her dismissal from the university court Maris described her victory as a "surprise" as well as "vindication of my position [...] and a defence of the fundamental principles of free expression and democractic accountability within our universities “Universities must remain places where individuals are free to speak out against injustice especially where that speech is grounded in humanitarian concern and moral conscience in line with the principles of international human rights," Maris said in a statement '[Maris'] victory [is] a clear rebuke to the growing pattern of repression facing those who speak out for Palestinian freedom' and members of the public who stood in solidarity with me over the past months I intend to continue campaigning to ensure the right to political expression and academic freedom.” the students elect the rector to represent and advocate for their interests The position is unpaid and carried out voluntarily Maris received support from students on campus and over 500 academics across 17 countries Her supporters included the Palestine Solidarity Campaign and the European Legal Support Centre (ELSC) which provided her with legal support and helped fundraise for her appeal against the decision to fire her Tasnima Uddin from the ELSC described Maris' "victory as a clear rebuke to the growing pattern of repression facing those who speak out for Palestinian freedom" yet St Andrews chose to punish its rector for calling for a ceasefire," Uddin told Middle East Eye "The reinstatement of Stella Maris proves that the attempt to quash this mass movement will not succeed and legal means will continue to be used." A St Andrews University spokesperson said: “As the body that made the decision to dismiss the rector University Court is carefully considering the chancellor’s decision and taking advice from counsel “This issue was never about free speech and only ever about governance Ms Maris remains rector of the university and has done so throughout.” Copyright © 2014 - 2025. Middle East Eye Only England and Wales jurisdiction apply in all legal matters Middle East Eye          ISSN 2634-2456                      (WCIV) — In response to the recent closures of Limestone University and St Charleston Southern University announced a comprehensive plan to assist affected students in continuing their education with minimal disruption Charleston Southern University is holding the faculty Andrews University families in our heartfelt prayers during this time of transition," said CSU President B "We recognize the deep impact a university home has on each life it touches and our hearts are with all those navigating this unexpected chapter CSU stands ready to extend a warm welcome to anyone seeking a Christ-centered community and a home away from home READ MORE | "Limestone University board votes to close due to funding shortfall, declining enrollment." CSU is offering several initiatives to ease the transition for students transferring from the closing institutions These include a Tour Treasure Grant of $1,500 for any transfer attending a registration day this summer freshman-level scholarships for students transferring this fall and credit transfer of up to 89 hours with registrar approval and personalized support will be provided by the enrollment and academic support teams Charleston Southern University offers a diverse array of programs and doctoral degrees in fields such as aeronautics The university is committed to helping students find their place and purpose in a Christ-honoring environment whether in a traditional classroom setting or online Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInHARTSVILLE (WMBF) - Coker University is offering support to students affected by recent university closure announcements in the Carolinas “We know these students didn’t choose this disruption,” said Coker University President Dr “But they can still choose their future—and we’re ready to help them keep moving forward.” Coker University said the school will offer the following: “Our goal is to remove as many barriers as possible,” said Harder they’ll find a community at Coker that’s ready to support them.” contact admissions@coker.edu or 843-857-4130 for more information Students can apply here. S.C.— In response to the closures announced by Limestone University and St Coker University is extending an array of support services to help affected students continue their academic journeys Limestone College is located in Gaffney and St Andrews University is located in Laurinburg “We know these students didn’t choose this disruption,” said Dr “But they can still choose their future and we’re here to help them keep moving forward.” Coker University is offering the following to support students during the transition: “Our goal is to remove as many barriers as possible,” Harder said they will find a supportive community at Coker.” For more information, students, families and counselors can contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@coker.edu or call 843-857-4130 Get our local education coverage delivered directly to your inbox – Florence-Darlington Technical College announced the return of Goz Segars to the college’s Area Commission Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account at the conclusion of the school’s spring semester Citing that “the financial realities of maintaining operations in Laurinburg have become unsustainable,” the closure was announced to the public via social media on April 25.  While alumni and others familiar with the equestrian program took to social media following the announcement to share that all of St Andrews’ horses needed to find new homes immediately Andrews Equestrian Program Facebook page posted later that same day all of our horses have been accounted for regarding the rehoming process,” and thanked followers for their support Andrews Equestrian Program faculty and staff did not respond to requests for comment and a spokesperson in the university’s main office did not feel qualified to answer questions regarding the equestrian program Reports of financial instability at the university have abounded for years the school merged with the Florida-based Webber International University after financial and accreditation struggles the university sold its campus and leased it back at a cost exceeding $780,000 annually Its board of trustees made the decision to close St Andrews after “extensive financial analysis and exhaustive recovery efforts.” Recent enrollment numbers have fluctuated between 700 and 900 students across all programs annually “We explored every viable path forward,” Dr president and CEO of Webber International University “But the persistent financial and enrollment challenges facing St This was a deeply painful but necessary decision.” Andrews Equestrian Program is well known for its success in Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association and American National Riding Commission competitions and at U.S Equestrian Federation- and North Carolina Hunter Jumper Association-recognized shows as well as for its “Ride-Like-A-Knight” Therapeutic Horsemanship Program The university offered four equine-related degrees and a minor in equine studies who will finish her bachelor’s degree in business administration with a specialization in equine business management at St is representing the school this week at the IHSA National Championships which run Friday through Sunday at the Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring in both the USHJA Hunter Seat High Point Rider and the Team Level 1 Western Horsemanship classes Hutto said students on campus were called to an assembly on Friday morning where university president Tarun Malik shared the news and you get so many opportunities you would never get anywhere else.” Hutto shared that everyone involved with the equine program is trying to push through difficult emotions and focus on the positive “Our horses are going to amazing new homes and the people who are not graduating are going to get to experience a new college,” Hutto said “People are trying to be super optimistic and take in our last couple of days at St The university is working to ensure its current students are able to seamlessly transfer to other institutions as well as establishing teach-out agreements to allow students to complete their current degrees elsewhere it is offering “personalized transition guidance” to the school’s faculty and staff.  As Hutto and her teammates prepare to represent the school in its final IHSA National Championship they have its legacy in the front of their minds.  “We have to go out with a bang,” Hutto said “Our western team has been reserve champion at Nationals the last two years and everyone is really working their tails off you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy You may also receive promotional emails from The Chronicle of the Horse Copyright © 2025 The Chronicle of the Horse 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School in 1951 and then from St which inspired her granddaughters to follow in her footsteps where she especially enjoyed volunteering for the Tea Room during Lent She had a love of “playing” on her farm doing her yard work; swimming; loving on her various animals; and going crabbing But her favorite thing was watching all her churns growing and playing around her memorials may be made to Old Saint Andrew’s Parish Church Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Andrews University in Laurinburg said they were blindsided last Friday when they learned the school is closing May 5 She asked that we not reveal her name because she's still working at the University Andrews has violated the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act and their communities by requiring employers to provide 60 days’ advance notice of certain plant closings and businesses that employ at least 100 workers The college's website says 416 people were employed there including 273 full and part-time faculty and staff and 143 student workers with an annual payroll of $8,284,509 in 2020 ABC 15 also checked the North Carolina WARN summary of closings for this year and didn't see St She added that she has prior experience for another university and understands the inner workings She said students and parents have been asking all week what happens to their financial aid and scholarship funding now that the university is closing The woman said she's also worried about employees' pay because last week they didn't get a full check “We either got 75 to 85 percent of our paycheck I don’t even know if we’re going to get paid for this week They say we have until May 23 to get paid up by the university They’re supposed to be looking for funding for that.” Andrews merged with Webber International University Tarun Malik and to officials with Webber University with the employee's concerns but they haven't responded at this time (WPDE) — Coker University has announced support to students from Limestone and St "We know these students didn’t choose this disruption,” said Dr “But they can still choose their future—and we’re ready to help them keep moving forward." SEE MORE: 2 former students sue St. Andrews University in Laurinburg; sex offender at school The university said their online and graduate programs are flexible and affordable they said to contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@coker.edu or 843-857-4130 You can also visit their website Andrews University in Laurinburg is closing effective May 5 leaving hundreds of students and faculty members in limbo Several students tell ABC 15 there was a meeting early Friday morning about the school closing The students say they don’t even have to take final exams Many of them were already packing up to go home for summer break Andrews’ website says it has over 800 students from 28 different countries The University has been hit with a couple of lawsuits in recent months surrounding rape allegations by former students BREAKING: Former Pageland Chamber of Commerce president faces fraud charges Andrews shared the following message via social media: The college said further communications will be shared in the days ahead and community members are encouraged to visit www.sa.edu/closure for the most up-to-date information ABC 15 reached out to the president of the college for additional information and will let you know when we hear back from him More than 3,600 golfers from around the world were successful in securing a last-minute tee time at the Old Course in St, Andrews during the first year of a new digital draw system A quarter of the 14,489 golfers who applied were able to access tee times through the singles draw introduced in March 2024 by St The system gives individuals the chance to join existing groups of two or three who are pre-booked to play single golfers who were not able to secure a tee time in another way could queue up outside the starter’s hut Some players camped for up to 12 hours in the hope of securing a spot To protect the intention of the original singles queue the new draw maintains the requirement for a golfer to be in St Andrews in person Applicants must enter their details in person at the Old Pavilion next to the first tee of the Old Course they must also submit a photograph of themselves in the Pavilion or Clubhouse as proof that they are seeking the time for themselves on the day of registration and golfers are notified via text message and email if they have been allocated a tee time Those offered a tee time must accept or decline within a specified timeframe “We are delighted that so many people have been able to enjoy playing the iconic Old Course as a result of the new simplified and fair sign-up process," said Laurie Watson director of engagement at St Andrews Links Trust “The Links Trust is committed to doing all we can to increase access to golf and our world-famous courses and modernising our functions is just one way we can support golfers to play.” The majority of applicants during the first year of the new system - 6,592 - were from the U.S. with 649 of them securing an Old Course tee time Other successful applicants included golfers from Canada Timberlake x Nike shoe collab early access Getting a tee time on the Old Course is more streamlined than ever before Plenty of nostalgia was cast aside this time a year ago when the St Andrews Links Trust issued a new decree on how it would fill its tee times.  The singles queue of old — where patrons would camp out in line overnight learning their fate at sunrise — is gone without the hassle of sleeping on the sidewalk. And 13 months in the Links Trust views it as a major success.  the new singles queue has placed more than 3,600 visiting golfers into open slots on the tee sheet The majority of daily tee times are taken by locals or dished out through the daily ballot which visitors can enter two days in advance But every day there are empty spots in a three-ball While the old system did the same job of filling those spots with singles the new one does it much more efficiently the night prior making it possible to get a good night’s sleep before one of the more cherished tee times in the sport Hopeful golfers enter their name between 9 a.m actually showing up to the Old Course Pavilion near the 1st tee to submit their entry submissions require a photograph from the Pavilion.  a random drawing from the singles queue takes place and those selected are notified they’re free to plan their day much more efficiently than packing a pillow to sleep overnight on the pavement in 40 degree temps That is the main driver behind this system — to make it more comfortable (and streamlined) to dish out the extra spots on the tee sheet nearly half the entries (6,592) came from golfers from the United States visiting Americans succeeded at a 45 percent clip the new system promotes the idea that if you spend enough nights/days with the town of St We don’t want to get you too hopeful on the gambler’s fallacy because no benefit is given to entrants who have tried consecutive nights the greater the chance you have of succeeding the success rate skews more toward 25 percent about 12 to 20 members of the queue are getting selected with the most trafficked day of 2024 pulling in 227 entries The good news: Any golfers dismayed by not being selected still have six other St Sean Zak is a writer at GOLF Magazine and just published his first book, which follows his travels in Scotland during the most pivotal summer in the game’s history All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team Some features on this page require the use of a different browser Andrews Bay is one of the most highly diverse estuaries in America you can find almost anything in the clear waters of St It is also one of the most fragile coastal estuaries that needs our continued protection." - Mike Brim Andrews Bay Aquatic Preserve is bordered by the maritime communities in Bay County These areas provide access to the water at municipal boat and kayak ramps Visitors to the aquatic preserve enjoy snorkeling Primitive campgrounds are available on the island.  The Florida Department of State's Division of Historical Resources has identified nine archaeological sites in the immediate coastal areas of St They include three shell middens (FMSF numbers BY00086 BY00170) dating back to the middle to late Woodland Period (300-1000 A.D.) and one shell midden (BY00171) of unknown date that has been destroyed by wave action Due to the moderate wave energy of the coastline many relict Native American sites were probably either buried by sand or destroyed by wave action Notable among the historical sites are Spanish Shanty Cove (BY00086) which is an unnamed village site and shell midden affiliated with the Weeden Island culture The site has been considered as having potential for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places The Spanish Ante Point site (BY00087) was recorded as a village site with midden some of whose area was occupied by tabby floor of a historic house site and BY00171 had a Fort Walton affiliation A second site combining pre-contact and recent historical remains is BY00798 a mostly oyster shell midden which also contained bone and pot shards It appears affiliated with late Weeden Island culture (prior to about A.D Another interesting resource is the site of two World War II era gun placements (BY01341 and BY01342) in St. Andrews State Park The remains of one serve as the foundation for a pavilion in the Jetty Use Area Another placement is periodically exposed on the beach shoreline from erosion Two picnic shelters in the park (BY01655 and BY01656) were built in 1956 as part of a designated segregated use area for African Americans Andrews State Park was one of only a few state parks that allowed entry to African Americans in the 1950s has been removed and was replaced by a new facility that was relocated to a more inland location in order to reduce encroachment from nearby dunes There are currently several species of coral and related species on the rocks and the surrounding sand of the jetties in St The appearance of these corals was first noted in 2010 by Panama City Marine Institute and has continued to spread The largest concentration is on the pass side of the western jetty wall at a depth of 10 to 25 feet There are also growing colonies of the Gulf side as well Each area has at least two distinct species one being the tube coral (Cladocora arbuscula ) and the diffuse ivory bush coral (Oculina diffusa) There are also reports of robust ivory tree coral (Oculina robusta) in the area but identification has not yet been verified The concentration of corals can be dense in some spots specifically on the pass side where there is a greater flow of water Further information about the distribution abundance and condition of coral reef in St The dominant animal species of octocoral beds are soft corals such as gorgonians This community is confined to the subtidal zone since the sessile organisms are highly susceptible to desiccation Other sessile animals typically occurring in association with these soft corals are sea anemones An assortment of non-sessile benthic and pelagic invertebrates and vertebrates (e.g. sand dollars and fishes) are associated with octocoral beds abundance and condition of octocoral beds in St Andrews Aquatic Preserve is unknown at this time Management considerations should include locating all true octocoral beds and providing protection for them from external degradation Primary threats to octocoral beds include siltation from beach renourishment or beach restoration projects; anchor damage by nautical craft; trawling by commercial anglers; collection for tourist-oriented trade; and water pollution This community occurs in subtidal (rarely intertidal) zones coastal waters where wave energy is moderate Seagrasses are not true grasses but are more closely related to terrestrial lilies and gingers than grasses The three most common species of seagrasses in Florida are turtle grass (Thalassia testudinum) manatee grass (Syringodium filiforme) and shoal grass (Halodule wrightii) Nearly pure stands of any one of these species can occur Species of Halophila may be intermingled with the other seagrasses but species of this genus are considerably less common than turtle grass Widgeon grass (Ruppia maritima) also can be found occurring with the previously listed seagrasses although they occur primarily under high salinities while widgeon grass occurs in areas of lower salinity Attached to the seagrass leaf blades are numerous species of epiphytic algae and invertebrates seagrasses and their epiphytes serve as important food sources for manatees The dense seagrasses also serve as shelter or nursery grounds for many invertebrates and fish Andrews Aquatic Preserve contains approximately 944 acres of seagrass beds making up about 4% of the natural communities present in the aquatic preserve Andrew Bay Resource Management Association conducted seagrass monitoring in the aquatic preserve (as well as other areas of St A statewide FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute report stated that from 1992-2003, seagrass cover had increased throughout the bay tropical storms in 2004 and 2005 along with increasing watershed development may have impacted seagrasses since the last mapping effort rushes and sedges along coastlines of low wave energy and river mouths Andrews Aquatic Preserve contains 15 acres of salt marsh making up less than 1% of the natural communities present in the aquatic preserve but more extensive marshes are immediately adjacent Most of the salt marsh occurs on the bay side of Shell Island over much of the length of the island Black needlerush (Juncus roemerianus) and sawgrass (Cladium mariscoides) dominate this community The salt marsh community on Shell Island declined following the hurricane activities of 2004 and 2005 due to an influx of saltwater and overwash throughout the island Many of these areas are now beach dune or coastal grassland habitat due to sand migration and the subsequent increase in beach elevation that no longer succumbs to tidal inundation Algal beds are areas with large populations of non-drift macro or micro algae intertidal and supratidal zones on soft and hard bottom substrates seagrasses) may occur in algal beds associated with soft bottoms Sessile animals associated with algal beds will vary based on bottom type For algal beds associated with hard bottom substrate animal populations will be similar to populations associated with octocoral beds and sponge beds Those associated with soft bottom substrate may have similar benthic and pelagic species in addition to infauna species Recent research has shown that algal beds provide critical habitat for juvenile spiny lobsters abundance and condition of algal beds in St The location of major beds must be determined before this natural community can be managed adequately Existing state dredge-and-fill laws provide specific protection for marine and estuarine seagrass beds but not for algal beds The correction of this deficiency could prove to be the most effective management tool available The primary threat to marine and estuarine algal beds are dredging and filling activities that physically remove or bury the beds Other damage occurs from increased turbidity in the water column particularly from oil spills; and damage from boats The dominant animal species of sponge beds are sponges such as branching candle sponge (Aplysina cauliformis) Florida loggerhead sponge (Spheciospongia vesparium) and sheepswool sponge (Hippospongia lachne) Although concentrations of living sponges can occur in marine and estuarine intertidal zones sponge beds are confined primarily to subtidal zones Other sessile animals typically occurring in association with these sponges are stony corals Sessile and drift algae can also be found scattered throughout sponge beds abundance and condition of sponge beds in St Management considerations include locating all true sponge beds within the aquatic preserve and providing protection for them from external degradation Primary threats to sponge beds include siltation from beach renourishment or beach restoration projects; anchor damage by nautical craft; trawling by commercial anglers; collection for tourist-oriented trade; and water pollution Consolidated substrates are solidified rock or shell conglomerates and include coquina limerock or relic reef materials that lack dense populations of sessile plant and animal species These communities may be sparsely inhabited by sessile and pelagic plants and animals but house few infaunal organisms (i.e. The distribution and abundance of consolidated substrate in St Unconsolidated substrates include coralgal This community may support a large population of infaunal organisms as well as a variety of transient planktonic and pelagic organisms (e.g. burrowing shrimp and an assortment of crabs) The condition of this community within the adjacent St Andrews State Park is considered to be excellent Generally fine sugar-white sand is the major constituent on the gulf side of the park Many renourishment activities have been used to abate erosion of the state park’s mainland beach Tidal flats are present on the bay side of Shell Island This natural community extends itself from the low tide line along the bay shoreline landward This community grades into seagrass beds and salt marsh habitat in some locations Some areas of the bay shore are eroding and others are accreting exposed roots can be found along the bay shore at low tide Other eroding areas on Shell Island are converting into salt marsh habitat due to lower elevations and the resulting salt water intrusion Wider beach areas along the bay shore and exposed tidal flats are utilized by foraging shorebirds areas with open access from the beach dune habitat or marine unconsolidated habitat are important foraging areas for shorebird broods (i.e. Composite substrates consist of a combination of natural communities such as “beds” of algae and seagrasses or areas with small patches of consolidated and unconsolidated bottom with or without sessile floral and faunal populations Composite substrates may be dominated by any combination of marine and estuarine sessile flora or fauna animals and substrates representing composite substrates include soft and stony corals with sponges on a hard bottom such as a limerock outcrop; algae and seagrasses scattered over a sand bottom; and patch reefs throughout a coralgal bottom Any of the remaining marine and estuarine natural communities can grade into composite substrate communities abundance and condition of composite substrate in St Andrews Aquatic Preserve is currently unknown Combinations of consolidated and unconsolidated substrate components offer the greatest opportunity for diversity and should be high priority areas for protection Management requirements are negligible providing the composite community is adequately 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The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Charlotte County municipalities renewed their RCMP wish lists for 2025 with feedback from mayors that police presence has increased Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to keep reading Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience Don't have an account? Create Account Municipalities in the Southwest New Brunswick Regional Service Commission set their 2025 community policing priorities as community engagement and visibility crime prevention and road safety at a public safety meeting on April 16 which has its own municipal policing contract set similar priorities at its council meeting April 7 after a meeting March 31 said April 17 that police meet with municipalities each year to share the federal and provincial policing priorities attempt to address to their concerns and set the next year’s community priorities Last year’s RSC priorities also featured engagement and crime reduction Peters said that the meetings were “very positive,” with good feedback from mayors Peters said there’s “always room for improvement,” and said they’re looking at doing more foot patrols in “core areas” of St Concerns around police presence and property crime in Charlotte County have been raised over the last two years with Saint Andrews Mayor Brad Henderson saying he’s been “very vocal” about police services “We have noticed a significant increase in the services we’ve received,” Henderson said after the April 7 meeting He said the police have increased their communication with the media and that there have been arrests made which have had an impact “A few sentences have been handed out and there is a number of repeat offenders that are “So it does say that some of their efforts are working.” A clear and concise roundup to start your weekday morning By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of Morning Email Telegraph-Journal will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? 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Henderson said that he noticed quick response to an overnight fire and police on hand for the morning drop-offs at school He also mentioned an impaired driving roadblock at a recent bonspiel “That is such an improved service to what we have received a couple of years ago that I do have to acknowledge it,” he said amounts to a “large budget item,” with Saint Andrews allocating $1 million of its $8 million 2025 budget toward policing services said all the mayors and municipal representatives were “very engaged” and “frank about some of the frustrations.” She said that with officers permanently stationed on the island Grand Manan has received a “consistent” level of service but issues may crop up when fill-ins are required She said police have communicated more online in the past year so the community is more informed that’s … making the RCMP be visible in the community “The more you know that they’re around and there’s a chance you’re going to see them Stephen Mayor Allan MacEachern said Friday that the change in police presence is “very noticeable” but the police are “still struggling.” He said looking at the data it’s noticeable that even one person arrested “made a drastic difference on the charts.” The municipality is working on a community safety survey that wrapped up last week with MacEachern saying they garnered about 400 responses He said they’re looking for “clear data” he can use to advocate for change this is the survey from my community and this is what they’re asking for And maybe I can get the right ear,” he said The RCMP west district third quarter report identifies a year-over year drop in criminal code occurrences from 678 to 439 across Charlotte County with the increase powered by a drop of almost 200 in property crime occurrences The number of crimes against persons has dropped from 152 to 127 Eastern Charlotte had 382 occurrences and St Peters said statistics do reflect that crime has gone down and that while that’s partly due to the police work some “fairly decent” sentences over two years in length for repeat offenders have played a role I’m always concerned … our core message we get out is make sure people are calling for minor things,” Peter said “We’ve seen that across the board … that the numbers are down.” Saint Andrews received an additional two full-time officers for five total as part of amalgamation as part of their municipal contract The RSC received an additional officer as part of new provincial funding in 2023 which Peters said was determined by the area’s “pop to cop” ratio Henderson said the report shows that property crime is still up over 10 years despite the current dip adding the “problems of the big cities have come here” in terms of issues involving homelessness All mayors said it’s on the courts to make sure those arrested are dealt with with MacEachern raising issues around “catch and release” bail and Morse mentioning backlogs making it longer for cases to be resolved “Courts have to make sure that repeat offenders have consequences for their actions,” Henderson told reporters Morse noted that with court hearings scheduled in Saint John that can be an issue with those on the island who need to travel for court hearings saying if it doesn’t time with the ferry it can be a 12-hour day She also noted that the awkward situation can arise of defendant and witness or victim riding the same ferry to the same trial MacEachern said the police are at the centre of a “perfect storm” of issues affecting crime including health care and the economy which relate to numerous different government “silos,” but that eventually come back on the police but it’s hard to measure the success of something that’s a growing concern,” MacEachern said “We need to support them on all those other problems that are hindering their process.” transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account Stella Maris has won an appeal after she was removed from the university court over a statement in which she condemned Israel’s ‘genocidal attacks’.A university rector removed from her institution’s governing body for speaking out about the situation in Gaza has said her success in an appeal against the decision is a “vindication” and a “defence… You must be a member to access this content View Membership Levels The views expressed in the comments below are not those of Perspective homophobic and other types of hateful comments will not be published Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Thanks for visiting Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInPANAMA CITY (WJHG/WECP) - Many residents have been heading over to the St Andrews Marina to find out what this big ship at the marina is the ship has stopped at the marina for some fuel — For Saint Andrew's School junior Dylan Faison "I've been playing sports since I was born," Faison said Although sports runs through Dylan's whole family for molding him through brotherly competition "It's definitely humbling when you do something good and look across the hall and see your older brother there," Dylan said "Having that competition in the house and in the backyard is always there." Jordan is now a two-sports star at Notre Dame Dylan is now a top-rated lacrosse recruit and football player Faison has gained the attention of every college in the country for lacrosse he takes his athleticism to the football field as a wide receiver he's great in the field at two sports," said Jimmy Robertson has college coaching under his belt for almost a decade and high school coaching for almost 30 years He agrees with Robertson that Dylan's talents are nothing short of spectacular "I can tell you he's the best high school player I've ever been around," Seaman said Dylan is proudly following in his brother Jordan's footsteps committing to Notre Dame for football and lacrosse and I get to understand what I need to do to be great at that next level because I'm building relationships with my coaches," Dylan says The Los Angeles City Council has voted to consider leasing a recently-completed apartment building in Harvard Heights to serve as either interim or permanent supportive housing The property, located at 1540-1544 St. Andrews Place, is a four-story building described as featuring 44 furnished apartments, as well as a ground-floor office, an enclosed courtyard, and on-site amenities. A certificate of occupancy for the property was issued in 2023. which comes from 10th District Councilmember Heather Hutt was initiated via a motion introduced in 2023 which described the building as an opportunity to manage the requirements of a settlement agreement win the LA Alliance for Human Rights lawsuit That agreement requires the city providing enough shelter beds to accommodate 60 percent of the city's unhoused population by 2027 the city was nearly 5,000 beds short of reaching that goal the property owner has offered to lease the property with an option to purchase at any time during said lease with advance notice of 60 days The proposal will require analysis by the City Administrative Officer the Housing Department,a nd the Department of General Services to determine if the arrangement is viable Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / Threads / Instagram / Bluesky Looking for affordable housing? Visit lahousing.lacity.org/aahr and housing.lacounty.gov California's 2024 state income limits Click here for additional affordable housing resources Baseball has always been something of an afterthought at St The Scots have excelled in a number of sports over the years — notably tennis lacrosse and boys' basketball — but the baseball program has fluctuated between mediocrity and ineptitude it was their ninth losing season in the last 10 it appeared they were in for another long year "We were definitely playing scared," senior pitcher/outfielder Carter Derks said of the opening stretch We had the belief but we didn't have the trust." Andrew's didn't lose again for more than a month the Scots (15-5) made a strong showing in the Palm League tournament beating Benjamin and Davie-University before losing to defending state champion North Broward Prep 5-3 in the final Derks has established himself as one of the best two-way players in Palm Beach County he has shown why Florida Atlantic landed a commitment from him as a sophomore with an 0.84 ERA and 43 strikeouts in 25 innings he leads the Scots in batting average (.471) and hits (24) Andrew's enters the final week of the regular season as one of the county's best teams and a threat to make a deep run in the Class 2A playoffs First-year coach Joey Housey knew this was all possible when he took over the program After three years as a minor-league pitcher — he was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in 2012 — Housey was a graduate assistant at Oregon and then a pitching coach at Keiser University for five years (2017-21) After leaving coaching to pursue a career in sales "I always knew if I got back into coaching it would be at a place that I thought could become a special program," he said it's got all the potential to be a powerhouse That's where I would like to see it go and that's what really intrigued me about taking the job." Despite their reputation as underachievers Four players have committed to Division I schools — Derks first baseman Aaron Orozco (Baylor) and second baseman Connor Berman (Davidson) Housey also knew the talent had never translated to on-field success it became about building a better culture in the locker room," he said We had mandatory practices from the second week of school onward Five regulars are hitting over .350 — Derks Orozco is tied for the county lead in home runs (5) and leads the team in RBIs (18) Although FAU plans to use Derks strictly as a pitcher He can go to right-center field with the best of them Housey calls Derks the "X factor" on the pitching staff The Scots usually start left-hander Coleman or right-hander Tight "He gives us our best chance to totally stop any momentum in the later innings," Housey said "I pitched in relief for the latter half of my career and the outs get harder the later you are in the game especially in tight games against good teams who's 90-93 (mph) and can spin a slider over the plate but stringing together an inning where you can put up one run or multiple runs has been very tough." Against Davie-University — a team that beat St Andrew's 15-2 in the season opener — Derks replaced Tight in the fifth inning of a scoreless game He held the powerful Sharks lineup at bay until the Scots pushed across four runs in the 10th inning for a 4-0 win No one has appreciated the Scots' resurgence more than Derks who's been playing on the varsity since seventh grade and has spent most of his high school career wondering if they would ever become winners  "It's more of a fun experience showing up here every day," he said it's just a good feeling coming after a win You're in a better mood playing the game you love."  John Paul II Academy 0: Senior right-hander Blake Anderson pitched the county's first seven-inning no-hitter of the season as the Crusaders beat their District 13-2A rival Anderson outdueled Florida State-bound Manny Lantigua who attracted his usual coterie of MLB scouts giving up one earned run and striking out seven "Blake's a dog," Cardinal Newman pitching coach Zach Miner said scored four runs and had four RBIs in a 21-7 victory over Boca Raton Joaquin Garcia: Pitched a complete-game two-hitter in a 3-0 win over Seminole Ridge Jupiter: Went 5-for-8 with two home runs and a double scored four runs and had nine RBIs as the Warriors won two of three Olympic Heights: Had two doubles and two RBIs and pitched 1 2/3 innings for the save in a 5-4 win over Seminole Ridge scored three runs and had two RBIs in victories over Jensen Beach and Port St Palm Beach Gardens: Went 5-for-8 with a double and a triple in wins over Atlantic Christian and Forest Hill scored two runs and drove in a run in a 10-2 victory over West Boca Raton Cardinal Newman: Went 3-for-3 with a home run scored twice and had two RBIs in a 4-2 win over Seminole Ridge Error: no decision tree source folder detected Game Recap: Men's Basketball | 12/31/2024 6:35:00 PM Thanks for visiting Accepting all cookies will ensure you have the best experience possible when visiting TheOpen.com Some of these cookies are necessary to make our site work while others help us to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used Be the first to know about ticketing and hospitality for The 155th Open by registering your interest here The R&A has announced that The 155th Open will be played at St Andrews from 11-18 July 2027 The Championship will return to the home of golf for the first time since a record-breaking 290,000 fans attended The 150th Open in 2022, a historic occasion that culminated in Cameron Smith [below] producing a remarkable final-round 64 over the world-renowned Old Course to lift the famous Claret Jug said: “I’m hugely excited to be making this my first announcement at The R&A I’m looking forward to The Open’s return to St Andrews every bit as much as the fans and the players “There is something incredibly special about The Open being played on the Old Course and so many of the great Champions have walked these fairways since the first staging here in 1873 “St Andrews is the home of golf and it generates a unique atmosphere for the fans and the players as well as providing an amazing spectacle on television and digitally for millions of viewers around the world It promises to be another milestone occasion at one of sport’s greatest and most historic venues and we will be doing everything we can to make it a memorable experience for everyone involved.” said: “We’re delighted to be working with The R&A Scottish Government and VisitScotland to see The Open return to St Andrews in 2027 The 155th Open will be the 31st occasion the Old Course has hosted this great Championship “The St Andrews Links Trust golf courses are open to all and are an intrinsic part of this historic town We look forward to The 155th Open inspiring the journeys of many more golfers who wish to create unforgettable memories at the home of golf.” The 150th Open at St Andrews generated over £300 million in economic benefit for Fife and Scotland through driving tourism and providing income for local businesses and communities as well as showcasing the country to a global television audience of over 80 million Business Minister Richard Lochhead said: “This is great news for the home of golf St Andrews is draped in golfing history and prestige enjoying a global reputation for its prevalence in the game “The staging of the Championship here in 2027 will have a significant and positive economic impact on the region We know from independent research that the last ten Opens held in Scotland contributed a total of £1.36 billion to the economy it was just last year that the Scottish Government and VisitScotland agreed a long-term partnership with The R&A to secure The Open’s ties to Scotland for 11 years I am pleased that this agreement is already paying dividends showcasing Scotland on the global stage while boosting local economies.” VisitScotland Director of Industry and Events added: “Scotland is proud to host The 155th Open at St Andrews a global stage that showcases our country and all it has to offer Events like this are vital to our tourism and events industry; they support local businesses and communities while delivering significant economic and social benefits “The Open is more than a sporting event and culture while contributing to sustainability “We look forward to working with The R&A Scottish Government and St Andrew’s Links Trust to welcome golf fans back to Scotland in 2027 and reinforcing Scotland’s reputation as the perfect stage for events.” The Old Course at St Andrews first hosted The Open in 1873 when the 13th Championship was played over an 18-hole course for the first time and was won by Tom Kidd Since then it has held the Championship on 30 occasions This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page PANAMA CITY — Those visiting the St. Andrews Marina soon will have more options when grabbing a bite to eat during snapper season Panama City commissioners on March 25 approved a special event application to sponsor a food truck that will be parked at the marina on Fridays "During the busy snapper season from May 23 to Aug particularly those fishing or arriving by boat have expressed interest in having convenient food options available," City Manager Jonathan Hayes said The meeting's agenda notes there will be a rotating selection of food trucks with only one truck parked near the marina at a time Food trucks used will change by the weekend providing options to those visiting the marina "Giving the diverse options of participating food trucks we believe this initiative will complement rather than compete with existing businesses around the marina," Hayes said Business reopening: No Name Lounge and Bayside Bistro weeks away from opening in Panama City participating food trucks will be required to have a business license The fee will be 1% of gross sales at the marina "We do have a lot of food trucks that there has been no way to actually do any compliance check with," Commissioner Josh Street said "This will provide us an opportunity just to create some sort of organization." 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Andrews12/16/2024 3:46:00 PM | Men's Basketball Cameron Smith tees off on the 18th hole during the final round of the 150th Open at St The home of golf has its next Open Championship on the calendar The R&A announced Thursday that the 155th Open Championship will be played on St. Andrews’ Old Course in St That year will also mark a significant anniversary for golf’s oldest major as it will be 100 years since amateur Bobby Jones won the 1927 Open at St winning by six and defending his title from the previous year at Royal Lytham & St Annes 2027 will be the 31st playing of The Open at St. Andrews and first since 2022, when Cameron Smith started the day four back of co-leaders Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland but shot a final-round 64 to win by one over Cameron Young Thursday’s news was also the first announcement made from Mark Darbon “I’m looking forward to The Open’s return to St Andrews every bit as much as the fans and the players,” Darbon said in the release “There is something incredibly special about The Open being played on the Old Course and so many of the great champions have walked these fairways since the first staging here in 1873 Andrews is the home of golf and it generates a unique atmosphere for the fans and the players as well as providing an amazing spectacle on television and digitally for millions of viewers around the world The announcement also means Tiger Woods might get another chance at St. Andrews. When he played there in 2022 — and received an emotional farewell en route to a missed cut — Woods assumed it was likely his last Open at a place he’s long called his favorite golf course in the world who has won three Opens — including two at St Andrews — will be 51 when the 2027 Open arrives “It’s very emotional for me,” Woods said after his round in 2022 “I’ve been coming here since 1995 and I think the next one comes around in what I don’t know if I will be physically able to play by then So to me it felt like this might have been my last British Open here at St Open and PGA Championship venues are mapped out years ahead of time The R&A only announces the next couple of Open venues in advance This year’s Open will be at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Portrush while 2026 is scheduled for Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport and Jordan Spieth won the last Open at Birkdale when he outlasted Matt Kuchar down the stretch to win the claret jug in 2017 As GOLF.com’s managing editor, Berhow handles the day-to-day and long-term planning of one of the sport’s most-read news and service websites. He spends most of his days writing planning and wondering if he’ll ever break 80 he worked at newspapers in Minnesota and Iowa A graduate of Minnesota State University in Mankato he resides in the Twin Cities with his wife and two kids You can reach him at joshua_berhow@golf.com