This past April, the Links announced changes to the student ticket, returning it to pre-1990s ‘term-time only’ conditions. Following talks with the University, a £90 summer ticket has been made available for sports scholars and students staying in St Andrews to work.

The Saint spoke to St Andrews student Judd Sundelson, who competed on the DP World Tour in March. After winning the South African Amateur Championship, Sundelson qualified for the SA Open Championship, competing against some of the world’s best professionals.

It's been a busy winter for the greenskeepers of St Andrews. Over the last few months, in preparation for next year's 155th Open Championship, a major renovation project has been undertaken on the Old Course.