International Open 9-Ball 2024, St. Augustine, FL, Nov. 18-22

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In case you missed the news elsewhere...

The International Open 9-Ball is moving from Norfolk to St. Augustine, Florida.

The American 14.1 Championship is also moving there and will take place Nov. 23-26.

The Bigfoot 10-Ball will be there as usual, along with a Junior championship and a new semi-pro 9-Ball event.

(Four days after those festivities end, the Mosconi Cup begins in Orlando.)

Here is the official event website. (Ignore the 2023, if any.)

www.intlopen.com

2025 International Open | Premier US Pool Tournament

Join the world-class 9-Ball, 10-Ball, 1-Pocket, and Straight Pool events November 14 - 23, 2025 at the Renaissance Resort in St. Augustine, FL.
www.intlopen.com www.intlopen.com
 
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Bob Jewett said:
In case you missed the news elsewhere...

The International Open 9-Ball is moving from Norfolk to St. Augustine, Florida.

The American 14.1 Championship is also moving there and will take place Nov. 23-26.

The Bigfoot 10-Ball will be there as usual, along with a Junior championship and a new semi-pro 9-Ball event.

(Four days after those festivities end, the Mosconi Cup begins in Orlando.)
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Other than that one line on the Matchroom Nine ball calendar a week or two ago has there been any announcement posted? Haven't seen anything. That will be great having the Bigfoot and 14.1 here.
 
jax_joe said:
Other than that one line on the Matchroom Nine ball calendar a week or two ago has there been any announcement posted? Haven't seen anything. That will be great having the Bigfoot and 14.1 here.
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There was a post on the Billiards Digest page on Facebook giving some of the dates and a picture of what I assume is the host hotel. I have not seen anything directly from Pat Fleming yet.
 
Bob Jewett said:
There was a post on the Billiards Digest page on Facebook giving some of the dates and a picture of what I assume is the host hotel. I have not seen anything directly from Pat Fleming yet.
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Great, thanks, I'll pull it up. Hadn't looked at BD in years.
 
Bob Jewett said:
There was a post on the Billiards Digest page on Facebook giving some of the dates and a picture of what I assume is the host hotel. I have not seen anything directly from Pat Fleming yet.
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Bummer he is shrinking the Bigfoot..."an invitational eight-player Diamond Big Foot 10-Ball Challenge"
 
sjm said:
Piggy-backing the Mosconi Cup should ensure that the biggest stars of America and Europe are in the field at the International.
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It's a long 16 days, though, with Thanksgiving in the middle of it. Tough trip for us rail birds. On the other hand, the Friday after Thanksgiving (Black Friday) is said to be a good day to fly, for those who are attending only one location.
 
sjm said:
What's the host hotel?
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Seems to be this in the Marriott family of hotels.
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Great to hear! Virginia Beach is a dump now - I stayed there 4 years ago to attend events and it is not so nice anymore.
 
There are 2 Renaissance Marriott hotels in St Augustine- one is downtown and the other is a "resort" in golf village.
 
I got my room reservation. Actually seems like a good price for that location. In the fine print of Rate Details, parking is free as opposed to the usual $15 per day.

Here is the official website for the event, including the link to the hotel's special rates:

www.intlopen.com

2025 International Open | Premier US Pool Tournament

Join the world-class 9-Ball, 10-Ball, 1-Pocket, and Straight Pool events November 14 - 23, 2025 at the Renaissance Resort in St. Augustine, FL.
www.intlopen.com www.intlopen.com
 
This is great news. I’m already booked for the Moscone dates but I will definitely catch some this action. I was actually in Jacksonville earlier this week and ate at an awesome steakhouse. It’s located near river walk in downtown Jax and a bit of a drive from St Augustine, but is well worth it if you’re hitting downtown. It’s called Cowford Chophouse. First floor is a nice bar, second has tables that overlook the bar and the top floor is a rooftop bar with tables. Great spot! Even has a cigar bar next door.

See you guys in November!
 
Z-Nole said:
This is great news. I’m already booked for the Moscone dates but I will definitely catch some this action. I was actually in Jacksonville earlier this week and ate at an awesome steakhouse. It’s located near river walk in downtown Jax and a bit of a drive from St Augustine, but is well worth it if you’re hitting downtown. It’s called Cowford Chophouse. First floor is a nice bar, second has tables that overlook the bar and the top floor is a rooftop bar with tables. Great spot! Even has a cigar bar next door.

See you guys in November!
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St Augustine is actually a great eating town. Don't even have to come back up here to JAX for dinner.
 
Bob Jewett said:
I got my room reservation. Actually seems like a good price for that location. In the fine print of Rate Details, parking is free as opposed to the usual $15 per day.

Here is the official website for the event, including the link to the hotel's special rates:

www.intlopen.com

2025 International Open | Premier US Pool Tournament

Join the world-class 9-Ball, 10-Ball, 1-Pocket, and Straight Pool events November 14 - 23, 2025 at the Renaissance Resort in St. Augustine, FL.
www.intlopen.com www.intlopen.com
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Hard to believe they could charge for parking there. There is nothing really there at the complex anymore as the WGV went under. The two quality golf courses remain but I think everything else there is closed down. They are trying to keep that IMAX open. Should be plenty of empty surface lots.
 
jax_joe said:
Hard to believe they could charge for parking there. There is nothing really there at the complex anymore as the WGV went under. The two quality golf courses remain but I think everything else there is closed down. They are trying to keep that IMAX open. Should be plenty of empty surface lots.
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Any info on good restaurants close by?
 
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