Laid out by Tom Morris the New Course opened in 1895 and is still considered by many as one of the best courses on the links. This classic links course uses the natural features of the land to create a first class golfing challenge. The course has the traditional out and back layout, with the 18th green just to the right of the first tee. It also has, in the great St Andrews tradition, shared fairways and even a double green at the 3rd and 15th holes. It has frequently been said that if the New Course were not situated next to the Old, then its star quality would have shone more brightly.