Jay Morrish
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Jay Morrish is an American golf course designer. Jay Morrish graduated from Colorado State University
with a degree in Landscape and Nursery Management. In 1964, he taught Horticulture at that university while pursuing graduate degrees.
Morrish served a four year apprenticeship with Robert Trent Jones
, and subsequently two years with George Fazio
. From 1972–1982, he worked for Jack Nicklaus
as a member of his golf course design support staff.
In 1983, Morrish left the Nicklaus organization and formed a partnership with PGA Tour professional Tom Weiskopf
. The Morrish/Weiskopf partnership resulted in the design or updating of more than twenty golf courses including:
Morrish is a member of the American Society of Golf Course Architects, and was president of that body from 2002–2004.
Colorado State University
Colorado State University is a public research university located in Fort Collins, Colorado. The university is the state's land grant university, and the flagship university of the Colorado State University System.The enrollment is approximately 29,932 students, including resident and...
with a degree in Landscape and Nursery Management. In 1964, he taught Horticulture at that university while pursuing graduate degrees.
Morrish served a four year apprenticeship with Robert Trent Jones
Robert Trent Jones
Robert Trent Jones, Sr. was a golf course architect who designed about 500 golf courses in at least 40 US states and 35 other countries all around the world...
, and subsequently two years with George Fazio
George Fazio
George Fazio was an American professional golfer and a golf course architect.Fazio, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was a respected player in the mid-twentieth century and competed in seven Masters Tournaments from 1947 to 1954...
. From 1972–1982, he worked for Jack Nicklaus
Jack Nicklaus
Jack William Nicklaus , nicknamed "The Golden Bear", is an American professional golfer. He won 18 career major championships on the PGA Tour over a span of 25 years and is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional golfers of all time. In addition to his 18 Majors, he was runner-up a...
as a member of his golf course design support staff.
In 1983, Morrish left the Nicklaus organization and formed a partnership with PGA Tour professional Tom Weiskopf
Tom Weiskopf
Thomas Daniel Weiskopf is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour and the Champions Tour. His most successful decade was the 1970s, and he won 16 PGA Tour titles between 1968 and 1982. After winding down his tournament career, Weiskopf has become a noted golf course...
. The Morrish/Weiskopf partnership resulted in the design or updating of more than twenty golf courses including:
- Double Eagle Club
- Northwood ClubNorthwood ClubNorthwood Club is a private country club in Dallas, Texas.Northwood Club hosted the U.S. Open in 1952, which was won by Julius Boros, and has since been the host of several Regional USGA, local North Texas PGA, and AJGA tournaments. The course was originally designed by W. H. Diddel, with many...
- Troon Golf & Country Club
- Scottsdale TPC
- Forest Highlands
Morrish is a member of the American Society of Golf Course Architects, and was president of that body from 2002–2004.