Jay Morrish

Golf Course Architect

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Who is Jay Morrish?

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:

Double Eagle Club

Northwood Club

Troon North Golf 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.

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Education
  • Colorado State University

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on July 23, 2013

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