Jay Morrish
Jay Morrish (1936 - 2015) was an American golf course designer. Morrish received a degree in landscape and turf management from Colorado State University, then soon joined the construction team on the Robert Trent Jones-designed Spyglass Hill course in Pebble Beach, California. He continued to work as a construction superintendent on Jones' courses until joining Desmond Muirhead as a designer in 1967.
Morrish then went to work as a designer with Jack Nicklaus in 1972. After 10 years he joined with PGA Tour player Tom Weiskopf and their 12-year partnership generated some two dozen high-profile courses, including Loch Lomond in Scotland. In the mid-1990s Morrish went completely on his own and designed many new golf courses, all with the assistance of his son, Carter Morrish. He was also active around the world, designing courses in Spain, Canada, Australia, and Japan.
“Jay Morrish was a stalwart who was admired by everyone,” the former President of the American Society of Golf Course Architects, Lee Schmidt said. “His work was outstanding, and he was funny and smart. As an architect, he positively impacted the world of golf course design, and as ASGCA President he advanced the organization. When Jay spoke, people listened.” Morrish became an ASGCA member in 1989 and served as President in 2002-03.
Golf Courses designed by Jay Morrish
The Club at Boca Pointe
Boca Raton, FL, United States
