Jay Morrish
Name:
Thomas Jay MorrishCountry:
USALived:
[1936-2015]. Born on July 6, 1936 in Grand Junction, Mesa, Colorado. Died on March 2, 2015 in Highland Village, nr Dallas, Texas (age 78).Original/Home Club:
Occupation:
Golf course architect.Turned Pro:
n/aPresident of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (2002-03).
Morrish's best known work includes, but is not limited to (* = co-designs with Weiskopf):
UNITED STATES:
Bent Creek, PA (1993) / Blackstone CC, CO (2007) / Boulders, AZ (1984 & 1985, North & South courses) / Broken Top, OR (1993*) / Buffalo Creek, TX (1992*) / GC at Castle Hills, TX (1999, with son Carter) / Circle C, TX (1992) / Colorado Natl, CO (2003, with Ric Buckton, formerly called Vista Ridge) / Comanche Trace, TX (2008, Creeks-nine, with son Carter) / Daufuskie Island, SC (1991, Bloody Point course*) / Double Eagle, OH (1991*) / DragonRidge, NV (2001, with David Druzisky) / Eagle Springs, CO (1995*) / Falcon Lakes, KS (2002) / Foothills, AZ (1988*) / Forest Highlands, AZ (1986, Canyon course*) / Gulf Shores, AL (2005, redesign with son Carter) / Harbor Club, GA (1991*) / La Cantera, TX (1995, Resort course*) / Lantana, TX (2002, with son Carter) / Mira Vista, TX (1987*) / Ojai Valley Inn, CA (1988, modifications) / Olympic Club, CA (1994, 9-hole Cliffs course*) / Ooltewah Club, TN (1999, with son Carter; formerly called Champions Club at Hampton Creek) / Painted Desert, NV (1987) / Pine Canyon, AZ (2004) / Pine Dunes, TX (2001, with son Carter) / Quail Hollow, OH (1996*) / GC at Ravenna, CO (2007) / Reserve Club, CA (1998*) / The Rim, AZ (1999*) / River Valley Ranch, CO (1998) / Scottsdale Natl, AZ (2003, with Dick Bailey; formerly The GC Scottsdale) / Shadow Glen, KS (1989*) / Sonnenalp, CO (1981, with Bob Cupp) / CC of St Albans, MO (1992, Lewis-Clark course*) / Stone Canyon, AZ (2000) / Talking Rock, AZ (2002) / Tehema, CA (1999, owned by Clint Eastwood) / TPC Las Colinas, TX (1982, with Byron Nelson & Ben Crenshaw) / TPC Scottsdale, AZ (1986, Stadium course*; 1987, Desert course* ... now called Champions course) / Troon CC, AZ (1986*) / Troon North, AZ (1990 & 1996, Monument & Pinnacle courses*) / Waikoloa Beach, HI (1981, Kings' course*) / The Wilds, MN (1995*) / Willowbend, KS (1987*).
BEYOND THE UNITED STATES:
Angus Glen, Canada (2001, North course with Doug Carrick) / Loch Lomond, Scot (1993*) / Toyosato GC, Japan (1997*).
Morrish served his apprenticeship with Robert Trent Jones Sr, before working in the design firms of George Fazio and then Jack Nicklaus. He struck out on his own in 1983, forming a very productive partneship with Open Championship winner Tom Weiskopf. When the Morrish-Weiskopf association ended in 1994, Morrish's son Carter was ready to start working with his father in the business.
Sony Open in Hawaii: played at Waialae Country Club near Honolulu, the Sony Open takes over the spotlight from The Sentry as the PGA Tour’s calendar-year opening event (Jan 15-18). The Sentry (not being played in 2026) was formerly known as the Tournament of Champions, with a field typically restricted to golfers who won a PGA Tour event in the previous calendar year.
Dubai Desert Classic: the DP World Tour’s first Rolex Series event of 2026, is contested for the 37th time (Jan 22-25). First won by Englishman Mark James in 1989, it now boasts a four-time winner, Rory McIlroy. Played on the Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis course, this once desert-surrounded course is the long-time flagship for Golf in Dubai.
Our visit last month included two rounds at Golf de Chantilly, one of France’s most prestigious clubs.
It offers two superb layouts: Le Vineuil, a five-star championship course with a rich history, and Longères, an excellent four-star course that provides a strong and enjoyable test.
The wider Paris region offers plenty more. Courses such as Fontainebleau, Golf de Saint-Germain, and several other top-rated layouts make this area one of Europe’s most rewarding golf destinations, offering a mix of woodland, heathland, and parkland designs.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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