About
Beyond his design and playing prowess, George Morris was known for his complete mastery of the game, including his golf instruction, club making, and course maintenance, showing a rare and comprehensive dedication to every aspect of golf throughout his long career.
George Morris was a prominent golf professional and course architect coming from a distinguished golfing family. His father Jack was the professional at Hoylake Golf Club, and his family had strong ties to Old Tom Morris, the legendary figure in golf history. He designed the Royal Liverpool Golf Club's course, one of the premier golf venues in England that hosted multiple British Open Championships. After spending his early years in the UK, at age 19, Morris went to Australia to work on sheep ranches for several years before immigrating to the United States. There, he served in the U.S. Army during World War I and later became Colonial Country Club’s first golf professional. He was instrumental in laying out the back nine holes at Colonial and oversaw their construction.
Apart from his design and professional roles, Morris was also deeply involved in golf instruction and club making. His career at Colonial lasted through 1948, and even after retiring as pro, he remained as greens superintendent until 1953, contributing extensively to the club's development. His family also continued his golfing legacy, with relatives working as golf professionals in nearby clubs. Morris was a respected figure in American golf for over six decades.
