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John Stanton Fleming Morrison

1892 – 1961

British golf course architect

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Lived 1892 – 1961 (aged 68). John Stanton Fleming Morrison was a British golf course designer, cricketer, association football player and landscape architect.

John Stanton Fleming Morrison DFC (17 April 1892 – 28 January 1961) was a British golf course architect born in Newcastle-on-Tyne, UK. He worked predominantly with Charles Alison, Harry Colt, and Alister MacKenzie, in 1928 forming Colt, Alison & Morrison Ltd.

John Morrison was educated at Charterhouse School and Trinity College, Cambridge, where his studies in history and law extended from 1912 to 1919, interrupted by his war service.

In his younger years, he was a talented all-round sportsman, representing England at football as an amateur and playing first-class cricket with Cambridge University and Somerset. He won Blues for cricket, football and golf. He also won the Belgian Amateur Golf Championship in 1929. In 1914, he scored 233 not out for Cambridge against Marylebone Cricket Club, batting for only 165 minutes. At the time, it was a record first-class score for Cambridge and a record for the Fenner's ground.

He became the managing director of Colt, Alison and Morrison in 1952 after his partners died, and he remained in that position until his death in 1961. He married twice and had one daughter.

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Golf course designer, cricketer, association football player, landscape architect
Education
Trinity College, Charterhouse School
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John Morrison

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Stanton Fleming Morrison?

British golf course architect (1892-1961)

When was John Stanton Fleming Morrison born?

John Stanton Fleming Morrison was born on 17 April 1892 in Deal.

When did John Stanton Fleming Morrison die?

John Stanton Fleming Morrison died on 28 January 1961 in Farnham.

What was John Stanton Fleming Morrison's occupation?

John Stanton Fleming Morrison was a golf course designer, cricketer, association football player and landscape architect.

What nationality was John Stanton Fleming Morrison?

John Stanton Fleming Morrison was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Stanton Fleming Morrison

· Wikidata: Q1701802

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