Jay Morelli, PGA. College/University: Florida State University. Year Turned Pro:
1971. Job Title & Facility: Director, The Original Golf School at Mount Snow.
Jay Morelli, PGA
College/University:
Florida State University
Year Turned Pro:
1971
Job Title & Facility:
Director, The Original Golf School at Mount Snow Mount Snow Golf Club
Background summary and credentials: Graduated and was a scholarship golfer for FSU. I spent a year in Vietnam after FSU. I worked as an assistant in the Met Section and received my PGA card in the Fall of 1974. I became the Head Professional at Mount Snow Golf Club in 1975. I started the Golf School at Mount Snow in 1978. I was also Director of Golf for Mount Snow Golf Club. The School became one of the largest in the country with a staff of 25 full time and 10 part time professional instructors. The school expanded to 7 new venues, three are still in operation. I currently own and operate two schools, one at Mount Snow and one at The Plantation Golf Resort and Spa in Crystal River, Florida. The school has graduated over 100,000 students. I have written four books that have been published. I am currently working on another book which will be distributed by Barnes and Noble. What was your motivation to become a PGA Professional? I enjoyed the golf business. I started in the golf business as a young boy at Bethpage Golf Course. The PGA was highly respected and it just doesn’t make sense to get in the golf business and not join the Association that helps provide jobs and education. What is your specialty in the golf business? I have been mostly on the teaching side. My teaching has been aimed at recreational golfers. I also feel I have been helpful in developing teachers.
Please list any accomplishments: NEPGA Teacher of the Year Vermont Chapter Teacher of the Year Golf Digest’s “Best Teacher in State”(5 times) NEPGA Bill Strausbaugh Award Vermont Chapter Professional of the Year Northeastern New York PGA Section Champion U.S. Open Medalist -Three Times (local) Vermont Chapter Pro-Pro Champion -Twice First Round Leader, National Club Pro Long Island High School Champion New York State High School Champion What was your greatest moment in golf? Winning the NENYPGA Section Championship Winning the Vermont Pro-Pro Championship with Joan McDonald What or who has had the greatest impact on your career? My father. Besides golf, what else do you enjoy? Travel, the gym, reading, good movies, fun people. If you could play any golf course in the world, which one would it be and who would complete your foursome? Bethpage Black. My father, my son, my nephew, and my brother-in-law (sorry, it was a fivesome). If you could give lessons to anyone in the world who would it be and what advice would you give? Charles Barkley. Play lefty- he’s a world class athlete, I’ll bet he’d pick it up quickly on the other side of the ball. He sure could handle a basketball with his left hand. What is your favorite golf instruction tip? Keep it simple- the one tip that always works is to address grip pressure. Almost all recreational players hold the club too tightly. If you have a personal website about your services please list the URL here: www.theoriginalgolfschool.com
