Morris Family Golf Scholarship
All Morris Family Golf Scholarship Applications must have application COMBINED in a PDF before sending to us via email. This only applies to email applications.
THE MORRIS FAMILY STORY
The Morris Family Golf Scholarship is supported and funded by the Morris family, friends, and business partners. The Morris Family has and still are an integral part of the Cedar Rapids and Marion surrounding communities since the early 1950’s. The introduction and passion for golf began with Waldo Morris who loved and played the game for well over 50 years. Waldo, and two friends, purchased and operated St. Andrews 9-hole Golf Course in Cedar Rapids in the 1970’s. A short time after, they expanded their vision when purchasing and developing an additional 9-holes offering an 18-hole facility. St Andrews soon became a popular and all are welcome golf and clubhouse destination. The course became the home to new golfers, family and company outings, and avid golfers enjoying the game of golf and comradery. Waldo, his grandson Jared Morris, and two-family friends still hold the 18-hole course record. Even though Waldo had played golf courses around the world including the original St Andrews in Scottland, known as the “Home of Golf,” he always thought of and wanted his St Andrews to be a home for anyone who loved the game.
Many years later, Waldo’s grandson Jared Morris at age 12 got his first job at St Andrews and the rest is history. After mowing the greens and any and all other tasks Mike Hall, PGA Golf Professional asked of Jared, he would find himself with a club in his hands. When Jared was not in school or playing other sports, he could be found on a golf course. Life lessons learned along the way and the friendships made on the course are still strong today. The love of the game bridged three generations with Waldo’s son Jon, also known as Jared’s dad, starting to play together. They played in fundraising events, best man tournaments, and loved to revisit every golf hole played, the good, the bad, and the ugly golf shots of the day. Jared’s uncle, cousins, and many more family members and friends now enjoy golf.
The fourth generation of Morris golf and one of Jon and Jared’s favorite golfing partners is Hayley Morris. She is enjoying success in high school golf and the Iowa PGA Junior Tour. Through following their daughter each summer on the Iowa PGA Pee Wee Tour, then the Iowa PGA Junior Tour, Jared and Heather Morris learned about the Iowa PGA Foundation and the programs they support for youth and junior golf. They became increasingly thankful and appreciative of opportunities available and wanted to find a way to contribute.
This four-generation passion for golf, the desire to continue to give back, and the appreciation for the opportunities available through the Iowa PGA Section & Foundation have led to the creation of the Morris Family Scholarship.
The Morris Family Golf Scholarship
The Iowa PGA Section Foundation annually awards at least one $2000 Morris Family Scholarship to assist in furthering a high school graduate interested in or planning on playing college golf to assist in furthering their education. The Morris Family Scholarship is funded by friends and family.
Applicants must reside within the boundaries of the Iowa PGA Section and the State of Iowa to apply. The Iowa PGA Section is bounded on the west by U.S. Highway 71 and includes an area of western Illinois from a point north of Quincy, east to near Springfield and directly north. It includes the major cities of Monmouth, Macomb, Galesburg, Moline, Rock Island, Kewanee and Galena. It does not include the cities of Freeport, Springfield or Quincy.
Scholarship winners are selected based on their experience and activity in golf, their desire to play college golf, leadership skills, high school activities and interest and financial need.
Applicants must email or mail the completed application to the scholarship committee on or prior to June 16, 2026
If you have any questions regarding this scholarship, please contact the Iowa PGA Section office at 319-648-0026. Click here for the application.
Send to: Iowa PGA Section, 3184 Highway 22, Riverside, IA 52327
or
Email to: tgoudy@pgahq.com
All Morris Family Golf Scholarship Applications must have application COMBINED in a PDF before sending to us via email. This only applies to email applications.
Waldo on his 80th Birthday
Waldo
Haylee, Heather and Jared
Waldo, and his son Jon (right) and grandson Jared (left)
Previous Morris Family Golf Scholarship Honorees
* First Ever Award Winner
| 2026 Cody Weaver, Gilman, Iowa | 2025 Natalie Henson, Marshalltown, Iowa* |
2026 Morris Family Scholarship Honoree
The Iowa PGA Foundation Morris Family Scholarship committee has selected Cody Weaver of Gilman, Iowa as the 2026 Morris Family Scholarship honoree.
When asked what this means to win, Weaver responded with, “Receiving this scholarship is truly an honor and a privilege. It means a lot that the scholarship committee has trusted me to represent their scholarship program, and I will strive to make them proud as I go off to college and beyond. Thank you to the Morris Family Scholarship Committee for the incredible generosity.”
Over the next four years, he will attend the University of Iowa to study Business Administration and play on the men’s golf team. He plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree from the well-respected Tippie College of Business. Weaver also intends to contribute to the golf team and develop his skills as a player. After college, his goal is to pursue professional golf; if that path isn’t available for him, his other career options include running the family farm business with his dad, becoming an accountant, or starting his own business.
Previous $500 Morris Family Scholarship Honorees
| 2026 Camille Wood, Bettendorf, Iowa | 2026 Ava Lohrbach, Ames, Iowa | 2026 Ella Lohrbach, Ames, Iowa |
| 2026 Asher Castenton, Cedar Rapids, Iowa | 2026 Drew Conrad, Washington, Iowa | 2026 Drew Larimer, Cedar Falls, Iowa |
| 2025 Duncan Beelner | 2025 Chloe Bolte | 2025 Macy Button |
2026 Morris Family Scholarship Honorees
Camille Wood - Morris Family $500 Scholarship Honoree
The Iowa PGA Foundation Morris Family Scholarship commitee has seleced Camille Wood of Bettendorf, Iowa as the 2026 $500 scholarship honoree.
Camille will be attending the University of Northern Iowa to continue her academic and athletic career.
“Receiving this scholarship is such an honor. I am incredibly grateful for the support that the Morris Family is providing to me and the golf community. This scholarship means that they have belief in the futures of young golfers across Iowa. I will be using this financial assistance and kindness as I continue my golf journey at the University of Northern Iowa.”
The Iowa PGA Congratulates Camille Wood as our 2026 $500 Morris Family Scholarship Award Winner.
Ava Lohrbach - Morris Family $500 Scholarship Honoree
The Iowa PGA Foundation Morris Family Scholarship commitee has seleced Ava Lohrbach of Ames, Iowa as the 2026 $500 scholarship honoree.
When asked what this means to win, Ava Lohrbach responded with, “Receiving this scholarship is an incredible honor and means so much to me. I am so grateful for the relationships that I have built through the Morris family through golf. Their generosity has made this opportunity incredibly special, and I am excited to carry their support with me into the next chapter of my journey.”
The Iowa PGA Congraulates Ava Lohrbach as our Morris Family Scholarship $500 honoree.
Ella Lohrbach - Morris Family $500 Scholarship Honoree
The Iowa PGA Foundation Morris Family Scholarship commitee has seleced Ella Lohrbach of Ames, Iowa as the 2026 $500 scholarship honoree.
When asked what this means to win, Ella Lohrbach responded with, “Receiving this scholarship means so much to me because it represents both the hard work I’ve put into golf and the special relationships this game has given me. I’m especially grateful to receive it from a family who I have come to know through golf and whose support means so much as I continue pursuing my goals.”
The Iowa PGA Congraulates Ella Lohrbach as our Morris Family Scholarship $500 honoree.
Asher Castenson - Morris Family $500 Scholarship Honoree
The Iowa PGA Foundation Morris Family Scholarship commitee has seleced Asher Castenson of Cedar Rapids, Iowa as the 2026 $500 scholarship honoree.
When asked what this means to win, Asher Castenson responded with, “I am truly honored and grateful to have received the Morris Family Scholarship! This scholarship means the world to me because it helps alleviate my worry of paying for college and allows me to pursue my goal of teaching kids the game of golf.”
The Iowa PGA Congraulates Asher Castenson as our Morris Family Scholarship $500 honoree.
Drew Conrad - Morris Family Scholarship $500 Honoree
The Iowa PGA Foundation Morris Family Scholarship commitee has seleced Drew Conrad of Washington, Iowa as the 2026 $500 scholarship honoree.
When asked what this means to win, Drew Conrad responded with, “Receiving this scholarship means a lot to me and proves to me that my hard work and involvement has paid off and been noticed by others. I look forward to continuing my education in Accounting and golfing at Wartburg. This scholarship will help me financially and allow me to focus on my studies and golf.”
The Iowa PGA Congraulates Drew Conrad as our Morris Family Scholarship $500 honoree.
Drew Larimer - Morris Family $500 Scholarship Honoree
The Iowa PGA Foundation Morris Family Scholarship commitee has seleced Drew Larimer of Cedar Falls, Iowa as the 2026 $500 scholarship honoree.
When asked what this means to win, Drew Larimer responded with, “Receiving this scholarship means a lot to me in many ways. The biggest one is just understanding what the Morris Family does for the Jr PGA program in Iowa and being able to represent them at the next level. I was fortunate enough to play in the Morris Family invitational at CRCC last year and they made the entire experience so great for all of us playing. I can tell that they truly want what is best for all of us competing in these tournaments and I’m honored to carry this scholarship in their name going forward.”
The Iowa PGA Congraulates Drew Larimer as our Morris Family Scholarship $500 honoree.
2025 Morris Family Scholarship Honorees
Natalie Henson - First Ever Morris Family Scholarship Honoree
The Morris Family Scholarship is being awarded for the very first time in 2025. Henson is the first ever award winner. There can only be “one first ever.”
When asked what this means to win, Bolte responded with, “Receiving this scholarship is more than just financial assistance, it is an investment in my education and my future. I am honored to be chosen from the Morris family. I am deeply grateful for their belief in my potential; I will carry that encouragement with me as I play golf at UNO and pursue my dream of becoming a pilot.”
The Iowa PGA Congraulates Natalie Henson as our first ever award winner of the 2025 The Morris Family Scholarship.
Duncan Beelner - Morris Family $500 Scholarship Honoree
The Morris Family Scholarship $500 is being awarded for the very first time in 2025.
When asked what this means to win, Beelner responded with, “I’m incredibly grateful to receive the Morris Family Golf Scholarship as I begin my journey in the PGA Management program at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. I am very passionate about golf and this award motivates me to pursue my goal of growing the game of golf through hard work and dedication. The financial aid provided will help me achieve my goals. I am also grateful to the Iowa PGA for their work around the game of golf.”
The Iowa PGA Congraulates Duncan Beelner as our Morris Family Scholarship $500 honoree.
Chloe Bolte - Morris Family $500 Scholarship Honoree
The Morris Family Scholarship $500 is being awarded for the very first time in 2025.
When asked what this means to win, Bolte responded with, “I am honored to be recognized as a Morris Family Scholar. I would like to thank the Morris Family for their generosity in creating this scholarship for aspiring collegiate golfers.”
The Iowa PGA Congraulates Chloe Bolte as our Morris Family Scholarship $500 honoree.
Macy Button - Morris Family $500 Scholarship Honoree
The Morris Family Scholarship $500 is being awarded for the very first time in 2025.
When asked what this means to win, Button responded with, “I am honored and grateful by the Morris Family’s generosity to receive their scholarship. This scholarship will help me achieve my aviation dreams while playing collegiate golf. I am excited for the incredible adventures that both will bring into my life!”
The Iowa PGA Congraulates Macy Button as our Morris Family Scholarship $500 honoree.