North Sacramento in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Ken Morton, Sr.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, December 28, 2008
1. Ken Morton, Sr. Marker
• 1998 National PGA Golf Professional of the Year
• 1998 National PGA Merchandiser of the Year (Public Course)
• 1994 National PGA Horton-Smith Award Winner
• 1990 National PGA Merchandiser of the Year (Public Course)
Ken Morton, Sr. gained his appreciation of the game of golf as a caddie working at Del Paso Country club in Sacramento, California. Ken came to Haggin Oaks Golf Complex in 1958 as an employee working in the Club repair shop under Head Golf Professional Tom LoPresti. In 1971, Ken was named Head Golf Professional at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex.
Ken Norton, Sr. is the founder and President of Sacramento Area Youth Golf Association (SAY Golf) whose mission is to support, promote and develop affordable golf programs for the citizens of Sacramento.
Capital City Golf and the City of Sacramento honor Ken Morton, Sr. for his over 40 years of service to the golfing community in Sacramento and at the Haggin Oaks Golf Complex.
Erected 1999.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1958.
Location. 38° 38.001′ N, 121° 24.197′ W. Marker is in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. It is in North Sacramento. Marker is located at the entrance
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Dr. Alister MacKenzie (here, next to this marker); Michael “Mac” McDonagh (here, next to this marker); Anthony J. “Tom” LoPresti (here, next to this marker); Frank C. Freer (within shouting distance of this marker); First Transcontinental Railroad (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rapid Area Maintenance Team (approx. 2.1 miles away); Firehouse (approx. 2.1 miles away); Bachelors' Barracks and Post Exchange (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sacramento.
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1. Ken Morton Sr., named Golfweek Father of the Year
A member of the AJGA family has been named Golfweek's Father of the Year for 2004. Ken Morton Sr., of Sacramento, Calif., will receive the honor June 18-20 at the Golfweek Father & Son Open at Doral Golf Resort & Spa in Miami, Golfweek announced. Morton has been a fixture in the Sacramento golf business for 45 years. He founded Morton Golf and operates golf shops at Haggin Oaks, Bing Maloney and Bartley Cavanaugh golf complexes. He also serves as director of golf at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex,
Photographed By Syd Whittle, December 28, 2008
2. Ken Morton, Sr. Marker
Source: American Junior Golf Association (http://www.ajga.org/Media_Center/CoverStories/04_Stories/4-19-04.asp
— Submitted December 30, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, December 28, 2008
3. Sculpture on Marker
Photographed By Syd Whittle, December 31, 2008
4. Haggin Oaks Golf Complex
Photographed By Syd Whittle, December 31, 2008
5. Haggin Oaks Golf Complex
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 30, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,253 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 30, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 4, 5. submitted on January 1, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
