Morgan was born in Haddock, Georgia, where he played baseball in his youth.

He served 20 years in the United States Army including two tours of duty in Vietnam.

Morgan is also the holder of the youngest golfer to shoot his age or better record.

[2] He was eventually forced to retire from the game in 2004 for health reasons due to arthritis in his back and shoulders.

Morgan and his wife, Geraldine, founded a First Tee chapter, The First Tee of Lake Norman Region, a non-profit organization that develops and supports programs promoting life skills and opportunities including the incorporation of junior golf programs for disadvantaged and special needs youth.