Background
Merritt was born in Osage, Iowa.
Merritt was born in Osage, Iowa.
He played college golf at Winona State University until after his sophomore year, when he transferred to Boise State University. He was first team All-Women's Army Corps for Boise State and tied the school-record for a low round score when he posted a 62 (-9) in the second round of the District VII Shootout. Merritt turned professional in 2008.
On December 7, 2009, Merritt became only the third golfer to medal at Professional Golf Association Tour Qualifying Tournament by leading after every round.
In 2010, Merritt finished 125th on the Professional Golf Association Tour, earning the final spot to retain a tour card. On April 17, 2015, Merritt tied the course record at the Heritage on Hilton Head Island with a 10-under-par 61, matching David Frost’s tournament mark set in 1994.
Merritt finished the tournament behind Jim Furyk and Kevin Kisner, and earned $401,200 for finishing alone in third. Professional Golf Association Tour wins (1)
Nationwide Tour wins (1)
2009 Mexico Open
DNP = Did not play
T = Tied for a place.