J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust
Golf is the game. College and career success is the goal.

The J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust’s mission is to financially aid and empower qualified caddies and those working in golf operations in their pursuit of higher education.

 
 

J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust
The 2024-2025 Scholars

 
 

J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust
Service to Golf Scholarships

 
 

J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust
1958 Alumni Magazine

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J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust
2024-25 Endowed Scholars

We are proud to announce the J. Wood Platt Endowed Scholars for the 2024-25 academic year. Explore the full list of endowed scholarships!

Our
Impact

The J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust is the official charitable arm of GAP. The Trust’s mission is to financially aid and empower qualified caddies and those working in golf operations in their pursuit of higher education. Since 1958, more than $28 million has been awarded to more than 4,000 caddies.

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193
Platt Scholars currently in school
58
GAP Member Clubs with a current JWP Scholar
73
colleges and universities attended by scholars
1.35 M
in Scholarships in 2024-2025
7,700
Average Award in 2024-25
52
Scholars successfully completed their degrees and became JWP Alumni in 2024-25
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139
Platt Scholars
37
GAP Member Clubs
56
colleges and universities
1.1 M+
in Scholarships
8,045
Average Award in 2021-22
44
Scholars successfully completed their degrees and became JWP Alumni

THE HEART OF OUR MISSION

Our Scholars

The Trust is also helping to preserve one of the game’s most valued traditions, the caddie.
By supporting caddies in their traditional educational pursuits, golfers are reminded of the important role the caddie has played in the game’s history. In turn, this role is preserved for the game’s future.

The Outstanding Network of JWP Donors features partners in our work who:
REWARD determination and perseverance.
INVEST in our future leaders.
STRENGTHEN the crucial caddie legacy

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MORE THAN A CENTURY LATER

Continuing to Drive GAP Forward

The Trust’s impact on our game is measured with every generation of caddie that has benefited from the J. Wood Platt legacy.

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When you support the J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust, you are supporting the future of our game through a trusted program that’s sure to give back to the game you love and amplify the value of your donation.

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November 19, 2024

#PlattProfile Julian Ciurlino of Merion Golf Club

Julian Ciurlino discusses his academic journey at Drexel University, his passion for caddying at Merion Golf Club, and how the J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship has supported his goals. Read…
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November 12, 2024

Sam & Dena Lombardo/Benecon Endowed Scholarship

By Martin D. Emeno, Jr.   Sam Lombardo never caddied, yet he epitomizes everything the J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust embodies. Passion. Tenacity. Positive disruption (All Sam’s words). Lombardo…
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October 30, 2024

Caddie Spotlight: Nate Jones of St. David’s Golf Club

By John T. Iswalt St. Davids Golf Club has been a caddying haven for Nate Jones since 2017. Golf wasn’t always a part of Jones’ life, though. He grew up…