Q&A with this month’s #PlattProfile, Morgan Delaney
Morgan Delaney shares her journey as a Lebanon Valley College student, athlete, and longtime caddie at Union League National. She discusses how caddying has shaped her confidence, the impact of the J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship, and her aspirations for the future. Read more!
(This interview has been edited for clarity and length.)
Q: How old are you?
A: I am 20.
Q: What school are you currently attending?
A: Lebanon Valley.
Q: When do you graduate?
A: I graduate in 2026.
Q: What is your major?
A: I double major in chemical engineering and business administration.
Q: How did you decide on those majors?
A: In high school, I took a lot of STEM classes and really liked them, but they were more computer coding-based. I kind of liked the science and problem-solving part of it, so that’s when I decided more on engineering, and I picked chemistry. Then, I took business classes my freshman year and really liked them, so I thought that would be a good addition.
Q: Do you participate in any school activities or clubs?
A: I’m on the women’s lacrosse team, that’s actually how I found the school; they recruited me here. I’m in a women’s Bible study group for female athletes. I also participate in SAAC, which is where all the student-athletes come together and plan activities for athletes on campus. I’m in Plant Club, and I just joined Yoga Club.
Q: Do you have any hobbies?
A: I love to golf, obviously. I like to go to the beach, I live right near Avalon, so I go there all the time with my sisters. I like to read books. I’m a very artsy person—not good at it, but I like to try and make new things. I also like baking.
Q: What golf club do you caddie for?
A: Union League National.
Q: How long have you been caddying?
A: Since 8th grade summer, so six or seven years.
Q: How did you start caddying?
A: My dad is the golf director at Union League, and he has taught my sisters and me to golf since a young age. When I needed a summer job, he thought caddying would be perfect for me because I’m a very athletic person, and I like talking and socializing with people. It ended up being a perfect fit.
Q: What is your favorite thing about caddying?
A: I used to be a very quiet person. If there was a group of people, I wouldn’t be the first one to introduce myself, I kept to myself. But caddying has opened so many doors for me. I’m not afraid to socialize anymore, and I can use my humor to connect with different members.
I love being able to go outside, get some exercise, and meet so many different members. It’s crazy how many of them have gone to my school, so I can talk to them about that, or they have jobs in careers I want to pursue, so I get to ask about that. I also love that my sisters and dad all work at the golf course, so I get to see them and work with them, which is really cool.
Q: How did you hear about the J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship?
A: There are fellow caddies at the golf course who had it before me. PJ Schultzy, who’s a few years older than me, recommended the scholarship to me and showed me how to apply and everything.
Q: What are your long-term goals? Think 5 to 10 years
A: In 5-10 years, I foresee myself finishing undergrad with my degree in Chemical
Engineering and Business Administration and going on to finish graduate school for
Chemical Engineering. After successfully finishing school, I see myself pursuing a
profession in chemical engineering and eventually giving back to the scholarships that
have helped me along the way.
Q: What is something that happened to you while caddying that you will never forget?
A: This past summer I took my younger sister out for her first ever caddy loop. This was a
full circle moment for me since I began caddying around her age. At first my sister was a
little opposed to the idea of caddying due to the early morning we shared, but I insisted
that we would have a great time. My sister and I caddied for Patrick and daughter Julia
McGrory. I took my time explaining to my sister all the tips and tricks that I was taught over
the years. She was responsible for carrying Julia’s bag and, throughout the round the two of
them shared a few laughs and truly enjoyed their time on the course together. Similar to all
siblings, my sister and I did argue here and there, but seeing her open up and enjoy her
time caddying for Julia was a beautiful thing to witness.
Q: What advice would you give your younger self?
A: First and most importantly, my advice would be to follow God’s word and be kind to all. I
would also say hard work and determination is the best recipe for success. Lastly, I would
say not to be so hard on myself. I am a very competitive person, and it took too many
failures for me to finally understand that this is part of the growing process and to learn to
embrace and overcome the obstacles life throws at me.
Q: How has J. Wood Platt changed your life?
A: J. Wood Platt has allowed me the opportunity to pursue my academic and athletic
ambitions with relief from financial burdens. Not only did this organization help me
financially, but it has also provided me with a community of fellow caddies and golf
enthusiasts that I have made connections with that will hopefully last a lifetime!
J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust
The J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust was created in 1958 and is the charitable arm of GAP (Golf Association of Philadelphia). The J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust’s mission is to financially aid and empower qualified caddies and those working in golf operations in the pursuit of higher education. Along with aiding caddies financially, J. Wood Platt’s EMPOWER program strengthens scholarship investment dollars by providing caddies with exceptional benefits and leadership training through access to the wide network of J. Wood Platt donors and alumni. To date, more than 4,200 young men and women have received $29 million in aid from the Trust.
