Q&A with this month’s #PlattProfile, Abby Walker
Abby Walker, a Psychology major at Rutgers Camden, works at Riverton Country Club in Cinnaminson, New Jersey. Caddying alongside her twin brother, Abby reflects on her journey in golf and how J. Wood Platt has shaped her college experience. Read more!
(This interview has been edited for clarity and length.)
Q: How old are you?
A: I will be 21 next month.
Q: What school are you currently attending?
A: I go to Rutgers Camden.
Q: When do you graduate?
A: I graduate in spring 2026.
Q: What is your major?
A: Psychology.
Q: How did you decide on that major?
A: I decided on psychology because I’ve always been really interested in the science of the mind. I always wanted to do research, so psychology felt like the perfect major to study those things.
Q: Do you participate in any school activities or clubs?
A: I’m a member of SYAI, which is the psychology honors society at Rutgers Camden, and they’re connected with the psychology club, so I’m involved in both. I also participate in a research lab at Rutgers, where I volunteer and conduct research under an advisor.
Q: Do you have any hobbies?
A: I definitely golf in my free time, but I also love to read. I like to draw as well, and going to concerts would be another main hobby.
Q: What golf club do you work at?
A: Riverton Country Club in Cinnaminson, New Jersey.
Q: How long have you been working there?
A: Just over four years now.
Q: How did you get into working at the club?
A: My dad is a PGA golf professional and worked at the club, and my brother did as well. I kind of wanted to get in on it too, so I was connected through my family.
Q: What is your favorite thing about working at your club?
A: I love the membership and the camaraderie they have. The connections you make with people there are so valuable, and that’s one of my favorite things about working at Riverton.
Q: How did you hear about the J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship?
A: There were a couple of scholars at my course before I applied, I think three of them. My brother was also in the program, so that’s how I found out about it.
Q: What are your long-term goals? Think 5 to 10 years.
A: My long-term goal professionally is to continue my studies in psychology and finish graduate school to become a researcher in cognitive science. I would love to travel more and see more of the world as well!
Q: What is something that happened to you while working at your club that you will never forget?
A: I was driving a trash can full of range balls to fill for members and I drove a little too fast over a bump and the can fell all over the rough along the first hole. Two members came to my rescue and we got them cleaned up, but I will never forget that!
Also- caddying with my twin brother in the same group for the first time was very memorable. I had always wanted to and when I got the opportunity to, I took it immediately! It was a great day on the course.
Q: What advice would you give your younger self?
A: I would tell myself to advocate for myself more definitely. I know what’s best for myself, so standing up for myself is something I have learned. Also, just to have fun and stay in the moment. The future is bright and full of opportunity!
Q: How has J. Wood Platt changed your life?
A: J. Wood Platt has changed my life in so many meaningful ways. My financial burden from college has disappeared, allowing me to focus on my education. Education has always been instilled in me to be so powerful, and this program has helped me achieve my goal of having a college degree. I am so grateful to be apart of this amazing program.
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.
