The Aiken Family Snider Youth Hockey Endowed Scholarship
IN PROGRESS: ESTABLISHED 2020
This endowment will be awarded to a caddie who is also an active member of the Ed Snider Youth Hockey program.
Robert M. Aiken, Jr. Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a caddie from St. Davids Golf Club, or who attends the University of Pennsylvania
Steven Coelho, St. Davids Golf Club, St. Joseph’s University
David J. Ansel Endowed Scholarship
IN PROGRESS: ESTABLISHED 2022
To be presented in memoriam of David J. Ansel
Frederick W. Anton III Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a caddie from Rolling Green Golf Club or Stonewall, or who attends Penn State University or Villanova University
Yoan Zozikov, Rolling Green Golf Club, St. Joseph’s University
Michael Bamberger Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a high-performing caddie with a financial need
Andrew Christensen, Rolling Green Golf Club, Penn State University
BMW Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a Platt Evans Scholarship recipient
Robert Starankovic, Llanerch Country Club, Penn State University*
Bogemyr Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a caddie selected by the Executive Committee of the Golf Association of Philadelphia
David Stuart, Bluestone Country Club, Penn State University
Boyce/DePaul Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a caddie who attends Penn State University, St. Joseph’s University, or Villanova University
Christopher Lacey, The Springhaven Club, Penn State University*
Boyce Family Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a caddie from Whitemarsh Valley Country Club
Harmon Piatkowski, Whitemarsh Valley Country Club, Penn State University
Brick & Hick Endowed Scholarship
IN PROGRESS: ESTABLISHED 2021
This endowment will be presented to a caddie at Overbrook Golf Club
Michael Brown Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a caddie attending Temple University
Carl Visscher, Lookaway Golf Club, Temple University
Christopher Chizauskie Endowed Scholarship
IN PROGRESS: ESTABLISHED 2022
Charles & Barbara Close Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a caddie from Cedarbrook Country Club
Samuel Giordano, Cedarbrook Country Club, Temple University
James Coleman Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a caddie from Rolling Green Golf Club
James Blaisse, Rolling Green Golf Club, DeSales University
Frank & Margery Cooper Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a caddie from either Merion Golf Club or Stonewall
Declan Dowd, Merion Golf Club, University of South Carolina
Darling Family Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a caddie who works at The Union League Golf Club at Torresdale, or who resides in a city
Scott Devito, Huntingdon Valley Country Club, West Chester University*
Darling Family II Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a caddie who works at either Riverton Country Club or The Union League Golf Club at Torresdale
Ryan Ramirez, Riverton Country Club, Penn State University
James C. Davis Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a caddie from Aronimink Golf Club
Christopher Dempsey, Aronimink Golf Club, Temple University*
Jimmy Dunne Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a caddie attending the University of Notre Dame
Aidan Sweeney, Llanerch Country Club, University of Notre Dame
Dunne Manning Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a caddie from Saucon Valley Country Club
Zachary Lesak, Saucon Valley Country Club, Temple University
EMPOWER Endowed Women’s Scholarship
Presented to a female caddie
Francesca Bria, Huntingdon Valley Country Club, Penn State University
Tom Fazio Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a caddie intending to work in the golf industry after graduation
Jack Williamson, Doylestown Country Club, Penn State University
John F. Finley, Jr. (Aronimink) Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a caddie from Aronimink Golf Club
Mark Brennan, Aronimink Golf Club, West Virginia University*
John F. Finley, Jr. (Squires) Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a caddie from Squires Golf Club
Christopher Rafferty, Squires Golf Club, West Virginia University*
John F. Finley, Jr. (Whitemarsh) Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a caddie from Whitemarsh Valley Country Club
Nathaniel Butler, Whitemarsh Valley Country Club, Penn State University*
GAP Presidents Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a senior with the highest grade point average
Daniel McQueston, Chester Valley Golf Club, Villanova University
The Jack Hewes Endowed Scholarship
Present to a caddie at Applebrook Golf Club
Selection in progress
Dr. David M. Junkin Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a caddie chosen by the J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust
Annabelle McGowan, Tavistock Country Club, Millersville University*
Arthur J. Kania Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a caddie from Overbrook Golf Club or Pine Valley Golf Club, or who attends the University of Scranton or Villanova University
Daniel Raksnis, The Union League Golf Club at Torresdale, Villanova University
Brian P. Kelly Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a caddie from Whitemarsh Valley Country Club
Tylan Miller, Whitemarsh Valley Country Club, Temple University*
Kevin P. Kelly Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a caddie who attends college at a City 6 university
Michael, McDevitt, Huntingdon Valley Country Club, Villanova University*
Kornblatt-Lynch-Morey Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a caddie from Merion Golf Club
Andrew Lord, Merion Golf Club, University of Scranton*
Bill & Judi Leonard Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a caddie from Stonewall
Cameron Proviano, Stonewall, Arizona State University*
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Sam & Dena Lombardo/The Benecon Group Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a caddie from either Bent Creek Country Club, Lancaster Country Club, or Stonewall
Hollyn Helsel, Lancaster Country Club, Lebanon Valley College*
Neil & Loretta McDermott Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a caddie who intends to pursue a career in medicine as a doctor or nurse
Nicholas Dell’Omo, Metedeconk National Golf Club, University of South Carolina
Margot W. McDonald Endowed Scholarship
Named in honor of Margot W. McDonald who was a lifetime member at The Country Club of Scranton and a true advocate for women’s sports and education. Presented to a female caddie
Mikayla Viola, Lehigh Country Club, Bloomsburg University
Jeffrey & Krista Mitzak Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a caddie from Metedeconk National Golf Club, Philadelphia Cricket Club, or Stonewall
T.J. Corcoran, Philadelphia Cricket Club, West Virginia University*
Jerry Moskowitz Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a caddie attending the University of Pennsylvania, St. Joseph’s University, or Villanova University
Sean Wilmer, Chester Valley Golf Club, Saint Joseph’s University*
Osborne Rohrbaugh Family Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a caddie majoring in Engineering and/or from Huntingdon Valley Country Club
James Casper, Huntingdon Valley Country Club, Drexel University
Nate Oxman Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a caddie who attended a public high school and has a record of athletic achievement and community involvement
Jake Weikel, Sunnybrook Golf Club, West Virginia University*
The Neil Oxman Honorary Endowed Scholarship
This endowment is awarded to a caddie who attends Villanova University.
Peter Reilly, Manufacturers Golf and Country Club, Villanova University
The Ozone Club Endowed Scholarship
IN PROGRESS: ESTABLISHED 2021
Mark E. Peterson Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a caddie majoring in Sports Administration or who is a Scholar-Athlete
Brandon Fox, Saucon Valley Country Club, Immaculata University
Donald R. Phillips Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a caddie from either Lancaster Country Club or Lehigh Country Club
Leah Zolotareva, Lehigh Country Club, Moravian University*
John E. Poole Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a caddie from Chester Valley Golf Club
John Guidotti, Chester Valley Golf Club, Penn State University
Leon Prince Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a high-performing Business major
Anthony Tedeschi, Tavistock Country Club, Providence College*
Sam Reeves Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a caddie who provides leadership and is of great character
Gregory Gipe, Lookaway Golf Club, Delaware Valley University*
Patrick F. Ryan Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a caddie from either Gulph Mills Golf Club or Waynesborough Country Club
Matthew Cieszkowski, Gulph Mills Golf Club, West Virginia University*
Sawin Family Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a caddie majoring in Education or any of the healthcare sciences
Wyatt McCafferty, The Springhaven Club, Penn State University*
Barry and Neetsie Siegfried Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a caddie attending colleges or universities in the Philadelphia region and have attended or participated in/at Roman Catholic High School, Cristo Rey Academy, or the First Tee Program
Jack Kelly, North Hills Country Club, Ohio University*
Edward Slevin Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a caddie from Pine Valley Golf Club
Ryan Ott, Pine Valley Golf Club, Drexel University*
Scott Smith Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a caddie from Merion Golf Club, or who attends Syracuse University, or who attended The Haverford School
Greg Damico, Merion Golf Club, Penn State University*
Michael S. Tallent Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a caddie from either Merion Golf or Pine Valley Clubs or attending George Washington University
Dylan Cardea, Pine Valley Golf Club, Rowan University*
Jerry Tarde Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a caddie majoring in either a healthcare science, environmental science, literature or a language
Blake Weaver, Lancaster Country Club, Lebanon Valley College*
Vince Walls Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a caddie from either Bala Golf Club, or who attends American University, James Madison University, La Salle University, or Villanova University
Mario Billetta, Stonewall, James Madison University*
William T. Walsh Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a caddie from Philadelphia Country Club
Aidan Rigney, Philadelphia Country Club, Rosemont College
Jonathan Pierpont Warner Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a caddie from either Aronimink Golf Club, Merion Golf Club, or Saucon Valley Country Club
Justin Krouse, Saucon Valley Country Club, Temple University
John White Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a caddie majoring in a social science
Garrett Schrock, Whitemarsh Valley Country Club, University of Findlay
Chuck Will Endowed Scholarship
Presented to a caddie attending Rutgers University
Reid Walker, Riverton Country Club, Rutgers University
Women’s Endowed Scholarship
Awarded to a female caddie in the GAP region
Ryleigh Faust, Frosty Valley Resort, Bloomsburg University*
*An asterisk indicates the recipient is newly named for 2023-24
GAP
Celebrating Amateur Golf since 1897, GAP, also known as the Golf Association of Philadelphia, is the oldest regional or state golf association in the United States. It serves as the principal ruling body of amateur golf in its region. The Association’s 350 Member Clubs and 105,000 individual members are spread across the Eastern half of Pennsylvania and parts of New Jersey and Delaware. The GAP’s mission is to promote, preserve and protect the game of golf.
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 scholars financially, J. Wood Platt’s EMPOWER program strengthens scholarship investment dollars by providing exceptional benefits and leadership training through access to the wide network of J. Wood Platt donors and alumni. To date, more than 3,700 young men and women have received $25 million in aid from the Trust.
