Over the past few weeks, we were thrilled to welcome 81 new Platt Scholars during four Induction Nights held at Llanerch Country Club, Lehigh Country Club, and Cedarbrook Country Club....
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Q&A with this month’s #PlattProfile, Liam O’Connor
Liam O’Connor, an MBA student at La Salle University, is a Service to Golf scholar who also caddies at Union League National. He shares how his path shifted from healthcare to business, what he enjoys most about working at golf clubs, and how the J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship has supported him along the way. Read more!
Local News Truist Championship volunteer's journey to the fairway started as a caddie By Wakisha Bailey May 9, 2025 / 1:36 PM EDT / CBS Philadelphia As Truist Championship Week continues at the...
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We are grateful to the Truist Championship team for welcoming our J. Wood Platt Scholars as Junior Standard Bearers at this year’s tournament, held May 7–11 at the Philadelphia Cricket...
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Excerpt from the Spring 2025 issue of the GAP Magazine By Dalton Balthaser The city of Philadelphia opened its arms with a warm embrace to Jim Gardner. Now Gardner...
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Excerpt from the Spring 2025 issue of the GAP Magazine By Martin D. Emeno, Jr. Dustin Wallis looked more like a fitness instructor than a golf teacher standing 6-foot-2...
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Excerpt from the Spring 2025 issue of the GAP Magazine By John T. Iswalt Since high school, Maddie Morgan has been a fervent supporter of Penn State University's THON. THON,...
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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!
We are saddened by the passing of past Chairman, Jack Endicott on March 15th. The GAP and Platt community is forever grateful for Jack’s leadership and dedication to the J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust. He left a lasting impact on our scholars, the Trust and the game of golf. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this time.
Our Scholar & Alumni Networking Event at Five Iron Golf was a huge success! With over 70 attendees, the night was filled with great conversations, lasting connections, and plenty of...
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J. Wood Platts *NEW* video series is here! Check back monthly for new episodes being released as Platt alumni speak about their time with the Trust and as they share with us what they are up to now.
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!
J. Wood Platts *NEW* video series is here! Check back monthly for new episodes being released as Platt alumni speak about their time with the Trust and as they share with us what they are up to now.
Interested in becoming a caddie at a golf club? Caddying is a fantastic way to earn money, develop valuable life skills, and even qualify for scholarship opportunities like the J....
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New Platt Evans Scholars will begin school this fall GLENVIEW, Ill. – Five students from the Philadelphia area were recently named recipients of the Platt Evans Scholarship – a full housing...
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Jake Speers shares his journey from Northern Ireland to the U.S., his experiences as a Millersville University student and Bent Creek caddie, and how the J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship has helped him pursue his dreams.
Excerpt from the Winter issue of the GAP Magazine By John T. Iswalt A new era for the J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust has arrived. After years of development,...
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Excerpt from the Winter issue of the GAP Magazine By Martin D. Emeno, Jr. J. Wood Platt created a scholarship to give them all a chance. Tina Gregor did that and...
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An excerpt from the 2024 Winter GAP Magazine written by John Iswalt Greg Gipe grew up in an alternative household to most. For him, chores often involved a feed bucket...
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Broomall, PA – The J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust is excited to announce that Tina Gregor has joined the Trust as its new Chief Operating Officer, working alongside Executive...
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Jeff Mitzak, an alum and longtime supporter, has been elected to serve as the new chair of the J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust. Mitzak replaces Tina Gregor, who is...
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Ryan Guinaldo shares his experiences as a Montgomery County Community College student, his role at Commonwealth National Golf Club, and how the J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship has opened doors for his future.
On December 21, 2024, over 110 scholars and 140 Friends of the Trust—including donors, alumni, ambassadors, GAP Executive Committee members, and the JWP Board of Trustees—gathered at Aronimink Golf Club...
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J. Wood Platts *NEW* video series is here! Check back monthly for new episodes being released as Platt alumni speak about their time with the Trust and as they share with us what they are up to now.
Mairead Plunkett shares her experiences as a Temple University student, her role at Bala Golf Club, and how the J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship has opened doors for her future.
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 more!
Excerpt from the Fall 2024 issue of the GAP Magazine By Martin D. Emeno, Jr. Sam Lombardo never caddied, yet he epitomizes everything the J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship...
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Excerpt from the Fall 2024 issue of the GAP Magazine By John T. Iswalt St. Davids Golf Club has been a caddying haven for Nate Jones since 2017. Golf wasn’t...
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We’re excited to announce this newly created position at J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust! Click below for more information and to learn how to apply. Learn More Here!
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Goodwin shares insights on his journey at Villanova, his Service to Golf role, and how the J. Wood Platt Scholarship has impacted his life. Read more!
On October 21st, the J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust welcomed back the Alumni Tournament on the Old Course at Stonewall. From California to Boston, alumni from around the country...
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J. Wood Platts *NEW* video series is here! Check back monthly for new episodes being released as Platt alumni speak about their time with the Trust and as they share with us what they are up to now.
Q&A with this month’s #PlattProfile, Vincent Marchese.
Kevin Ryan joins the J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust as the Director of Alumni & Scholar Engagement. Ryan comes to JWP after spending the past three years as a...
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Q&A with this month’s #PlattProfile, Cameron Proviano.
On July 30th, the J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust hosted its third annual EMPOWER Scholar Leadership Summit at Union League Liberty Hill, featuring keynote speaker Jared Solomon, founder of...
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Q&A with this month’s #PlattProfile, Aidan Irons.
On July 9th at Tavistock Country Club, July 16th at Llanerch Country Club, and July 17th at Sunnybrook Golf Club, the J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust proudly welcomed a...
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J. Wood Platts *NEW* video series is here! Check back monthly for new episodes being released as Platt alumni speak about their time with the Trust and as they share with us what they are up to now.
A huge thank you to John Plower and Adam Bracy of Tavistock Country Club for their incredible efforts in supporting a great cause! They teed off at 7:00 AM and...
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