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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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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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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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, Aidan Irons.
From Lancaster Country Club to Stonewall Links, on June 2-3, we celebrated the incredible contributions of women in golf. The EMPOWER Women’s Endowment Tournament and Sponsor Reception took place amidst...
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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.
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, Mark Brennan.
Q&A with this month’s #PlattProfile, Jeremiah Brown.
Excerpt from the Spring 2024 issue of the GAP Magazine By John T. Iswalt The J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust is a family. With 149 Scholars currently enrolled...
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Q&A with this month’s #PlattProfile, J.R. Lang. Lang tells us about the many golf clubs he caddies at.
On March 21, 2024, J. Wood Platt hosted the inaugural Scholar and Alumni Networking Event that took place at Five Iron Golf in the heart of Center City. With an...
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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.
GLENVIEW, Ill. – Four students from the Philadelphia area were recently named recipients of the Platt Evans Scholarship, a full housing and tuition college grant awarded to golf caddies, following a...
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Q&A with this month’s #PlattProfile, J.R. Lang. Lang tells us about the many golf clubs he caddies at.
Q&A with this month’s #PlattProfile, Brady Burgfechtel. Burgfechtel speaks about his long-term goal to become a commercial pilot.
During Chairwoman Tina Gregor's leadership, the J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust made notable progress in the previous year. This included the introduction of new initiatives such as the Service...
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Andrew Christensen's Caddie of the Year Speech from the 2023 Caddie Brunch Thank you for the kind words Fred. Good morning everyone, how are we all doing. I’d like to...
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