Congratulations to Brian P. Kelly of Whitemarsh Valley Country Club on being named the 2026 recipient of the Bill and Barbara Walsh Distinguished Service Award. This prestigious award recognizes an...
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Q&A with this month's #PlattProfile, Caitlyn Plover Caitlyn is a 19-year-old student at Loyola University Maryland, where she is studying political science with a minor in vocal music. A four-year...
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Q&A with this month's #PlattProfile, Khalil Sergeant Khalil Sergeant is a 19-year-old student at Howard University, where he is studying economics. A two-year caddie at Rolling Green Golf Club, Khalil...
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An excerpt from the 2026 Summer issue of the GAP Magazine By Martin D. Emeno, Jr. The Hyndman surname is already synonymous with Philadelphia golf royalty. Thanks to the Friends...
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An excerpt from the 2026 Summer issue of the GAP Magazine By John T. Iswalt Matthew Cieszkowski bears the torch at Gulph Mills Golf Club as the club’s sole J....
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On July 28, the 2026 EMPOWER Scholar Leadership Summit brought together more than 130 Platt Scholars and Friends of the Trust for a day of learning, connection, and inspiration. Throughout...
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An excerpt from the 2026 Spring issue of the GAP Magazine By John T. Iswalt Caddying and content creation tethered T.J. Corcoran to the Philadelphia Cricket Club. The J. Wood...
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Q&A with this month's #PlattProfile, Ryan Friel Ryan Friel is a 20-year-old student at Saint Joseph's University, where he is double majoring in Risk Management & Insurance and Finance. A...
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The J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust recently welcomed its newest class of Scholars during a series of 2026 New Scholar Induction events held across the region. This year, we...
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Ambassador Spotlight: Sam Spuhler, Manufacturers' Golf & Country Club Throughout the year we highlight a dedicated Ambassador who helps advance the mission of the J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust...
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Q&A with this month’s #PlattProfile, Lucas Gilbert Lucas Gilbert is a 23-year-old nursing graduate of West Chester University and a caddie at Philadelphia Country Club. He recently began working as...
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Ambassador Spotlight: Mike Loughery, Sandy Run Country Club Throughout the year we highlight a dedicated Ambassador who helps advance the mission of the J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust at...
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Q&A with this month’s #PlattProfile, Emmett Kappesser Emmett is a J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholar and a senior at Vanderbilt University, where he studies Medicine, Health and Society along with...
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Our Third Annual Scholar & Alumni Networking Event at Five Iron Golf was a fantastic evening! Over 70 attendees came together for engaging conversations, new connections, and plenty of fun...
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Q&A with this month’s #PlattProfile, Ryan Lewiski Ryan Lewiski is a J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholar and a junior at King’s College, where he is majoring in Accounting and Finance....
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Glenview, Ill. – Four students from the Philadelphia area were recently named recipients of the Platt Evans Scholarship – a full housing and tuition college grant offered to golf caddies...
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Q&A with this month’s #PlattProfile, Bree Johnson Bree Johnson is a J. Wood Platt Servive to Golf Scholar and senior at Commonwealth University, where she is majoring in Health Science...
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Q&A with this month’s #PlattProfile, Tyler McDonnell Tyler McDonnell is a Service to Golf Scholar at Stockton University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management and...
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Ronan Mulholland 's EMPOWER Leadership Award Speech from the 2025 Caddie Brunch Good Morning everyone - I hope everyone's holiday season is going well. It's great to be here with...
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Good Afternoon Everyone, I would like to begin by thanking the Board of Trustees, the amazing J Wood Platt staff, and most importantly, all of the generous donors. I am...
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On December 20, 2025, nearly 300 members of the Platt community including scholars, donors, alumni, ambassadors, GAP leaders, and members of the J. Wood Platt Board of Trustees gathered at...
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An excerpt from the 2025 Fall issue of the GAP Magazine By Tony Regina Ali O’Connor’s phone buzzed. During study hall, of all places. She didn’t recognize the number. Spam,...
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On October 20, more than 70 J. Wood Platt alumni gathered at Stonewall for an afternoon of connection, camaraderie, and celebration of the shared Platt experience. The event brought together...
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This fall, we were thrilled to gather with more than 100 Friends of the Trust at Sunnybrook Golf Club, Gulph Mills Golf Club, and Steak 48. Each evening featured inspiring...
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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...
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Q&A with this month’s #PlattProfile, Jack Ebert Jack Ebert, a Finance major at Temple University and caddie at Llanerch Country Club, shares how he chose his major and minors, what...
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Ambassador Spotlight: Jim Denon, The Springhaven ClubEach month, we highlight a dedicated Ambassador who helps advance the mission of the J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust at their club and...
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On July 29, the 2025 EMPOWER Scholar Leadership Summit brought together more than 130 Platt Scholars and Friends of the Trust at Union League Liberty Hill. The morning was filled...
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Q&A with this month’s #PlattProfile, Eva SimmonsEva Simmons, an Environmental Sciences major at Pitt, works in the pro shop at Downingtown Country Club. She shares how she found her major,...
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On Monday, July 14, the J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust hosted the EMPOWER Tournament at Wilmington Country Club. The event brought together more than 90 golfers in support 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, 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!
Philadelphia Country Club’s Barbara Walsh, a former Platt Caddie Scholarship board member and fervent Platt supporter, matriarch of the Walsh Family and wife of Bill, died at age 97. To read…
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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