J. Wood Platt Scholarship Trust
Our Legacy
The J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust was created in 1958 by the Golf Association of Philadelphia through the efforts of then-President Walter A. Schmidt; Leo Fraser, President of the local section of Professional Golfers Association of America; and Albert Keeping, Golf Professional at Gulph Mills Golf Club. It was named in honor of Philadelphia’s premier golfer of the era, J. Wood Platt. Not only was Mr. Platt an accomplished player, but he was also the Trust’s co-founder and first contributor.
Past Chairpersons
2019-Present
Tina Gregor
Huntingdon Valley Country Club
2015-2018
Jonathan P. Warner
Saucon Valley Country Club
2009-2014
John C. Endicott
Manufacturers’ Golf & Country Club
2004-2008
J. Clark O’Donoghue
Riverton Country Club
1993-2003
Dr. David M. Junkin
Huntingdon Valley Country Club
1988-1992
O. Gordon Brewer Jr.
Huntingdon Valley Country Club
1985-1987
Morris Katz
Philmont Country Club
1976-1984
Francis C. Poore
Philadelphia Country Club
1967-1975
Samuel Fulton
Tavistock Country Club
1958-1965
Walter Schmidt
Rolling Green Golf Club
In the last 60+ years, more than 3,750 young men and women have received $26 million in aid.
TESTIMONIALS
What People Are Saying
“J. Wood Platt definitely has given me the opportunity to go to school. Without J. Wood Platt, the financial burden on my family would be a lot higher and make going to school harder.”
Noah Shotzberger, Philmont Country ClubMillersville University
“It’s been huge. My family has had four kids in college. It’s been a huge help to my family to get everybody through.”
Chris Turocy, St. Davids Golf ClubUniversity of Pittsburgh
“It allowed me to go to St. Joseph's University. I wouldn’t have been able to come here without J. Wood Platts monetary benefits.”
David Young, Hidden Creek Golf ClubSt. Joseph's University
“I honestly probably wouldn’t have gone to school without the J. Wood Platt Scholarship.”
Michael Ellis, Chester Valley Golf ClubWilkes University
“For one, it has given me countless resources, which has been amazing. It has helped me get a higher education, which I can't thank anyone enough for.”
Philip James, Blue Stone Golf ClubThe Pennsylvania State University
