J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust
Golf is the game. College and career success is the goal.

The J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust’s mission is to financially aid and empower qualified caddies and those working in golf operations in their pursuit of higher education.

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J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust
The 2025-2026 Scholars

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J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust
Service to Golf Scholarships

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J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust
1958 Alumni Magazine

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J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust
2024-25 Endowed Scholars

We are proud to announce the J. Wood Platt Endowed Scholars for the 2024-25 academic year. Explore the full list of endowed scholarships!

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Our
Impact

The J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust is the official charitable arm of GAP. The Trust’s mission is to financially aid and empower qualified caddies and those working in golf operations in their pursuit of higher education. Since 1958, more than $30 million has been awarded to more than 4,000 Scholars.

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222
Platt Scholars currently in school
73
GAP Member Clubs with a current JWP Scholar
86
colleges and universities attended by scholars
1.4 M
in Scholarships in 2025-2026
7,500
Average Award in 2025-26
52
Scholars successfully completed their degrees and became JWP Alumni in 2024-25
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139
Platt Scholars
37
GAP Member Clubs
56
colleges and universities
1.1 M+
in Scholarships
8,045
Average Award in 2021-22
44
Scholars successfully completed their degrees and became JWP Alumni

THE HEART OF OUR MISSION

Our Scholars

The Trust is also helping to preserve one of the game’s most valued traditions, the caddie.
By supporting caddies in their traditional educational pursuits, golfers are reminded of the important role the caddie has played in the game’s history. In turn, this role is preserved for the game’s future.

The Outstanding Network of JWP Donors features partners in our work who:
REWARD determination and perseverance.
INVEST in our future leaders.
STRENGTHEN the crucial caddie legacy

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MORE THAN A CENTURY LATER

Continuing to Drive GAP Forward

The Trust’s impact on our game is measured with every generation of caddie that has benefited from the J. Wood Platt legacy.

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TESTIMONIALS

What People Are Saying

“J. Wood Platt has been a nice financial relief but there's also this recognition around yourself as a caddie.”

Caleb Setlock, Bent Creek Country ClubDuquesne University School of Law

“It's been incredible to be honest. J. Wood Platt has given me a tremendous amount of money and I am looking forward to being able to give back at some point.”

Kevin Finlayson, Saucon Valley Country ClubGettysburg College

“I've been able to meet so many people, not only within my club, but other caddies as well. The networking through J. Wood Platt is amazing.”

Lauren Hess, Lehigh Country ClubDeSales University

“It has really been a blessing for my family to have something like this to help support me through college.”

Mark Amadio, French Creek Golf Club,St. Joseph's University

“The scholarship has been very good for me especially since I go to an out of state school. It has given me more freedom to not worry about financials but to focus on my studies and future.”

Matthew Shiffer, Metedeconk National Golf ClubClemson University

“J. Wood Platt has changed my life by making college a lot more affordable and helping me and my family pay for school. J. Wood Platt has been there to make the whole college process less of a burden.”

Joe McHugh, Huntingdon Valley Country ClubWest Chester University
NEWS & EVENTS

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When you support the J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust, you are supporting the future of our game through a trusted program that’s sure to give back to the game you love and amplify the value of your donation.

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October 23, 2025

The 2025 Alumni Tournament

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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October 1, 2025

Connecting, Celebrating, and Looking Ahead

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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September 15, 2025

#PlattProfile Abby Walker of Riverton Country Club

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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