Program returns for second summer in Columbus
Glenview, Ill. – The Western Golf Association’s (WGA) Caddie Academy is returning for its second year in Columbus, with 11 female high school students from the state of Ohio selected to take part in the unique summer work program that begins June 15.
Caddie Academy provides work opportunities to promising high school students from underserved communities who ultimately hope to pursue the Evans Scholarship – a full tuition and housing grant to college.
“We are thrilled to continue the growth of our Caddie Academy chapter in Columbus,” says Kara Chin, senior director of Caddie Academy and Scholarships at the WGA. “This special summer program allows participants to earn money, meet role models, explore career paths and learn important life lessons.”
Caddie Academy participants are selected during their freshman year of high school, based on outstanding academics, leadership and character. After successfully completing three summers on the golf course, they will become eligible to apply for the Evans Scholarship their senior year.
In the Ohio chapter, students live together for seven weeks at The Ohio State University Evans Scholarship House, while caddying at Muirfield Village Golf Club and Scioto Country Club. During the summer, they also have a chance to attend social and leadership events, health and wellness activities and college prep opportunities.
In 2024, Caddie Academy will have more than 150 participants across five regions nationwide. In addition to Ohio, there are chapters in Chicago, Illinois; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Seattle, Washington; and Washington, D.C.
More than 175 graduates of the Caddie Academy have gone to earn the Evans Scholarship. For more information on the WGA Caddie Academy, please visit wgacaddieacademy.org.