Jack Druga, Vice President of Development and PGA Ambassador for the Western Golf Association’s Evans Scholars Foundation, has recently joined our Chapter as our newest Director. Before joining Evans, Jack was the longtime head golf professional of Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on Long Island.
“We have students caddying at six clubs in Palm Beach County in partnership with the Evans Scholars Foundation,” said Chapter Executive Director Carl Mistretta. “Caddying is a unique opportunity to meet successful business leaders, save some money for college and eventually apply for this prestigious WGA scholarship. Country clubs can start a teen caddie program even if they do not have a regular caddie program. Our staff and fellow Directors are looking forward to working with Jack to grow teen caddie programs in South Florida.”
Chapter student Jacie Goodman (pictured above with Jack Druga) is our first student to be award the Evans scholarship and she is the first female caddie from Florida. Jacie will be attending Michigan in the Fall.
Jack grew up caddying at Oakmont Country Club, so he understands what an incredible opportunity caddying can provide to high school students.
“We supply teens who are motivated with a great job,” said Jack. “Just imagine if each club allowed even one or two high school students to caddie. I do believe a golf club is improved with the presence of a few teen caddies, even if it’s just on weekends.”