ABOUT BALTIMORE COUNTRY CLUB
Baltimore Country Club (BCC) was founded on January 13, 1898 at its Roland Park location. The Club was a success from the start, with 600 members enjoying its 150-acre facility less than five miles from downtown Baltimore. Just one year after opening, the Club gained immediate recognition in the golf world by hosting the fifth United States Open Championship, won by Willie Smith of Scotland. By the 1920s the decision was made to acquire land to the north of the city and expand the popular golfing amenities to a second location.
The East Course at Five Farms, designed by A. W. Tillinghast, officially opened in September of 1926 and was instantly recognized as a masterpiece of golf course architecture. Since then, our Par 70 East Course, with back-to-front pitched greens, limited water hazards, and 96 bunkers, has received many honors, including making Golfweek’s list of “America’s Top 100 Classic Courses” (pre 1960) numerous times, most recently in 2020. It is also listed as the best Classic or Modern (post 1960 design) Course in the state of Maryland. A restoration project was completed in 2015 by Keith Foster, bringing the course back to Tillinghast’s original 1924 design.
Baltimore Country Club’s second course at Five Farms, the West, was redesigned in 1990 by Bob Cupp and Champions Tour member and World Golf Hall of Fame member, Tom Kite. In 2012, the course was renovated under the direction of Keith Foster. The Par 72 West Course gives members two outstanding golf courses to choose from on a daily basis.
The Club was named one of the “100 Most Prestigious Clubs in the World” by LINKS magazine. The USGA lists Baltimore Country Club as one of the first 100 clubs established in the United States. BCC is also a Platinum Club of America and a Platinum Club of the World.
OUR PURPOSE
Caddying holds a significant place in the rich heritage of golf and is also gaining prominence within our community.
At Baltimore Country Club, our Caddie Program aims to empower young individuals by granting them access to transformative scholarships, including the prestigious Evans Scholarship, through their involvement in caddying. We are committed to offering a holistic and dynamic approach, coupled with a mentorship initiative, to equip young adults with invaluable skills that will propel them towards success in the years ahead.
CHANGING LIVES, ONE CADDIE AT A TIME.
LEADING THE WAY
For promising young men and women across the country, college is further from reach than ever before. The Evans Scholarship is a full tuition and housing college scholarship for high-achieving caddies with limited financial means.
Baltimore Country Club has been a leader in the efforts to grow the Evans Scholars Program in Maryland and the East Region with Samantha Lannon becoming the first Baltimore Country Club Evans Scholar to graduate from college when she earned her bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University in May 2021. Samantha is also recognized as the first Maryland caddie in decades to receive the honor.
There are four Baltimore Country Club Evans Scholars in school with Rebecca Lannon, Varada Maulkhan, Kendall Opheikens, and AJ Carter all attending the University of Maryland.
CURRENT BCC EVANS SCHOLARS
Caddies are independent contractors and are not Club employees
REBECCA LANNON
Maryland ‘25 Psychology
VARADA MAULKHAN
Maryland ‘25 Secondary Education/History
KENDALL OPHIKENS
Maryland ‘26 Public Health
AJ CARTER
Maryland ‘27 Marketing
ABOUT THE EVANS SCHOLARS FOUNDATION
Established in 1930 by the Western Golf Association (WGA) and celebrated amateur golfer Charles “Chick” Evans Jr., the Evans Scholars Foundation is a charitable trust that provides full, four-year tuition and housing college scholarships to deserving caddies. The Foundation is the nation’s largest scholarship program for caddies, working toward a goal of having 1,500 Scholars in school by 2030.
The Evans Scholars Program provides academic, professional and social resources that help students maintain a cumulative 3.3 GPA and 98 percent graduation rate. There are a record 1,130 Evans Scholars enrolled in 24 leading universities for the 2023-24 academic year, and 12,040 young men and women have graduated as Evans Scholars since 1930.
The Evans Scholars Program is funded by more than 36,000 Par Club donors—many of whom are Evans Scholars Alumni—and proceeds from WGA tournaments, including the BMW Championship, a PGA TOUR FedExCup Playoff event.
Charles "Chick" Evans Jr. was born on July 18, 1890, and his family moved to Chicago in 1893. Five years later, he began caddying at Edgewater Golf Club. From that early introduction to the game, Chick grew into the nation's top amateur golfer. He earned his greatest fame in 1916, when he won both the U.S. Open and U.S. Amateur. No other golfer had won both championships in the same year, and only the great Bobby Jones has done it since.
As Chick's fame grew, pressure mounted for him to turn professional. But he wasn't interested in playing for money. To preserve his amateur status, he decided any earnings should be placed in an escrow fund.
His mother, Lena, helped Chick make a plan to use his funds to finance college educations for needy caddies. From his Edgewater days, Chick knew there were many hardworking young caddies who showed academic promise but whose families could not afford the cost of college. In 1928, he persuaded the WGA to oversee his fund and in 1930, the first two Evans Scholarships were awarded.
“The Caddie is the lifeblood of the game of golf—a great companion, a friendly conversationalist and a smiling face. This is what the game of golf is truly about.”
Charles “Chick” Evans Jr.
SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
STRONG CADDIE RECORD
Applicants must have caddied, regularly and successfully, for a minimum of two years and are expected to caddie at their sponsoring club the year they apply for the Scholarship. The average scholarship recipient has three to four years of service.
EXCELLENT ACADEMICS
Applicants must have completed their junior year of high school with above a B average in college preparatory courses. The national average for Evans Scholarhip recipients in 2023 was 3.7 unweighted cumulative GPA, 27-28 ACT score, and/or 1250 SAT score.
DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL NEED
Applicants must clearly have a need for financial assistance. The target annual household income is less than $100K. The average Combined Household Income for Evans Scholar in 2023 was $72K.
OUTSTANDING CHARACTER
Applicants must be outstanding in character, integrity, and leadership.
EVANS SCHOLARS UNIVERSITIES
Living in an Evans Scholars House on campus is an integral component of the Evans Scholars Program. Evans Scholars are sent to 24 leading universities nationwide. Our students live and work together in community, earning a reputation for scholastic achievement and excellence in community service.
Applicants are expected to apply to the Evans Scholars university(ies) listed for their state. Maryland students are eligible for a Evans Scholarship to University of Maryland as well as the national Evans Scholar partner schools: Northwestern, Howard University, Notre Dame, University of Chicago, and Marquette University. Early action and regular decision applications are recommended.
University of Oregon Evans Scholars House
EXPECTATIONS OF A YOUTH CADDIE
A caddie assists golfers during their rounds and is considered a vital part of the game of golf. Their responsibilities include but are not limited to, carrying the golfer’s bag and clubs, pacing yardages, replacing divots, raking bunkers and attending the flagstick.
There are three caddie classifications: B Caddies, A Caddies, and Honor Caddies
B CADDIES
Beginners with little to no experience. They are only focusing on the basic duties required of a caddie:
▶ Carry the golf bag
▶ Maintain pace of play by consistently staying in front of the golfer
▶ Locate and spot golf balls
▶ Handle greenside duties including the flagstick
▶ Stand quietly and politely while maintaining attentiveness
▶ Replace divots and rake bunkers
▶ Possess a great attitude, work ethic, and interest in a positive player experience
▶ Keep the golf clubs and ball clean throughout the round
▶ Forecaddie when appropriate and follow instruction from player
▶ Assist with course upkeep
▶ Basic understanding of the rules of golf
▶ Working towards a better understanding of golf and their role as a caddie
▶ Demonstrates a strong work ethic
A CADDIES
Provide a higher level of service than a beginner and usually consist of individuals with at least two seasons of regular and successful caddying under their belt. In addition to all the skills of a “B” caddie, an “A” caddie will also demonstrate more advanced abilities:
▶ Greater knowledge of golf and the course
▶ Effectively leads group on course enhancing pace of play
▶ Ability to provide guidance on wind direction and its effect on club selection
▶ Calculate yardages to hazards
▶ Offer advice on club selection
HONOR CADDIES
▶ Provide service to multiple golfers at a time (Even if only carrying a single bag)
▶ Emerging ability to read greens
▶ Acts as a role model by training and encouraging less experienced caddies
▶ Exhibits confidence and leadership
Are deemed to provide the highest level of service to each golfer and embody the characteristics of an expert caddie. They usually have more than three years’ experience and are proficient in all the duties defined for an “A” or “B” caddie. They also are:
▶ Reliable leader that demonstrates a strong work ethic throughout the round
▶ Capable of successfully servicing 1-4 golfers at a time throughout their round
▶ Effectively manage golfers of all abilities and complicated personalities
▶ Offer invaluable insight and expert knowledge of the golf course
▶ Able to read greens and offer advice when requested
▶ Role model, mentor and teacher for less experienced “A” and “B” caddies
▶ Excellent guide around the golf course
EVANS SCHOLARS IN SCHOOL
1,130
NEW SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDS FOR 2023-2024
325
EVANS SCHOLAR ALUMNI SINCE 1930
12,040 SCHOLARSHIP VALUE
$125,000
ANNUAL PROGRAM COSTS
$27MILLION
2022 ALUMNI GIVING
$14 MILLION
3.3 CUMULATIVE GPA
98% GRADUATION RATE
40%
FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS
95% EMPLOYED OR IN GRAD SCHOOL SIX MONTHS AFTER GRADUATING
COMPARISON OF GRADUATION RATES
Graduation rates are based on reports from the National Center for Education Statistics
Evans Scholars graduate at a rate of 95%, significantly higher than national averages for the student populations the Program serves. After graduation, Evans Scholars are wellprepared to build successful careers $70K
STATUS SIX MONTHS AFTER GRADUATION
National averages are based on data for individuals with undergraduate degrees from The Outcomes Survey for 2018
APPLYING FOR THE EVANS SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship applications are accepted at the beginning of an applicant’s senior year of high school, as well as from college freshmen.
The entire application—including supporting documents like evaluations, recommendation letters, transcripts, test scores, and a CSS profile—are expected to be completed by October 15. The Scholarship Committee will begin its review after October 15. The Committee will interview finalists, and the final selection rests with the Committee.
All decisions will be finalized by April 1.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS?
Contact Greg Jones, Professional Emeritus, at gjones@bcc1898.com or the WGA Evans Scholars Foundation at applications@wgaesf.org.
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MORE ABOUT THIS LIFE-CHANGING OPPORTUNITY
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE?
Scan the QR code to complete a brief 15-question Youth Caddie Information Form to help identify potential scholarship candidates.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
SCHOLARSHIP HOUSES
