CDGA | JPGA Walter & Nettie George Speedy Scholarship

The CDGA | JPGA Walter & Nettie George Speedy Scholarship is being established through a partnership between the CDGA and the Jackson Park Golf Association (JPGA) to honor Walter and Nettie George Speedy’s contributions to Black golf in the early 20th century. Walter Speedy was a top Black golfer in Chicago and won the first national tournament for Black players in 1915. His wife, Nettie George Speedy, was a pioneering Black female golfer and a journalist for the Chicago Defender, where she advocated for the sport’s growth, especially among Black women. Their efforts helped expand access to golf within the Black community, making them influential figures in the sport’s history.

The CDGA | JPGA Walter & Nettie George Speedy Scholarship provides a $5,000 award to students who are passionate about golf and committed to pursuing Higher Education. It is designed for students who want to remain involved with the game while pursuing their college degree.

This scholarship supports students who demonstrate both academic potential and a love for golf, helping them achieve their educational goals.

• Residence: Applicant must reside in the following counties of Illinois: Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, Will or Lake County, Indiana

• Grade Level: High School Senior

• GPA: 3.0 (B-Average)

• Selection Criteria:

  • Individuals who have involvement in golf – serving as caddies, working at local courses, volunteering with junior golf programs, etc.

  • Enrolled or plan to enroll in a full-time two- or four-year degree program