Johnny Paulk Memorial Scholarship

Each year the GHSGCA awards two $500 scholarships to honor the legacy of the late Mr. Johnny Paulk. This one-time scholarship is given to one deserving SENIOR male and female golfer per year. Coaches can nominate golfers they believe embody Coach Paulk's legacy on and off the golf course. Nominations can be submitted using the form below. The deadline for nominations is Sunday, March 1.

Coach Johnny Paulk

Johnny Paulk, Golf Professional from Jekyll Island often referred to as the "Mayor of Jekyll," was a teacher to hundreds, mentor to many, and a cherished friend to countless people. His golf career began at Mobile Country Club, where he was hired away by the prestigious East Lake Country Club in Atlanta, GA, under the mentorship of Harold Sargent as a golf teaching professional. In 1965, he was a local qualifier for one of four spots for the U.S. Open in Atlanta, GA. He then became Jekyll Island's Head Golf Professional in 1968. Mr. Paulk was a life member of the PGA and was inducted into the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame and the Glynn County Sports Hall of Fame. He received the Governor's Faithful Service Award and the President's Award from the Georgia PGA. Paulk was a 3-time recipient of the Public Merchandiser of the Year Award from the Georgia PGA. He was also named Georgia PGA Eastern Chapter's Golf Professional of the Year twice and was the recipient of Spalding's Professional of the Year. Johnny served as an announcer at the Masters Tournament from 1979 to 2017.

NOMINATIONS

Johnny Paulk Memorial Scholarship Applicant Form
Form is to be completed by both Coach AND Player. Player responses must be answered in a short response (2-4 sentences).

Coach Nomination Form

* Indicates required field

Name of Nominating Coach *

First

Last

Phone Number *

Email *

School *

Name of Nominee/Applicant/Player *

First

Last

What is the primary reason for nominating this player for the Johnny Paulk Memorial Scholarship? *

Based on your personal and professional knowledge of this player, what do you think an extra scholarship would mean to his/her first year of college? *

Player Application Form

Player Gender *

Male Female

Graduation Year *

Current GPA *

College Attending Next Fall *

Do you plan to play collegiate golf? *

Yes No

If yes, have you signed a letter of intent? *

Yes No

Describe what playing golf in high school has meant to you. *

How are you involved with your school and community outside of the classroom and off the golf course? *

How would an extra scholarship benefit you for your first year in college? *

What are your future plans? In what field do you plan to major in college and how do you plan to use your college education? *

Submit