Australian Golf Foundation appoints new Executive Director

August 23, 2022

Golf Australia has announced the appointment of Cameron Wade as Executive Director of the Australian Golf Foundation.

Wade joins the Foundation after 13 years with Golf Australia in game development and participation and a broader career in golf spanning 30 years.

Highlighting the promising engagement already seen with the Australian Golf Foundation,

Golf Australia Chief Executive, James Sutherland stated “since establishing the Foundation in 2018, we have seen there is an appetite to support the longevity and diversity of golf through the Junior Girls Scholarship and Give Back programs.

“The Australian Golf Strategy sets a really clear path forward for our game and the Australian Golf Foundation is a key part of that future. It’s fantastic to see someone of Cameron’s calibre appointed to the role of Executive Director of the Australian Golf Foundation.”

Australian Golf Foundation Chairman, Stephen Spargo added “as a national sports foundation raising philanthropic funds to support the game in Australia in alignment with the recently announced Australian Golf Strategy, Cameron's new role evidences the Foundation's commitment to continue to raise funds for the game's benefit.

“Cameron’s extensive experience and great relationships in golf, coupled with his passion for the game, made this appointment an easy and logical decision,” said Spargo.

Wade (pictured) has worked closely with Australian Golf Foundation since its formation by Golf Australia in 2018 and highlighted the meaningful impact the Foundation can have on the community and golf’s longevity.

Looking forward to his new role he advised “I am extremely grateful to be appointed to this exciting role with the enormous potential that golf has to drive philanthropic investment into the game that will ultimately lead to more Australians playing more golf.”

Australian Golf Foundation currently provides funding for the highly successful Junior Girls Scholarship Program and Golf Australia’s Give Back Program.

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