Former Cricket Australia Chief James Sutherland Lands Top Golf Job. James Sutherland was Monday appointed head of Golf Australia, two years after stepping down as the country's cricket chief in the wake of a damaging ball-tampering scandal.

The 55-year-old will take over from Stephen Pitt from October 1.

"I'm genuinely excited to have the opportunity to work in golf, obviously for Golf Australia, but more importantly for the sport around the nation," said Sutherland, who headed Cricket Australia for 17 years.