Queensland golfer Cameron Smith has confirmed he will be giving back to golf through a separate scholarship in his name, which will also be part of Golf Australia’s Give Back program.

The 22-year-old, who tied for fourth at last year’s US Open, will give an annual $12,500 sponsorship to a player he and Golf Australia’s high performance team jointly select.

Golf Queensland chair Peter Castrisos said it was a testament to Smith’s commitment to grow the talent of young golfers in this country.

“Cameron Smith transitioned through our junior program to the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) program so it is humbling to hear he hasn’t forgotten the importance of giving back,” Mr Castrisos said.

The inaugural Cameron Smith Scholarship has been given to Golf Australia national squad junior member and fellow Queenslander Louis Dobbelaar.

“I am honoured to receive the Cameron Smith Scholarship for 2016,” said Dobbelaar, who is also a QAS member.

“It is awesome to see a golfer who has gone through the process here in Queensland as a junior, through to a top amateur and now on the PGA Tour give back to young golfers in Australia.

“Cameron is a player I admire and respect hugely for what he has achieved already in his career and someone I have looked up to since I started playing golf.

“It means a lot to me to receive the inaugural scholarship, and this will really help me achieve my goals for 2016.”