Bartholomew, Wayne Alternative names: Rabbit Bartholomew, Bugs Batholomew Wayne "Rabbit' Bartholomew AM (Australian Surfer/Author/CEO) is a 3 time world surfing title holder 1978, 1999 (World Master), 2003 (World Grand Master) and accredited as being a pioneer of the sport of Professional surfing. Born and raised on the Gold Coast, Wayne 'Rabbit' Bartholomew AM was instrumental in the "volcanic birth" of professional surfing and is referred to often as a "Godfather" of the sport. Out of the ocean, Bartholomew is also well known for his corporate success as previous international President and CEO of the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) 1999- 2009 and his invitations for involvement with industry, universities and the United Nations. In 2009 Bartholomew received an Order of Austra