Staff and Committee
President
Currently Vacant
Area/Events of Responsibility
- Correspondence and communication with Golf Australia
- Liaison with NT Government
- Development of sponsorship opportunities
- Arafura Games
Home Club
TBA
About Me
TBA
Vice President
Mike Wood
Area/Events of Responsibility
- Golf NT Pennants
- Country Championships
Home Club
Jabiru Golf Club
About Me
I am an Electrical Engineer employed at ERA’s Ranger Mine at Jabiru, moving to Jabiru in 1997.
I have been an active committee member of the Jabiru Golf Club for the past 10 years with 8 years as Club Captain and 1 year as Vice President.
I was honoured to be made a Life member of Jabiru Golf Club in 2005.
I am a mad keen golfer & enjoy travelling to most of the open events throughout the territory to play on different courses and meet new people.
I look forward to a continued positive relationship with the clubs and assisting where I can to develop the game of golf throughout the NT.
Secretary and Public Officer
Jason A. De Araujo
Area/Events of Responsibility
- Maintaining a record of all official correspondence
- Dealing with the constitutional and legislative responsibilities of the association
- Representing Golf NT at Golf Australia meetings for Executive Directors
Home Club
Palmerston
About Me
My sporting background is in football (soccer). I played at various levels from about 1991 to 2000. I was heavily involved in the administration of my club and was Secretary for three years.
In 2001 I took up golf socially and in 2003 I joined Palmerston Golf and Country Club. In 2005 I was asked to apply for the vacant position of Secretary of the NT Golf Association, and was part of the team that worked through the amalgamation of the men's and women's golfing bodies.
In 2006 a new amalgamated body for golf in the NT was formed. I have held the position of Secretary since the inception of Golf NT and was also appointed Public Officer for the association. My current handicap is 13 but I would like to be a single figure player within the next few years.
One of my key projects is working with Peter Wright (Palmerston), Brian Pepper (Alice Springs) and Peter Hargreaves (Darwin) to develop the NT representative program for men and women. As NT Selectors our selections are overseen by the Development Sub-committee.
Treasurer
Tanya Kirker
Area/Events of Responsibility
- Maintaining all financial records of the association
- Chair of the Audit, Risk, Finance Sub-Committee
Home Club
Alice Springs
About Me
I’m a beach lover, moving from the Sunshine Coast to sunny (and hot) Alice Springs eight years ago. Prior to working in accountancy and becoming a partner of Horwath Alice Springs, I worked in the building and construction industry, motor vehicle dealerships and advertising industries.
I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants with expertise in family and owner managed businesses. When not at work, you will find me on the golf course!!!
Board Member
Peter Shapcott
Areas/Events of Responsibility
- Development of Golf in Northern Territory
- Development Junior Golf
Home Club
RAAF Darwin Golf Club
About Me
Hockey was my game until a knee injury led me to take up golf in 1987. I was involved for 30 years as a player, coach and official for Waratah Hockey Club. I was honoured to receive Life membership of the Waratah Hockey Club and the Waratah Sports Club. I was a NT representative player, coach and official from 1969 to 1991.
For over 22 years I have been an active member of the RAAF Darwin Golf Club and have served as Junior Co-Ordinator from 1995 and currently still hold that position.
I have been the RAAF Darwin Golf Club representative on the NT Golf Junior Development Committee since 2008.
My nomination for a Board position on NT Golf was endorsed at the recent 2009 NT Golf Annual General Meeting and I was allocated the task of Development of golf for all NT players with an emphasis on the further development of Junior golf for all areas.
Board Member
Tricia Clarke
Areas / Events of Responsibility
- Rules
- Handicapping
- Course Rating
- Arafura Games
Home Club
Darwin Golf Club
About Me
My sporting background is 20 years as a player for the
Waratah Hockey Club. I was honoured with Life membership of
the Waratah Hockey Club and the Waratah Sports Club. I was an NT representative and an accredited umpire.
For over 20 years I have been an active member of the Darwin Golf Club and served as Ladies Captain for six years from
1995 - 2000.
I held the position of Scratch Score Advisor (course rating)
on the Women’s Golf NT Committee and was actively involved in the
amalgamation of the Men's and Women's NT Associations.
I was named on the WGNT Honour Board for services to Women's Golf.
I have held a Club Level Rules Accreditation since 1996 and have been the coordinator of Golf for the Arafura Games since 1997.
Board Member
Sue McWilliam
Area/Events of Responsibility
- Sports Ministers Cup
Home Club
Darwin Golf Club
About Me
For 33 years I have been active in running our family construction business.
I helped set up and run Winnellie Indoor Sports Centre from 1986 to 1989. Additionally I have held team managerial positions with NT Secondary School and Open Netball Teams.
I was on the Board of the Territory Insurance Office from 1989 to 2001 and I have been a member of Darwin Golf Club since 2000.
Board Member
Brian Pepper
Area/Events of Responsibility
- Chief Minister's Cup
- NT Men's Amateur Championships
- Golf NT Representative for 2009 Junior Boys and Girls Championships
- Golf NT Representative for Australian Senior Order of Merit
Home Club
Alice Springs
About Me
Air Traffic Controller for over 40 years, retiring in July 2006 after 40 years service.
Darwin 1972 - 1981
- 1978/1980 - Founding President East Darwin Sports Club (Est 1978)
- 1980 - Life Member East Darwin Sports Club
Alice Springs 1981 - present
- 1998 President Alice Springs Golf Club
- N.T. Sports Administrator of the Year
- Life Member Alice Springs Golf Club
- 2000 President NT Group Golf Assoc
I have many sporting interests from Tennis, Basketball, Baseball and now Golf. I'm a Carlton Football Club supporter, and confirmed Sports Nut !
Development Officer
Sharon Hartley
Areas / Events of Responsibility
- Juniors
- Development Sub-Committee
- Media Liaison
About Me
Golf is in my blood however my handicap is my husband! I was employed in July of 2007 and enjoy the relaxed lifestyle and great weather that Darwin offers. I enjoy assisting and mentoring the juniors and helping them achieve the goals in developing their golf skills.
Office Manager
Vicki Bridge
Areas/Events of Responsibility
- Office duties, mail, correspondence, payments
- Website
- Communication link between clubs
- Arafura Games
- Marketing and Media Liaison
About Me
I am a beginner golfer and have learnt a great deal about the game since joining Golf NT. Unfortunately my game has yet to improve, but I will keep giving it a go!
For further information about staff and committee members please contact us via the following methods:
Golf NT Inc.
PO Box 37083
Winnellie NT 0821
Ph and Fax: (08) 8927 6950
Email: golfnt@bigpond.net.au
