Nick's Golf Handicaps
The 5th Trophy Winner will be the most Stableford Points on their two best rounds, 'cause a few are not playing all three courses.

THREE GOLF COURSES BOOKED - May 2025

9 have booked a room at The Carrington Hotel

You can cancel (with Ms Tinker) a booking at The Carrington Hotel, or postpone, provided at least 48 hrs prior notice is provided

Moose's Tournament Golf Rules

Pics from 1st Blue Mountains Tri Golf Course Stableford Challenge

Pics from 3rd Blue Mountains Tri Golf Course Stableford Challenge

Pics from 4th Blue Mountains Tri Golf Course Stableford Challenge

Poor weight transfer and inadequate 'follow through' at 4th BMC



Four different annual Blue  Mountains Stableford Winners thus far. 
But little skill amongst them. 
Perhaps the Handicapper to blame due to accepting pecuniary bribes..

5th Annual Blue Mountains Tri Golf Course Stableford Challenge - 5th, 6th & 7th May '25

125 min direct train ride from Central Station in Sydney to Katoomba station, then 200m walk to The Carrington Hotel

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Arrive in Leura Golf Course, 1 Sublime Point Rd, Leura (4.8km before Katoomba) by 11:05am Monday, 5th May '25, to Tee Off (with motorised carts) from 11:30am

Staying up to 3 nights at the Gearin Hotel, Katoomba Family Hotel, The Metropole Guesthouse,Katoomba, The Carrington or  Palais Royale
All five above lodgings in the heart of Katoomba
Three marvellous, full-of-history mountains golf courses over 3 days.  Option to play Springwood Country Club (Thurs 8th May) down the Mtn en route back to Sydney

Amazing natural wonders The Three Sisters, Katoomba Falls, and Echo Point.

In 2030, this majestic dual tournament trophy, befitting the gallant stature of the 'chosen few' competitors, will display up to  -

*   10 annual Blue Mountains Stableford Challenge individual winner shields; and 

*   5 annual Country Courses Tournament pairs Ambrose/par winners' shields starting with

Al Robo recommends that we eat at the Carrington Hotel on our 1st night as its Old City Bank Bar & Brasserie serves pastas, steaks, and gourmet burgers in an informal setting.  And the rest of Katoomba is quiet on a Monday night in May.

Ample quaint cafes and restaurants in Katoomba, Wentworth Falls and Leura townships - catch a train to dinner at the nearby Hamlet of Leura on one night and a few hours later catch another train back to The Hub of the Universe (Katoomba Village).
Following a renovation, room prices had escalated at the Katoomba Family Hotel 15 Parke St, Katoomba

*     $150 per night for newly renovated Queen Rooms.

*     $180 per night for newly renovated Queen + Single Rooms.

*     $200 per night for newly renovated Queen Deluxe Rooms.

The Metropole Guesthouse, Katoomba (Traditional 1930's Style) - Cnr. Gang Gang Street and Lurline St, Katoomba View on map $55 per head p/n for twin share. Single rooms (toilets/showers down the hall) start at $75 p/n.  Superior Rooms $95.  Bookings for midweek get 3rd night at 50% price.

Twin share @ Palais Royale 230 Katoomba St (en suite bathroom) $90 p/h per night.

The renovated Gearin Hotel (1 Goldsmith Place, Katoomba) offers the cheapest rooms - double room with shared toilet and shower - over two or three nights - $89 p/n.

Or join The Toffs and pretentious socialites at the la-di-da Carrington Hotel - twin room, no en suite is $480 for 3 nights = $80 p/h p/n.  I spoke to a female named, Tinker, at The Carrington Hotel (02)4782.1111 at 11:20am on 19th March '25 who informed that The Carrington still allows to cancel a booking, or postpone a booking - provided at least 2 days notice is provided.

The Katoomba Family Hotel is a fully restored, historic public house in the heart of Katoomba, located 4 mins walk from Katoomba train station.

Brimming with history, The Metropole Guesthouse – established in the 1930s, is an outstanding hotel destination full of offbeat curiosities and art deco intrigue.

Living and breathing the Blue Mountains, our locally-based staff take pride in being your guide, outlining the best places to visit – the ‘must do’ attractions and the hidden treasures.

Conveniently located in the heart of the vibrant township of Katoomba, experience the old-world charm, elegance and rich history of our beautifully-appointed Guesthouse.

Two beaut photos of the splendid, lavish, opulent Katoomba Family Hotel that the rife-raf from St Pius are intimidated by 

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