The Crystal Cup: Where Luxury Cruising Meets Competitive Golf

Crystal Cruises has launched The Crystal Cup, an amateur golf tournament created in collaboration with Troon, a leading golf management firm. This innovative program merges the thrill of competitive golf with luxurious cruising, culminating in a grand finale at the Sea Island Golf Club in St. Simons Island, Georgia, scheduled for October 2025.

The tournament will feature two-person teams competing in local qualifiers at elite golf clubs across the United States starting in May 2025. Following these events, regional qualifiers will occur at Troon-affiliated courses, including Aviara Golf Club in California, Tobacco Road Golf Club in North Carolina, and La Cantera Golf Club in Texas. Approximately 940 teams, totaling 1,880 players, are expected to participate in these early rounds.

In the final at Sea Island Golf Club, participants will have the unique experience of playing alongside Crystal’s golf ambassadors, Luke Donald and Lexi Thompson. Donald, a former World No. 1 and captain of the European Ryder Cup teams in 2023 and 2025, and LPGA professional Thompson will also contribute to Crystal’s branding efforts and host exclusive events throughout the tournament.

Participants have a chance to win various prizes, including $1,000 cruise vouchers, signed memorabilia, and a 29-night cruise from Singapore to Tokyo aboard the Crystal Symphony. To further engage golf enthusiasts, leading up to the 2025 Ryder Cup, Crystal plans to launch a campaign offering a chance to win a virtual lesson with Luke Donald.

Since its acquisition by A&K Travel Group in 2022 and relaunch in 2023, Crystal has focused on enhancing guest experiences. Each ship now features a driving cage, putting green, and an onboard golf professional providing lessons, demonstrating the company’s commitment to integrating golf into its luxury cruise offerings.

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