Ryder Cup captain, LPGA star team up to deliver nationwide tournament; grand prize is a 29-night cruise
Troon, the world’s largest professional club management company, in partnership with Crystal Cruises, has launched the Crystal Cup, offering amateur golfers a chance to win a 29-night cruise from Singapore to Tokyo. Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald and LPGA star Lexi Thompson are serving as ambassadors for this nationwide tournament, which aims to provide regular golfers with unique experiences at high-end courses. The tournament includes local qualifiers in seven states, leading to regional qualifiers and a final at Sea Island Golf Resort. Both Donald and Thompson emphasize the opportunity for participants to engage with the sport at a professional level and enjoy exclusive travel experiences. Participants who don't win the grand prize can still receive rewards such as cruise vouchers or tickets for a European cruise.
The Crystal Cup, organized by Troon and Crystal Cruises, offers amateur golfers the chance to compete for a 29-night cruise from Singapore to Tokyo, with Luke Donald and Lexi Thompson as ambassadors.
This tournament features local qualifiers in seven U.S. states, followed by regional qualifiers in California, North Carolina, and Texas, culminating in a final at Sea Island Golf Resort in Georgia.
The event allows participants to play on some of the world's most prestigious golf courses, aiming to grow the sport by providing unique and high-end experiences.
Luke Donald highlights the importance of experiencing different cultures through travel, while Lexi Thompson appreciates the opportunity to partner with a company that enhances the golfing experience.
Participants who reach the final but do not win the grand prize can still receive cruise vouchers or European cruise tickets, ensuring that many players benefit from the competition.
The tournament format includes modified scramble play in both gross and net divisions, allowing a wide range of golfers to participate regardless of handicap.
The partnership between Troon and Crystal Cruises is seen as an innovative way to integrate luxury travel with the sport of golf, offering endless possibilities for enhancing the golfing experience.