Carlsbad, Calif. (June 6, 2025) – Beautiful and challenging Aviara Golf Club in Carlsbad will host the first public qualifying tournament on Thursday, July 10th for the 2025 Crystal Cup – an exclusive new golf tournament blending world-class travel with exceptional golf. Two-person teams will compete in both gross and net divisions for a chance to take part in the Crystal Cup Finale at Sea Island Golf Resort in Georgia in October and the grand prize of a 29-night Crystal cruise aboard Crystal Symphony. Amateur golfers interested in playing in the Crystal Cup qualifying tournament at Aviara Golf Club can register atwww.troonevents.com/troon/AviaraCrystalCup/Home.
The Crystal Cup qualifying tournament at Aviara is open to amateur golfers seeking to test their golf skills and enjoy an extraordinary tournament experience at one of Southern California’s top courses. Qualifying tournaments will be played at 13 iconic venues across the United States throughout the summer, including additional public qualifying tournaments at Tobacco Road Golf Club in Sanford, N.C., on Aug. 19, and La Cantera Golf Club in San Antonio, Texas, on Aug. 26. Ten qualifiers will be held at private clubs across the country. In total, 940 teams and 1,880 players are expected to compete in Crystal Cup qualifiers.
The Crystal Cup is presented by Crystal, the leader in exceptional cruise experiences, in collaboration with Troon, the world’s leading golf management company. The exciting Crystal Cup Finale will be attended by Ryder Cup European team captain Luke Donald and Solheim Cup winner Lexi Thompson, who are serving as official Crystal Cup ambassadors.
The Crystal Cup culminates October 23-26, 2025, with the grand finale at Sea Island Golf Club in St. Simons Island, Ga. Finale participants will have the unique opportunity to play alongside Crystal’s golf brand ambassadors, enjoy unparalleled hospitality and compete for exceptional prizes.
Aviara Golf Club is the only coastal California course designed by Arnold Palmer. The 7,007-yard course is secluded amid 200 acres of verdant rolling valleys, overlooking the Batiquitos Lagoon nature preserve with picturesque hillsides and native wildflowers. Named one of the top courses in California by Golf Digest, GOLF Magazine and Golfweek, Aviara Golf Club is well-known for its lush landscaping, beautiful flower beds and gorgeous scenery.
The Crystal Cup promises an unforgettable experience for golf and cruise enthusiasts alike. Crystal has embarked on an exciting new chapter, acquired by A&K Travel Group (AKTG) in 2022, and relaunched in 2023. Crystal has returned to service with a renewed commitment to providing unparalleled amenities and exceptional experiences for discerning travelers and golf fans alike as each ship features a driving cage and putting green as well as a golf professional on each sailing providing lessons. With a refurbished fleet and three new ships on order, expanded itineraries and a focus on personalized service, Crystal is once again, poised to redefine luxury travel.
To learn more about the tournament, including registration details and participating courses, please visit www.crystalcruises.com/the-crystal-cup.
About Crystal
For more than three decades, Crystal has been synonymous with exceptional, award-winning voyages. In 2022, A&K Travel Group (AKTG) acquired the Crystal brand and its two vessels, Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony, ushering in a new era of being Exceptional at Sea. The globally renowned cruise line offers discerning travellers industry-leading, authentic, and enriching experiences both onshore and at sea. Crystal’s pioneering partnership with Abercrombie & Kent provides guests with unparalleled access to the most sought-after experiences and destinations around the world. The reimagined ships boast larger, updated suites with artisanal finishes, and almost one member of crew per guest.
Crystal is home to the first-ever Casino de Monte-Carlo at sea as part of an exclusive partnership with Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer (SBM), and world-class dining includes Umi Uma®, the only dining experience at sea by Michelin-rated chef Nobu (Nobuyuki Matsuhisa), and the only Beefbar on the ocean, a collaboration with visionary restaurateur Riccardo Giraudi, and a specially curated Osteria d’Ovidio menu by famed Italian chef Massimiliano and celebrated restaurateur Raffaele Alajmo. The ships also feature cutting-edge wellness at the Aurōra Spa, and spectacular entertainment including Broadway-standard shows. With a legacy of unrivalled service and commitment to sophistication and elegance at every touchpoint, once onboard guests feel as if they are perfectly at home.
ABOUT TROON
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world’s largest golf and golf-related hospitality management company providing services at 940-plus locations in 45-plus states and 40-plus countries, including operational responsibility for 575-plus 18-hole equivalent golf courses. In addition to golf, Troon specializes in homeowner association management, private residence clubs, estate management and associated hospitality venues. Troon’s award-winning food and beverage division operates and manages 600-plus food and beverage operations located at golf resorts, private clubs, daily fee golf courses and recreational facilities. Troon’s family of brands includes Troon Golf, Troon Privé, Troon International, Indigo Sports, CADDIEMASTER, ClubUp, Cliff Drysdale Tennis, True Club Solutions, RealFood Hospitality, Strategy and Design, ICON Management and Eventive Sports. For additional news and information, visit www.Troon.com.
FOR MEDIA INQUIRIES:
TROON - Rob Myers, rmyers@troon.com
CRYSTAL - Robyn Fink, rfink@crystalcruises.com
A&K Travel Group (AKTG) - James Treacy, jtreacy@abercrombiekent.com