Crystal set ‘fore’ Europe 2012

Crystal Cruises has lined up 10 of Europe’s top championship golf courses for exclusive, luxury play during two limited-access “Experiences of Discovery”golf-themed cruises this summer. Hosted by 51-time PGA tour winner Billy Casper, travellers can strike balls in Spain, Portugal, and Monaco during Crystal Serenity’s July 13 voyage or throughout the British Isles on Crystal Symphony’s Aug. 25 sailing. Courses include: Edinburgh/Rosyth: Gleneagles King’s and Queen’s Courses; Barcelona: Real Club de Golf El Prat, Club de Golf Masia Bach; Monte Carlo: Monte Carlo Golf Club; Valencia: El Saler Golf Course; Cádiz: Valderrama; Belfast: Royal Belfast Golf Club; Lisbon: Penha Longa Golf Course; Dublin: Kildare Hotel & Country Club. Boutique excursions offer socializing during warm-up refreshments, games, lunch and “19th-hole”cocktails in legendary private clubhouses, with Crystal also arranging round-trip transportation, team-pairing, carts and caddies (where available), and club and shoe cleaning and storage. Shore-side activities are complemented by a host of onboard offerings, including parties, awards, golf clinics with PGA pro John Clark, TaylorMade clubs, putting green, and two driving ranges for practice-at-sea. Casper will also play and mingle with guests, as well as provide tips and presentations. (http://www.crystalcruises.com)