By Golf World Business Magazine
North Stonington, CT, January 23, 2008…… Lake of Isles Golf Shop has been named one the 100 Best Golf Shops by Golf World Magazine for the third year in a row. The annual list recognizes the top 100 golf shops around the country that exemplify retail excellence.
“It is an honor to be recognized for the third consecutive year as one of the top resort golf shops in the country,” stated Archie Cart, general manager, Lake of Isles. “We strive to provide our members and customers a wide selection of high-end equipment, apparel and accessories complemented by outstanding customer service. Our golf shop staff does an excellent job in making this happen and it is nice to see them received recognition for their hard work.”
The 100 Best Golf Shop award is divided into four categories: public, private, resort and off course. Lake of Isles was named to the list of the top 25 resort golf shops. Over 4000 golf shops compete annually for this award. The selection process is based on several categories: revenue per square foot, shop layout and display, shop management, promotion calendar, and creativity in programs, services and merchandising.
Lake of Isles, 1800 square foot contemporary golf shop features equipment from top manufacturers Titleist, Ping, Callaway and Taylor Made along with apparel from Polo, Greg Norman, EP Pro and Nike. The eye catching displays and relaxed atmosphere make it a ‘must’ stop for golfers and Foxwoods Resort Casino hotel guests.
Lake of Isles received their Top 100 Golf Shop award last week at the Annual PGA Golf Merchandise Show in Orlando, Florida.
Lake of Isles, a 36 hole Rees Jones designed golf club located in North Stonington, Connecticut. Owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, and located adjacent to Foxwoods Resort Casino, the two courses wind their way through 900 acres of wooded Connecticut countryside and around a 90-acre lake. Managed by Troon Golf, the worldwide leader in upscale golf course management, development & marketing, Lake of Isles offers the ultimate golf experience. In addition to superior service and impeccable course conditions, amenities include a 50,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, a state of the art indoor and outdoor practice facility and eight luxury golf villas. For more information on Lake of Isles call 888.475.3746 or visit www.lakeofisles.com.
Contact:
Jackie Beck, 860 304-3643, jackiebeck00@hotmail.com.
