North Stonington, Conn., April 16, 2009 – The recently released “Zagat America’s Top Golf Courses 2009/10” edition ranked Lake of Isles as one of the top-rated courses in country. Lake of Isles North Course received a score of 28 out of 30 in course rating. This is the highest score of any course in the New England region.
“Zagat is one of the most trusted guides for consumers, and it is an honor to receive such an outstanding rating,” said Archie Cart, general manager for Lake of Isles. “Our goal is to provide our guests with a memorable experience when they play Lake of Isles. We continually challenge ourselves to ensure that our guests experience superior course conditions, excellent amenities and world-class service every time they visit.”
In addition to being recognized as one of the top-rated golf courses in the country, Lake of Isles was also listed among the best in the country in a number of categories¯overall facility, service and golf shop. Lake of Isles was also recognized as one of the most scenic courses in the country.
Comments noted by Zagat raters were:
“Rees Jones did a masterful job”
“Troon Golf is the best in the business for top-shelf service and maintenance”
“Winds through a wonderfully preserved area, delivering beautiful New England scenery”
The Zagat Survey is the world’s leading provider of consumer survey-based leisure content. “America’s Top Golf Courses” contains ratings and reviews for 1,149 of the top courses in the U.S., including the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. The ratings are based on the experiences of 6,000 avid golfers who have played more than a half a million rounds of golf in the last 12 months.
Lake of Isles has received many accolades since opening in 2005. Most recently, it was named as one “Top 100 Courses You Can Play” by Golf Magazine, “Best Places You Can Play” by Golf Digest and ranked No. 1 in Connecticut for “Courses You Can Play” by Golfweek.
Lake of Isles, a 36-hole Rees Jones-designed golf club located in North Stonington, Conn., opened in May 2005. Owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and located across the street from 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 and 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. For information on Lake of Isles call 888.475.3746 or visit www.lakeofisles.com.
Contact:
Jackie Beck, jackiebeck00@hotmail,com, 860.304.3643.
