North Stonington, Conn., August 17, 2010 – GOLF Magazine has named Lake of Isles-North Course as one of the Top 100 Courses You Can Play in its September issue, which is currently on newsstands. Lake of Isles, a Rees Jones design, which opened in May 2005, is listed as No. 83, moving up 2 spots from the 2008 ranking. Lake of Isles is the only Connecticut course listed in the top 100.
“We are extremely pleased that GOLF Magazine has once again selected the North Course as one of the top courses in the country,” stated Archie Cart, General Manager Lake of Isles. “This honor is noteworthy because these awards have become increasingly more competitive each year and we were able to improve on our ranking. Lake of Isles has been recognized on numerous occasions for its challenging & beautiful layouts, pristine course conditions and the overall service experience. We embrace the challenge to continually improve the experience for our guests.”
Lake of Isles North Course is a par-72, stretching over 7,300 yards from the championship tees. The course features rolling fairways, island tees and greens and extraordinary views, which blend nicely with the incredible natural landscape. Since opening, Lake of Isles has received many accolades in the golf industry. Most recently Lake of Isles has been named No. 1 Public Course in Connecticut by Golfweek Magazine, Best In State by Golf Digest and the Lake of Isles Golf Shop has been named as one of the Top-100 Golf Shops by Golf World Magazine.
Lake of Isles North Course is open to resort guests of Foxwoods Resort Casino and daily-fee golfers. Greens fees range from $145-$195 and include a cart, range balls and yardage card. Lake of Isles also features a state-of-the-art Golf Academy.
About Lake of Isles
Lake of Isles, a 36 hole Rees Jones designed golf club located in North Stonington, Connecticut, 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 & 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, and a state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor practice facility. For more information on Lake of Isles call 888.475.3746 or visit www.lakeofisles.com.
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