North Stonington, Conn., January 10, 2010 – Lake of Isles’ North Course, a Rees Jones design, was recently named to two of Golfweek’s prestigious lists. It was ranked No. 81 on Golfweek’s Top 100 Resort Courses and ranked No. 19 on Golfweek’s 2010 Best Casino Courses List. This is Lake of Isles fifth consecutive appearance in the rankings.
“It is an honor to once again be named to two of Golfweek’s most esteemed lists,” said Archie Cart, Lake of Isles General Manager. “The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation’s commitment to quality and excellence has paved the way for Lake of Isles to be one of the premier golf facilities in the country. To be recognized by the national golf media means a lot to the tribe, Foxwoods as well as the entire Troon Golf team at Lake of Isles.”
Golfweek’s complete lists of the Top 100 Resort Courses and Best Casino Courses is available online at golfweek.com.
The North Course is a par-72 layout that stretches more than 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. The North is open to guests of Foxwoods Resort Casino and daily-fee golfers. Green fees range from $145 to $195. The North Course has won several accolades since opening in 2005, including Golf Digest’s America Best New Courses and Best Courses in the State, Golf Magazine’s Top 100 Courses You Can Play, and Golfweek has ranked the North Course No. 1 in the state for the past six years.
Lake of Isles North Course is scheduled to open for the 2011 season April 1. Lake of Isles offers golf packages with lodging at one of four fine hotels at Foxwoods Resort Casino.
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 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:
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