North Stonington, Conn., March 21, 2011 – Lake of Isles’ North Course, a Rees Jones design, was voted No. 1 in Connecticut on Golfweek’s 2011 state-by-state list of “America’s Best Courses You Can Play.” This is the North Course’s fifth appearance as No. 1 in the state.
“It is an honor to be named as the best course in the state once again,” said Archie Cart, Lake of Isles General Manager. “We take great pride in providing our guests with the ultimate experience from pristine course conditions to five-star service. The Mashantucket Pequot Nation’s commitment to quality has paved the way for the growth we continue to experience today at Lake of Isles. This recognition from the national golf media means a lot to the tribe as well as the entire Troon Golf team at Lake of Isles.”
Golfweek’s state-by-state rankings appeared in the magazine’s March 11, 2011 issue. The rankings are based on Golfweek’s panel of raters that evaluates courses using the following criteria: overall strength of routing, feature shaping, natural setting, greens, variety and memorability of holes, conditioning and maintenance, and landscape management.
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 Course is open to guests of Foxwoods Resort Casino and daily-fee golfers. Green fees range from $169 to $199, June – October.
Lake of Isles North Course is scheduled to open for the season April 1. Golf packages are available with accommodations at Foxwoods Casino Resort or The Spa at Norwich Inn. For complete package details go to www.lakeofisles.com.
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.
Golfweek’s State By State Best Places You Can Play
Connecticut
1. Lake of Isles (North), North Stonington (m)
2. Wintonbury Hills, Bloomfield (m)
3. Oxford Greens, Oxford (m)
4. Fox Hopyard, East Haddam (m)
5. Great River, Milford (m)
Contact:
Jackie Beck
jackiebeck00@hotmail.com
860.304.3643
