North Stonington, Conn., March 13, 2012 – Lake of Isles was awarded the Silver Medal by Golf magazine in its 2012-13 Premier Resorts rankings. Lake of Isles was one of only two New England resorts named to this prestigious list.
“We are very pleased to be selected by avid golfers as one of the best resorts in the country,” said Archie Cart, general manager, Lake of Isles. “Our Rees Jones designed championship golf courses combined with the world-class accommodations and entertainment that Foxwoods Resort Casino offers, makes Foxwoods and Lake of Isles a wonderful getaway for golfers.”
Foxwoods welcomes golfers to take advantage of its special golf packages that were just announced for the 2012 season. New this year is a Member For A Day golf package. The package gives golfers the opportunity to play two-18 holes of golf, one on the North Course and one on the exclusive South Course, plus lodging at Foxwoods Resort Casino. The package starts at $392 per person based on double occupancy. Also available is the popular Foxwoods golf package which includes 18 holes of golf on the North Course and lodging at Foxwoods Resort Casino. This package starts at $239 per person based on double occupancy. For information on all golf packages offered this season, please go to www.lakeofisels.com.
More than 7,000 golf enthusiasts offered their opinions in building Golf magazine’s biennial guide of the greatest resorts in North America. Voting for the “Best Golf Resorts” was based on four criteria; golf, lodging, food and drink, and service. Forty percent of the resort recognition was based on golf, considering factors such as challenge, playability, scenery, history, facilities and service. For a list of all award winners, visit www.golfmagazine.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 & 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.
Contact:
Jackie Beck
860.304.3643
jackiebeck00@hotmail.com
