North Stonington, Conn., January 9, 2015 – Lake of Isles’ North Course, a Rees Jones design, has moved up four places to No. 16 on Golfweek’s annual Best Casino Courses. Lake of Isles has appeared on the annual list since it opened in 2004.
“It is an honor to once again be named one of the top casino courses in the country,” said Archie Cart, Lake of Isles General Manager. “The Mashantucket Pequot 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 team at Lake of Isles.”
Golfweek’s 2015 Best Casino Courses is available to view online at golfweek.com.
Lake of Isles’ North Course has garnered many honors since opening in 2004. Golfweek currently ranks it No. 1 in the state for Best Places To Play in Connecticut and among its Top 100 Golf Resorts. GOLF magazine has ranked the North Course No. 1 in the state for public courses and also listed it among the Top 100 Courses You Can Play. Golf Digest has ranked it in the top 5 of Best Courses in the State (public and private).
Lake of Isles’ 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.
Lake of Isles North Course is scheduled to open for the 2015 season April 1. The North Course is open to guests of Foxwoods Resort Casino and daily-fee golfers. Lake of Isles offers golf packages with accommodations at Foxwoods, located adjacent to Lake of Isles. To book a golf package or group outing, call 888.475.3746.
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, 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.
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