Lake of Isles North delivers a bold, beautifully maintained championship experience designed for the public golfer but built to high-end private club standards. The routing through towering woods and around the iconic 90-acre lake, paired with memorable shot values and a casino-adjacent setting, makes it a must-play for regional golf travelers.
Take in the 360-degree lake views from the all-glass bridge between holes—a one-of-a-kind vantage rarely seen in New England golf.
Lake of Isles North exists at the intersection of New England woodland charm and modern, big-stage golf design. Rees Jones used the naturally rolling, forested land and the sweeping 90-acre lake to craft holes that deliver both strategic decision-making and jaw-dropping visual drama, weaving broad fairways, forced carries, and bold elevation changes into a championship-length adventure. Every par 3 demands precision, while the par 5s present choices between risk and sensible lay-ups—an unmistakable Jones hallmark. Greens are generous and contoured, often raised and well-protected, requiring thoughtful approaches and a sharp recovery game.
Rees Jones is renowned for creating championship-caliber modern courses that blend fairness with visual drama, and Lake of Isles is a signature example of his philosophy in a woodland resort setting.
A long par 5 unspools dramatically alongside the lake, introducing both the visual spectacle and strategic demands to come. The generous fairway tempts bombers off the tee, but the smart play is a positional layup that avoids bunkering and puts a wedge in hand for a risk/reward approach.
Favor the centerline with your tee ball, then lay up to your preferred wedge distance for a shot at early birdie—don’t get greedy with water lurking left.
Overly aggressive second shots can find water or deep bunkers, setting up a momentum-killing double right out of the gate.
Impeccably maintained fairways and greens, fast playing surfaces, and top-tier practice facilities included.
Resort-style, well-managed pace of play with carts included and minimal bottlenecks even at peak times.
Upscale, energetic, and polished resort atmosphere with a hint of casino extravagance and serious tournament-ready architecture.
Proper golf attire required—collared shirts and respect for club standards expected.
Unless you regularly drive it 260+, play the Gold or Silver tees for a balanced, enjoyable round.
Take advantage of the included range balls and spacious practice area—first holes teeing off beside the lake can be daunting without a warmup.
Book well in advance for premium weekend or summer tee times; demand spikes with casino traffic and resort guests.
Lake of Isles opens—North (public) and South (private) debut as a major Rees Jones project adjacent to Foxwoods.
Golf Magazine and Golfweek name Lake of Isles among the top public courses you can play.
North Course previously ranked top five in Connecticut by Golf Digest.
Hosts Connecticut Amateur Championship for the first time in tournament history.
North Course ranked No. 5 public course in Connecticut by Golfweek; both North and South state-ranked in Golf Digest.
Lake of Isles was developed by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation as a signature golf experience adjoining their Foxwoods gaming resort, creating a woodland golf escape with the amenities and bravado of a destination property.
The 90-acre central lake is more than a water hazard—holes skirt, cross, and showcase the water, making it a constant strategic and visual presence that shapes the entire round.
When the 2014 Connecticut Amateur teed off at Lake of Isles, it was not only the first major amateur event hosted there but also a testament to the North Course’s rise among regional tournament venues.
With the Foxwoods Resort Casino next door, the experience transcends golf—players can blend big-time gaming, shows, and dining with their round, creating one of the region’s most distinctive destination pairings.
Both courses are routed around a massive 90-acre lake—virtually every hole is touched by water or woods.
The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation developed Lake of Isles as part of its world-famous Foxwoods complex.
Lake of Isles North was the first public course ever to host the Connecticut Amateur after 111 years of the event's history.
All green fees include cart and range use—no upcharge on arrival.
The glass bridge connecting holes provides one of New England’s most-photographed modern golf views.
Top-rated public and a true Connecticut destination
Championship-caliber, links-inspired experience—an hour east
Classic seaside public with charm
Solid, accessible Rhode Island option for a bonus round
Foxwoods/Mashantucket for pure convenience, or Mystic/Stonington for coastal relaxation and post-round dining.
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Why it matches: What links these two? Puts the same premium on presentation — a familiar feeling, expressed in FarmLinks Golf Club's own setting.
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