Lake of Isles’ Golf Academy Becomes Part of the Troon Golf Academy Brand

North Stonington, Conn., Oct. 5, 2011 – Lake of Isles announced today that its golf academy will operate under the umbrella of the Troon Golf Academy. By becoming a Troon Golf Academy it will be able to utilize the strong marketing and branding efforts of Troon Golf to promote the academy, its instructional programs and its award-winning instructors.

“We are excited to work closely with the Troon Golf Academies worldwide to leverage the Troon Golf brand and its outstanding Golf Academies,” said Archie Cart, general manager, Lake of Isles. “Our Troon Golf Academies provide an exceptional learning experience to students worldwide and are led by some of the industry’s most acclaimed golf instructors.”

Troon Golf Academy/Lake of Isles is a 60,000-square foot year-round teaching and practice facility. It features a large grass tee area and separate chipping, putting, and bunker practice areas. The indoor practice facility includes four heated teaching bays, videotaped swing analysis, a fitness studio and classroom. The Golf Academy offers private and group instruction year-round for golfers of all ages and ability levels.

Troon Golf Academy/Lake of Isles’ instruction staff is led by Derek Hooper, a 15-year teaching veteran, specializes in long term player development and 3D swing analysis. He is the only PGA instructor in the northeast certified in the use of the Golf BioDynamics 3D swing analysis system. Senior Instructor, Sue Cart, has been teaching golf for more than 19 years and is a former “Teacher of the Year” in the Southern California Chapter, PGA. She enjoys teaching golfers of all ability levels and has a special passion for getting women interested in the game. Lake of Isles conducts two Ladies Golf Weekends annually.

“Lake of Isles is one of the premier facilities in the northeast,” said Jim Bellington, senior vice president, Troon Operations and Development. “Derek and Sue’s professionalism and passion for teaching golf are exemplified in the progress of their students. They are truly committed to making the game more enjoyable for their students. They are an asset to Lake of Isles and Troon Golf and we look forward to working with them to build the Troon Golf Academy brand worldwide.”

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 more information on Lake of Isles call 888.475.3746 or visit www.lakeofisles.com.