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BROOK VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB STAFF
Buckley Brockmann | bbrockmann@brookvalleycc com Golf Course Superintendent & General Manager
Anna Holleman | fbmanager@brookvalleycc.com F&B Manager
Cortne Grunden | membership@brookvalleycc com Director of Member Services, Human Resources, & Accounting
Dalton Rich | drich@brookvalleycc com Director of Golf
Kenric Hunt | kenric hunt@brookvalleycc com Executive Chef
Christopher Mabe | cmabe@brookvalleycc com Facilities Director
Talia Alcalde | talcalde@brookvalleycc.com Events Coordinator
Jay Norris | communications@brookvalleycc com Communications Coordinator
MEMBERSHIP
Warm weather is right around the corner and with it comes some great events at Brook Valley Country Club. I look forward to seeing more of you around the clubhouse and enjoying the golf course!
We encourage you to regularly check our Weekly Happenings and online calendar for the latest updates and event details. Registration for events will open as they become available, so be sure to sign up early to secure your spot
Thank you again for being such an important part of our club community
Kindly,
Cortne Grunden Director of Member Services
NewMembers:
Dillon & Tiffany Godley
Mark & Tiffany Thompson
Gage & Katie West
Spencer Parris
Sarah Benischek
Connor & Ashley Duke
DID YOU KNOW?
McConnell Golf offers a Network Upgrade for our membership For just $27 or $55, depending on your membership type, you can enjoy golf, pool, dining, and social activities at all McConnell Golf locations If you have any questions about the McConnell Golf Network Upgrade, contact Director of Member Services, Cortne Grunden, at 252-751-1960 x 8013
2026 MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: We offer a variety of different memberships to meet all your needs! Please share with your fellow neighbors, colleagues, family and friends the membership opportunities being offered at Brook Valley Country Club All memberships are Family Memberships
DINING & EVENTS
BREAKFAST FOR DINNER BINGO NIGHT
THURSDAY, MARCH 5 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
A fun and casual night awaits with breakfast favorites served for dinner and bingo played throughout the event
MARCH BIRTHDAY NIGHT
THE LAKEVIEW DINING ROOM
Enjoy picturesque views overlooking the course in our Lakeview Dining Room It is the perfect setting for relaxed weekday lunches, elegant dinners, and seasonal club favorites. With bright natural light and a welcoming atmosphere, this member-favorite space offers exceptional cuisine, warm hospitality, and a comfortable dining experience for all occasions. To book events, please contact Talia Alcalde at talcalde@brookvalleycc com
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 | 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Celebrate your special day with us at Brook Valley! Members celebrating a March birthday receive one complimentary buffet dinner, plus a McConnell Birthday Brownie, when they join us for Birthday Night
END OF MONTH DINNER
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Join us for a special evening as we celebrate the end of the month with Chef's uniquely curated dinner feature. Gather with friends, savor great food, and make memories that will last a lifetime.
THE AZALEA BANQUET ROOM
Host your most memorable moments in the Azalea Banquet Room A beautifully appointed private event space ideal for weddings, receptions, showers, celebrations of all kinds, and corporate gatherings. With refined décor, customizable layouts, and exceptional service, this versatile room provides an elegant backdrop for unforgettable experiences with family and friends. To book events, please contact Talia Alcalde at talcalde@brookvalleycc com
DINING & EVENTS
FRIED FISH FRIDAY
FRIDAY, APRIL 3 | 5:00 - 9:00 PM
Spend your Friday night at the Club and savor Chef Kenric’s perfectly fried fish, served fresh and ready for dine-in or carryout Gather with friends, unwind, and enjoy a classic done right
EASTER EGG HUNT
SATURDAY, APRIL 4
Join us at the Club for our annual Easter Egg Hunt! Bring the whole family and enjoy a festive event filled with fun, treats, and springtime excitement
EASTER BRUNCH
SUNDAY, APRIL 5 | 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Enjoy a thoughtfully prepared Easter Brunch at the Club, a wonderful opportunity to gather with family and celebrate the holiday
APRIL BIRTHDAY NIGHT
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 | 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Celebrate your special day with us at Brook Valley! Members celebrating an April birthday receive one complimentary buffet dinner and a McConnell Birthday Brownie when they join us for Birthday Night.
BRISKET DINNER
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 | 5:00 - 9:00 PM
Bring your appetite and join us at the Club for a delicious brisket dinner, featuring Chef Kenric’s expertly smoked specialty.
GOLF UPDATES
Dear Members,
Spring is finally here, and that means golf season at Brook Valley is officially underway The course is coming to life, our event calendar is filling up, and there is plenty of excitement around the club as we head into a busy and fun stretch of golf.
Be sure to stop by the Golf Shop to check out all of the new spring merchandise and apparel We have a lot of great new gear arriving, and you’ll want to keep an eye out for upcoming sales. Our Operation 36 programs will be back this season, and we strongly encourage members to schedule individual lessons to make sure your game is in top shape. We will also be hosting club fitting days with all the major vendors including Titleist, Callaway, TaylorMade, Mizuno and more It is shaping up to be a fantastic year at Brook Valley, and we look forward to seeing everyone out at the club
MARCH EVENTS
Saturday, March 7 – Glow Vibe Golf
Join us for one of the most fun nights of the year on the back nine, featuring both competitive and recreational divisions along with a new discounted junior rate.
Sunday, March 8 – Titleist Fitting Day
Reserve your fitting early to dial in your equipment and take advantage of exclusive fitting day opportunities.
Thursday, March 12 – LGA Spring Meeting
Help us kick off the 2026 LGA season as we review the upcoming year and introduce exciting new updates for our ladies’ program.
Saturday, March 14 – Spring Tough Day
A four-person ABCD random draw scramble designed to create a fun social atmosphere and get members playing with new groups to start the season.
Sunday–Tuesday, March 15–17 – ECU Intercollegiate
Come watch some outstanding collegiate golf as Brook Valley proudly hosts this annual tournament while we showcase the course at a high level
Wednesday, March 18 – MGA Annual Meeting
Join fellow MGA members to review the season ahead, nominate an additional board member, and share ideas to continue improving MGA events
Wednesday, March 25 – Ladies Putt & Pour
Enjoy a relaxed and social evening on the putting green featuring creative putting games and a great atmosphere
Thursday, March 26 – MGA Opening Night
Kick off the MGA season with a fun night of golf, food, drinks, and the start of the season-long points race MGA Nights will take place every Thursday at 5:30 PM throughout the season
APRIL EVENTS
Saturday, April 4 – LGA Opening Day
Celebrate the start of the LGA season as weekly LGA Days begin and continue every Saturday at 11:00 AM
Friday, April 10 – Men’s One-Day Member-Guest
Our popular Masters-themed event returns for a full day of great competition, camaraderie, and tournament atmosphere during Masters week.
Monday–Tuesday, April 13–14 – Greens Aerification
Important course maintenance that keeps our greens healthy and performing at a high level throughout the season.
Saturday, April 18 – Callaway Fitting Day
Take advantage of a professional Callaway fitting session and find equipment tailored specifically to your swing
Sunday, April 19 – Mizuno Fitting Day
Experience the latest Mizuno equipment and technology with a custom fitting designed to improve your performance
Saturday, April 25 – Taps-N-Tees
Enjoy a unique golf and social experience featuring local breweries and hors d’oeuvres stationed throughout the course
Sunday, April 26 – Parent-Child Event
Create lasting memories with a fun and relaxed event designed for families to enjoy time together on the golf course
Tuesday, April 28– Scott Groot Match Play Begins
Our season-long Men’s Match Play competition gets underway and will once again be one of the most anticipated competitive events of the year
Wednesday, April 29 – Ladies Nine & Wine
A casual and enjoyable evening of nine holes followed by great conversation and social time with fellow members
We are incredibly excited for everything ahead this spring and look forward to seeing you around the club and at our many upcoming events It is going to be a great year!
“New season, clean scorecard, endless possibilities ” Dalton Rich, PGA Director of Golf
It was the first day of February, and the golf course maintenance crew was busy shoveling 12 inches of fresh snow off of the parking lot The greens were covered, the air was cold, the wind was colder, and the 10-day weather forecast was bleak. It was not looking good for golf at BV for at least two weeks.
Fast forward to February 20th, and the weather was tolerable, if not altogether pleasant for a winter day in Eastern NC As we were planning for a lovely Friday for golf, the GCM team decided to cut greens for the first time in 2026 At a glance, the greens still looked off-color as they do for most of the winter Behind the mower we saw something we did not expect As we cut, with every pass across the turf, the greens mower revealed a putting surface with a beautiful dark green color!
After more than two weeks of the greens being under covers, then covered in snow, it seemed almost impossible we could be growing grass. We pulled the covers off on February 9th. Just eleven days later on the 20th we were cutting grass! If there could ever be a stronger argument for covering greens, I don’t know what it would be Even when it was as cold as it was outside, our greens never froze When the sun came out, the grass responded immediately The hard work of all the GCM crew pulling those covers on and off definitely paid off Hopefully as members, you feel the inconvenience of having the course closed while we were covered also felt like a worthy sacrifice The proof is truly in the health of the greens today
They are currently healthy and growing. How vigorously they grow will depend on temperature and availability of sunlight through the rest of the growing season. March can, and likely will, send us a hard frost before she officially gives up on old man winter and ushers in the spring season on the 20th These temperature swings are a challenging time for managing greens speeds As a team, we have to monitor soil temperatures, plan for warmer days, plan for colder days, and alter applications of fertilizer, growth regulator, and cultural practices accordingly
March 2nd was our first topdressing of the year. We will not start verticutting until the turf canopy gets a little tighter. Likely toward the end of March or the first part of April, the weather should help make that happen. Verticutting can do more harm than good if done too early or too aggressively An additional factor affecting speeds is how we are starting the year with lower heights of cut on greens than ever before We are already lower than we were last year at the end of March With that taken into account and the overall health of our greens coming out of dormancy, we are poised to have a great year for greens at the Valley
One other note worth mentioning again, we are planning to start cutting rough at a lower height than we saw in 2024. McConnell Golf courses throughout our network will be held to a certain standard for rough heights. We continue to be committed to making sure every round you play is a great experience, “Pure golf, for the true golfer." Thank you for a great season in 2025; we look forward to making 2026 even better!
INSIDE MCCONNELL GOLF
Inside McConnell Golf brings you a closer look at everything happening across our family of clubs. With each newsletter edition, we’ll highlight company-wide initiatives, exciting updates, ongoing renovations, member-focused improvements, and key marketing news all in one place Stay informed, be part of the story, and see what’s buzzing around McConnell Golf
SEDGEFIELD C.C. HITS THE CENTURY MARK
Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley Blend: 55% Cabernet Sauvignon • 20% Merlot 15% Cabernet Franc • 10% Petit Verdot
2026 marks the 100th anniversary of Sedgefield Country Club and its historic Donald Ross–designed golf course in Greensboro, North Carolina This video highlights the club’s early history, from its founding in 1926 to its lasting influence on professional golf and regional sports Sedgefield hosted early editions of the Greater Greensboro Open now the Wyndham Championship featuring legends such as Sam Snead, Ben Hogan, and Byron Nelson, and is the birthplace of the Atlantic Coast Conference Today, under McConnell Golf, Sedgefield continues to honor its past while building for the future. To watch, visit YouTube.com/McConnellGolf and subscribe to the channel for more content from our portfolio of properties.
PROGRESS CONTINUES ON COURSE RENOVATION PROJECT IN BLYTHEWOOD, SOUTH CAROLINA
With work on the Black 9 now complete, the renovation project at Cobblestone Golf Club has shifted to the Garnet 9 All bunkers will be rebuilt with Capillary Concrete liners and new sand, accompanied by subtle shaping to improve drainage and minimize washouts. The project also includes the installation of new concrete cart paths, selective rerouting for improved playability, and tree removal as needed to protect the new infrastructure.
The 2019 Perry’s Blend is a beautifully crafted Bordeaux-style Napa Valley red from Juslyn Vineyards, showcasing the intensity that defines the Spring Mountain District Juslyn Vineyards was founded by Perry and Carolyn Butler in 1997 after they left the tech world to pursue their passion for winemaking Their vineyard sits high above Napa Valley, where cooler mountain temperatures help create wines with great depth and character They focus on small-lot production and hands-on care, apparent in every bottle.
Bright red cherry and black currant lead the way, layered with hints of spice and subtle oak. Silky, polished tannins give the wine a graceful structure, while its supple texture and balanced acidity carry through to a long, lingering finish The result is a wine that is both powerful and refined equally suited for savoring now or pairing with a memorable meal. To reserve, please contact your club’s food & beverage director
M CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES: 2019 PERRY’S BLEND
INSIDE MCCONNELL GOLF
SAVE THE DATE: UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS HOSTED AT MCCONNELL GOLF PROPERTIES
ACC Women’s Golf Championship: April 16 - 19, Porters Neck Country Club
The Atlantic Coast Conference returns to Porters Neck Country Club after the club hosted the conference championship for the first time in 2024 The Wake Forest Demon Deacons look to make it three ACC titles in a row after winning in Wilmington in 2024 and at Sedgefield Country Club in 2025
Visit Knoxville Open: May 21 - 24, Holston Hills Country Club
The first of back-to-back Korn Ferry Tour events at McConnell Golf properties kicks off in Tennessee with the Visit Knoxville Open. Last year, Campbell University alumnus, Pontus Nyholm, defeated Johnny Keefer in a playoff to claim his first Korn Ferry Tour victory
UNC Health Championship: May 28 - 31, Raleigh Country Club
From Rocky Top to the City of Oaks, the Korn Ferry Tour caps off its May schedule with a Donald Ross test at Raleigh Country Club In 2025, Trace Crowe won by five strokes to secure his second Korn Ferry Tour victory
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UPLOADING A PICTURE
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3 On the top right of the Profile page, select the Add Photo link to add a ph
4 Select the Add Photo button and the Add Photo box will appear
6 Select Upload Photo to save your chosen photo to your profile
5. Click Browse to search for the photo you would like to use, then click o ew Photo” text box
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8 Save your edits by clicking Save My Profile at the bottom of the page Yo
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BREAKFAST FOR DINNER BINGO NIGHT
BIRTHDAY
MARCH COOKIE OF THE MONTH: OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE RECIPE
BY GREG LYONS, EXECUTIVE
CHEF AT THE COUNTRY CLUB AT WAKEFIELD PLANTATION
“As a child, Shirley Jones, who was an employee at my father’s hardware store, would make these delicious Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies. My brothers and I always appreciated these treats because chocolate chips were used instead of raisins Still today, I remember these cookies and my brothers and I trying to sneak them so the other staff members wouldn’t see.” - Greg Lyons
Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
1/3 cup granulated sugar 2/3 cup light brown sugar 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
large egg
½ cups rolled oats
cup semisweet chocolate chips
Directions:
1 In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda; set aside
2.Combine the butter with both sugars; beat on medium speed until light and fluffy
3 Reduce speed to low; add the salt, vanilla, and eggs Beat until well mixed, about 1 minute
4 Add flour mixture; mix until almost combined
5 Stir in the oats and chocolate chips Chill dough for one hour to overnight
6 Preheat oven to 350 degrees
7 Use a small ice cream scoop to drop heaping tablespoon-size balls of dough about 2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper
8 Bake until cookies are golden around the edges, but still soft in the center, 8 to 10 minutes
9 Remove from oven, and let cool on baking sheet 1 to 2 minutes Transfer to a wire rack, and let cool completely
EASTER EGG HUNT EASTER BRUNCH TAPS
APRIL COOKIE OF THE MONTH: POLVORONES COOKIE RECIPE
BY
JOAQUIN
CAMPOS,
EXECUTIVE
CHEF AT SEDGEFIELD COUNTRY CLUB
”This cookie brings back so many memories from my childhood My favorite thing to do was tag along with my dad on his trips to the hardware store or the hardwood store We walked everywhere since we didn’t own a car, and by the time we were done shopping, we would stop at the convenience store and each get a 7-Up and a pack of Polvorones. I really wish I could freeze time or go back to when things were simpler.”Joaquin Campos
Ingredients:
½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
½ cup solid vegetable shortening
2½ cups sifted powdered sugar
1 Tsp finely grated orange zest
Directions:
1 Tbsp fresh orange juice
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
⅔ cup ground walnuts
¼ tsp sea salt
1 In a bowl beat together the butter and shortening until creamy Add 1 1/2 cups of the powdered sugar, the orange zest and the orange juice and beat until blended.
2 In another bowl, stir together the flour, nuts, and sea salt Add the flour mixture 1 tbsp at a time to the butter mixture, beating until thoroughly incorporated. The dough will be crumbly.
3 Transfer the dough into a bowl Wrap and then refrigerate for 1-2 hours
4. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
5 Using your hands, roll small pieces of the dough into 1-inch balls Place them in the baking sheet , spacing them about 1 5 inches apart and gently pressing them to flatten slightly.
6 Bake the cookies until the edges turn pale gold, 10-15 minutes
7.Meanwhile, place the remaining 1 cup of powdered sugar in a shallow bowl. When the cookies are ready, remove the baking sheet from the oven. While they are still hot, using a spatula, remove the cookies one at the time carefully roll them in the sugar Set them on a rack and let them cool completely, then roll them again in the sugar, shaking off the excess.
8 Layer between sheet of parchment paper in an airtight container and store at room temperature
