THE VALLEY VOICE
BROOK VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB
YOUR CLUB
MARCH&APRILHOURSOFOPERATION
MAINCLUBHOUSE
MARCH&APRILHOURS(SubjecttoChanges)
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday Kitchen-11:30am-4:00pm
Lounge-11:30am-6:00pm
Wednesday 11:30am-9:00pm
Thursday 11:30am-9:00pm
Friday 11:30am-9:00pm
Saturday&Sunday 11:30am-6:00pm(Kitchenclosesat3:00pm)
SundayBrunch 10:30am-2:00pm
MARCHGOLFSHOP,GOLFCOURSEANDPRACTICEFACILITYHOURS
GolfShop WeekdayI7:30am-5:00pm
WeekendI7:30am-5:00pm
GolfCourse WeekdayI8:30am-5:00pm
WeekendI8:30am-5:00pm
PracticeFacility WeekdayI7:30am-4:00pm WeekendI7:30am-4:00pm
APRILGOLFSHOP,GOLFCOURSEANDPRACTICEFACILITYHOURS
GolfShop WeekdayI7:30am-5:00pm
WeekendI7:30am-5:00pm
GolfCourse WeekdayI8:30am-5:00pm
WeekendI8:30am-5:00pm
PracticeFacility WeekdayI7:30am-4:00pm WeekendI7:30am-4:00pm
BVCCCONTACTLIST
Reservations
252-751-1960Ext8032or8033
Lounge 252-751-1960Ext8033
ClubhouseManager
252-751-1960Ext8012
Membership&Accounting252-751-1960Ext8013
Events
GolfShop
252-751-1960Ext8036
252-751-1960Ext8021
252-751-1965
BROOK VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB STAFF
Buckley Brockmann | bbrockmann@brookvalleycc com Golf Course Superintendent & General Manager
Kevin Cartwright | kcartwright@brookvalleycc com Clubhouse Manager
Cortne Grunden | membership@brookvalleycc.com Director of Member Services & Human Resources
Dalton Rich | drich@brookvalleycc.com Director of Golf
Kenric Hunt | kenric hunt@brookvalleycc com Executive Chef
Christopher Mabe | cmabe@brookvalleycc com Facilities Director
Kelsey Casalaspro | kcasalaspro@brookvalleycc.com Events Coordinator
Alex West | intern@brookvalleycc.com Communications & Special Projects Coordinator
MEMBERSHIP
Spring is right around the corner. Hopefully winter will soon be behind us and we will be enjoying some warmer weather at the clubhouse.
Please remember to check the calendar online and review our Weekly Happenings, so you do not miss any upcoming events! We enjoy putting these events on for all of you and love seeing you around the clubhouse!
I look forward to what’s ahead for BVCC!
Warm regards,
Cortne Grunden Director of Member Services
New Members:
Anna Kathryn & Cameron Taylor
Vikki & Jim Howard
Rita & Curtis Quinn
Mary Clare & John Brandt
Kari & Brock Jester
Paul Mahoney
Jessica & Blake Harrell
Veronica & John Lamb
Lina & Boyd Brittle
Callie & Zack Bullock
Courtney & Marc Bankoski
DID YOU KNOW?
McConnell Golf offers a Network Upgrade for our membership. For just $26 or $50, 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.
2025 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.
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Celebrating @wstokes368 a few days early with a birthday dinner at the clubhouse
Brook Valley Country Club Bourbon Galore!
DINING & EVENTS
TASTE OF ITALY WINE DINNER
THURSDAY, MARCH 6 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Indulge in an evening of exploring the flavors of Italy Enjoy a fourcourse dinner perfectly paired with four unique wines.
GLOW VIBE GOLF
SATURDAY, MARCH 8 | 5:30 PM Shotgun
Experience golf like never before at our glow golf event, brought to us by Glow Vibe Golf! Play nine holes, beautifully illuminated with glow balls and neon lights. A night of friendly competition you don’t want to miss!
BIRTHDAY NIGHT
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Celebrate your birthday with us here at Brook Valley! Enjoy a complimentary entrée and McConnell Brownie topped with ice cream and chocolate drizzle
CRAFT BEER DINNER
SATURDAY, MARCH 22 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us for an evening of culinary delighted paired perfectly with craft beer magic! Mingle with fellow craft beer enthusiasts and find a few favorite new pours along the way
END OF MONTH DINNER FEATURE
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Savor the end of the month with Chef Kenric’s uniquely curated dinner feature!
DINING & EVENTS
FISH FRY FRIDAY
FRIDAY, ARPIL 4 | 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Join us for Fish Fry Friday! Enjoy Chef Kenric’s perfectly fried fish paired with his house-made sides Available all day for dine-in or carry-out!
EASTER BRUNCH
SUNDAY, APRIL 20 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Enjoy a delicious Easter brunch here at the Club with our a la carte menu and Chef’s brunch features!
BIRTHDAY NIGHT
WEDNESDAY, ARPIL 9 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
We invite you to enjoy a complimentary meal and McConnell Brownie during your birthday month We look forward to celebrating your special day!
TAPS AND TEES
SATURDAY, ARPIL 26 | 5:30 PM
Enjoy six holes of leisurely golf, each paired with a pour from a local brewery and a light appetizer
END OF MONTH DINNER FEATURE
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us for a special end of month dinner feature, uniquely curated by Chef Kenric!
GOLF UPDATES
Dear Members,
Winter is finally behind us, and it’s time to get back on the course! With warmer days ahead, we’re excited to kick off a fantastic season filled with great tournaments, social events, and new opportunities to enjoy the game.
Mark your calendars for these upcoming events:
Glow Vibe Golf Tournament – March 8
LGA Spring Meeting – March 13
BV Tough Day Tournament – March 15
ECU Intercollegiate – March 17-18
Ladies Putt & Pour – March 26
MGA Opening Night – March 27
LGA Opening Day – April 5
Men’s One Day Member/Guest – April 11
Taps-N-Tees – April 12
Parent-Child Scramble – April 13
Aerification – April 14-15
Ladies Nine & Wine – April 23
Scott Groot Match Play Begins – April 29
In addition, spring merchandise will be arriving in early March, so be sure to check out the latest gear in the pro shop. Junior and Ladies Operation 36 programs will also begin in April, providing great learning opportunities for golfers looking to improve their game
For full details and additional events, be sure to check the club calendar We look forward to seeing you on the course and making this season one to remember!
“Remember, the secret to a great golf game is to keep your head down… and your expectations even lower!” ��
Dalton Rich, PGA Director of Golf
TURF TALK
Is it fair to say all of us hope the weather in January and February is not indicative of what we can expect for the rest of the year? What a winter we have had! It seems like it was either raining, freezing, snowing, or a combination of all three for nearly 2 months The good news is we picked the perfect year to buy covers for the greens. After pulling the covers off for what we hope will be the last time, it looks as though our greens made it through the coldest winter months. They look healthy and happy for this time of year.
Going from one temperature extreme to another did not seem to negatively affect the greens either The picture I have included is a close up of a putting green taken on Monday, February 24, 2025 You can clearly see green grass blades beginning to emerge We pulled the greens covers off the previous Sunday
During this transition period between dormancy and total green up, greens speeds will vary. One warm, sunny day can stimulate growth quickly. This can change green speeds from morning to afternoon. We will begin topdressing greens to help ameliorate this somewhat unfortunate phenomenon I can assure you there will be days when this practice is not enough There will undoubtedly be variations in green speed We will also use plant growth regulators, like Primo, to help keep the growth in check to an extent The tricky part is to not over-regulate growth as the greens come out of dormancy This time period is when they are still subject to injury All of this is to say, this time of year is the most challenging to maintain healthy, quick, consistent, ultra-dwarf Bermuda greens The rest of the summer and into the fall, the challenge becomes much easier to manage. Please bear with us through this time of transition. We are cutting the greens, we are managing the growth, and we are also doing what is necessary for the health of the turf.
In other parts of the property, you may notice some promised additions to the landscaping We in McConnell Golf like to say we are building clubs of the future These landscaping additions are no exception While some of the plant material might look small today, we know it will grow into beautiful specimens in a matter of time Plantings have been added near the pool, the tennis gazebo, to the left of number 5 tee box, and many areas around the clubhouse. These plants will definitely enhance all of these areas. We hope to add more in the future. When time and weather allows, we will be renovating several bunkers on the property. Some will need complete renovation, others will just need some additional sand. Let’s hope the weather cooperates for the maintenance team to perform the necessary work, and so all of you can get out and enjoy the course!
Until next time, I hope to see you all around the club and on the course soon
Yours in turf,
Buckley Brockmann GM/Golf Course Superintendent
SEDGEFIELD COUNTRY CLUB
The ACC Women’s Golf Championship returns to familiar territory in 2025, as Sedgefield Country Club plays host to the prestigious event for the 12th time After last year’s competition at Porters Neck Country Club, the championship moves back to Greensboro, N C , where the historic Donald Ross-designed course will challenge the conference’s top golfers Last year’s champions, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, will look to defend their title against a talented field of ACC competition
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THE 2025 GOLF SCHEDULE BOOKLET IS HERE
Ready for the upcoming golf season? From club tournament dates to pro shop hours and instructional lesson rates, you’ll have a compact guide right at your fingertips Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, stay in the loop with a calendar that will take the hassle out of planning your next golf adventure To dive into the 2025 McConnell Golf Schedule Booklet, visit your club’s private website today
2025 ACC WOMEN S GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP | APRIL 16 -19 AT
MARCH COOKIE OF THE MONTH: BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE
BY WILLIAM TEW, EXECUTIVE CHEF AT WILSON
COOKIE RECIPE
COUNTRY CLUB
“Blueberry cheesecake cookies are a delightful hybrid of two beloved treats: classic cheesecake and soft, chewy cookies ” - William Tew
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
10 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon almond extract
1/3 cup sour cream
1½ cups fresh blueberries
4 ounces cream cheese, cut into ¼inch pieces and freeze
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit Line two baking sheets with parchment paper 1 Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
Beat sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes Mix in egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined Add in 1/3 of the flour mixture and stir until just combined Stir in ½ of the sour cream Continue alternating the additions of the flour mixture and sour cream, beginning and ending with the flour mixture, stirring until just combined Do not overmix Gently fold in the blueberries and frozen pieces of cream cheese.
Drop 1½ tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart
Bake in the preheated oven until the bottom of the cookies just begins to brown, 15-18 minutes Cool on the baking sheets for minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely
NOTES: Oat flour is preferred, but almond flour can also be used. Add an additional tablespoon of the all-purpose gluten-free flour when using almond flour
Yields ~28 Cookies
Ingredients
APRIL COOKIE OF THE MONTH: CREAM CHEESE CASHEW
COOKIE RECIPE
BY JOHN CRAWFORD, EXECUTIVE CHEF AT RALEIGH COUNTRY CLUB
1 pound unsalted butter
6 ounces cream cheese
1¼ cup of granulated sugar
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1½ teaspoons salt
1 pound (3½ cups) chopped cashews
Instructions
Sift the flour and salt together and set aside
1. Chop the cashews. (Small pieces, not crumbs)
2. Using the paddle mixer, whip the butter for 3 minutes Add the cream cheese and whip for 2 more minutes
3. Add the sugar and vanilla and whip for 1 more minute.
4. Add the flour and salt mixture and the cashews Mix until all ingredients are incorporated
5. Use a 3-teaspoon scoop and scoop the mixture onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
7.
6. Bake for 8-11 minutes at 300 degrees
“Lynn was given this recipe to test about 13 years ago from our then Corporate Chef John McCallister Over the years, she has made a few changes but the inspiration for them came from him ” - John Crawford (Inspiration from Lynn Hart, Pastry Chef at Raleigh Country Club)
