Brook Valley Country Club Newsletter by McConnell Golf

The Valley Voice Brook Valley Country Club

MARCH & APRIL 2020

YOUR CLUB

MARCH AND APRIL HOURS OF OPERATION: MAIN Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Closed 11:30am-3:00pm, Lounge closes at 7:00pm 11:30am-9:00pm 11:30am-9:00pm 11:30am-9:00pm 11:30am-7:00pm 11:30am-7:00pm

MARCH GOLF SHOP, GOLF COURSE AND PRACTICE FACILITY HOURS Golf Shop

Weekday I 8:30am-5:00pm Weekend I 8:00am-5:00pm Golf Course Weekday I 9:00am-Dark Weekend I 8:30am-Dark Practice Facilities Weekday I 8:30am-5:00pm Weekend I 8:00am-5:00pm **Note Golf Shop and Practice Facility Hours will close at 6:00pm after Daylight Savings Time

APRIL GOLF SHOP, GOLF COURSE AND PRACTICE FACILITY HOURS Golf Shop Golf Course Practice Facilities

Weekday Weekend Weekday Weekend Weekday Weekend

I I I I I I

8:00am-6:30pm 7:30am-6:30pm 8:30am-Dark 8:00am-Dark 8:00am-6:30pm 7:30am-6:30pm

BROOK VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB STAFF: CONTACTS Riley Kinlaw I Director of Golf rkinlaw@brookvalleycc.com Owen Legg I Golf Course Superintendent olegg@brookvalleycc.com Kenric Hunt I Executive Chef khunt@brookvallleycc.com Ashley Odom I Membership Director aodom@brookvalleycc.com Dave Larson I Food & Beverage Director officebvcc@brookvalleycc.com Sophia Karanikas I Dining Services Manager skaranikas@brookvalleycc.com

BVCC CONTACT PHONE NUMBERS Reservations and Dining Room Membership and Accounting Events Director Golf Shop

252.751.1960 x 8032 252.751.1960 x 8013 252.751.1960 x 8012 252.751.1960 x 8021

NEWSLETTER CONTAINS The Valley Voice …..………………………………………….…….………………….. 1 Your Club ………..…….………......……………………………………………………… 2 Membership ...………………………………………………………….………………… 3 BV Buzz …….……………………………………………………………….………………. 4 Events ……………………………...……………………………………..…………………. 5 Monthly Dining ………....………..……….……………….…………………………… 6 Juniors ……………………………………………………………..………………………… 7 Junior Golf……………………………………………………..…….……………………… 8 Tee It Up ………………………………………………………….………...……….………. 9-10 Turf Talk …………………………………………………………………………………….. 11 Company Wide ...…………………………………………………………………………. 12-13 Calendar …………………………………………………………….……………………… 14 Cookie of the Month ………………………………………………………………….. 15 _____________________________________________________________

MEMBERSHIP

SPRING IS IN THE AIR! Soon enough we will start to see more flowers blooming and the grass turning green. The course will be filled with the golfers and we will continue to draw you all in to enjoy the delicious foods from Chef Kenric and his staff. As we are moving along in the year already we have gained new members and look forward to meeting many more. As we say with McConnell Golf “the best way to grow our private club is with your help.” Ashley Odom, Membership Director

WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBERS It is wonderful to have the following members join the Brook Valley Country Club membership! Please join us in making them feel welcome by extending a friendly hello when you see them around the club!

Tony Yeates & Terri Gray David & Jeanne Kennedy

Brooks & Nickie Dixon with their boys Cole & Tripp

MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS PRIVILEGES Note that this newsletter contains information for all areas of Brook Valley Country Club. Some activities may only be available to certain memberships. Please consult your membership plan for the privileges associated with your membership level or contact Ashley at the club with questions.

2020 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.

CLUBHOUSE MEMBERSHIP

SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP

Clubhouse and Non-Resident Clubhouse providing access to clubhouse dining and social activities

Provides full club amenities access to pool, dining and social activities

GOLF MEMBERSHIP Full Golf, Non-Resident Full Golf, Corporate Golf, Junior Golf and Senior Golf providing full club amenities access to golf, pool, dining and social activities

BV BUZZ

Look who’s talking about Brook Valley CC! Please enjoy a few of our favorite social media mentions below—and keep sharing your experiences with us by tagging Brook Valley Country Club on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for a chance to be featured in the next newsletter.

FACEBOOK: LOU FORD Food and service were great! Clean and

INSTAGRAM: @WALLY_G8R Getting ready for the plunge

elegant facility

#polarplunge2020 #bvcc

TWITTER: ECUPIRATECLUB #PirateNation: Mark your calendars and save the date for the 2020 Pirate Golf Classic! Registration info coming soon! -- Friday, April 17 -- 8:30am Shotgun -- @BrookValleyCC_

McKeller Knox recommends Brook Valley Country Club: "We got married here in November 2019 and it was absolutely wonderful! We planned the wedding in five and a half months and couldn’t have done it without Mr. David! He was so easy to work with and answered any questions we had leading up to the wedding with a very quick response time. He made sure everything the day of the wedding was perfect. Mr. David knows what he is doing and is phenomenal at his job! The food was excellent and so many guests complimented it even weeks after the wedding. Our wedding was beautiful thanks to Brook Valley’s team!"

EVENTS

BINGO NIGHT BUFFET Wednesday, March 4 I 6:00pm-9:00pm

BINGO!! We all love playing a good game of bingo and being the first to yell those 5 letters out loud! Dinner will consist of a delicious buffet chef and his staff will be putting out so make your reservation early and join us. Prizes for all. A la carte menu is not available this evening.

EASTER BRUNCH BUFFET Sunday, April 12 I 11:00am-2:00pm Chef Kenric and his staff will be setting the buffet for you to enjoy on this wonderful day with your family and friends at Brook Valley. The brunch buffet will have your favorites from salads, entrees, sides and of course the desserts. Look for the menu soon. Reservations Required! A la carte menu not available.

SHRIMP NIGHT Wednesday, April 22 I 6:00pm-9:00pm

MOM PROM Friday, March 27 I 6:30pm-8:30pm Are you ready to bring your sons to their first Prom? You have the opportunity to bring them for a night full of music, dancing and of course a nice dinner for you from the culinary staff.

Shrimp night specials along with our a la carte menu is one popular night of dining in the BV Lakeview Dining Room! The Shrimp specials will be on the menu and will be posted online for you to see, very soon.

CORNHOLE FOR CANCER TOURNAMENT Saturday, April 25 I 1:00pm-4:00pm $10 per person

EASTER EGG HUNT Saturday, April 11 I 12:00pm 5 & under 12:30pm 6 & older Are you ready to hop right on over to BV to find the golden egg? One for each age group will be hidden. Who will find the egg with the big prize the Easter Bunny hides. He will also be around for photo ops for fun spring pictures. After the hunt join us for lunch in the clubhouse. A la carte lunch menu will be available.

Brook Valley will host a corn hole tournament with hopes to do this every year. We will be supporting the Cancer Society of North Carolina with the proceeds. Make your team or we will pair you up when you get here. We will have music as well as a bar and the grill set up for member charge. Please mark the calendar and RSVP so we can make the plans!

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS UNLESS OTHERWISE DETAILED. PLEASE NOTE, ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THANK YOU.

MONTHLY DINING EVENTS

DATE NIGHT w/ Live Music BIRTHDAY NIGHT Wednesday, March 11 I 6:00pm-9:00pm Wednesday, April 8 I 6:00pm-9:00pm Happy Birthday to you celebrating in March and April! Brook Valley is ready to celebrate with you, your family and friends. Chef Kenric has a special menu prepared for you to choose the entrée of your choice. A la carte dining is not available.

SPF (Small Plate Friday) NIGHTS Friday, March 6 I 6:00pm-9:00pm Friday, April 3 I 6:00pm-9:00pm SPF Nights have returned for the 2020 season. Come enjoy a special menu full of small plates options while enjoying live music. Chef will have 2 large plate options for you to enjoy as well.

Friday, March 20 I 6:00pm-9:00pm Friday, April 17 I 6:00pm-9:00pm Whether it be a romantic evening for two or a group of friends, come to the Club to enjoy the buy one entrée and receive the second half off. Chef Kenric has two special entrees to share with you. A la carte menu available.

PRIME RIB DINNER Wednesday, March 25 I 6:00pm-9:00pm Wednesday, April 29 I 6:00pm-9:00pm Are you ready for a night away at the end of the month so you do not have to cook or clean? You have a choice of a King or a Queen cut but if you want other options the a la carte menu is available for your choices. Chef has prepared house made sides to compliment your dinner.

RESERVATIONS REQUEST SUNDAY BRUNCH Every Sunday I 11:00am-3:00pm Enjoy an a la carte brunch menu from 11:30am-3:00pm in the Lakeview Room. Family and friends enjoy time together on Sunday to begin a new week. A limited lunch menu is available during brunch and throughout the afternoon until 5:30pm. .

During this time of year we are all very busy and coming to the Club is a wonderful evening out. In order to provide premium service and ample food preparation, we kindly ask that you call ahead for reservations no later the 3:00pm the day you wish to dine. For all special events (SPF Night, Date Night, Birthday Night, etc.), we kindly ask that you adhere to our reservation deadlines as posted on the website and in the newsletter, as we may have maximum numbers that we can allow based on space and product ordering deadlines. Online reservations may be made up to 24 hours in advance. Thank you for your continued support!

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS UNLESS OTHERWISE DETAILED. PLEASE NOTE, ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THANK YOU

JUNIORS

BARRACUDA SWIM TEAM It is almost time for summer swim—who is ready? I know Coach Peyton is ready to see all her barracudas, new and old! We will have a meeting coming up in April so keep your eye on the Weekly Happenings and in your email. If you are new to Brook Valley or just new to the swim team—we want YOU! The only requirement to join the team is that you must be able to swim the length of the pool. We have fun during the summer and are looking forward to 2020! If you are not quite able to swim the length this year, don’t worry swim lessons are available. If you would like to be added to our Barracuda email list contact Ashley Odom. aodom@brookvalleycc.com

KIDZONE FRIDAY NIGHT FUN KidZone is open every Friday night for crafts, activities, movies and more! So come by the club and enjoy a night in the Dining Room while the kids enjoy some Friday fun in the KidZone! No charge if a reservation is made. Kids meals are $0.99 on Friday Nights unless otherwise advertised. *$5.00 walk-in charge, per child, if no reservation made* *Please RSVP ahead of time if you have a child under the age of 3 who would like to attend! Only a few spaces for this age available*

SAVE THE DATES: BV FUN CAMP Summer Fun Camps will return the summer of 2020! As details grow we will share the fun with you but if you want to mark your calendars of the dates: Summer Fun Camp Session 1 I June 23—June 26 Summer Fun Camp Session 2 I August 11—August 14 Sessions limited to 20 kids. 5-12years.

JUNIOR GOLF

2020 SUMMER FUN KIDS CAMPS Summer Fun Kids Camp #1 l June 23-26 Tuesday-Friday l 8:30am-4:00pm Fee: $150 per camper Summer Fun Kids Camp #2 l August 11-14 Tuesday-Friday l 8:30am-4:00pm Fee: $150 per camper

OPERATION 36 The biggest announcement for our 2020 Junior Program will be the introduction of OPERATION 36 here at Brook Valley. Assistant Professional Hobe Collins will be heading up this initiative that will be a huge asset to not only our Junior Program, but potentially all Golf Programs here at the club. Operation 36 has become one of the world’s most effective programs based on a combination of instruction, technology, and most importantly play in introducing new golfers to the game. What sets Op 36 apart from others is its blend of On Course Play, Clinic style instruction, and utilization of everyday technology. Instead of starting at the full length tee box, golfers will begin in Division 1 (25 yards). This means they will play 9 holes starting 25 from each green. The challenge is to shoot 36 or better. If they do, they will progress to Division 2, and start 50 yards from each green on their next round. This process will continue all the way back to full tee box divisions. On course play will be scheduled on a Bi-Weekly basis. On a weekly basis, juniors will make friends and learn skills through fun engaging classes. This will give the young golfer a chance to learn basic fundamentals in an interactive group environment. The Op 36 curriculum revolves around making sure learning the game feels like a game. To tie all this together, junior golfers will use the Op 36 Mobile App. In short, this app is designed to allow juniors and their families to review their goals and education, provide a playing and practice guide, and ultimately stay connected with the golf staff and their progress. New golfers will feel success from day one – helping our sport to retain new golfers that are having more fun on the course. All of this being said, Operation 36 is providing the development model, but will be ran by the Brook Valley Golf Staff. All golf activities will take place here at our facility. More details will be announced as we officially launch Operation 36 in early spring. In the meantime, do not hesitate to contact a member of the Golf Shop staff for more information. If you would like to learn more about operation 36, use the web address below for “What is Operation 36” video.

https://vimeo.com/245049319

Brook Valley will host two Summer Fun Kids Camps this summer. Juniors will participate in daily activities involved around Golf, Activities, Swimming, and Arts & Crafts. Summer Camps offer a great opportunity to participate in a wide variety of activities at the club, all under the guidance of the club’s staff. A daily schedule of activities will be created to be fun and educational in an environment where relationships can be made that will last a lifetime. Contact Membership Director Ashley Odom or 1st Assistant Hobe Collins for full details of our Summer Fun Kids Camps. *All Member Classifications eligible.

TEE IT UP

2020 SCHEDULE OF GOLF EVENTS

2020 COUPLES GOLF EVENTS

The Golf Staff has been hard at work in the off season creating an excellent calendar of events for our membership in 2020. Below you can find a list of the major events for this year, along with maintenance dates and a few of the larger events our Club will host this season. All of our home club events are listed in all caps. Also listed in small caps our maintenance dates, the dates for the ECU Intercollegiate, and any non-member events. Look for a finalized version that will include all Golf Events, MGA Tournaments, Junior Golf Activities, and McConnell Golf Events to be published in the McConnell Golf Schedule booklet to be mailed out soon!

It's that time of year again - who's ready to play Couples Fun Golf?!? Couples Golf events offer a casual atmosphere that can be fun for both the experienced player or the true beginner, incorporating "stress free" formats to encourage any and all to come out to play!. Each month starting in May through September, Couple events will be held in conjunction with both "Date Night" and "SPF Night" with the KidZone available to any of our parents wanting to join in on the fun.

MARCH

14 15-17 23-24 26 28-29

APRIL MAY

9 1 2 5

JUNE

JULY

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER NOVEMBER

16 22 30-31 5 15-18 19 23-26 10 19 20-23 24 31 1-2 4 7 11-14 15 20-22 4 15 18 24 3-4 24-25 1 5-8

Titleist Fitting Day ECU Men’s Pirate Intercollegiate Greens Aerification MGA OPENING MEN’S NIGHT (Weekly on Thursdays) SPRING KICK-OFF DEMO DAY WEEKEND Ladies Eastern League Match COUPLES FUN GOLF “PLAY WITH A PIRATE” SPRING OPENER MGA SCOTT GROOT MATCH PLAY TOURNAMENT BEGINS PXG FITTING DAY COUPLE FUN GOLF MEN’S MEMBER-MEMBER COUPLES FUN GOLF Greens & Fairway Aerification COUPLES FUN GOLF SUMMER FUN KIDS CAMP #1 COUPLES FUN GOLF GPRO TOUR HV3 PRO-AM GPro Tour Professional Event COUPLES FUN GOLF McConnell Solheim Cup McConnell Solheim Cup TYGA Event COUPLES FUN GOLF SUMMER FUN KIDS CAMP #2 PXG Fitting Day ELLIS MAPLES INVITATIONAL (Men’s Member Guest) COUPLES FUN GOLF Senior Interclub COUPLES FUN GOLF FINAL MGA MEN’S NIGHT CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND MGA PURPLE & GOLF TOURNAMENT MGA SHOOT-OUT McConnell Ryder Cup (at The Reserve)

*Dates subject to change as other community and club activities are finalized

Here are the dates for 2020, all events will be held on Fridays starting at 5:30: May 1 and 22 June 5 and 19 July 10 and 24 August 7 September 4 and 18

2020 GPRO TOUR EVENT We are excited to announce that Brook Valley will once again host the playing professionals of the GPRO Tour in 2020. This year the tournament will be held July 20-23 and is a featured event on the GPRO Tour schedule – The GPRO TOUR GREENVILLE OPEN! Prior to this year’s tournament on Sunday, July 19th, we are excited to announce we will once again host the HV3/GPro Tour Pro-Am to help raise money for Harold Varner III’s HV3 Foundation. Both sponsorship and housing opportunities are available to help support both the event as well the HV3 Foundation. Look for more details about all GPro Tour event activities to be sent out soon. If you are interested in learning more about sponsorship, please contact Riley Kinlaw by email, rkinlaw@brookvalleycc.com, or by contacting the Golf Shop.

TEE IT UP BROOK VALLEY MEMBER APPRECATION DAYS This year, the LAST WEDNESDAY of every of month will be "Member Appreciation Day". On that day, a special guest rate of $40 will be offered! Tee times can be made anytime during the day to work around you and your guest’s schedule. I encourage you all to take advantage of this offering this year. Not only is this a great value to your membership, we want you all involved in our goal to continue to grow our membership this year. Brook Valley is your home away from home, let's show it off in 2020! *Don’t forget a Guest is only allowed to play Brook Valley Country Club as a Guest 6 times per year

BV MGA UPDATE The Brook Valley Men’s Golf Association season is set to begin very soon. At the time of publication of this newsletter, our new Board Members had yet to be elected with our Annual Meeting set for February 27th. Look for an email to be sent out from the MGA with dues for the year and for highlights about the 2020 season. The MGA Season will officially begin on March 26th with our first Men’s Night event. Registration for the Scott Groot Match Play will open soon as well, with matches scheduled to begin May 1st. We are looking forward to another fantastic year of MGA Golf! President - Jeff Gibson Vice President - Lee Mulkey Treasurer – Rob Burleson

SAVE THE DATE – ADDITIONAL MCCONNELL GOLF HOSTED EVENTS APRIL

15-17

28-30

CGA 52nd Carolinas Senior Four-Ball Championship (Providence) McConnell Golf/TYGA High School Invitational (Treyburn) GPro Professional Event (Cardinal)

1 11 18

GPro Professional Event (Cardinal) CGA Four-Ball Event (Cardinal) CGA Senior Four-Ball Event (CC of Asheville)

MAY

LADIES EASTERN LEAGUE GOLF ASSOCIATION For our ladies that like to play a little more competitively, Brook Valley will participate in the East Carolina Ladies Golf Association again this year. There are still three events left on the 2019-2020 season. The schedule for 2020-2021 dates should be finalized soon. Eastern League is open to all Brook Valley ladies in the Golfing Class that have a handicap index of 32.9 or lower. Events are held the second Thursday of each month and offer the opportunity to not only represent Brook Valley but also to play many of the other courses in the area and make some great connections with other lady golfers at the same time. If you are interested in playing or would like more details, contact a member of the Golf Shop Staff or League Representative Janis Humphrey. 2020-2021 Remaining Schedule March 12, 2020 Wedgewood Municipal April 9, 2020 Brook Valley – That’s Here! May 4-5, 2020 Finals at Lane Tree G&CC

TURF TALK

GREETINGS BVCC MEMBERS 2020 is here and it seems we are trying to warm up. The three-hole system on the greens is working out well and with the help of our outstanding Pro we were able to make another rotation of locations prior to spring. Two projects in the works are the updates to the interior of the bathrooms and the removal of the gravel contaminated sand in the chipping green bunker. The bathrooms have been a collaborative effort between the maintenance staff and our exceptional clubhouse maintenance personnel Chris Mabe. The interiors are phase one of a total upgrade for the entire bathhouse and new landscaping. The chipping green bunker project will commence soon and all of the gravel/sand will be removed. Liners will be installed over the drainage and new sand will be distributed. We are inching closer to spring and moving away from dangerous cold temperature and weather. If we manage to keep the snow and ice away, I feel the course will be in great shape for green up and the beginning of a great year. Thank you for all your support and as always, feel free to contact me with questions or concerns about you course. Thank You, Owen Legg, Superintendent

2019 BROOK VALLEY EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR BEN MARSHALL— Assistant Superintendent One special part of working at McConnell Golf is the team environment required to fill customer service and satisfy high expectations. While all team members contribute to accomplishing company goals and standards, some stand out as exceptional in their daily duties. Selecting just one “Employee of the Year” at a McConnell Golf Property from our team of outstanding employees is not an easy task. We are fortunate to have so many. We are proud to announce for the year of 2019, Golf Course Assistant Superintendent Ben Marshall was named Brook Valley Employee of the Year. Ben has been working at Brook Valley for two and a half years and has proved himself to be a tremendous asset to the maintenance team. Bens “can-do attitude” and positive influence has been a huge asset in the face of demanding and challenging conditions. His leadership has time and time again proven to accomplish goals that are in keeping with the high quality and standards of McConnell Golf. Ben continues to excel in his level of knowledge and agronomic skills and has had a lasting impact on the course and the rest of the maintenance department. We are thankful to have Ben Marshall on our team and are proud to name him 2019 Employee of the Year.

MCCONNELL GOLF

Holston Hills Country Club Selected as Future Host of Korn Ferry Tour’s Visit Knoxville Open SAVE THE DATE: May 11-17, 2020 The Korn Ferry Tour’s newly named Visit Knoxville Open will move to historic Holston Hills Country Club this May. Formerly the Web.com Tour, the organization has signed a five-year agreement with McConnell Golf. The Visit Knoxville Open is one of four original tournaments from the Tour’s inaugural 1990 season. With 50 available PGA TOUR cards, the Korn Ferry Tour is the path to the Pros. Over the last 30 years, the event has produced a number of noteworthy champions, including future PGA TOUR winners Jeff Maggert (1990), J.J. Henry (2000), Vaughn Taylor (2003), Chez Reavie (2007), Chris Kirk (2010) and Patton Kizzire (2015), who used his victory to garner Player of the Year honors that season. Other notables to compete include two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson, 13-time PGA TOUR winner David Toms, U.S. Open champion Lucas Glover and PGA Championship winner Jimmy Walker. For more information please visit https://visitknoxopen.com/.

2020 REX HOSPITAL OPEN SAVE THE DATE On May 28 – 31, the 33rd REX Hospital Open will take place at The Country Club at Wakefield Plantation. In 2019, Sebastian Cappelen took home the REX Open trophy, shooting a course record 21-under par to win by three shots! Last year’s tournament hosted more than 156 professional golfers from around the world and helped raise money for the new UNC REX Cancer Center. Have you ever wanted to take part in a professional golf tournament? Well, now’s your chance! The REX Hospital Open is seeking volunteers to assist in executing the area’s premier professional charity golf tournament, part of the Web.com Tour. If you would like more information on volunteering for the REX Hospital Open, contact Michael Thomas at mthomas@ccwakefieldplantation.com

MCCONNELL GOLF, THE MAGAZINE With March comes spring and a fresh issue of McConnell Golf, The Magazine. We hope you enjoy catching up with your sister properties and perhaps gain some inspiration for the upcoming season on the course, on the courts and at the pool. Next up, the Wyndham Championship edition will publish in July ahead of the tournament and carry us through the remainder of the year. Within, we’ll take a look back at JT Poston’s 2019 win and go behind the scenes with the Agronomy team. To join this upcoming publication, advertisers are invited to take part for a little as $150! For the best ad placement options and business directory listings, we encourage you to contact Lauren Thedieck this month at lthedieck@mcconnellgolf.com. Thank you to all of our member advertisers for your support and for trusting us in your marketing efforts and promotion of your companies!

ACC CHAMPIONSHIP TO INCORPORATE MATCH PLAY The ACC has decided to incorporate match play into its league championship beginning this spring. Approved last year, this new format goes into effect for both the Men’s and Women’s ACC Championships in 2020. It will now feature 54 holes of stroke play before a cut to the top four teams, who move on to match play. SAVE THE DATES! Men’s Championship - April 17-20 at Old North State Club in New London, North Carolina. Women’s Championship - April 22-26 at The Reserve Golf Club in Pawleys Island, South Carolina.

MCCONNELL GOLF

MCCONNELL GOLF COMPANY MEETING Sedgefield Country Club hosted yet another successful annual meeting for McConnell Golf! “Building Clubs of the Future” requires constant innovation and development. Every day there is an opportunity to make a difference and we’re excited about what 2020 has to offer! “I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy.” - Rabindranath Tagore

MCCONNELL SIGNATURE BLEND We are excited to announce the release of our newest McConnell Golf blend this spring! Comprised of four barrels of Juslyn’s best Spring Mountain wines, the McConnell ‘Members’ Signature Blend’ combines 58% Cabernet Sauvignon and 42% Merlot, conveying all of the noble traits that make Spring Mountain so desired - a dense core of fruit, savory spices, chocolate mint and sweet mulberries. The wine was kept in-barrel for 36 months and the 2016 vintage is absolutely gorgeous. It promises another 10-12 years of enjoyment. Bottled and Produced by Juslyn Vineyards Limited Edition: 100 cases produced Wine Maker: Angelina Mondavi Did You Know? You can enjoy a free, private tasting experience with the owner at the Juslyn Vineyards Estate on Spring Mountain. A minimum one -week advance notice is requested. To schedule your visit, please contact Richard Cardoza at richard@julynvineyards.com or 707-265-1804.

CALENDAR

14 MARCH

SUN

MON

TUES

WED

THURS

FRI

SAT

4 BINGO Night

6 SPF Night KidZone Open

8 Sunday Brunch 11:00am-3:00pm

11 Birthday Night

13 KidZone Open

14 Titleist Fitting Day

15 Sunday Brunch 11:00am-3:00pm ECU Men’s Tournament

20 Date Night KidZone Open

22 Sunday Brunch 11:00am-3:00pm

25 Prim Rib Specials

26 MGA Opening Night

27 Mom Prom Mother Son Dance KidZone Closed

28 Spring Golf Demo Day Weekend

29 Sunday Brunch 11:00am-3:00pm

ECU Men’s Tournament ECU Men’s Tournament

Spring Golf Demo Day Weekend

APRIL SUN

5 Sunday Brunch 11:00am-3:00pm

MON

TUES

WED

THURS

FRI

SAT

2 MGA

3 SPF Night KidZone Open

8 Birthday Night

9 Ladies Eastern League Match

10 KidZone Open

11 Easter Egg Hunt

MGA 12 Easter Brunch 11:00am-2:00pm

16 MGA

17 Date Night KidZone Open

Greens Aerification

19 Sunday Brunch 11:00am-3:00pm

22 Shrimp Night

23 MGA

24 KidZone Open

25 Cornhole for Cancer

26 Sunday Brunch 11:00am-3:00pm

29 Prime Rib Specials

30 MGA

BROOK VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB

COOKIES OF THE MONTH

March 2020 I “Heath Bar Cookie” I Ron Gordils – Old North State Club Growing up my great grandmother would always hand out heath bars for the holidays. That and a five dollar bill for every birthday, Christmas and even Easter card she would hand out J . She has been gone for a few years now but anytime I have a heath bar I think of her. This cookie is a delicious balance of cookie dough and heath bar crunch. Enjoy! Ingredients: 2 ½ Cups All-Purpose Flour 1 TSP Salt 1 Cup (2 sticks) Unsalted Butter ¾ Cup Brown Sugar 2 Eggs 1 TSP Vanilla 1 ½ Cups Chopped Heath Bar pieces (Eight 1.4 ounce bars) ½ Cup Chopped Walnuts

1 TSP Baking Soda ¾ Cup Granulated Sugar

Directions: Whisk dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, vigorously whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda. Set aside. In a separate bowl, combine Heath Bar pieces and chopped walnuts. Set aside. Whisk butter, sugars, vanilla, then add eggs: In a large bowl, beat together the butter, brown and white sugars, and vanilla. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Make and chill dough: Add the flour mixture a third at a time, beating after each addition. Beat in the Heath bar walnut mixture. Chill cookie dough for at least 30 minutes (better an hour or longer). Spoon out dough balls onto cookie sheet: Preheat oven to 350°F. On cookie sheets lined with parchment paper or Silpat, spoon out the cookie dough in small 1-inch diameter balls (size of a large marble). Leave ample space because they do spread. Bake: Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are just starting to brown. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes.

April 2020 I Carrot Cake Cookies I Easter Bunny’s Pick – McConnell Golf Corporate Office Ingredients: 3/4 Cup (1 1/2 sticks) Butter, softened 1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar 1 TSP Pure Vanilla Extract 1 TSP Baking Soda 1/4 TSP Ground Nutmeg 1 Cup Packed Shredded Carrots ded Coconut 1/2 Cup Raisins CREAM CHEESE GLAZE 1 Cup Powdered Sugar 4 TSP. Milk Directions:

1 Cup Packed Brown Sugar 2 Large Eggs 1 1/2 Cups All-Purpose Flour 1 TSP Ground Cinnamon 1/2 TSP kosher Salt 3/4 Cup Unsweetened Shred2 Cups Old-Fashioned Oats

1 OZ. Cream Cheese, at room temperature 1/4 TSP Pure Vanilla Extract

Preheat oven to 350º and line a baking sheet with parchment. In a bowl of an electric mixer, beat butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, until incorporated, then add vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Add dry ingredients to butter mixture until well-combined. Stir in carrots, coconut, raisins, and oats and mix until just combined. Scoop 1” rounds of dough onto baking sheet. Bake until golden, 15 to 18 minutes. Let cool. Make glaze: Beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until combined. Drizzle glaze over each cookie and let harden before serving.

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