THE VALLEY VOICE
BROOK VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB
YOUR CLUB
JANUARY&FEBRUARYHOURSOFOPERATION
MAINCLUBHOUSE
JANUARY&FEBRUARYHOURS(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-3:00pm
JANUARYGOLFSHOP,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
FEBRUARYGOLFSHOP,GOLFCOURSEANDPRACTICEFACILITYHOURS
GolfShop WeekdayI7:30am-5:00pm WeekendI7:30am-5:00pm
GolfCourse WeekdayI8:30am-5:00pm
PracticeFacility
BVCCCONTACTLIST
Reservations
Lounge
ClubhouseManager
WeekendI8:30am-5:00pm
WeekdayI7:30am-4:00pm
WeekendI7:30am-4:00pm
252-751-1960Ext8032or8033
252-751-1960Ext8033
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
Happy New Year! I hope everyone enjoyed the holidays with family and friends. I cannot believe that we are entering a new year but I’m so excited for what the future holds.
We have some great events for the year ahead! I look forward to seeing you all around the clubhouse.
Warm regards,
Cortne Hayes Director of Member Services
New Members:
Bill & Sharon Lee
Joey & Maryann Cuellar
Russ & Sally Loughry
Rachael & Homer Tyre
John & Emily Anne Taylor
Van & Anna Smith
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.
Chris Sanders @Buffalotracedistillery Bourbon Night @brookvalleycc
ECU Pirate Club Great day on the course for our Letterwinner Golf Tournament. Thanks
DINING & EVENTS
BIRTHDAY NIGHT
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15 | 6:00 - 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!
ENDOFMONTHDINNERFEATURE
WEDNESDAY,JANUARY22|6:00-9:00PM
Joinusforaspecialendofmonthdinnerfeature,uniquelycuratedby ChefKenric!
PAINT AND POUR
FRIDAY, JANUARY 24 | 6:00 PM
Join us for a fun and creative Paint & Pour event! Unleash your inner artist while sipping on your favorite drink and creating your own masterpiece No experience necessary Grab your friends, relax, and let the paint flow!
LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY
FRIDAY, JANUARY 31 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Kick off your weekend with Live Music Friday! Enjoy an evening of great tunes, good vibes, and a lively atmosphere. Whether you're here to dance, relax, or just enjoy the sound, it's the perfect way to start your weekend!
KIDS ZONE
FRIDAY, JANUARY 24 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
FRIDAY, JANUARY 31 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Bring your little ones to your home away from home here at the Club The number of kids will be limited to 15 due to the size of the room We do please ask that all children are potty trained To book, email kcartwright@brookvalleycc com
DINING & EVENTS
BOURBON NIGHT
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Savor a curated selection of premium bourbons, guided by an expert who will share the history and tasting notes behind each pour. Whether you're a connoisseur or a newcomer, it's the perfect evening to indulge and discover new favorites!
SUPER BOWL TO-GO
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 | LAST PICKUP 6:00 PM
Score big this Super Bowl with our Takeout Special! Skip the hassle and enjoy game day with a delicious spread all ready to go. Perfect for your party or tailgate! Look for more informaiton in Weekly Happenings
BIRTHDAY NIGHT
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 | 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!
FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21 | TBD
Create unforgettable memories at our Father-Daughter Dance! Join us for a magical evening filled with dancing and laughter. Celebrate the unique bond between fathers and daughters in a fun and heartwarming atmosphere!
VALENTINE’S DATE NIGHT
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Make this Valentine's Day unforgettable with a romantic Date Night event! Enjoy an evening of delicious food and a special atmosphere perfect for couples
END OF MONTH DINNER FEATURE
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us for a special end of month dinner feature, uniquely curated by Chef Kenric!
GOLF UPDATES
Dear Members,
As we head into the New Year, our staff would like to thank you all for a wonderful 2024 golf season We have enjoyed each and every event throughout the year and look forward to elevating your experiences in 2025!
Brand new to this winter season is our greens covers, which will help tremendously in maintaining healthy green surfaces heading into the spring. When temperatures reach substantially low numbers, these covers will be placed overtop the greens which will prevent play on the golf course We have already had two of these instances this winter Notifications will be sent out to the membership when our grounds crew plans to utilize the covers.
Frost delays are also a common theme during the winter months. If you are scheduled to play in the morning hours, be on the lookout for any frost delay notifications You may also find this information on the tee sheet notes
The 2025 golf schedule will be released in early February We have added a few brand-new events to the calendar next year and are excited for what’s to come!
As a friendly reminder, our golf shop is stocked with all of your winter needs Stop by and check us out!
We look forward to seeing you in the New Year and are hopeful for favorable golf weather throughout the first couple months!
“You must take personal responsibility You cannot change the circumstances, the seasons, or the wind, but you can change yourself That is something you have charge of.” – Jim
Rohn
Dalton Rich Director of Golf
January-February Golf Schedule
January 1st – Open Limited Hours
January 20th – Golf Course Open - Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Weather Permitting)
February 17th – Golf Course Open - Presidents Day (Weather Permitting)
TURF TALK
As predicted, we had a colorful autumn with an abundance of leaves Fortunately, we also had some beautiful weather before the holiday season With the greens a little quicker than in year’s past, the warmer days we were able to catch made for some fun rounds of golf The temperature has definitely changed its mind now. Keeping the greens healthy during the winter months can be more challenging than the summer. It takes a combination of disease management, moisture management, and knowing when to add an extra layer of protection on those bone chilling nights. Moisture is arguably the most important.
Disease management requires monthly applications of fungicides Moisture management is a little more involved If we have not received significant rainfall in the 2 to 3 days, we start checking notoriously dry parts of every green and collar on the course You may see one of the maintenance team walking around on a green periodically prodding the greens with a dark red, handheld, moisture meter. This instrument is invaluable. In warmer months, when the grass is growing, a green will tell us when it is dry. The green will get dry and localized dry spots will turn a tan color. We then apply extra water to those areas, as needed, and all is well. In the winter, we do not have that indicator, as the greens are mostly dormant This is where the moisture meter is necessary It will tell us the exact volumetric water content of the soil, specifically in the root zone of the green If we get below 25% before a cold weather event, we are in the danger zone and need to apply water Above 30% and we are safe It’s a fine line, but we always err on the side of too wet when it gets really cold A dry green in freezing temps is more detrimental to the health of green than a dry green in the middle of summer
Once we manage the water before an extremely cold evening, it is time to add another layer of protection. Thankfully, we purchased greens covers in the spring of 2024. Research has shown the combination of proper moisture levels, and greens covers designed for the purpose, is our best chance of keeping ultra dwarf Bermuda greens healthy in extremely cold weather The only downside to covering greens is the time it takes to deploy them before a weather event and store them after We will always take the golfers perspective into account when we schedule the covering It takes approximately four hours to cover the greens and nearly the same to store the covers Please bear with us when the need to cover does arrive. We will get you back on the course as soon as possible.
Everyone in the golf maintenance department is looking forward to a great golfing season in 2025. We hope this will be the best year yet. Green grass, beautiful fairways, and quick greens are right around the corner Stay warm for now, and we’ll see you on the course!
Yours in turf,
Buckley Brockmann Golf Course Superintendent & General Manager
MCCONNELL GOLF NEWS
MCCONNELL GOLF TO HOST BACK-TO-BACK KORN FERRY TOUR EVENTS AGAIN IN 2025
McConnell Golf properties will once again host Korn Ferry Tour events in consecutive weeks when the Visit Knoxville Open and UNC Health as been contested every season since the Korn Ferry Tour’s C Health Championship will take place at Raleigh Country Club for https://www youtube com/watch?v=qhrFFPg0qrk
SHARE YOUR STORY IN THE SPRING/SUMMER ISSUE OF MCCONNELL GOLF, THE MAGAZINE
We want to hear from you! Share your most memorable moments from the course, courts, or clubhouses across McConnell Golf for a chance to be featured in the upcoming Spring/Summer issue of McConnell Golf, The Magazine Whether it's a tournament triumph, family tradition, or unforgettable trip, your stories are what bring our magazine to life. If you have an interesting story to share with us, contact Communications Director, Faith Inman at finman@mcconnellgolf.com for a chance to be featured in our next edition.
2025 GOLF SCHEDULE BOOKLET COMING SOON
Hitting your mailboxes in January, the 2025 McConnell Golf schedule booklet features all the information you need to get 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.
JANUARY COOKIE OF THE MONTH: COCONUT MACAROONS COOKIE RECIPE
BY REBECCA KEIL, EXECUTIVE PASTRY CHEF AT PORTERS
NECK COUNTRY CLUB
“From a young age, I fell in love with the sweet, buttery, chewy texture of Coconut Macaroons The simplicity of the recipe combined with the complexity of the flavor, including the toasted coconut, makes this a small bite for anyone to enjoy I find it best in the winter months, sitting by a fire, enjoying a hot cup of cocoa, snuggled up in a blanket Happy New Year!” - Rebecca Keil
Ingredients
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
14 ounces shredded coconut
3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
Mix all ingredients together 1
Scoop out cookies and bake at 325 for about 12-14 minutes, till golden brown.
FEBRUARY COOKIE OF THE MONTH: GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE RECIPE
BY KENRIC HUNT, EXECUTIVE CHEF AT BROOK
VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB
“You
Ingredients
chips!” - Kenric Hunt
1/2 cup (110g) unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup (110g) dark brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or 2 tsp vanilla extract)
1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
1 cup + 1 tablespoon (150g) gluten-free all-purpose flour with xanthan gum (I recommend this one)
1/2 cup (60g) oat flour* SEE NOTES
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (80g) bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup (160g) semisweet chocolate chips + a handful more for sprinkling Flaky sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
Whisk together the flour, oat flour, baking soda, and salt and set aside
Cream together the melted butter and sugars until it turns into a paste-like consistency (mix on medium-high speed with the paddle attachment for 3-5 minutes)
Mix in the vanilla and eggs until smooth Scrape down the bowl and mix again
Mix in the dry ingredients Once combined, fold in the chocolate
5 Dot the tops with a few more chocolate chips and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours 6 Once chilled bake at 375°F on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper (do not use a Silpat)
Use a large cookie scoop and scoop the cookie dough side by side on a small tray lined with wax paper You should have 15-16 cookies
Right when you take them out of the oven, quickly push in the sides of the cookies using the
