BV 2024 March/April Newsletter

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BROOK VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB

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Monday CLOSED

Tuesday Kitchen-11:30am-3:45pm

Lounge-11:30am-5:00pm(Nofoodafter3:45pm)

Wednesday 11:30am-8:45pm

Thursday 11:30am-8:45pm

Friday 11:30am-8:45pm

Saturday 11:30am-4:45pm

Sunday 10:30am-2:00pmBrunch;Lunchuntil4:45pm

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GolfShop WeekdayI8:00am-6:30pm(StartingMarch10)

WeekendI7:30am-6:30pm(StartingMarch10)

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WeekendI8:30am-5:00pm

PracticeFacility WeekdayI8:30am-4:30pm

WeekendI8:00am-4:30pm

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GolfCourse WeekdayI9:00am-5:00pm

WeekendI8:30am-5:00pm

PracticeFacility WeekdayI8:30am-4:30pm

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Lounge

ClubhouseManager

Membership&Accounting252-751-1960Ext8013 Events

Cortne

Buckley

| bbrockmann@brookvalleycc.com

Kenric Hunt | kenric.hunt@brookvalleycc.com

Kevin

Denise

Travis

Kelsey Casalaspro | kcasalaspro@brookvalleycc com

MEMBERSHIP

Hello Spring!

I cannot believe that March is already here! Warmer weather is right around the corner! We have so many member events coming up for you all to enjoy Please remember to register online for any event that you are interested in

Our newly renovated tennis and pickleball courts are now open. You can reserve court time through the McConnell app They look fantastic, and our grand opening was a big hit

I look forward to seeing you all at the clubhouse Please continue to reach out if you need anything

Cortne Hayes Member Services Director

NewMembers:

Paul & Andrea Mahoney

Dustin & Alex Gaines with their children

Greyson & Jefferson

DID YOU KNOW?

McConnell Golf offers a Network Upgrade for our membership. For just $25 or $45, 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 Member Services Director, Cortne Hayes, at 252-751-1960 x 8013.

2024 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.

CLUBHOUSEMEMBERSHIP

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

SOCIALMEMBERSHIP

Providesfullclubamenitiesaccesstopool, diningandsocialactivities

GOLFMEMBERSHIP

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

BV buzz

Never miss out on a club event, the latest McConnell Golf news or the chance to share your member experience Stay connected to Brook Valley Country Club and McConnell Golf on social media and join the conversation today

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In loveee with this glowy light from Baker and Dustin’s engagement session yesterday!! You can’t even tell we were freezing our butts off during the entire thing

SUBSCRIBE TO MCCONNELL GOLF ON YOUTUBE

From club drone flyovers to member interviews, and tournament and event recaps, you can stay up to date with the latest video content from the marketing team at McConnell Golf Subscribe to our YouTube channel and be a part of a growing audience with nearly 40,000 views (and counting) on record Visit YouTube.com/McConnellGolf and subscribe to our channel today!

DOWNLOAD THE MCCONNELL GOLF MOBILE APP

Stay connected with McConnell Golf while you’re on the go! Whether you need to view our member directory, place a food order, book a tee time, court or dining reservation, or access your club’s events calendar, the app will grant you access to everything you need Members who opt-in for push notifications on the app will also receive club updates regarding course conditions, special events and more Download the app on the Apple App or Google Play Store today!

DINING & EVENTS

FRIED CHICKEN FRIDAY

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2024 | 6:00PM-8:45PM

FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2024 | 6:00PM-8:45PM

Chef would love to see you all for Fried Chicken Friday! He will be offering 14-, 18-, and 2-piece dinners They are also available for takeout! As always, you can enjoy these with homemade sides. Look for more information in the Weekly Happenings

KARAOKE NIGHT

FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2024 | 7:00PM-10:00PM

Come sing your heart out at Karaoke Night! Chef is featuring a country dinner buffet The menu will be featured in an upcoming Weekly Happenings We hope to see you there!

SHRIMP NIGHT

THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2024 I 6:00PM-8:45PM

Do you enjoy the occasional shrimp dish? Look no further than BVCC! Chef has created a couple of great shrimp entrees for you Keep your eye out for the Weekly Happenings, so you can see what’s to come!

BIRTHDAY NIGHT

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2024 | 6:00PM-9:00PM

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2024 | 6:00PM-9:00PM

A special HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our members in March & April Come to BVCC and dine with us! Please register for this night because it’s always busy Look for more information in Weekly Happenings

BRISKETNIGHT

WEDNESDAY,MARCH27,2024|6:00PM-8:45PM

JoinusforChef’sspecialbrisket!Wealwaysservethiswithdelicioussides and housemade pickles! Be on the lookout for more details in Weekly Happenings

DINING & EVENTS

EASTER SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET

SUNDAY, MARCH 31, 2024 | 10:30AM-2:00PM

Please join us at Brook Valley for Easter Brunch. We will be doing reservations every 30 minutes Reservations are to be made online ONLY in the event calendar. Reservations will be limited to 90 minutes. Please look for d il i h W kl H i

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2024 | 6:00PM-9:00PM

Chef is at it again with his special prime rib! Be sure to make reservations online for a great dinner Details to be shared in Weekly Happenings

FATHER-DAUGHTERDANCE

FRIDAY,APRIL5,2024|6:00PM-9:00PM

Brook Valley Dads, bring your little ones to our Father-Daughter dance! We will offer a special buffet just for dads and a special buffet for daughters Registration is required! More to come in Weekly Happenings

TRIVIANIGHT

FRIDAY,APRIL26,2024|7:00PM-8:30PM

DJ Captain Morgan will be joining us to kick off Trivia Night! Do you have what it takes? This is sure to be a fun-filled night for members Look for details in Weekly Happenings!

To-GoOrdersforLunch&Dinner

Brook Valley continues to offer to-go options, as well as curbside or indoor pickup, so you can enjoy it in the comfort of your own home The best way to guarantee your order being ready and available is to call the club The number is 252-751-1960; dial Ext 8033 when the auto attendantanswersthephone WehopeyoucontinuetoenjoythedeliciousfoodChefandhisstaffcreateforyou

RESERVATIONSREQUEST

Duringthistimeofyear,itissuchatreattocomeouttotheclubforawonderfuleveningout.Inorderforourstafftoprovidepremiumservice andamplefoodpreparation,wekindlyaskthatyoucallaheadforreservationsnolaterthan3:00pmonthedayyouwishtodine Pleaseadhere toourreservationdeadlineswhicharepostedonthewebsiteandinthenewsletter,sothatChefcanmeetproductorderingdeadlines Online reservations may be made up to 24 hours in advance, or you may email Denise Castagna-Ivey atfbmanager@brookvalleycc.com or Kevin Cartwrightatkcartwright@brookvalleycc.com.Thankyouforyourcontinuedsupport!

GOLF UPDATES

Dear Members,

We have endured enough cold days and nights to start looking ahead to warmer weather and some of our first events. Spring apparel is also starting to roll in from Johnnie-O, FootJoy and Antigua. Be on the lookout for new displays in the shop from those companies, as well as Harlestons which will be debuting in the golf shop in May

March will be kickstarted with a couple fitting days with Titleist and Mizuno This is a great opportunity to make sure you swing into the 2024 golf season with just the right equipment for your golf game! Callaway and TaylorMade will also be joining us in April

We are also pleased to announce a brand-new Ladies Golf Association at the club. With over 25 members already, we are excited to see our ladies golf participation grow throughout the year and make this association a huge hit Opening day will be Saturday, March 16th!

Our Men’s Golf Association also gets kicked off at the end of March These Thursday evening 9-Hole competitions are considered “can’t miss” events! Chef has a series of mouthwatering burger specials ready to serve this season. We also have the Annual Scott Groot Match play commencing at the end of April.

Lastly, you will notice our driving range has received an upgrade and now features brand new range baskets and wet towels to enhance your practice facility experience Our staff will be monitoring the range more often to ensure baskets remain stocked, in their proper position and towels remain in place at all stations.

We are looking forward to seeing more of you out on the golf course as the weather improves and we get our events underway!

“Your next shot is a new experience It might be the best shot you ever hit in your life ” – Harvey Penick

Dalton Rich

Director of Golf

March & April Golf Schedule

March 3rd - Titleist Fitting Day (11:00am-4:30pm)

March 10th - Mizuno Fitting Day (11:00am-4:30pm)

March 16th - Ladies Golf Association Opening Day

March 17th - ECU Men’s Collegiate Practice Round (Limited Practice Tee & Tee Time Availability)

March 19-20 - ECU Men’s Collegiate Tournament (Course Closed Monday, Open Tuesday Afternoon)

March 27th - Ladies Putt & Pour

March 28th - Men's Golf Association Opening Day

April 6th - Next Round Club Trade-In (10:00am-4:00pm)

April 8th - Aerification

April 12th - ECU Pirate Club (Course Closed Until 2:00pm)

April 17th - Ladies Nine & Wine

April 19th - Callaway Fitting Day (11:00am-4:30pm)

April 30th - MGA Scott Groot Match Play Begins

Winter is almost over, and spring is right around the corner. We are seeing warmer daytime temperatures, but we are still having cooler nights. The grass on our greens is starting to break dormancy, but most of the rest of the turf throughout the course barely even has a tint of green, if at all.

Now is a great time to apply a pre-emergent herbicide to your yard We have been spraying the golf course for the last several weeks What we apply now will help keep summer weeds like goose grass and crab grass from emerging from seed We also add a little herbicide to the tank, which helps control that nasty poa annua, or annual bluegrass Despite our best efforts with pre-emergent herbicides in the fall, it seems like poa manages to break through in a few places At least we have the means to remove it while the Bermuda grass is dormant

I have been asked several times over the years if it is acceptable to spray Round Up on dormant Zoysia or dormant Centipede. The answer is NO! The only turfgrass plant that tolerates a non-selective herbicide like Round Up or Finale is Bermuda grass. Almost any other variety of turf will not go completely dormant. Specifically, Centipede and Zoysia are very susceptible to the effects of non-selective herbicides, even when they appear dormant

As soon as the greens are growing again, we will begin our sand topdressing program We don’t start verticutting until the turf is vigorously growing If we start too early, we could damage the green and create more challenges than benefits We have already started to lower the height of cut on the greens The goal this year is to meet the spring growing season with firm, fast greens Please keep in mind, we will do everything in our power to stay ahead of Mother Nature, but in those first couple of 80°F days we are likely to see a flush of growth We’ll get them back fast and firm in no time.

The way the greens are looking today, it does not appear as though we have lost any turf over the winter. All of the greens are looking good for the end of February and the first part of March We have been diligent about monitoring soil moisture throughout the winter, and that has made a big difference The mild winter we have had has also been a gift

We should have a great spring golf season! Get out and enjoy the warm days we are seeing The golf course is getting better every day, and you need to get out and take advantage of your membership! Hope to see you on the course soon

Yours in Turf,

Buckley Brockmann Golf Course Superintendent/General Manager

MCCONNELL GOLF

M SERIES ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION WINE NOW AVAILABLE AT OUR N.C. PROPERTIES

Experience our latest M Signature Series wine from Monticello Vineyard’s red wine library selection, Napa Valley 2006 This unique blend of 54% Cabernet Franc, 35% Merlot and 11% Cabernet Sauvignon is truly special to the palate. Ask about this blend next time you visit the club!

VISIT

The Korn Ferry Tour's Visit Knoxville Open returns to Holston Hills Country Club in 2024 Holston Hills enjoys a rich history on its classic Donald Ross golf course and is one of four remaining original Korn Ferry Tour events The course is currently ranked No 5 on Golf Digest’s list of the best golf courses in Tennessee It is also consistently ranked among the country’s top 100 by Golf Magazine and within the top 100 classical golf courses by Golfweek Magazine For tournament and volunteer information, visit www visitknoxopen com

2024 ACC WOMEN’S GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP I APRIL 18 - 21

For the first time in club history, Porters Neck Country Club will be the proud host of this year’s ACC Women’s Golf Championship For tournament information and the schedule of events, visit www.bit.ly/ACC-Womens-Championship

UNC HEALTH CHAMPIONSHIP I

After a name change and its debut at Raleigh Country Club last year, the Korn Ferry Tour’s UNC Health Championship returns to Donald Ross’ final golf course design. Raleigh’s course is currently ranked No. 27 on Golf Digest’s list of the best golf courses in North Carolina The UNC Health Championship is the Korn Ferry Tour’s only stop in North Carolina and is the second leg of back-to-back Korn Ferry Tour events at McConnell Golf properties For tournament and volunteer information, visit www unchealthchampionship com

MARCH COOKIE OF THE MONTH: LEMON COOKIE RECIPE

BY TODD JACKSON, EXECUTIVE

CHEF AT WAKEFIELD COUNTRY CLUB

My daughter isn’t a fan of rich chocolate desserts, but she loves anything lemon, and these cookies are one of her favorites, which means I can usually enlist her help in the kitchen when I make them

Ingredients:

12 1/2 oz unsalted butter

10 1/2 oz 10x sugar

12 oz of egg yolks

2 tbsp grated lemon zest

1 1/2 lbs of all-purpose flour

Instructions

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Place the butter and the sugar in an electric mixer. Using the paddle attachment on medium speed, cream together until light and smooth.

Add the egg yolks slowly on low speed, fully incorporating and scraping down the sides of the bowl after each egg. Blend in lemon zest.

Add the flour, mixing just enough to incorporate.

3. Using a plain tip, pipe out cookies from a pastry bag onto parchment-lined sheet pans.

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Bake in a 400-degree over until lightly brown, 8 to 10 minutes.

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Let the cookies cool, dust with powdered sugar, and serve.

Yields 5 dozen cookies.

APRIL COOKIE OF THE MONTH: BUTTER PECAN SANDIES COOKIE RECIPE

BY BRUCE MCINTOSH, EXECUTIVE CHEF AT CC OF ASHEVILLE

Butter Pecan is a flavor that reminds me of my earlier years. This recipe has been a great find for me; now, I get to share it with all of you!

Ingredients

1 1/3 c pecan halves

2/3 c light brown sugar, packed

2/3 c granulated sugar

8 tbsp unsalted butter

1/2 c vegetable shortening

1/2 tsp table salt

1 tsp baking soda

Instructions

2 tsp pure vanilla extract

3/4 tsp butter-rum flavoring

1 tsp cider vinegar or white vinegar

1 large egg

2 c King Arthur Gluten-Free Measure for Measure flour

1 1/3 c butterscotch chips

1/3 cup granulated sugar, mixed with 1 to 1/4 tsp salt, for topping

Preheat the oven to 375-degrees. Lightly grease (or line with parchment) two baking sheets.

1. Place the pecans in a single layer in a pan and bake until they’ve darkened a bit and smell toasty About 8 - 9 minutes Set them aside to cool, chop coarsely

2 In a large bowl, combine the sugars, butter, shortening, salt, baking soda, vanilla, flavoring, and vinegar Beat this until smooth and creamy

3 Beat in the egg until smooth Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl with a spatula to make sure everything is thoroughly combined

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4 Mix in the flour, then the chips and toasted nuts

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6. Mix the 1/3 cup sugar and salt for the coating and put it in a bowl Use a spoon (or a tbsp cookie scoop) to scoop 1 1/2" balls of dough into the sugar/salt mixture, rolling to coat. Then transfer to the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2" between them on all sides; they’ll spread out quite a bit. Or, use a tsp cookie scoop to scoop out 1 1/4" balls of dough

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If you’re going to refrigerate the dough, cover the bowl, and refrigerate for about 4 - 5 hours; or overnight. Cookie dough refrigerated for 3 1/2 - 4 hours will spread moderately; chilled overnight, it will spread much less

Bake the cookies for 11 - 13 minutes - 11 minutes for smaller cookies, 13 for larger ones Their edges will be chestnut brown and their tops a lighter golden brown (For dough that has been refrigerated, add 30 seconds to 1 minute for those baking times ) Remove from oven and col on pan until set

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Store cookies, well wrapped, at room termperature for several days; freeze for longer storage