THE VALLEY VOICE
BROOK VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB
YOUR CLUB
SEPTEMBER&OCTOBERHOURSOFOPERATION
MAINCLUBHOUSE
SEPTEMBER&OCTOBERHOURS(SubjecttoChanges)
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday Kitchen-11:30am-4:00pm
Lounge-11:30am-6:30pm
Wednesday 11:30am-9:00pm
Thursday 11:30am-9:00pm
Friday 11:30am-9:00pm
Saturday&Sunday 11:30am-8:00pm(Kitchenclosesat7:00pm)
SundayBrunch 10:30am-2:00pm
SEPTEMBERGOLFSHOP,GOLFCOURSEANDPRACTICEFACILITYHOURS
GolfShop WeekdayI7:30am-6:30pm WeekendI7:00am-6:30pm GolfCourse WeekdayI8:00am-6:30pm WeekendI7:30am-6:30pm
PracticeFacility WeekdayI7:00am-6:30pm WeekendI7:00am-6:30pm
OCTOBERGOLFSHOP,GOLFCOURSEANDPRACTICEFACILITYHOURS
GolfShop WeekdayI7:30am-6:30pm
WeekendI7:00am-6:30pm
GolfCourse WeekdayI8:00am-6:30pm
WeekendI7:30am-6:30pm
PracticeFacility WeekdayI7:00am-6:30pm
WeekendI7:00am-6:30pm
BVCCCONTACTLIST
Reservations
Lounge
ClubhouseManager
252-751-1960Ext8032or8033
252-751-1960Ext8033
252-751-1960Ext8012
Membership&Accounting252-751-1960Ext8013
Events
GolfShop
Buckley Brockmann | bbrockmann@brookvalleycc com Golf Course Superintendent & General Manager
Kevin Cartwright | kcartwright@brookvalleycc com Clubhouse Manager
Cortne Hayes | 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
252-751-1960Ext8036
252-751-1960Ext8021
252-751-1965
MEMBERSHIP
I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for your continued support and enthusiasm this summer It has been wonderful to see so many of you enjoying the pool and participating in the various events at the clubhouse. Your presence has truly made this season memorable
As we approach the fall, we are excited about the upcoming events and activities that we have planned This time of year offers a great opportunity to enjoy the cooler weather at BVCC.
Please remember to check our online calendar regularly to stay updated and register for future events You can also look through our Dining Events to see what is upcoming. We have a range of activities lined up that we are confident you will enjoy
I look forward to seeing you around the clubhouse and sharing many more enjoyable moments together
Warm regards,
Cortne Hayes Director of Member Services
NewMembers:
Jeremy & Allison Bell
Jamie & Joshua Harford
Mark & Rahyanne Lindsay
Justin & Rachael Buzby
Jackson & Laurel Gowen
Brian & Layla Floyd
Ryan & Emily Purtle
Kyle & Carly Burkett
Grant & Brenda Jarman
Chris & Kendra Loignon
Marc Peterman
William & Ashton Barnes
Maxine Hodges
Travis & Jessica Albea
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.
Ryan Andrew Carpenter BVCC golf camp is in full swing!
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DINING & EVENTS
LABOR DAY POOL PARTY
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 | 10:30AM - 3:00PM
Join us at the pool to celebrate Labor Day and the last day of pool season! The buffet will be available from 10:30AM-3:00PM and featuring some of your favorite grill foods Along with the buffet there will be a DJ and waterslide Click below to register See you on the deck!!
BIRTHDAY NIGHT
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 | 6:00PM - 9:00PM
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 | 6:00PM - 9:00PM
We invite you to enjoy a complimentary meal and McConnell Brownie during your birthday month We look forward to celebrating your special day!
BRISKETNIGHT
WEDNESDAY,SEPTEMBER25|6:00PM-9:00PM
Join us for chef’s special brisket! We always serve this with delicious sides and house made pickles! Be on the lookout for more details in yourWeeklyHappenings
FISHFRYFRIDAY
FRIDAY,SEPTEMBER6|6:00PM-9:00PM
Wewouldlovetohaveyourfriendsandfamilyjoininonthefunaswe willhavefishspecialsalongsideouralacartemenu!
VIEWS, BREWS, & BBQ
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 | 5:00PM - 10:00PM
Join us to cheer on the ECU Pirates as they face the Liberty University Eagles at 6:00PM! Yard games, beer and BBQ can be enjoyed while viewing the game from our indoor or outdoor TV's
PAJAMA & BREAKFAST NIGHT
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27| 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Join our Pajama Party! Dinner will feature your favorite breakfast items and will be enjoyed in your coziest Pajamas
DINING & EVENTS
OYSTER ROAST
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 | 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Join us for a delightful evening of fresh caught oysters, good company and even better memories!
BOURBON NIGHT
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11 | 6:00PM - 9:00PM
A fun night of bourbon and food pairings! Make sure to register for this evening, as it typically fills up quickly!
BOTTLES AND BIRDIES
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 | 5:30PM - 8:00PM
Enjoy 6 holes of golf, 6 appetizers and 6 samples of wine! How can it get better than that? Enjoy this experience with your friends or make a few new ones along the way!
FALL FESTIVAL
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 | TBD
Join the BV team for a family fun day at our Carnival Fall Festival! Enjoy carnival games, inflatables and a petting zoo that will bring out the inner kid in you! Check the Weekly Happenings and Calendar for more details.
PRIME RIB NIGHT
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30| 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Dinner is served! Join us for Chef Kenric's famous Prime Rib served with housemade sides. Call or visit our website to reserve your table!
GOLF UPDATES
Dear Members,
Fall will be here before you know it! We have checked off two of our biggest events of the year, our Men’s Member-Member and the Ellis Maples Invitational (Men’s Member-Guest). Both were spectacular weekends which created long lasting memories for our members and their guests
As we move into the fall season, there are still plenty of events left Two of those events being our Club Championships in September and our Ladies’ Member-Guest in October We are looking forward to finishing the year strong with these two great tournaments along with others!
The golf shop is sporting brand new apparel from Johnnie-O, Harlestons, FootJoy and Stitch. If you are looking for some new colors and patterns to add to your closet, we are the place to visit!
Fall fitting days will also be added to the schedule soon Be on the lookout for these dates if you are looking to update your bag with some brand new equipment.
Here’s to some cooler days in the next couple months!
“Success in golf depends less on strength of body than upon strength of mind and character ” – Arnold Palmer
Dalton Rich Director of Golf
September-October Golf Schedule
September 2-5: GPro Greenville Open (9:00 AM Shotgun)
September 18: Ladies’ Nine & Wine
September 19: Last MGA Men’s Night
October 2: Ladies’ Nine & Wine
October 12-13: MGA Purple & Gold
October 19: LGA Cup
October 19: Bottles & Birdies
October 26: Ladies’ Golf Association Closing Day
October 27: Men’s Golf Association Shootout
TURF TALK
This summer has been an interesting one for life on the golf course We started with a scorching draught in June, which continued into early July Our irrigation system was absolutely put to the test Then about the middle of July someone turned on nature’s faucet, and it felt like we stayed wet all the way through most of August.
Tropical storm Debby was part of the rain we recorded in August. After dropping over 9” of rain in 10 days, the effects were palpable. Not only did she leave us with an unbelievably wet golf course, Debby also created near perfect conditions for the hatch of fall army worm eggs The worms were worse this year than we have ever seen They were so plentiful, when it rained enough to flood we saw them floating on top of the water Our greens were covered with them, our fairways and tees were effected, but what they loved best was the rough To the casual observer, it might look like some areas of the rough were scalped, or maybe draught stressed The truth is, fall army worms literally ate the green leaf blades off of the Bermuda grass. They don’t eat zoysia grass, centipede grass, or weeds. Good lush Bermuda grass though, that is like an all you can eat buffet! It is staggering how much damage they can do in 48 hours. We did spray the course to eradicate the little critters and the course is well on its way to a full recovery. The effects of the worm attack, while unsightly, was only temporary
Another direct effect of plentiful areas of standing water is mosquito egg hatch Mosquitos are now out in full force Bring that bug spray when you play, but remember, apply it on the cart path The propellants in most bug sprays can burn turf
It won’t be long and we will be starting our annual battle with fall foliage. The amount of foliage on our trees is directly correlated to the amount of rainfall we see in the summer months. It stands to reason we will see an active, and likely colorful autumn.
Enjoy the course We hope to see you out there soon!
Yours in turf,
Buckley Brockmann GC Superintendent
MCCONNELL GOLF, THE MAGAZINE
Keep an eye on your mailbox in mid-October for the Fall/Winter edition of McConnell Golf, The Magazine. This issue promises to be a must-read, with highlights including a recap of the Wyndham Championship and engaging member spotlights Expect a collection of compelling stories from across our entire portfolio of clubs
OLD NORTH STATE CLUB SOLHEIM CUP CHAMPIONS
Congratulations to Old North State Club on winning the 12th Annual McConnell Golf Solheim Cup! Entering Sunday's final round 3 points behind, they made an incredible comeback to defeat the defending champions from The Country Club at Wakefield Plantation by just 1 2 points the closest finish in the event's history This marks Old North State Club's second title, with their first win in 2016 With seven teams finishing within 4 5 points, every stroke truly mattered in this competition
MCCONNELL GOLF RYDER CUP I NOVEMBER 6-9
Sedgefield Country Club aims to defend its Ryder Cup title at this year's event, held at The Reserve Golf Club in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, from November 6th through the 9th Last year's title marked Sedgefield Country Club's first Ryder Cup victory, with The Country Club at Wakefield Plantation and the Country Club of Asheville finishing second and third, respectively
COOKIE OF THE MONTH: SWEET TEA SHORTBREAD COOKIE RECIPE BY ISAAC SPENCER, EXECUTIVE CHEF AT OLD NORTH STATE CLUB
There’s nothing better than sitting on the front porch in the late summer months enjoying a mason jar of sweet tea and sharing a tin of shortbread cookies. Here is a cookie that combines both southern staples During the holiday season, the culinary team includes this cookie to our cookie package so members can enjoy them with their family and friends at the lake ” - Isaac Spencer
Ingredients
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
1/2 cup confectioner’s sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 small bags of Lipton Iced Tea
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Add dry ingredients to a large bowl and mix. Cut open the teabag(s) and add in. Combine thoroughly. Set aside.
In a stand mixture with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar. Mix until light and fluffy.
Add the vanilla and mix
Slowly add the dry ingredients from the large bowl into your stand mixture with the paddle going It will be dry and crumbly at first, but then it will moisten and come together Mix until just combined and do not overbeat 4
Form the dough into a circular log Cover with wax paper 5
Chill in the fridge for a minimum of 30 minutes, preferably an hour. You can chill for up to 24 hours.
When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350F°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Slice the tea biscuits log into 1/4 inch cookies and place on your cookie sheet
Bake for 15 - 20 minutes and remove from the oven Leave for a few minutes and move to a cookie rack to let cool completely Note: if your cookie dough seems dry and is getting caught on the stand mixer attachment, you can bring it out of the bowl and hand mix it Sometimes, that's just easier!
OCTOBER COOKIE OF THE MONTH: CREAM CHEESE SUGAR COOKIES (GLUTEN-FREE)
BY JAMES PATTERSON, CORPORATE EXECUTIVE CHEF
“Recent years have brought on the need for GF ideas for members to enjoy. This is a recipe that I came across that fills the need Enjoy ” - James Patterson
Ingredients
3 cups King Arthur Gluten-Free Measure to Measure Flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon table salt
16 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoonalmond extract
1 large egg
*Adding cream cheese will yield a puffy, cake-like cookie; for flatter/crunchier cookies, leave it out.
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease two baking sheets, or line with parchment.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat together the butter, sugar, and cream cheese (if you're using it) until light and fluffy
Beat in the vanilla and almond extracts, and the egg; scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl
4 Add the flour mixture, and mix at low to medium speed until the mixture is evenly moistened 5 Place the 3/4 cup (149g) sugar in a large plastic bag, or in a shallow pan Scoop the dough by tablespoonfuls into the sugar, rolling them in the pan or gently shaking them in the bag to coat them with the sugar.
Place on the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2" between them Using a flat-bottomed glass, flatten the cookies to about 1/4" thick
Bake
