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Thursday 11:30am-9:00pm
Friday 11:30am-9:00pm
Saturday&Sunday 11:30am-7:00pm
SundayBrunch 10:30am-2:00pm
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BVCCCONTACTLIST
Reservations
Lounge
ClubhouseManager
252-751-1960Ext8032or8033
252-751-1960Ext8033
252-751-1960Ext8012
Membership&Accounting252-751-1960Ext8013
Events 252-751-1960Ext8036
GolfShop
252-751-1960Ext8021
BROOK VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB STAFF
Buckley Brockmann | bbrockmann@brookvalleycc com Golf Course Superintendent & General Manager
Anna Holleman | fbmanager@brookvalleycc com F&B 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
Jay Norris | communications@brookvalleycc.com Communications Coordinator
10-11
It has been such a pleasure seeing so many of you around the clubhouse recently! As summer approaches, we’re excited for all the opportunities the season brings
We encourage you to continue enjoying everything the club has to offer and to make the most of this vibrant time of year Whether you're spending time with friends, meeting new faces, or participating in our upcoming events, there's something for everyone to enjoy at BVCC.
We also want to remind you how important you are to the growth of our community. Please continue to share your experiences with friends and family who may be interested in membership. If anyone has questions or would like to learn more, don’t hesitate to pass along my contact information I’m always happy to connect.
Thank you for being such a valued part of the BVCC family. If there’s anything you ever need, please don’t hesitate to reach out
Sincerely,
Cortne Grunden Director of Member Services
NewMembers:
Adam & Hillary Harrell
Josh & Jessica Aldridge
Jonathan & Ashley Williams
Jonathan & Sarah Helms
Nic & Alli Brown
Landon & Hannah Letchworth
Casey & Sarah Sears
Addison & Emily Taylor
Allen & Trisha Lee
Dave & Katy Kemble
Molt & Vandy Massey
Garrett & Corrie Blackwelder
Jason & Karole-Ann Friddle
Tommy & Stephanie Schornak
Anthony & Kristen Skalak
Tyler Clark
Anthony & Cassie Bailey
Ollie Taniyev & Justine Betzler
Zane & Ashley Bennett
Dan & Emily Crowder
DID YOU KNOW?
McConnell Golf offers a Network Upgrade for our membership For just $27 or $55, 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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@mandydawned End of season pool party with our Ross family
DINING & EVENTS
BIRTHDAY NIGHT
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Celebrate your birthday here at the Club! Enjoy a complimentary entrée and McConnell Brownie topped with ice cream and chocolate drizzle Be on the lookout for Chef’s birthday night feature!
END OF MONTH DINNER FEATURE
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Savor the end of the month with Chef Kenric’s uniquely curated dinner feature! Look for more information in Weekly Happenings.
COCKTAIL MAKING CLASS
FRIDAY, JULY 18 | TBD
Come out for a night of fun! Enjoy a few crafted cocktails that you learn to make yourself! Be sure to reserve your spot as spots will fill up fast!
LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY
FRIDAY, JULY 25 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Live Music Fridays are back, and it's the perfect way to kick off your weekend. Enjoy great food, a good vibe, and making new memories with special friends.
KIDS ZONE
FRIDAY, JULY 25 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Drop your kiddos off for a fun evening while you enjoy your dinner reservation in the Lake View Dining Room. Register online for kids zone through the BVCC website and also reserve your table!
DINING & EVENTS
BIRTHDAY NIGHT
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13 | 5:00 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!
CHEF’S END OF MONTH DINNER FEATURE
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Enjoy a special feature from Chef Kenric! We would love to see you in the dining room.
BACK TO SCHOOL POOL PARTY
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 | TBD
Join us at the pool to kick off the beginning of the school year! Look for more details in Weekly Happenings.
LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY
FRIDAY, AUGUST 29 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Start your weekend with Live Music Friday Enjoy great vibes, great tunes and even better company!
KIDS ZONE
FRIDAY, AUGUST 29 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Drop your kiddos off for a fun evening while you enjoy your dinner reservation in the Lake View Dining Room Register online for kids zone through the BVCC website and also reserve your table!
GOLF UPDATES
Dear members,
Summer is in full swing here at the club, and we’re excited to keep the energy high throughout the season! As the days heat up, cold towels will be available on the course to help you stay cool and refreshed during your rounds We encourage you to stay hydrated, pace yourself, and take advantage of these extra touches to make your summer golf experience enjoyable. Also, be sure to stop by the Golf Shop our summer styles are on full display, featuring lightweight, moisture-wicking apparel perfect for the warm weather. Whether you’re looking for something fresh for your next round or gearing up for tournament play, we’ve got you covered.
We’ve got a fantastic lineup of events in July and August, and we hope to see you at the club often throughout the summer months!
July Events
July 4: Flag Tournament
July 8-11: Kids Camp #2
July 10: Ladies Eastern League
July 11-13: MCG Solheim Cup at Treyburn
July 16: Ladies Nine & Wine
July 19: Ladies Member-Member
July 20: Parent-Child Scramble
July 27: GPro Member Pro-Am
July 28-31: GPro Greenville Open
August Events
August 5-8: Kids Camp #3
August 20: Ladies Nine & Wine
August 23-24: Club Championships
August 31: Parent-Child Scramble
Weekly Games
MGA Men’s Night: Every Thursday at 5:30 PM
LGA Game: Every Saturday at 11:00 AM
We look forward to seeing you around the club this summer whether you’re joining an event, shopping for new summer gear, or simply enjoying a round with friends. Stay cool, stay active, and most importantly, have fun!
Dalton Rich, PGA Director of Golf
TURF TALK
An April drought brings May... Well I don’t know what an April drought brings, but I can tell you it was NOT soil moisture. The month of May must have felt bad and tried to make up for it. We definitely had May showers. With over 9 inches of rain in May, and over 7 inches of rain in June, you could say it has been a wet late spring/early summer. That rain is good for grass, but not always good for playing golf. It is most certainly challenging for golf course maintenance We have put a few hours on the bunker machine this year
Rain after aeration is a superintendent’s dream Maybe not 5 inches overnight, followed by another inch the next afternoon, but hey, who’s counting? Unrelated question, does anyone know where we can buy some pitch? Also, how long is a cubit?
If we can’t approach challenges with a little humor, and look back on them with a smile, life is going to be very tough indeed. Sincerely, we had a great week of aeration and the golf course will be better for it. In spite of some cool mornings and drizzly days, we managed to get all the short cut grass aerated including greens, tees, fairways, approaches, and greens collars As always, we appreciate the time you give us to complete the aeration process The greens are already healing up nicely and growing beautiful roots
The weather in May and June might have been frustrating at times, but it has helped us build a good base for the summer. If you can imagine the course as an art project, the grass is our medium and the mowers are our tools to mold and shape it. With the grass green and growing, we really have something to work with. As we cut grass, spray for weeds, trim, and edge, we can now shape the course into something more beautiful day by day
For those of you concerned about several of the trees on the property, please note they have been marked for removal with orange tape If they have been marked it is because they are in poor health, no longer living, or pose a concern for turf health, and/or safety of members, guests, and neighbors. Our tree service contractor has assured me we are next on his list. Much like cutting grass, the success and pace of tree removal is often weather dependent.
Now, how to train these squirrels, foxes, and turtles to line up in pairs
Until next time, I’ll see you on the course!
Buckley Brockmann Golf Course Superintendent / General Manager
SAVE THE DATE: JULY 30 – AUGUST 3
The PGA TOUR returns to Sedgefield Country Club for the 2025 Wyndham Championship! As a McConnell Golf member, your exclusive ticket access provides entry to the tournament grounds and four private hospitality venues reserved for ticketed members and their guests. Details regarding ticket requests can be found under the News section of your club’s private site homepage.
MCCONNELL GOLF, THE MAGAZINE
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenery of McConnell Golf! The Spring/Summer 2025 edition of McConnell Golf, The Magazine features two milestone club anniversaries, a father/daughter golfing duo, a club’s brush with the film industry, member-submitted photos, and more If you have a unique story to share, please contact Faith Inman at finman@mcconnellgolf.com for a chance to be featured in one of our next editions
2025 WINSTON-SALEM OPEN
SAVE THE DATE: MONDAY, AUGUST 18
Join us for a full day of world-class tennis and exclusive perks just for McConnell Golf members! As an award winning ATP 250 event, the Winston-Salem Open is the final men’s tournament prior to the U S Open Additional details regarding ticket access for McConnell Golf members will be shared soon stay tuned for updates via email!
JULY COOKIE OF THE MONTH: BUTTER PECAN CAKE MIX COOKIE RECIPE
BY ISAAC SPENCER, EXECUTIVE CHEF AT THE COUNTRY CLUB AT OLD NORTH STATE CLUB
“Here is a quick and easy way to make cookies in a hurry. You can change the flavors of the cake mix and add in different ingredients for a different experience every time you feel like baking a batch. Enjoy!” - Isaac Spencer
Ingredients
1 standard butter pecan cake mix (just the dry mix!)
2 eggs, room temperature
1/3 cup oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
Powdered sugar for rolling dough in
Instructions
1.Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
2.In a large bowl, combine the eggs, oil, and salt. Mix well.
3.Add the dry cake mix and mix until smooth and no clumps remain.
4.Use a 1-ounce cookie scoop to scoop out cookies.
5.Roll cookie dough in powdered sugar.
6 Place 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheet Bake for 7 minutes or until the
around the edges but still a little undercooked in the middle
Yields 16 Cookies
AUGUST COOKIE OF THE MONTH: CHEESECAKE COOKIE RECIPE BY RON GORDILS, EXECUTIVE CHEF AT SEDGEFIELD COUNTRY CLUB
“August is a special month for me it’s not just my birthday, but my firstborn son Maverick’s too! He’s still too young to pick his favorite cake, but as for me, it’s been the same answer for as long as I can remember: cheesecake! It’s my absolute favorite. So, to celebrate our birthday month, I’d love to share a sweet and delicious slice of my favorite cake in cookie form with you all Cheers, and Happy Birthday, Mav ” - Ron Gordils
Ingredients:
8 ounces full fat cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup butter room temperature
1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
2 Beat cream cheese and butter together at high speed until fluffy and smooth, 1-2 minutes Add sugar to the butter mixture and beat until fully incorporated and fluffy, 1-2 minutes Beat in the eggs and vanilla for 1 minute.
3 In a separate, medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and stir just until incorporated Do not overmix.
4 Drop rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart; the batter will be sticky (You can put the batter in the fridge for 10-20 minutes to help it firm up a bit.)
5 Bake at 350 degrees for 10-11 minutes Cookies should be light in color, not browned, and just starting to brown on the bottom Length of baking time
6. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely
7 If desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar or dip in chocolate once cooled
