Brook Valley Country Club July/August Newsletter

JULY I AUGUST 2021

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YOUR CLUB JULY AND AUGUST HOURS OF OPERATION MAIN CLUBHOUSE JULY & AUGUST HOURS (Subject to Change) Monday CLOSED Tuesday 11:30am-4:00pm (kitchen) -11:30-7:00 lounge Wednesday 11:30am-9:00pm Thursday 11:30am-9:00pm Friday 11:30am-9:00pm Saturday 11:30am-7:00pm Sunday 11:30am-7:00pm JULY GOLF SHOP, GOLF COURSE AND PRACTICE FACILITY HOURS Golf Shop Weekday I 8:00am-6:30pm Weekend I 7:30am-6:30pm Golf Course Weekday I 8:30am-DARK Weekend I 8:00am-DARK Practice Facility Weekday I 8:00am-7:00pm Weekend I 7:30am-7:00pm

AUGUST GOLF SHOP, GOLF COURSE AND PRACTICE FACILITY HOURS Golf Shop Weekday I 8:00am-6:30pm Weekend I 7:30am-6:30pm Golf Course Weekday I 8:30am-DARK Weekend I 8:00am-DARK Practice Facility Weekday I 8:00am-7:00pm Weekend I 7:30am-7:00pm BVCC CONTACT LIST Reservations Lounge Membership & Accounting Events Director Golf Shop

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BROOK VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB STAFF Riley Kinlaw I rkinlaw@brookvalleycc.com Director of Golf Ashley Odom I aodom@brookvalleycc.com Membership Director Buckley Brockmann I bbrockmann@mcgadmin.net Golf Course Superintendent Kenric Hunt I khunt@brookvalleycc.com Executive Chef David Larson I officebvcc@brookvalleycc.com Food & Beverage Director Nicholas Fair | Food & Beverage Manager

IN THIS ISSUE Your Club...……………….….……….....…………....………....2 Membership...…………...….…….…..….…...…..…...……..3 BVCC Buzz...….………………..…….….....…..….……….…..4 Events..………….…..…….....…..………..…...….…….…...…..5 Monthly Dining...….….....…....……..….….……....……..6 Juniors...…………………….…….…...…....…………..…………..7 Junior Golf...…….....……….....………..…..……...…..….….8 Tee It Up..........…………….…….……..…...………….….9-11 Turf Talk...........……………..…….…….....….…….…..…...11 Company Wide...……………….……..….…………...12-13 Cookie of the Month/Gallery...…............…..…...14 Monthly Calendars...………….…………...…..………. 15

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MEMBERSHIP SUMMERTIME FUN! The past few months we have had a great time welcoming all the new members and introducing them to all that Brook Valley Offers. Please continue to say hello to them when you see them around the club. I appreciate everyone supporting us here and continuing to share your club with your friends, family and colleagues. Lets welcome all of our new members with a friendly hello when you see them around the club. As always please let me know if you have any questions, concerns or ideas.

Ashley Odom, Membership Director Jay & Brittney Harris with children Allie, Maddie and Dawson

Scott & Victoria Respess with their sons Finn & Camden

Daniel & Ashley Van Liere with their children Stella & Henry

Drew & Caitlin Gardner with their son Tate

Bud & Debbie Farrar

John & Kim Hallow with their children Johny & Maggie

Ryan Carpenter with adughter Andi

Chris & Joanna Hopkins with sons Brayden, Judah & Greyson

Not Pictured:

Don & Melissa Duncan with their children Thomas, Cate, Auldon & James

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Phillip & Meagan Arana with their children Leslie & Thomas

Steve & Cheryl Johnson Jacob & Tandi Wilson with their son Marion Justin & Jenny Mullarkey with sons Campbell & Jack Nick & Elizabeth Noel with daughter Reese Tom & Ashley Sierant with their daughters Maddie & Harper Adam & Brianna Sullivan with their sons Marshall & Mason Kyle McDowell and daughter Jordan Ben Fodor Andrew & Ashley Cannan with sons Harry & Myers Philip & Rebekah Rogers with sons Grayson & Dean Jim & Denise Hess with their son Justin Rick & Emily Emery with their children Richie and Sofia Darrell & Daniela Long with sons Alexandru & Sebastian Ben & Katrina DuBose with son Jack Joseph & Jane Myers Cedric & Marie Bright with their son Andrew Javier & Paola Castillo with their daughters Andrea, Gabriela & Victoria Hany & Eman Kaoud and their children Kathryn, Hannah & Ramzy Brian & Amy Walsh & their children Davis and Ava

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BVCC 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 by tagging us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for a chance to be featured in the next newsletter.

sarahmidgett Annabelle had her very first swim meet tonight as the Brook Valley Barracudas took on the Minges Makos.

We were so proud of her for going the whole length of the pool without having to hold onto or pull herself forward by the lane rope. Many of these girls have been doing this for years, so we don’t think this was bad at all for someone who had a migraine for two of the four total practices she’s had so far, and is still gaining in strength and confidence as a swimmer. #yetanothersport #thatsfournow #shelikestobebusy #sportygirl #tiredmama

lamamoney Second place in his group today. Super proud but mainly because he said he had fun

K8armstr0ng The only Monday blues we have dortheaforbrigd Apt 236: A completely dysfunctional, but totally normal group of human beings

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DINING EVENTS

BURGER BUFFET FRIDAY, JULY 2 I 6:00pm-8:45pm Burger Bar with different burgers including beef, turkey, beyond beef and even grilled chicken for you to top with a variety of toppings.

Reservations highly recommended. A la carte menu is not available.

FOURTH OF JULY POOL PARTY SUNDAY, JULY 4 I 11:30am-2:30pm Let's have fun at the pool again with Chef grilling burgers and goodies under the tree while we listen to DJ Midas playing some tunes for us again! Happy 4th of July! Reservations are not needed.

DATE NIGHT DINNER SPECIALS FRIDAY, JULY 23 I 6:00pm-8:45pm

Let Brook Valley help with a night away from the house and enjoy dinner at your Club. Enjoy buy one entree and receive a second half price from Chef's special menu and the a la carte dinner menu. Don't forget we can package this up for you to enjoy in the comfort of your own home. Reservations Highly Recommended

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SPF FRIDAY NIGHT "Small Plate Friday" FRIDAY, July 9 I 6:00pm-8:45pm

Join us on the patio for live music to celebrate a Friday Night. Chef is creating a delicious small plate menu for you to enjoy. We will have a large plate option but no a la carte menu during this night. Reservations highly receommended.

FLASH BACK FRIDAY FRIDAY, AUGUST 13 I Dark - Until Friday the 13th we will have a movie after dinner while sitting on the patio and what better movie than Friday the 13th! This is a mature movie so please no children. We will have seating on the patio while the movie screen will be over the putting green. Come join in on the fun.

SHRIMP NIGHT DINNERS FRIDAY, AUGUST 20 I 6:00pm-8:45pm

What shrimp night specials will Chef come up with for this evening?

Always a popular night for dining at the Club inside, patio or taking home to enjoy. The shrimp night specials as well as the dinner a la carte menu will be available.

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EVENTS & MONTHLY HAPPENINGS 2021 McConnell Golf

SOLHEIM CUP August 6-8, 2021 Brook Valley 2021 McConnell Golf Solheim Cup at Brook Valley!!

BIRTHDAY NIGHT WEDNESDAY, JULY 14 I 6:00pm-9:00pm WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11 I 6:00pm-9:00pm

Happy Birthday to our members celebrating their special day in July & August! Chef is creating a special menu for you to enjoy including your birthday brownie. The a la carte menu is available this evening with a few birthday specials that Chef has planned. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Brook Valley Country Club is excited to host teams from each McConnell Golf property this year to participate in the 2021 Solheim Cup! The event will be held August 6-8 with ladies representing each club in a fun-filled team format. The club will be operating on modified hours during the event, details and times will be sent out as we get closer to the event. Be sure to make all the ladies feel welcome as we invite them to enjoy everything Brook Valley has to offer, but most importantly definitely cheer on the Brook Valley team!!

Please help us welcome Nicholas Fair as Brook Valley Country Club’s new Food & Beverage Manager! Nicholas joined the Brook Valley family at the end of June and will make a nice addition to our team. Nicholas comes to us from East Carolina University where he has served as a Culinary Teacher’s Assistant since September of 2017. He also has held positions at Armark, Rock Springs Center, and Scotch Hall Preserve. Nicholas graduated from ECU in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in 2020 with a Major in Hospitality Management and a Minor in Business Administration. Be sure to say hi and make Nicholas feel welcome when you see him at the Club!

PRIME RIB DINNER SPECIALS WEDNESDAY, JULY 28 I 6:00pm-9:00pm WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25 I 6:00pm-9:00pm

Chef's Prime Rib is back on the menu for dinner and we look forward to hosting dinner for you, your family and friends in the Lakeview Room, patio or take out. Prime Rib Night is a sell out so don't forget to make your reservations. The a la carte menu is available this evening.

To-Go Orders - Lunch & Dinner Brook Valley continues to offer dining at the Club but also offers to-go options as well as curbside or come inside and pick up so you can enjoy in the comfort of your own home. We will continue to offer the family meals for take out this season. The best way to guarantee your order being ready and available is to call the club. The number is 252-751-1960 Ext 8033 when the auto attendant answers the phone.

RESERVATIONS REQUEST 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!

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JUNIORS

BARRACUDA SWIM TEAM Summer swim has started with swim practices and swim meets! Coach Peyton & Coach Kelly are so happy to be back with the Barracuds and we are happy to have them! We have one more home meet on Tuesday, July 20 and the pool will close early that day. We still have 2 more away meets as well as the summer championship meet! All of our teams will be able to be in one place swimming this year and we thank Tarboro for hosting us all. This will be on Saturday and Sunday July 31 & August 1 with details being sent to the swim team. Thank you all for supporting the Barracudas!

If you are interested in receiving information please reach out to Ashley Odom to be part of the contact list going forward for next season. Ashley Odom at aodom@brookvalleycc.com.

BROOK VALLEY LAP SWIM The pool is open for adult lap swim on Wednesday and Friday from 8:30am until 9:45 am. A waiver needs to be signed and kept on file at the pool. We have these at the pool to sign the first adult swim you come to enjoy.

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KIDZONE FRIDAY NIGHTS KidZone is back once a month! We are back having fun downstairs with the little ones with a smaller crowd! As kids are dropped off we ask that you use hand sanitizer when coming in. KidZone is a fun hang out for the kidz with crafts, movies, activities and more! So come by the club and enjoy a night in the dining room or on the patio while the kidz have some Friday fun in the KidZone! We will be limiting the number of children to 12 at this time for the health of our staff and our members.

Reservations are required. Kids Meals are $0.99 on Friday nights unless otherwise advertised. $5.00 walk-in charge, per child, if reservation is not made and an open spot is available. *Shrimp Meal is excluded in the $0.99 menu

POOL SEASON IS BACK! HIP-HIP-HOORAY!!! We are going to be at full capacity this year so no reservations required! The pool is not considered a high contact area with covid. We will still be wiping down rails and counters around the pool area on a regular basis but masks are not required.

The Brook Valley pool will be open seven days a week from 10:30am8:00pm with adult swim being the last 10 minutes of each hour. The cabana will be open for service every Tuesday - Sunday for your enjoyment. Mondays there is no food service so please remember to bring your drinks and snacks. NO GLASS allowed on the pool deck, the guards will ask you to remove this as it will close our pool for a week if we have broken glass. Floats are allowed with the permission of the on duty guards. We will offer lap swim again this summer two mornings a week from 8:30am-9:45am on Wednesday & Friday mornings.

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JUNIOR GOLF

JUNIOR INTERCLUB (Eastern NC Junior Golf League) Monday Mornings starting in June l Fee: $75 Ages: 10-18 Brook Valley looks forward to once again participating in the Eastern NC Junior Golf League in 2021. Brook Valley advanced and won the league finals in both 2018 and 2019, and in 2020 did not lose a match all season! The format for each match is individual stroke play and juniors should be able to play 9 holes and keep score. Teams and individuals will have the opportunity to earn recognition for their season and to advance to the League Finals! A member of the Golf Staff will attend matches to aid in organization, however we ask parents to provide transportation to each match. Junior Interclub is open to boys and girls, ages 10-18. If you have a junior under the age of 10 and you are feel they are ready for this program, check with the Golf Shop Staff for approval. *Full Golf Members are eligible 2021 ENCJGL Match Schedule June 28 - Home - Brook Valley CC - 9:00am July 12 - Away - Greenville CC - 9:00am July 19 - Away - Ayden Golf & CC - 9:00am July 26 - Away - Ironwood Golf & CC - 9:00am ENCJGL Finals Dates August 9 - Boys Finals at Wedgewood Golf Club - 10:00am August 12 - Girls Finals at The Emerald Golf Club - 10:00am

SUMMER FUN KIDS CAMP Summer Fun Kids Camp #2 l July 13-16 Tuesday-Friday l 8:30am-4:00pm Fee: $199 per camper Summer Fun Kids Camp #3 l August 10-13 Tuesday-Friday l 8:30am-4:00pm Fee: $199 per camper Brook Valley has two remaining Kids Camps this summer! We are thrilled for all the excitement to participate in our camps! Camp activities will include Golf, Field Days, Swimming, and Arts & Crafts all under the guidance of the club’s staff. Summer Fun Camps will offer a fun, creative environment where kids can have fun being kids.

Contact Club Mangers Ashley Odom or Riley Kinlaw for full details of our Summer Fun Kids Camps. *All Member Classifications eligible.

OPERATION 36 UPDATE Our Operation 36 Program is officially underway with Semester #3 being held the months of July and August. Dates and times for Semester #3 look for registration to be sent out soon! We currently are offering two classes each Semester based on participation. This year we have expanded the offering to eight practice sessions and four on course sessions with a bigger focus on utilizing the app to enhance instruction. Juniors will be able to track through improvement with skill assessments from the golf staff as they advance through the Op36 Program. If you would like to learn more about Operation 36, please contact the Golf Shop. Also use the link below to watch a short video explaining more about the Op36 Program. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LV6UA4lLx_Q Remaining Semesters Semester #3 July-August Semester #4 September-October

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WHITE TEE DIVISION 1ST GROSS - DALE PENDRY 85-80 165 1ST NET - DOUG GETSINGER 75-78 153 2ND GROSS - ALLAN HINDS 83-84 167

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2021 SCHEDULE OF GOLF EVENTS Be sure to mark your calendar for the following upcoming golf events!

JULY

9 Couples Friday Golf 13-16 Summer Fun Kids Camp #2 18 Sunday Funday Golf 21 Ladies Nine & Wine 24-25 Club Championship Weekend 30 PXG Fitting Day

AUGUST

6-8 10-13 13 15 18 21-22

MCG Solheim Cup (hosted at Brook Valley) Summer Fun Kids Camp #3 Couples Friday Golf Sunday Funday Golf Ladies Nine & Wine Member-Member Weekend

SEPTEMBER

3 12 14 22 23 24

Couples Friday Golf Sunday Funday Golf NNCSMGA Senior Interclub Ladies Nine & Wine Final MGA Men’s Night Couples Friday Golf

OCTOBER

1 1 7-9 11 30-31

PXG Fitting Day ECU Letterwinners Tournament Ellis Maples Invitational (Men’s Member Guest) TYGA Todd Kinlaw Memorial Junior Event MGA Purple & Gold Tournament

NOVEMBER

7 11-14

MGA Shoot-Out MCG Ryder Cup (hosted at the Reserve)

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

Brook Valley Club Championship Weekend Saturday-Sunday, July 24-25 Come test your skills against both the course and the competition by participating in this year’s Club Championship. All handicap levels are encouraged to participate, both Gross and Net Winners will be recognized DEFENDING CHAMPIONS Men’s Club Champion – Kevin Stallings Senior Club Champion – Dale Pendry MEN’S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP FORMAT: 36 Hole Individual Stroke Play.

The field will be broken down into “divisions” based on the Tees played. All contestants may choose to play from either the BLACK Tees, BLUE Tees, GOLD Tees, or WHITE TEES. You may elect to play from whichever Tee you are most comfortable playing from.

The OVERALL MEN’S CLUB CHAMPION must play from the Black Tees.

The SENIOR CLUB CHAMPION must be 65 years of age or older but may elect to play from ANY Tee. Participants in the Blue, Gold, and White Tee Divisions will have a maximum score of Gross Triple Bogey.

MEN’S CLUB CHAMPIOSNHIP ENTRY FEE: $60 includes golf, awards, and lunch after play each round. *Members within the Brook Valley Golfing Class are eligible to participate in the 2021 Club Championship

Northeastern NC Senior MGA Interclub Brook Valley invites all seniors to compete in the Northeastern NC Senior MGA Interclub in 2021. Due do Covid-19 concerns, the season has been shortened with the league “split” in to two groups. Brook Valley will be competing in “Group B” along with Cypress Landing, The Emerald, and Walnut Creek. The entry fee for each event is $40 and includes golf, range balls, lunch, and prizes. All men in the Golfing Class age 55 and older are eligible to play. If you are interested in playing or for more details, contact a member of the Golf Shop Staff or Team Captain’s Leo Corbin or Bill Sturgis.

2021 Senior Interclub Schedule July 6 Cypress Landing August 12 September 14 Brook Valley October 5

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TEE IT UP Member-Member WEEKEND Saturday-Sunday, August 21-22 We have a great event planned for this year's Member-Member Tournament!

On-line registration will be available soon with full details of the event. You may also contact a member of the Golf Shop staff with any questions about the event or to sign up!

FORMAT: The tournament will be both Better Ball Gross and Better Ball Net over two rounds of competition. The Gross and Net Divisions will be treated as separate competitions. The format for Round One will be Better Ball of the Team. (90% of Course Handicap will be used for the Net Division.) The format for Round Two will be Texas Scramble. (80% of Course Handicap will be used for the Net Division.) The 2021 Member-Member Champions will be the lowest combined total of the Gross and Net Divisions!

An optional practice round will be held on Friday, August 20. An individual skins game will be held for those that would like to participate!

ENTRY FEE: $125 per player includes tournament entry, tee gift, prizes, breakfast, and snacks on the course. Following play on Saturday we will have a Member-Member Cocktail Party on the back patio for both contestants and significant others. After play on Sunday we will have lunch and our MemberMember Awards Ceremony! *An optional entry fee is available for the Net Division pay-outs. (Contact the Golf Shop staff for details). *Members within the Brook Valley Golfing Class are eligible to participate in the 2021 Member-Member.

FRIDAY COUPLES GOLF Fridays l 5:30pm Shotgun Open to Golf & Social Members Calling all Couples! Come join us on the course for a little fun for our Friday Couples Golf events! Each month we will host a Friday Couples Golf event in conjunction with either "Date Night" or "SPF Night" at the Club. A "stress free" format will be used to encourage any and all to come out to play!

Upcoming Friday Couples Golf Dates July 9 | August 13 | September 3

SUNDAY FUNDAY GOLF Sundays l 3:00pm Start Open to Golf & Social Members

Come join us for our next Sunday Funday as we host a fun game on the course geared towards our Couples Golf groups but we will have a format friendly enough for the whole family to play. After play scores will be recognized and we will gather on the patio for those that would like. Teams may sign up as a Foursome or to be matched up. If you do not have a foursome to play with, we will find one for you!!

Upcoming Sunday Funday Golf Dates July 18 l August 15 l September 12

ELLIS MAPLES INVITATIONAL (MEN'S MEMBER-GUEST) Thursday-Saturday, October 7-9 l Entry Fee: $650

LADIES NINE & WINE EVENTS

The 2021 Ellis Maples Invitational is just around the corner! Registrations opens on Saturday, July 31st at 8:00am and we expect it to fill up quickly, so do not hesitate to sign up!

Wednesdays l 5:30pm Start Open to Golf & Social Members

FORMAT: Match Around (Four Ball Match Play - Round Robin within Flight).

Within matches the low ball in the group will play at "scratch" and all other players will receive the difference in strokes. Odd handicaps will receive a "1/2 stroke" on each side. Points are awarded per hole in each 9-Hole Match with a max of 7 points per Match.

FLIGHTS: For the Match Around Format, flights of six will be created by Total Team Handicap Index based on the October 1, 2021 handicap revision. If your guest does not have an established handicap, verified scorecards must be turned in to the Golf Shop Staff in order to create a handicap. (A minimum of five scores will be required). All players will receive 90% of course handicap.

OVERALL CHAMPIONS: The winners of each Flight will play in a Championship Shoot-Out to determine the 2021 Ellis Maples Invitational Champions.

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES Thursday, October 7 | Practice Round / Registration / Contestant’s Dinner Friday, October 8 | Matches 1, 2, & 3 / Breakfast & Lunch / Ladies Activity Saturday, October 9 | Matches 4 & 5 / Championship Shoot-Out / Breakfast & Lunch / Awards Dinner & Celebration REGISTRATION: Once registration begins, the first 48 teams will make up the field. *Flight Winners from the 2019 Ellis Maples Invitational will automatically receive entry in the field! All other registrants after the first 48 will be put on an alternates list and will be put into the field on a first come, first serve basis. *Members with the Brook Valley Golfing Class are eligible to participate in the 2021 Ellis Maples Invitational

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Who's ready for our next Nine & Wine Event? Come find out what all the ladies have been talking about! All ladies are welcome to join us for a little fun on the course followed by a little wine on the back patio after play! A fun format will be used to welcome all skill levels. Golf and Social members are invited to play!

Upcoming Nine & Wine Dates July 21 l August 18 l September 22

LADIES EASTERN LEAGUE GOLF ASSOCIATION Brook Valley Country Club will once again participate in the East Carolina Ladies Golf Association this year. Commonly referred to by its more popular title, Ladies Eastern League, participation 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.

2021 Remaining Schedule September 9 - Goldsboro Municipal October 14 - Finals at Wilson CC

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TEE IT UP & TURF TALK 2021 SPRING SCRAMBLE RESULTS

GREETINGS BVCC MEMBERS

CONGRATULATIONS TO ROD JOHNSON & RICH RADOS - THE 2021 SPRING SCRAMBLE CHAMPIONS!! The inaugural Two-Man Spring Scramble was huge success and what a fantastic debut it was for the event! We had a fun new format for everyone to enjoy, recognized a lot of great winners, and had an awesome "Fiesta Fling" on Saturday night.

Thanks to everyone that participated!!

Summer has arrived and it has certainly made a memorable entrance.

We have seen drought for weeks, flooding for days, high temperatures, and fair weather. Its been quite an interesting start to the growing season. All things considered, we are looking good and are looking forward to a great summer on the course.

We had three tournaments in one for the Spring Scramble, a Pinehurst Scramble on Saturday, a Captain's Choice on Sunday, and also a combined overall total to determine our Flight Winners. In addition the lowest combined total out of the entire field was recognized as our Overall Champions.

With any challenge there is always a lesson to be learned. Even a serious drought can be a good thing. During long periods with no rain our irrigation system was tested.We found quite a few areas that were not being irrigated properly. Some irrigation heads needed a simple adjustment, others needed to be replaced, repaired, or upgraded. Most fixes were quick, while others remain challenging. As a golf course ages, and areas are top-dressed with sand, irrigation heads appear to sink as the soil around them rises.

Before the entire system is optimized, you will likely see us digging quite a few holes to level heads and repair leaks. We hope to have the system dialed in by the end of the summer.

Rod Johnson and Rich Rados finished the tournament at an impressive 13 under par to become our first Spring Scramble Champions. A huge congratulations goes out to you both on a tournament well played. Full results can be seen by using on the link below to the Spring Scramble Portal. Scores from each round as well as overall can be found along with course and player stats and photos from the tournament and the Fiesta Fling. https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/7371914675908261901

FOLDS OF HONOR GOLF MARATHON DAY UPDATE Thank you again for your support the Brook Valley team of Riley Kinlaw, Ashley Odom, Dave Larson, and Travis Weber on our Folds of Honor Golf Marathon. As a foursome, our team played 97 holes, made 39 birdies, an eagle, three bogeys and the rest pars. Through your generous donations Brook Valley Country Club raised $16,292! We surpassed the McConnell Golf goal set for our club of $15,000 and went well above and beyond our personal team goal of $5,000! The donations you have made will go towards providing educational scholarships for the families of those that either lost their lives or were severely wounded serving our country. Every $5,000 raised provides ONE FULL SCHOLARSHIP! As a company, McConnell Golf has raised over $280,000 and broke the single donation day mark by over $70,000, playing 4,448 holes in total!!

We truly appreciate all the support our team received. The Folds of Honor would not be able to do what they do without committed and generous people like you! We are overwhelmed at what we were all able to accomplish.

Thank you so much!

Riley Kinlaw, Ashley Odom, Dave Larson, Travis Weber

2021 GPRO TOUR & HV3 PRO-AM RESULTS Congratulations to Thomas Bass on winning the 2021 GPRO Tour Greenville Open at Brook Valley! Thomas played impressive golf, shooting 67-71-69 to win by two over Zach Edmondson. Thanks again to all members that provided host housing and to our membership for their support of both the tournament and HV3 Pro-Am. Use the link below for full tournament results as well as course and player stats for the week:

Similarly, when heavy rains came, we were able to address drainage concerns. We have compiled a list of areas that need to have drainage improved or runoff redirected. Some areas are only a concern if we receive an unusually severe weather event. Other areas will require the installation of a simple drainage system. The priority will be irrigation repair, but these drainage challenges will eventually be addressed as well.

The areas of sod around our green’s complexes have rooted well and are fitting in nicely. We continue to fertilize weaker areas throughout the course as the summer progresses. Warm summer temperatures, proper fertility, and efficient use of water should lead to improved turf conditions by the end of the growing season.

Turf health will always be our priority; however, we are in the planning stages of several other projects with hopes to improve your golfing experience. As these projects take shape, we will certainly share more information. In the meantime, rest assured that improvements are in the works.

We are working hard to make sure you have the best possible golfing experience every day. Brook Valley is a beautiful property and we are so glad you get the privilege of playing here. Until next time, get out there and enjoy a round of golf.

Buckley Brockmann Brook Valley Superintendant

https://gprotour.bluegolf.com/.../contest/1/leaderboard.htm We’d also like to thank everyone for all their support of this year’s GPRO Tour Pro-Am benefiting Harold Varner III’s HV3 Foundation. Through the event we were able to raise $3,000 to help gives kids access to golf that might not otherwise be able to. Congratulations to the team of Austin Wood, Adam Hathaway, Cam Hardison and Pro Peyton Shore on winning the event at 18 under par. Thanks to all our sponsors for your support!

To learn more about the HV3 Foundation, use the link below. https://hv3foundation.org

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MCCONNELL GOLF NEWS ON-SITE LODGING AT MCCONNELL GOLF SITES Looking to do something this summer with the family or take a golf trip?

McConnell Golf has three great locations that offer on-site lodging for your convenience at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, NC, Old North State Club on Badin Lake and Musgrove Mill Golf Club near Clinton, SC. While traveling to these locations, ask about playing other McConnell Golf courses to enhance your trip. Contact your home club professional to make a reservation.

- THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS Founded in 2007, Folds of Honor's mission is to provide educational scholarships to the spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled service members. Their motto says it best: Honor their Sacrifice. Educate their Legacy. To display McConnell Golf’s commitment to these families who have sacrificed so much for our freedoms, members of the golf professional staff at each of our properties played a golf marathon from sun-up until sun-down beginning on Tuesday, June 1, and on select dates in June and July.

Each golf professional committed to playing at least 100 holes! To date, McConnell Golf has raised over $278,000! Thank you!

SEDGEFIELD COTTAGE AND SUITE For additional information, contact Angela Ayers at 336-299-5324 or email aayers@sedgefieldcc.com.

LAKESIDE LODGING AT OLD NORTH STATE CLUB For reservations, please email lodging@oldnorthstateclub.com or call 336-461-2477.

WYNDHAM CHAMPIONSHIP AUGUST 11-15, 2021 I SEDGEFIELD COUNTRY CLUB Weekly and single day tickets are available NOW! McConnell Golf tickets provide tournament grounds admission and exclusive access to four hospitality venues including Slammin' Sammy's Pub located inside the clubhouse and open-air skyboxes on holes #15, #17 and #18.

All tickets will be digital using your mobile device and must be purchased in advance. On-site ticket sales and Will Call will not be available. We will deliver your tickets to you digitally on your mobile device prior to the tournament.

To reserve your tickets, please email your ticket request form to Alicia Lockard at alockard@mcconnellgolf.com.

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MUSGROVE MILL COTTAGES AND SUITES For information contact Director of Golf, Jeff Tallman, at 864-833-6921 or email jeff@musgrovemill.com.

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EXCLUSIVELY BOTTLED FOR MCONNELL GOLF

ABOUT THE CORLEY FAMILY The Corley family owns and manages some of the finest vineyard properties in the world, including a wine production of singular quality and distinction. The 80-acre Monticello Vineyards Estate in Napa Valley includes five vineyards, a winery, tasting room, as well as culinary and hospitality facilities. It has been a destination for fine wine lovers and visitors from around the world since the 1980s. The Corley family has grown from humble beginnings to now farming multiple vineyards in the Napa Valley. The Estate and Knollwood Vineyard in the Oak Knoll District is planted to Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah varietals.

KNOLLWOOD VINEYARD RIGHT BANK RED BLEND I NAPA VALLEY Masterfully crafted by renowned winemaker Chris Corley, the 2018 blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon was exclusively bottled for McConnell Golf. The grape varietals were hand-picked, then destemmed and berry-sorted on the crush pad. The wine was aged in New 1/3 French oak barrels for 26 months. The primary blend was assembled at 12 months, with secondary blending at 18 months, and final blend-strokes being done at 26 months. This blend has dark, luscious aromas and flavors of blackberry, anise with undercurrents of lightly toasted oak and hints of vanilla. There is a hint of pepper, and nice waves of ripe dark berry fruit on the palate. 58% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon

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Brook Valley Country Club 311 Oxford Road Greenville, NC 27858

2021 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 Clubhouse and Non-Resident Clubhouse providing access to clubhouse dining and social activities

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

GOLF MEMERSHIP 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