WE ASKED THE QUESTION:
“What do you love most about your time spent with McConnell Golf at your home club?”

At McConnell Golf, we strive to provide our members with one-of-a-kind, memorable experiences. We also aim to get to know our members on a personal level, making them feel at home when they enter any of our properties. In honor of our 20th anniversary, we asked our members to highlight what they love most about their time spent with McConnell Golf at their home clubs—and they delivered a variety of answers.

THE CARDINAL BY PETE DYE
“When I first joined The Cardinal in 2000, I was happy to be part of a club with a membership that was willing to make me feel like an important member from the beginning. However, the club itself was not nearly as impressive as the other two clubs I had previously been a member of. When Mr. McConnell purchased The Cardinal, it all changed for the better. In my opinion, our club is one of the best clubs in North Carolina. It’s one you can play every day and not be bored with. It plays differently every time you tee it up. When Ross Jernigan was brought in as the Golf Course Superintendent, things got even better. He has done a remarkable job! Bottom line...I don’t think about the other clubs I once was a member of; I get to play our remarkable Cardinal golf course, which is a step above all the rest.” - Larry DeMoss

BROOK VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB
“Brook Valley Country Club is a wonderful club to be a member of. I enjoy playing the occasional nine holes of golf with my husband on our beautiful course. Many of my closest friendships were formed through Brook Valley. It’s such a special time to join friends on the patio for drinks and laughs. Kicking off the weekend on Thursday evenings with the MGA golfers and wives is always a fun time. Golf, friends, food, and drinks all make Brook Valley a great place.” - Charlene Lee

SEDGEFIELD COUNTRY CLUB
“McConnell Golf is the ultimate golf experience. The quality of courses and the purist presentation make it second to none. The ability to host clients at all the different locations throughout the network makes it a wonderful value. Their investment in Sedgefield Country Club has made it a place to be proud of and a showplace for the best players in the world every August at the Wyndham Championship.” - Greg Greeson

THE COUNTRY CLUB AT WAKEFIELD PLANTATION
“Being a McConnell Golf member is the best deal in town. John gives us the best golf courses to play with the right people. It’s almost like an extended family. The more courses he adds, the more people you get to meet. We were able to hang out with some great folks on the course at Sedgefield Country Club during the Wyndham Championship. It’s good to see someone who’s that successful give back and provide, not just value, but comradery to the members.” - Larry Snyder

PORTERS NECK COUNTRY CLUB
“Since joining Porters Neck over a year ago, the club and its energy have become a part of my life in a pretty awesome way—a way that even surprises me at times. Whether it comes through in a lesson from Dana via Operation 36, the women’s golf league or nine-hole plays with my fellow working women, playing outside in such beautiful scenery makes golf so much fun. Derrick and Jordan are always there with an ‘atta girl’ and guidance. I also love it when I see friendly faces like Justine, Debbie or Jen at the restaurant—ready with a hug and my favorite cold beverage they know by heart. Mostly though, whenever I come to the club, the welcoming energy and feeling that folks are just so ‘happy to be there’ permeates through the space. And I am pretty happy to be there too.” - Shannon Sandlin

PROVIDENCE COUNTRY CLUB
“I joined Providence Country Club in 1997 and have been a member there for 26 years. When McConnell Golf purchased PCC, I truly believe it was one of the best things to happen to our property. Having access to all the other McConnell Golf clubs is fantastic. Also, the money that’s been put into the property has made the course that much better, and it’s been a great fit. My wife is taking up golf again and the staff has really helped her elevate her game.” - John Capecci

OLD NORTH STATE CLUB
“I have been a resident, full golf member of Old North State Club since November 1999. The most impressive thing about Old North State Club was the former Director of Golf, Tom Ducey, and his entire staff. That tradition of excellence and customer service has been carried forward and built upon by Justin Mathers and his staff. I can’t imagine a more welcoming club! With our recent golf course renovation, I am confident the club will continue to be one of the best courses in North Carolina.” - Glenn Miller

THE WATER’S EDGE COUNTRY CLUB
“We feel extremely fortunate to have been a part of The Water’s Edge Country Club from the beginning in 1988 and have enjoyed watching the club grow. The small membership at the start made for a very close-knit community. As it has grown, we have made lifelong friends and feel The Water’s Edge is a wonderful place to enjoy golf and love life. As we travel more in our later years, we always feel blessed to return to our gorgeous neighborhood.” - Mike & Jane Turner

THE RESERVE GOLF CLUB
“Barry and I immediately felt such a warm welcome when we joined The Reserve Golf Club three years ago. Donald Clement has a special way of treating members like family, and his entire staff models his example! He oversees every detail of our club, making our golfing experience such an incredibly happy time for us.” - Jill Lieberman

MUSGROVE MILL GOLF CLUB
“We have been blessed to be full golf members at Musgrove Mill since the early 2000s. We have seen the ups and the downs but if I’m being honest, nothing can take away the feeling of being “home.” When you pull through the gate, it just seems like you are in a world of your own. Between Will and his grounds crew, Randy’s support, the pro shop team, and Cookie in the bar and grill (one of our group’s favorite hangout spots), they all make you feel welcome. Jeff Tallman is someone who is irreplaceable. He makes you feel so welcome and always has nothing but positive vibes. Jeff is just an amazing person. He makes this home for almost anyone he knows and most often people he has never met. Musgrove is a golf course with a great practice facility and fun getaway cottages without all the extras. This makes it a great escape to go to a quiet place and relax and just play golf.” - Lea Venable

TREYBURN COUNTRY CLUB
“As a former PGA professional, joining Treyburn Country Club was a no-brainer for my family and me. With everything John McConnell continues to put in place at TCC, there is no doubt that it will remain a top-ranked course in North Carolina. Ryan Vance and Dalton Rich have enhanced our golf operations, making our member events more fun, unique, and well-attended. Treyburn has been the biggest blessing to my family, as my kids are encouraged to be at the club and can play golf and learn at their own pace while developing their game. I feel very blessed to be a part of such an elite club with our Tom Fazio course, as well as McConnell Golf.” - Matt Dietz

RALEIGH COUNTRY CLUB
“Absolutely fantastic, the McConnell Golf staff does it again! The course at Raleigh Country Club is superb, especially with the Bermuda fairways really popping from the sunny and hot summer days. The greens are outstanding and challenging, a true Donald Ross masterpiece! Kudos to Frank and Chef James at the 19th hole. Frank mixes a fabulous old fashioned and James makes some of the best soups and chowder in the Triangle. Great work and a job well done to all the folks at RCC who really make this club special.” - BJ Johnson