Still Alive at Seventy-Five

        Gillespie Park’s historic layout seeing increased participation. By Steve Huffman At mid-afternoon on a recent weekday, Billy Eastwood was greeting a customer entering the clubhouse at Gillespie Golf Course. They seemed like old friends, the way it is between many of the golfers who frequent Gillespie and those who staff its pro shop. “Hey, Seth,…

Private Matters: Triad golf clubs focusing on family

        By BRAD KING Private clubs around the Triad and the throughout the country have felt the pinch from on-going economic turmoil and uncertainty. Membership rosters have shrunk considerably. The majority of private clubs has fewer members today than a decade ago. A challenging economy, along with fierce competition and changing lifestyles have made attracting and…