Columnist: Fred Altvater

Fred AltvaterFred Altvater is a certified USGTF Level III Golf Instructor, who is the Publisher of the Ohio Golf Journal. He is also a radio show host for the Back 9 Report and has a Roku channel, also called the Back 9 Report.

He enjoys giving golf lessons that help golfer’s of every ability. During his hands-on lessons, he specializes in quickly assessing a golfer’s weakness and helping them correct it in a way that creates an immediate improvement in their game. Get his FREE 5 steps to taking strokes off your game online course with videos at Thought Leaders Online Courses.

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Welcome to American Golf Journal

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  • 8 Months ago
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Welcome to this inaugural issue of American Golf Journal. We hope to provide the best in golf information, travel, style and opinion. We are fortunate to have an experienced group of golf writers that provide knowledgeable and informative articles about the golf industry and travel. Ed Travis is widely known for his articles about golf […]
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Let SQAIRZ Golf Shoes Improve Your Game

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  • 8 Months ago
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By Fred Altvater It has been proven, time after time, that the biomechanics of the golf swing begin from the ground up. The legs, hips, shoulders and arms are all reliant on a solid foundation created by the feet. With SQAIRZ square-toe design, wider footprint and contact with the ground, they provide a stable base, […]
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BOYNE Set To Open 11th Course: Doon Brae

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  • 8 Months ago
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Doon Brae will be the 11th course at BOYNE when it opens is 2024. The new short course was designed by Ray Hearn and sits at the base of the ski hill behind The Highlands Lodge. “As far as I know, this is the first modern golf course ever built on a ski hill,” said […]
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DP World Tour Opens Doors to PGA Tour Members

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  • 11 Months ago
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By Fred Altvater With many of its biggest names defecting to the LIV Tour the DP World Tour has lacked star power at their events. It appears that the PGA Tour, who has a strategic alliance with the DP World Tour, will allow easier access to European Tour events for their members. Full membership to […]
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Ray Hearn Designs Golf Courses For Every Player

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  • 11 Months ago
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By Fred Altvater Michigan-native Ray Hearn is becoming one of the most popular golf designers in the country. His philosophy includes assuring courses are enjoyable for every handicap and skill-level. Watching the Masters as a nine-year old, Ray told his father that he wanted to design golf courses. In high school, he had not changed […]
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Italian Ryder Cup Sets Records & Pros Still NOT Paid

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  • 11 Months ago
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By Fred Altvater The results are in and they are conclusive, sportsmen and women around the world enjoy watching Europe and the United States do battle in the Ryder Cup.   The 2023 Ryder Cup in Italy set new records across the board attracting unprecedented levels of engagement across social media, as well as global […]
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Christmas Ideas For Your Favorite Golfer

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  • 11 Months ago
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Volvik Golf Balls The most colorful ball in golf makes the ideal gift for any golfer on your Christmas list. Volvik has over 40 years’ experience in golf ball production. Their innovations have led the industry in the production of 3- and 4-piece multi-layer high performance golf balls for players of every skill set. They […]
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Historic Omni Homestead Resort Makes Renovations

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  • 11 Months ago
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By Fred Altvater   What’s old is being made new again at the Omni Homestead Resort in the Alleghany Mountains in Western Virginia. This historic resort has been entertaining guests, including 23 U.S. presidents, for over 250 years. A recent $140 million renovation has restored this national treasure to grandeur. Every part of the resort […]
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Women’s Collegiate Golf Began in NW Ohio

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  • 11 Months ago
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By Fred Altvater Before they were famous, two Hall of Fame women golfers, Peggy Kirk Bell and Shirley Spork, one of the 13 co-founders of the LPGA Tour, were responsible for early collegiate golf tournaments for women. Peggy Kirk Bell grew up in Findlay, was a top amateur, played on the fledgling LPGA. She spent […]
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Nemacolin Provides the Ultimate In Luxury & Amenities

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  • 11 Months ago
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By Fred Altvater The Nemacolin Resort was founded in 1987, when 84 Lumber owner, Joe Hardy bought 500 acres in the rolling hills of southwestern Pennsylvania to give his daughter opportunities to practice Fly Fishing in the nearby streams. Located approximately one hour southeast of Pittsburgh, it provided a convenient location for family getaways. Over […]
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