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.

Back 9 Report TV Interview with LPGA Legend Nancy Lopez

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Hall of Famer, Nancy Lopez talks career, LPGA and Hall of Fame on Back 9 Report TV.

Chat with LPGA Tour Commissioner Michael Whan

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Back 9 Report TV Talked LPGA With Commissioner Michael Whan.

Special Video Edition of Back 9 Report

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  • 6 Years ago
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Carlos Torres & Fred Altvater, co-hosts of Back 9 Report kick off 2019 Golf Year with this special video.

New Golf Rules Seminars 

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  • 6 Years ago
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With the new Rules of Golf going into effect January 1, 2019, you may want to brush up on these changes by attending one of the many Golf Rules Seminars being held around the state.  Miami Valley Golf Association will be conducting four Rules Seminars:  Saturday, Jan. 19th      Dayton CC   10am – Noon Saturday, Mar. 9th       NCR CC         10am […]

OSU’s Jaclyn Lee turning Pro 

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  • 6 Years ago
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Ohio State Women Golf Team standout Jaclyn Lee finished sixth in the LPGA Tour Q-Series held at Pinehurst in November. She has decided to forego her remaining eligibility at Ohio State and join the LPGA Tour.

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship awards $2.1 Million to area charities 

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  • 6 Years ago
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Tournament officials announced today that the 12th annual Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship, concluded August 26, 2018, at The Ohio State University Golf Club, raised a total of $2,218,004 for central Ohio charitable organizations, including $2,104,254 for pediatric cancer research and treatment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The total marks the largest single-season charitable donation raised for […]

Marathon Classic Donates $554,000 to Northwest Ohio Children’s Charities 

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  • 6 Years ago
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In December, the Marathon LPGA Classic Presented by Owens Corning & O-I distributed $554,000 to 17 northwest Ohio children’s charities today as a result of this year’s annual LPGA tournament. Since its inception as the Jamie Farr Toledo Classic in 1984, the tournament has generated a total of $10.8 million for 180 northwest Ohio children’s […]

Reunion Resort is Perfect for Golf & Family Fun!

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  • 6 Years ago
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Reunion Resort sits on the southern edge of Orlando, just across I-4 from the Disney attractions. It includes over 2,000 acres of first-class accommodations, water park, tennis, spa and of course, three signature golf courses by Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Tom Watson.  The accommodations at Reunion Resort are outstanding, plus they come in all […]

65th PGA Merchandise Show is Set for January 22-25 in Orlando 

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By Fred Altvater    Over 40,000 golf industry professionals will gather at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, January 22-25 to view the gigantic display of golf-related products and equipment.  Vendors will exhibit golf apparel, trophies and awards, bags, balls, carts, food, gifts, equipment, services, technology, training aids and travel. Golf destinations such as, Scotland, Ireland, China and the Dominican Republic showcase their country’s best […]

PGA of America is Moving to Dallas, Texas 

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  • 6 Years ago
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By: Fred Altvater    The PGA of America’s main headquarters have been located in Palm Beach, Florida, since 1965. When they moved to Palm Beach, it was a sleepy community with few paved roads or golf courses. Today Palm Beach is one of the most prestigious zip codes in the country with tall high rises, hundreds of golf courses and traffic at […]
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