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.

Fred Altvater

Callaway Announces Fall Weather Series

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  • 6 Years ago
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Callaway Apparel recently announces the launch of the 2018 Fall Weather Series, a revolutionary collection that is expertly designed to help you stay comfortable in all playing conditions. The Fall Weather Series is a stylish, but is performance driven, providing the ultimate in versatility to help the serious golfer stay comfortable in extreme weather conditions […]
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OSU Football and Golf in Central Ohio

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  • 6 Years ago
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By Fred Altvater If you are heading to Columbus for an Ohio State football game, GO BUCKS!! But, still want to get in a little golf either, pre or post game, here are two courses that will fill the bill. Indian Springs, in Mechanicsburg and Woodland Golf Club, in Cable, sit just west of Columbus, […]
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Ohioan Renee’ Powell Receives Another High Honor

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  • 6 Years ago
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By Fred Altvater The PGA of America announced in August that Ohio golfing legend, Renee’ Powell will receive yet another high honor this month. The University of St. Andrews is naming a residence hall in her honor. She is being recognized for her inspiration in diversity in golf and the advancement of women’s social causes. […]
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French Lick’s Dye Course to Host Major Championship

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  • 6 Years ago
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In a repeat from last season, the second Senior LPGA Championship presented by Old National Bank will be held on the Pete Dye Course at French Lick Resort in southern Indiana. Last year the tournament was held in June, in conjunction with the Symetra Tour’s Donald Ross Classic. This year, the Legends Tour ladies will […]
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Third UL International Crown Set for Korea

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  • 6 Years ago
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The third renewal of the LPGA’s UL International Crown is set to be held October 4-7 at the Jack Nicklaus Golf Club in Incheon City, South Korea. Eight countries have qualified to compete in the event based on their individual team member’s positions on the Rolex Rankings.   TEAMS:  Korea: Sung Hyun Park, So Yeon […]
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Northern Ohio Jr. PGA League Results

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  • 6 Years ago
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The Northern Ohio PGA section held the Junior League Section Championship at Eagle Creek Golf Course in August. Team Mallard Creek and Team Cleveland SE 2 won their respective semi-final matches in commanding fashion earning spots in the final match of the inaugural PGA Junior League Section Championship.   In their semi-final match, Cleveland Southeast […]
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Ohioans Compete in U.S. Amateur at Pebble Beach.

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  • 6 Years ago
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The U.S. Amateur was held at Pebble Beach and Spyglass Hill. In all 312 amateurs competed in the stroke-play to earn a spot in the 64-man match play. Ohioans in the field included: Chase Johnson                  Barberton Avery Schneider               New Albany   Matthew Wetherill         Cincinnati Andrew Bailey                 Cleveland   Daniel Wetterich            Cincinnati Bill Williamson                Cincinnati Austin […]
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Four Ohio Women Compete in U.S. Women’s Amateur

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  • 6 Years ago
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One of four young women from Ohio made it through to match play, at the U.S. Women’s Amateur at the Golf Club of Tennessee, near Nashville. However, Kylie Raines lost in the first round of match play. Ohio Women to Qualify for the 118th U.S. Women’s Open Kylie Raines                        Dublin Krystal Hu                            Ashland Pinya Pipatjarasgit           […]
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Public Short Courses are Gaining Popularity in America

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  • 6 Years ago
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By Fred Altvater While the USGA and The R&A are studying the effects of longer golf balls, along with hi-tech golf clubs that increase distance, rendering older traditional courses irrelevant, several new short courses are bucking the trend to provide a wonderful golfing experience for the average golfer. Maybe the USGA, The PGA of America, […]
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A Ryder Cup Rant: What in the Wide, Wide World of Sports Just Happened?

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  • 6 Years ago
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By Fred Altvater On the way to the podium to retain the Ryder Cup, Team USA ran into a slight problem. The European Team, captained by, “The Smartest Man in Golf,” Thomas Bjorn, said, Not so fast my friends. Yes, it was all fun and games in the city of lights. Dinner at Versailles all […]
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