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

Tips to Speed UP Play at Your Course

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  • 7 Years ago
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By Fred Altvater   Slow play is a problem that has plagued golfers, since men first began hitting rocks around a sheep pasture in Scotland. Some people just don’t get it and dilly dally about the course, never considering the grief they are creating for the golfers behind them.   Some courses have a, 3-hour-40-minute […]
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Mid-Michigan Offers Great Golf Too

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  • 6 Years ago
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By Fred Altvater   When talking about the great golf opportunities in Michigan, the middle part of the state is sometimes overlooked. Mt. Pleasant is conveniently located on M-127 and is an easy drive from Chicago, Indianapolis, Toledo, Cleveland or Columbus. Mt. Pleasant is the home of fantastic golf, as well as, a full range […]
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Pete Dye is Struggling with Alzheimer’s

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  • 7 Years ago
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One of only four golf course architects enshrined in the World Golf Hall of Fame, Pete Dye is struggling with Alzheimer’s Disease. Dye brought significant change to golf course design and is responsible for The Golf Club, Harbour Town, railroad ties, Whistling Straits, The Ocean Course at Kiawah, the island green, TPC Sawgrass and a […]
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Ohio State Men’s & Women’s Golf Team

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  • 7 Years ago
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Jack Nicklaus, Tom Weiskopf, John Cook, Ben Curtis, Meg Mallon and Rosie Jones are only a sampling of the great Ohio collegiate players that have gone on to find success in the professional ranks. Ohio State, Miami, and Kent State are just three of the schools that are preparing the next great batch of golfers […]
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2019 Drive, Chip & Putt Registration Information

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  • 7 Years ago
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In a few weeks 80 boys and girls will be competing at Augusta National Golf Club, just prior to the Masters Tournament in the Finals of the Drive, Chip & Putt competition. This is an excellent national event for junior golfers ages 7-15 to compete against others golf enthusiasts. Juniors earn a spot in the […]
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2018 PGA Show Featured Golf Technology

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  • 7 Years ago
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By: Fred Altvater   After spending three days wandering the “10 Miles of Isles” at the PGA Show in Orlando last month it quickly became obvious that the golf industry has embraced new technology in every aspect. Seemingly every golf manufacturer and vendor are using technological advancements to enhance their products. One of the newer […]
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Marathon Classic announces Dates and Charities for 2018 Tournament

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  • 7 Years ago
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The Marathon Classic will host its annual LPGA Tour event July 9-15 at Highland Meadows Golf Club in Sylvania. The lady professionals will be vying for a piece of $1.6 million total purse, with the winner banking $250,000. More importantly the tournament has raised $10.3 million for 170 northwest Ohio children’s charities since its inception […]
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Dig It Out of the Dirt

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  • 7 Years ago
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By Fred Altvater   Whenever Ben Hogan was asked about the “secret” for his consistency on the golf course, he would answer, “I dug it out of the dirt.” That is golf-speak referring to the countless hours he spent on the driving range honing the perfect swing. Even more importantly, however, that practice built a […]
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USGA Announces New Regional Alliances

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  • 7 Years ago
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The United States Golf Association recently sent a press release announcing the new Allied Golf Associations (AGA). In all 59 regional golf associations were recognized by the USGA to receive funding and acknowledgement by the national association. The AGA’s are supported by five existing regional affairs offices to provide guidance for course rating, handicapping, championship […]
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Miami Valley Looper Program Changes Name

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  • 7 Years ago
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  Last year several clubs in the the Miami Valley District offered caddie service through the Looper Program. Over 150 golfers used the unique caddie service for over 1,000 rounds.   In 2018 the program has expanded to include southern Ohio courses and changed the name to Caddie Now. The APP can be downloaded to […]
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