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

Arcis Buys TPC River’s Bend

  • by Fred
  • 2 Years ago
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Arcis Golf, the second largest owner and operator of private, resort and daily fee clubs in the United States, recently added TPC River’s Bend in Maineville, Ohio, to its growing portfolio. This is the 10th club acquisition completed by Arcis in the last 18 months.   TPC River’s Bend is a highly regarded and upscale […]
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15th Annual Toledo Golf Show Set For February

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  • 2 Years ago
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Ohio Golf fans need to save the date February 17-19 for the 15th Toledo Golf Show. The annual gathering of golf courses, travel destinations and equipment vendors will once again be held at the Tam-O-Shanter Center in Sylvania, Ohio. Over 6,000 golfers from Ohio and Southeastern Michigan attend the show and engage exhibitors. Statistics have […]
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GolfTrainingAids.com Acquires the Putting Arc Product Line

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  • 2 Years ago
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GolfTrainingAids.com, home of the world’s largest selection of golf teaching and training aids, proudly announces that its total-game-improvement platform is now the exclusive owner and distributor of one of golf’s most popular and enduring training aids, The Putting Arc.   “The Putting Arc will be added to a line of game improvement products that can be […]
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Mill Creek’s Brian Tolnar Earns National PGA Award

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  • 2 Years ago
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Brian Tolnar, the Director of Golf Operations and Recreation at Mill Creek MetroParks in Youngstown, was named the PGA of America’s PGA Public Golf Course Merchandiser of the Year. The award recognizes PGA Professionals who have excelled in business and merchandising in the promotion of golf.
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Last Minute Christmas Gifts For Golfers

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  • 2 Years ago
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If you haven’t completed your Christmas shopping and are struggling to find just the right gift for your favorite golfer, check out this list of great golf products that every golfer will love and will make you the perfect Santa.   OnCore Golf Balls OnCore Golf Balls have not been on the market for that […]
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Biggest Stories In Golf From 2022

  • by Fred
  • 2 Years ago
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As we reflect back on 2022, we have never experienced the division and unrest that is currently present in men’s professional golf. With the LIV Golf tour offering top names exorbitant sums to leave the PGA Tour, fewer events and larger purses it has thrown the golf world into a tailspin. The fighting between the […]
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Mark Scott Jr.  Bests Cory Kumpf In Denny Shute Match Play

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  • 2 Years ago
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The Denny Shute Memorial Match Play Championship faced 35-degree temperatures and rain, but Mark Scott Jr. defeated his friend, Cory Kumpf 3-2 in the final match at Portage Country Club. Scott is the first PGA Assistant Golf Professional at Canton Brookside Country Club and Kumpf is the Director of Golf. Youngstown Country Club PGA Assistant […]
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Jeff Scohy Named MVGA Mid-Amateur Player of the Year

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  • 2 Years ago
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Congratulations to Jeff Scohy who earned Miami Valley Golf Association’s Mid-Amateur Player of the Year Honors for the 2022 Season. His 11th Place Finish in the Metropolitan, his Championship in the MVGA Mid-Amateur, his top ten finish in the US Mid-Am Sectional, making the second cut in the Ohio Amateur and finishing in the top […]
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French Lick Is Everyone’s Favorite for Golf, Dining, Relaxation & Gaming

  • by Fred
  • 3 Years ago
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French Lick in southern Indiana has long been a favorite for discerning travelers. In addition to the two fabulous championship golf courses, the Pete Dye and the Donald Ross, it boasts a historic nine-hole course – the Valley Links – that’s perfect for the entire family, or just a quick round to satisfy that golf […]
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Christmas Ideas for Your Favorite Golfer

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  • 2 Years ago
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Christmas is just around the corner and if you have an avid golfer on your list, we have a few ideas for just the right gift.   Bushnell PRO X3 Range Finder Buhsnell has long been known for producing the best range finders for golfers. Their latest the PRO X3 will help take your favorite […]
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