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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Jeff Scohy Named MVGA Mid-Amateur Player of the Year

  • by Fred
  • 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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SQAIRZ Golf Shoes Are A Great Success Story

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  • 2 Years ago
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Why are SQAIRZ Golf Shoes one of the fastest growing companies in the world today? Because their success is based on the latest technology and performance where it counts, on the golf course. It has been proven time after time that the biomechanics of the golf swing begins from the ground up. The legs, hips, […]
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Ohio Native Brit Stenson Elected President of ASGCA

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  • 2 Years ago
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Brit Stenson from Shaker Heights was elected president of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) at their 76th Annual Meeting in Providence, Rhode Island.   Stenson, originally from Illinois, captained the golf team at Virginia and graduated in 1973 from the School of Architecture. He first worked as a land planner and landscape architect […]
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Most Influential In Ohio Golf Industry

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  • 2 Years ago
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By Fred Altvater   Renee Powell Renee Powell grew up on her father’s golf course, Clearview, in East Canton. She played collegiately at both Ohio and Ohio State Universities, before turning professional. She grew up in a time when women of color were not accepted in the country clubs and junior golf programs, but with […]
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Michael Balcar Repeats

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  • 2 Years ago
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Michael Balcar, Assistant Golf Professional at Brandywine Country Club in Toledo, went back-to-back last month by winning the Northern Ohio PGA Assistant Professional Championship at Mayfield Sand Ridge Club for the second consecutive year. Balcar fired two 69’s for a four-under par total and earned $1,300.00 for the win. Zack Ford, from Tippecanoe Country Club, […]
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First Tee of Lake Erie One Year Later

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  • 2 Years ago
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By Fred Altvater   It was just one year ago, during the Solheim Cup, held at the Inverness Club, that the new First Tee of Lake Erie Learning Center opened its doors to area children. Now one year later it is a very active place with kids coming and going. More than 150 children are […]
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Golf In Sedona Will Take Your Breath Away

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  • 2 Years ago
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Sedona, Arizona is one of the most majestic areas we have ever had the pleasure of visiting. We love the area and continue to return year after year. In addition to the awe-inspiring views, great hiking and various dining opportunities, we have experienced golf at three of the area’s courses. Sedona Golf Resort and Oak […]
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Michigan’s BOYNE Resort, Treetops & Gaylord Golf Mecca Give Golfers Options

  • by Fred
  • 2 Years ago
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Yes, the golf season in winding down in Michigan, but with the continuing resurgence in golf travel booking your 2023 golf trip now seems prudent and will guarantee you get the tee times and courses you want, plus the pricing now will probably be a little less than waiting until next year. Each of these […]
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