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

Mary Suitca Wins NOPGA’s Ladies Professional Championship

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  • 2 Years ago
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For a second consecutive year, Mary Suitca from Tannenhauf Golf Club, won the NOPGA’s Ladies Professional Championship. She won the inaugural event last year at Lakewood Country Club and repeated with a seven-shot win this year at Westfield Country Club.
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Ohio Holds Three AJGA Events

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  • 2 Years ago
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What is the AJGA? The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) hosts a series of golf tournaments around the United States that are open to the best junior golfers in the country. There is a qualifying process to become eligible to play in AJGA events and juniors that aspire to play golf collegiately need to participate. […]
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Jim Troy Repeats as NOPGA Champion

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  • 2 Years ago
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Jim Troy spent several years with Honma Golf and is now the Assistant Professional at Windmill Golf Center. Troy proved his golf game can travel as he won the NOPGA Championship for the second consecutive year. He won last year at Beechmont and proved it was no fluke as he bested the field by two […]
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The Dana Open: New Name Still Huge Success

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  • 2 Years ago
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Once again, the Dana Open presented by Marathon was a success. Sunday’s weather was slightly damp, but golf fans were treated to a quality field and the players put on an exciting show. After the first three rounds 19-year-old Lucy Li held a tentative one-shot lead over veterans, Caroline Masson and Lexi Thompson. Seven more […]
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Sowards & Taylor Inducted Into Ohio Golf Hall of Fame

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  • 2 Years ago
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By Fred Altvater   In August the Ohio Golf Hall of Fame inducted two new members, Bob Sowards and Gary Taylor.   The Ohio Golf Hall of Fame dates back to 1992 and includes golfers who have made an impact on the game, plus achieved the highest levels of competition, while devoting their lives to […]
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Ohio Golfer Wins JOHN SHIPPEN Invitational

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  • 2 Years ago
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Wyatt Worthington, from Reynoldsburg, Ohio earned an exemption into the Rocket Mortgage Classic by winning the JOHN SHIPPEN National Golf Invitational. Worthington also competed in the inaugural SHIPPEN last year and has played in two PGA TOUR events previously. He qualified for two PGA Championships, the 2016 PGA at Baltusrol and the 2022 PGA at […]
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The Kroger Queen City Open to be Held in Cincinnati

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  • 2 Years ago
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The next week after  the Dana Open in Toledo, the LPGA moves down I-75 for the Kroger Queen City Open presented by P&G. It will be held at Kenwood Country Club, which was recently completely renovated by Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design. This will be the first time in over 30 years that the LPGA […]
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Mississippi Gulf Coast Offers Something For Everyone

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  • 2 Years ago
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By Fred Altvater I can safely report that golf opportunities in Mississippi are abundant and enjoyable. On a recent trip to the Magnolia State, we were able to visit several top golf courses and resorts that would make any buddies trip, girls golf getaway, or family vacation the best ever.  This was not my first […]
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The LIV Invitational Series Is Turning Professional Golf UPSIDE DOWN!

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  • 2 Years ago
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Rumors began surfacing in the spring of 2021 about a new professional golf tour to be based in the Middle East that would invite the best players to compete in their events. Greg Norman was named the CEO of the newly formed LIV Invitational Golf Series with an initial investment of $200 million committed to […]
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Amateur Wins 101st Ohio Open

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  • 2 Years ago
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Jordan Gilkison a Sophomore at Kent State becomes only the sixth amateur to win the Ohio Open. During the second round of the Ohio Open youth and age were pitted against one another. Dublin’s Bob Sowards was trying to make history and become only the third player to win the Ohio Open for the fourth […]
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