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

Treetops To Host 2nd Annual Fall Color Tour & Progressive Dinner

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  • 3 Months ago
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Treetops Resort has announced the dates for their Fall Color Tour and Progressive Dinner. On October 4th, 5th, 11th, and 12th the event will feature blend of seasonal cuisine, Michigan beer and wine tastings, plus breathtaking fall views, creating an unforgettable autumn experience. Guests will embark on a leisurely golf cart ride along the Jones Masterpiece […]
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Tim Matty Talks About Current Updates At Treetops Resort

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  • 3 Months ago
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Director of Recreation & Maintenance, Tim Matty talks about renovations, the courses and activities at Treetops.
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Christy Walcott Breaks Down Gaylord Golf Mecca

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  • 3 Months ago
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Christy Walcott from The Gaylord Visitors Bureau talks about the Gaylord Golf Mecca’s variety of courses and the Gaylord area activities for the whole family.
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Nick Becks Talks About The Cardinal at Saint Johns Resort

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  • 3 Months ago
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The Director of Golf at Saint Johns Resort in Northville, Michigan tells Back 9 Report about the Ray Hearn designed Cardinal course, plus all the amenities at this word-class resort.
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The Cardinal At Saint John’s Resort Is One Of Michigan’s Best

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  • 3 Months ago
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Golf architect, Ray Hearn has created a beauty at Saint John’s Resort in Northville, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit. Saint Johns is a former Catholic Seminary that was converted into a high-end lodging, dining and golf resort. The Pulte Family Charitable Foundation purchased the resort several years ago and recently invested over $50 million in […]
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Gabby Woods Wins Women’s Ohio State Amateur Title

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  • 3 Months ago
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The 101st Women’s Ohio State Amateur Championship was held last month at Belmont Hills Country Club. Gabby Woods survived the battle of attrition and earned a berth in the U.S. Women’s Amateur at Southern Hills in Tulsa, Oklahoma.   Gabby started fast grabbing 1-up lead after the first hole of the championship match against the No. 3 seed Cara Heisterkamp. […]
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Bailey Wins 2nd Consecutive Ohio Amateur

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  • 3 Months ago
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The Ohio Amateur Championship was held at Sylvania Country Club, near Toledo. Sylvania is an 18-hole championship tree-lined golf course, established in 1916. The Willie Park Jr. design underwent an extensive renovation project in 2015 by J. Drew Rogers and the par 72 maxes out at 6,800 yards. The Golf Course Superintendents gathered at Sylvania […]
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The Cradle of American Golf Continues To Attract New Fans

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  • 4 Months ago
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Pinehurst successfully wrapped up another successful U.S. Open Championship with four more national opens to be held on famed No. 2 in 2029, 2035, 2041 and 2047. Pinehurst’s connection with the USGA has been strengthened by a 150-year lease granted to the USGA for Golf House Pinehurst. USGA’s equipment testing is now housed in the […]
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Charlie Woods Misses Cut at U.S. Junior Amateur

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  • 3 Months ago
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Tiger Woods visited Oakland Hills Golf Club last month to watch his son, 15-year-old Charlie compete in the U.S. Junior Amateur. Charlie did not advance out of the 36-hole medal play portion of the tournament, but larger than normal crowds turned out to watch the action. Normally the crowds at a U.S. Junior Amateur are […]
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Ohio’s Cheryl Fox Wins Tennessee Women’s Senior Open

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  • 3 Months ago
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The Tennessee Women’s Open began in 1999 and has been contested at the Stonehenge Golf Club in Fairfield Glade for the last 16 years. Past winners include LPGA members and top amateur players. Stonehenge, designed by Joe Lee, sits on the rolling landscape on the Cumberland Plateau and is a 6,549 yard par 72 layout. […]
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