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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Jillian Hollis Continues Strong Play on Symetra Tour

  • by Fred
  • 5 Years ago
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Jillian Hollis from Rocky River, Ohio and a 2018 graduate of the University of Georgia is having a strong year on the Symetra Tour and is looking to have a lock on an LPGA Tour Card for 2020. With six top-10 finishes and two wins, she currently trails No. 1, Celine Delacour by slightly more […]
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Nicklaus Youth Spirit Award Winner Announced at Nationwide Legends Luncheon

  • by Fred
  • 6 Years ago
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The final highlight at the lunch was the presentation of the Nicklaus Youth Spirit Award, which is given annually to a patient, or family, who in some way has demonstrated a strong, driving spirit in overcoming obstacles, an unwavering optimistic outlook, and a strong conviction for their connection to Nationwide Children’s.   This year’s “Spirit Award” recipient […]
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Branson & Big Cedar Lodge Offer Big Time Golf

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  • 6 Years ago
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By Fred Altvater Last month we saw Bass Pro Shops Legends of Golf at Big Cedar Lodge, a stop on the Champions Tour, held on the Jack Nicklaus designed Top of the Rock par-three course and for the first time on the newly opened Ozarks National. Johnny Morris, billionaire owner of both Bass Pro Shops […]
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2019 Nationwide Legends Luncheon Raised $1.4 million

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  • 6 Years ago
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The Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide hosted the ninth annual Legends Luncheon presented by Safelite AutoGlass with all proceeds directly benefiting the patients and families that Nationwide Children’s Hospital compassionately serves each day.   The goal of the Luncheon is to support advances in pediatric care and research throughout the areas of most need at Nationwide […]
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Ohio’s Haylee Harford Finished T-7 at Augusta National Women’s Amateur

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  • 6 Years ago
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Haylee Harford from Ohio qualified for the Final Round of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur and put together a fine one-under par 71, to finish at even for the tournament. After birdies at both 12 and 13, she climbed as high as a tie for 7th. Bogies at both 14 and 17, dropped her back […]
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New Golf Equipment on Display at ING Spring Conference

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  • 5 Years ago
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Greenkeepers Tees offer ‘4 Yards More’    Frank Carrol began GreenKeepers to market the first flexible golf spikes. Over the years, he has brought several additional products to market to help golfers enjoy the game more. Line M Up and Flatline, are precision golf ball alignment tools. Myball personalizes your golf ball and GreensMate is […]
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Kent State Grad Wins Valero Texas Open

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  • 6 Years ago
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Corey Connors may be from Canada, but he is an adopted Ohioan, as he attended and played golf at Kent State. He was runner-up in the 2014 U.S. Amateur, graduated to the PGA Tour, from the Web.com Tour in 2017 and is now a PGA Tour winner. Connors earned his maiden victory at the Valero […]
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SENIOR PLAYERS Coming to Firestone

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  • 6 Years ago
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The Bridgestone SENIOR PLAYERS Championship will make its debut at Firestone Country Club’s South Course the week of July 8-14, 2019. There will be several activities and events scheduled around the tournament. The Fan Zone & Live Music will be located behind the 18th green and fans can enjoy a range of local food trucks including […]
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Haylee Harford Gets Invite to Play in Augusta National Women’s Amateur

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  • 6 Years ago
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Haylee Harford, from Leavittsburg, has received and accepted an invitation to compete in the inaugural Augusta National Women’s Amateur. She is currently ranked inside the top 50 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking and will compete in the Augusta National Women’s Amateur with the final round to be held at the “Home of the Masters,” […]
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Ahhh Finally! Spring Arrives Along with 3-PUTTS!

  • by Fred
  • 6 Years ago
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Golfers are a hardy lot, but it’s difficult negotiating a tee-to-green trek over and around snow banks. Hopefully the white stuff is gone until after Thanksgiving and Golfaholics can now get about the real business of life, chasing the little white ball. With Tiger Woods announcing his full comeback by winning the Masters last month […]
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