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.

How The USGA Helps Ohio Golfers

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  • 6 Years ago
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With the multitude of golf rules violations this season on the PGA Tour, the USGA has been receiving some very negative press. In 2019, the USGA and The R&A, keepers of the Rules of Golf, introduced sweeping changes to the rules, that were meant to speed up play and make the rules easier to understand. […]

Ohio Juniors Compete in the Dustin Johnson World Junior Amateur

  • by Fred
  • 6 Years ago
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The Dustin Johnson World Junior Amateur was first held in 2016 and invites the top junior golfers to TPC Myrtle Beach for a PGA Tour style golf tournament. The event is open to both boys and girls ages 13-18. All players must conform to the USGA Rules of Amateur Status as specified in the USGA […]

Avoid Dehydration on the Golf Course this Summer

  • by Fred
  • 5 Years ago
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By: Fred Altvater   With the summer months come high temperatures and humidity. Golfers spend several hours sweating during a round, or practice session. Dehydration affects concentration and muscle effectiveness, plus it can be a dangerous health concern. The Department of Health and Human Services developed the attached poster for the do’s and don’ts, as […]

Golf Trips for the Ladies

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  • 6 Years ago
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Men have been taking their annual buddy’s golf trip for a long time. In fact, resorts count on their return each year and continually seek ways to entice more men to bring their group to their lush fairways, well-stocked sports bar and restaurant, with a menu loaded with burgers, meat loaf and mashed potatoes. Over […]

Newest Hall of Famer Jan Stephenson Talks with Back 9 Report TV

  • by Fred
  • 6 Years ago
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Hall of Fame Inductee Jan Stephenson chats with Back 9 Report TV.

Back 9 Report TV Talks with Annika Sorenstam

  • by Fred
  • 6 Years ago
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Annika Sorenstam talks her foundation’s efforts to grow girl’s junior golf, Hall of Fame and her LPGA career.

Reunion Resort is PERFECT for Golf & Family FUN!

  • by Fred
  • 6 Years ago
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Reunion Resort in Kissimmee, Florida has great golf, with Signature courses from Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Tom Watson, plus its near the Disney Parks.

Fitness Guru Katherine Roberts Talks “Kinetic Chain”

  • by Fred
  • 6 Years ago
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Golf Fitness Guru, Katherine Roberts talks kinetic chain and full-body flexibility for every golf swing.

Get Ready for Spring!

  • by Fred
  • 6 Years ago
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This month Ohio Golf Journal, in our special ‘Get Ready for Spring’ section, we have Golfaholics covered with everything they need to get ready for Spring Golf in Ohio. We have enlisted PGA Professionals from around the state to give tips, hot new merchandise needs and even a breakdown of the new Rules that you […]

Buckeye Freshman Wins Westbrook Spring Invitational

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  • 6 Years ago
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Freshman Aneka Seumanutafa, making just her second start for the Lady Buckeyes, won the Westbrook Spring Invitational held at Westbrook Village Golf Club outside of Scottsdale, Arizona. Seumanutafa fired a final-round five-under par 67 to collect her first collegiate win. She is from Emmitsburg, Maryland and carded 17 birdies over the 54-hole event hosted by […]
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