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

The U.S. Open Returns to Pinehurst No. 2

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  • 6 Months ago
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There are a multitude of questions heading into the 124th U.S. Open that will be held on famed Pinehurst No. 2 later this month. -Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele captured the first two major titles of 2024, but will they add a U.S. Open Trophy to their collections? -Tiger Woods will give it one more […]
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Dana Open Announces “Champions for Children” to Support Local Children’s Charities

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  • 6 Months ago
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The Dana Open, one of the longest running events on the LPGA Tour schedule, announced that it will expand on the tournament’s four-decade commitment to raising local support and national awareness for the charities committed to improving the lives of children. “Champions for Children” emphasizes a holistic focus on children’s health and the factors that […]
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Long Time Toledo Caddy Master Inducted Into Caddy Hall of Fame

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  • 6 Months ago
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Thomas Grzywinski taught in the Toledo public school system for 35 years with 30 of those spent at Woodward High School, his high school alma mater. He also served as a baseball and football coach for 25 years, plus he officiated high school and college basketball in the Mid-American, Big East, Horizon, Mid- Continent and […]
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BOYNE Continues To Grow & Expand

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  • 6 Months ago
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BOYNE will host the International Association of Golf Tour Operators Convention and will open 11th course this year.   BOYNE To Host International Golf Tour Operators   It will be a very busy year at BOYNE as they will host 350 tour operators from around the world for the International Association of Golf Tour Operators […]
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Mother’s Day Gifts For Golfing Moms

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  • 6 Months ago
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There is a very special day in May every year that recognizes all that our mothers do for us. If your mother is a golfer, we have a few ideas that might make your Mother’s Day gift memorable and help make you her favorite child.   LaTona Golf Apparel for Women Michigan-Based Latona Golf Wear […]
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BOYNE Golf Expands Its Reach Internationally

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  • 3 Months ago
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Last month BOYNE Golf welcomed international golf travel professionals to the 15th annual North America Golf Tourism Convention (NAC), staged by International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO).   It was attended by 280 delegates from 29 countries, making it one of the most internationally diverse tourism events ever to have taken place in a […]
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Ohio Junior Golfers Make It To Drive, Chip & Putt Finals

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  • 6 Months ago
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Last month on Sunday, just ahead of the Masters, the National Finals of the Drive, Chip & Putt (DCP) were held at Augusta National Golf Club. Four Ohio junior golfers made it through local, sub-regional and regional qualifiers to compete at the home of the Masters.   Preston Tolnar Preston Tolnar’s father, Brian is the […]
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Gianna Clemente Finishes T-5 At Augusta National Women’s Amateur

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  • 6 Months ago
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Gianna Clemente had a magical season in 2023. She won the Southern Atlantic Women’s Amateur, the 2023 Girls’ Junior PGA and with partner Avery Zweig won the U.S. Women’s Four-Ball Championship. She also reached the finals of the U.S. Women’s Amateur, finishing runner-up and represented the United States in both the Junior Solheim Cup, in […]
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Flynn Lewis Carries On Family’s Tradition

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  • 6 Months ago
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Flynn Lewis isn’t the first member of his family to compete at Augusta National. A participant in the Boys 10-11 division of the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals, Flynn Lewis’ grandfather Bob, was a regular presence in the Masters Tournament during the 1980’s, when he was one of America’s finest amateur golfers. Flynn, who […]
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Even The Masters Can’t Control The LIV

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  • 6 Months ago
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By Fred Altvater   The membership at Augusta National has been very good at controlling anything and everything that could distract from the pomp and circumstance of this annual rite of spring. Corporate signage is not allowed and they even dictate the timing of advertisements to the television networks that are broadcasting the event. The […]
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