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

Golf is Better in Pure Michigan

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  • 6 Years ago
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With the sun shining and warm breezes blowing every Golfaholic’s mind wanders to traveling to new and exciting golf destinations. July, August and September are the perfect months to visit northern Michigan for one of the best golf trips a golfer could ever imagine. Most sources list over 1,000 courses in the peninsula state, so […]
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French Lick Hosts Two Professional Events

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  • 6 Years ago
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For years, guests have experienced the two championship golf courses at French Lick Resort. The Ross Course was designed by a one of the leading golf architects of all time. It flows naturally with the rolling landscape and uses the existing terrain to provide a memorable golfing experience. The Ross Course opened for play in […]
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New World Golf Tour to Offer $20 Million Purses

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  • 6 Years ago
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By Fred Altvater Last month Reuters reported that a new World Golf Tour is in the planning stages that will conduct 15-20 events with $20 million purses. The average purse for a regular PGA Tour event is $6 million. With exception of the eight Rolex Series Tournaments on the European Tour, purse sizes in Europe […]
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Justin Rose Loves the Challenge of an Ever-Changing Game

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  • 6 Years ago
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By Fred Altvater After his win at the Ft. Worth Championship, Justin Rose was in the field for the Memorial last month at Muirfield Village. During his Wednesday press conference, he was asked, what kept him striving to win and compete? His answer gives an insight into the variables and inconsistencies that drives everyone to […]
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Ohio Women’s Golf Events

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  • 6 Years ago
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If you are looking for competitive women’s golf tournaments around the state of Ohio, here is a listing of upcoming events.   June 18-19 – State Seniors – Quail Hollow CC July 9-10 – Ohio Jr. – Marion CC July 23-26 – Ohio Am – Moundbuilders Sept 8-9 – OWGA – State Park – Maumee Bay […]
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Gary Robison Wins Ohio Senior Open

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  • 6 Years ago
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Gary Robison, previously won the Senior PGA in 2015. He added to his trophy case by winning the 33rd Senior PGA held at Firestone’s West Course in May. He will have his name etched on the Senior Ohio Open rock. Robison carded 69-70 for a 1 under par 139 but ended regulation tied with first-round […]
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TPC River Bend Hosts New Symetra Tour Event

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  • 6 Years ago
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 The Prasco Charity Championship, a new tournament on the Symetra Tour, will be held at TPC River’s Bend, outside of Cincinnati, June 29-July 1. The 54-hole event will feature 144 young women golfers competing for a piece of the $100,000 purse and looking to move up to the LPGA Tour next season. At year end […]
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June is a Busy Month for Golf in Ohio

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  • 6 Years ago
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As the calendar turns to June, golf season swings into high gear in Ohio. Another Memorial Tournament is history and the U.S. Open will be contested at Shinnecock Hills on Long Island. Will the USGA try to kill all the grass at the historic course? Will they let the rough grow so thick that small […]
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Boyne Golf Academy Can Lower Your Scores

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  • 6 Years ago
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By Fred Altvater   If you are looking for a golf vacation that can also provide instruction to lower your scores the Boyne Golf Academy may be the answer. The Boyne Golf Academy has received an Editor’s Choice Award by Golf Digest as one of the Best Golf Schools & Academies in the country. Plus, as […]
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The 147th Open Championship is Set for Carnoustie

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  • 6 Years ago
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By Fred Altvater The 147th renewal of The Open Championship will be competed this month at one of the most iconic and difficult golf courses in the world, Carnoustie. Golf fans will recall Jean Van de Velde’s unfriendly encounter with the burn and ultimate collapse on the 72nd hole in the 1999 Open Championship held […]
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