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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Matt Ginella Finds Bandon Dunes to be a Magical Experience

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By: Fred Altvater   Golf Channel’s Travel Expert, Matt Ginella can travel to any golf course in the world and be welcomed with open arms. But, where does he go, when he gets the chance for a personal golf vacation? Bandon Dunes, of course. Ginella thinks so highly of Mike Keiser’s creation on Oregon’s Pacific […]
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2017/2018 Winter Travel Issue

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Enjoy our winter travel publication. Click the cover to get started.
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Carl’s Golfland Makes HUGE Jump to the Future of Golf

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By: Fred Altvater   Last month I had an opportunity to visit Carl’s Golfland in suburban Detroit. Carl’s Golfland is a leader in professional club fitting, offering a fully stocked retail store, plus a driving range, with covered hitting bays for year-round golf in Michigan. In addition, they are one of the largest online golf […]
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Veterans Golf Association Completes 2017 Season

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  The Veteran Golfers Association is committed to promoting the game of golf to veterans and their family members. The VGA develops programs that allow members to compete, socialize, and remain physically active through the game of golf. The Veterans Golf Association (VGA) is an international golf organization introducing the game of golf to military […]
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Golf Life Navigators Can HELP YOU FIND YOUR Best Match in Florida

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If you are nearing leaving your nine-to-five job and dreaming of retirement to a golf community in Florida as your new address, how do you know which of the over 1,000 golf courses and neighborhoods is just right for you? Golf Life Navigators can help you with one of the most important decisions you will […]
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Ohio Golf News

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Ohio Tournaments Donate Millions to Charity The Memorial Tournament announced that the 2017 PGA Tour event raised $2,250,000 for charitable organizations in central Ohio, including a record-setting $1,875,000 for Nationwide Children’s Hospital through an alliance with the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation. Since its first playing in 1976, the Memorial has eclipsed $29 million in […]
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2017 Ohio Amateur Championship Results

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Ohio Amateur Championship In 2017, the Ohio Amateur held six qualifiers around the state to identify the state’s best amateur golfers. Kyle Richardson from Medina carded a one-over-par 72 to win medalist honors in the Canton Sectional held at Brookside Country Club. Samuel Meek from Cincinnati fired a three-under-par 68 to best the field by […]
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Christmas Gift Guide

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For Christmas gifts that will please any Golfaholic here is a list of some of our favorites.   Apparel For the best in golfing apparel, one can never go wrong with Antigua. Several touring professionals including LPGA star, Stacy Lewis wear and promote the Antigua brand. Antigua is sets the bar for functionable, as well […]
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Great Golf Reads

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By: Fred Altvater   If your favorite golfer likes to read here is a suggestion for Santa. James Dodson is an award-winning writer and has been creating great golf literature for over 20 years. Give the gift of three of Dodson’s very best works, “Final Rounds,” “American Triumvirate,” and “The Range Bucket List.” Dodson spent […]
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Technology is Changing Golf Forever!

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By: Fred Altvater When the topic of technology comes up, most golfers immediately think about the ball that flies farther and club improvements that make them easier to use, but technology is also making huge changes in every aspect of the game. Trackman Trackman, developed by the people that provide tracking systems for military weapons, […]
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