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Reynolds Lake Oconee Reopens the Great Waters Course After Nicklaus Renovation
By Fred Altvater and Tom Lang Golfers looking for an up-scale and first-class resort experience can find that and more at Reynolds Lake Oconee in Georgia. The region is simply gorgeous, serene, picturesque and peaceful – and from personal experience we can say the golf is incredible with six courses, a top-notch teaching and training facility […]
Senior LPGA Championship to be Held at French Lick’s Pete Dye Course
This will be the third year the Senior LPGA Championship has been held on the Pete Dye Course at the French Lick Resort. Last year Dame Laura Davies completely dominated to earn a four-stroke win over Helen Alfredsson and Silvia Cavalleri. This year the tournament will feature 78 of the top senior women golfers in […]
UT Head Golf Coach Jenny Coluccio Balances Golf & Family
By Fred Altvater For University of Toledo Women’s Head Golf Coach, Jenny Coluccio, building a top-ranked golf program is a top priority, but with two young sons and a husband, she also has a team at home that demands her time and effort. For any young mother balancing work and family is no easy […]
The Golden Rule
By Fred Altvater Most of us remember the ‘Golden Rule’ from our Sunday School days and try to live by the motto, “Always treat others as you want to be treated.” As we grow older, however, and gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of the world, we come to realize there is another completely […]
Bo Hoag is from a Royal Bloodline of Ohio Golf
By Fred Altvater Bo Hoag was an All-American at Ohio State University and has been competing on the various minor professional golf tours in his quest to make it to the PGA Tour. Last month, he won the Winco Foods Portland Open on the Korn Ferry Tour to finish inside ‘The 25’ to earn […]
USAGA Holds National Adaptive Golf Championship
By Fred Altvater Most golfers grab their sticks from the trunk, lace up their golf shoes and head to the first tee, but for another group of special golfers, the game is a bit more challenging. Every year the United States Adaptive Golf Alliance (USAGA) hosts the National Adaptive Golf Championship. Last year it […]
Blind Golf is Strong and Growing
By Bob Andrews The United States Blind Golf Association (USBGA) promotes the game for golfers with limited or no vision. In 1946 a hand full of totally blind men, primarily WW II veterans, gathered in California to renew their competitive golf spirit. They followed the Rules of Golf, with the assistance of a partner, […]
The Els Foundation and The First Tee are Impacting the Lives of Young People.
The Els for Autism Foundation was established in 2009 by Ernie and Liezl Els to focus on the issue of autism in young people ages 3-21. When Els’ son, Ben was diagnosed with the disorder he and his wife decided it was up to them to do something to combat the disorder that affects 1 […]
Monday After Royal Portrush – Lowry Triumphant – Tiger Irrelevant
By Ed Travis Rain, Fog, Sunshine, Wind, Tucked pins, Fescue, Gorse, Rough, Bumpy and Firm fairways, Texas wedges, Raised greens, Gigantic runoff areas and Fast putting surfaces are just some of the reasons The Open Championship is the favorite major for many golf fans and at least some players. The Open Championship provides, […]
Terry Desmond Turned His Life Around and Is GEARed UP in Golf
Terry Desmond grew up playing hockey for Toledo Bowser High School and eventually played slow pitch softball. Terry is a big guy and could hit a softball a looooong ways. A buddy got him involved in Long Drive golf competitions and he was hooked. He has worked at Spuyten Duyval Golf course over the years […]