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

French Lick Resort: One Of A Kind Golf & Vacation Destination

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  • 2 Months ago
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The French Lick Resort has been serving travelers since 1845. When the West Baden Inn was completed in 1902, with its free-span dome that extends 200-feet above the floor, it was considered the 8th wonder of the world. French Lick Resort has been the winter home of a traveling circus, the Chicago Cubs held spring […]
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Reasons To Visit French Lick Resort In 2024

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  • 3 Months ago
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ANOTHER GOLF OPTION In 2024 French Lick will expand its golf offerings by developing a totally new golf experience located near the existing Valley Links Course. Stay tuned for more information on that later.   Korn Ferry Tour Coming to French Lick The future stars of the PGA Tour will compete for 2025 PGA Tour […]
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What you need to know about 2024 Rules Changes

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  • 3 Months ago
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USGA Revised 2024 Rules The United States Golf Aassociation (USGA) sets and defines the rules of golf and have announced three rules changes for 2024. The World Handicap System was first introduced in 2020 in an effort to make golf inclusive for all skill-levels, provide a consistent measure of ability, plus remain current with trends. […]
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Alabama’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail Continues To Impress!

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  • 5 Months ago
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By Fred Altvater As every golfer knows, Alabama’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail (RTJ Golf Trail) with 11 locations stretching from the Gulf Coast to the Tennessee state line, is one of the best golf values in the country. As early as the late-1980’s Dr. David Bronner, head of the Alabama state employee retirement fund, […]
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Nemacolin Provides the Ultimate In Luxury & Amenities

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  • 7 Months ago
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By Fred Altvater The Nemacolin Resort was founded in 1987, when 84 Lumber owner, Joe Hardy bought 500 acres in the rolling hills of southwestern Pennsylvania to give his daughter opportunities to practice Fly Fishing in the nearby streams. Located approximately one hour southeast of Pittsburgh, it provided a convenient location for family getaways. Over […]
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Top Golf Stories In 2023

  • by Fred
  • 5 Months ago
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Golf Continues Steady Growth Pattern Golf benefitted greatly from the COVID pandemic, but the numbers of golfers have continued to increase well after the major threat has dissipated. According to the National Golf Foundation year-to-date rounds played were 3% above 2022. Public courses have seen an increase of 3.7%, while private club’s rounds increased by […]
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ZeroFit Baselayers Keep Golfers Warm & Comfortable

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  • 8 Months ago
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Cooler weather is rapidly approaching the Midwest and for those of us that want to get as many rounds in before the snow flies, it is important to have proper wardrobe layering for protection, while on the course. ZeroFit was founded in 2005 and has been providing comfortable baselayer clothing to keep golfers warm on […]
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Square Launcher Xccelerator Makes Golf Simple Again

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  • 12 Months ago
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Every golfer has several swing thoughts running through their heads when they hit the first tee. A multitude of swing tips seen in golf magazines and on television only tend to make the game even more complicated. Most golfers want to cut through the clutter and just need one, or two key thoughts on which […]
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Proposed USGA Rollback Making Waves
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USGA Proposes to Limit Golf Ball

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  • 12 Months ago
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By Fred Altvater   In addition to hosting the United States Open, the Women’s U.S. Open, Men’s and Women’s U.S. Amateurs, plus 10 other national golf championships, the United State Golf Association (USGA) oversees and occasionally fine tunes the rules of golf. The USGA, along with The R&A have served notice, that in their vigil […]
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News From the ‘Home of American Golf’ Pinehurst

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  • 12 Months ago
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By Fred Altvater   Pine Needles, Mid-Pines & Southern Pines In March, 2020, just as federal and state governments were shutting down golf courses across the country due to the COVID pandemic, Kelly Miller the CEO of Pine Needles and Mid-Pines Golf Clubs completed the purchase of Southern Pines Golf Club. It was a very […]
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