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

Marathon Classic Donates $554,000 to Northwest Ohio Children’s Charities 

  • by Fred
  • 6 Years ago
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In December, the Marathon LPGA Classic Presented by Owens Corning & O-I distributed $554,000 to 17 northwest Ohio children’s charities today as a result of this year’s annual LPGA tournament. Since its inception as the Jamie Farr Toledo Classic in 1984, the tournament has generated a total of $10.8 million for 180 northwest Ohio children’s […]
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Reunion Resort is Perfect for Golf & Family Fun!

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  • 6 Years ago
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Reunion Resort sits on the southern edge of Orlando, just across I-4 from the Disney attractions. It includes over 2,000 acres of first-class accommodations, water park, tennis, spa and of course, three signature golf courses by Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Tom Watson.  The accommodations at Reunion Resort are outstanding, plus they come in all […]
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65th PGA Merchandise Show is Set for January 22-25 in Orlando 

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  • 6 Years ago
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By Fred Altvater    Over 40,000 golf industry professionals will gather at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, January 22-25 to view the gigantic display of golf-related products and equipment.  Vendors will exhibit golf apparel, trophies and awards, bags, balls, carts, food, gifts, equipment, services, technology, training aids and travel. Golf destinations such as, Scotland, Ireland, China and the Dominican Republic showcase their country’s best […]
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PGA of America is Moving to Dallas, Texas 

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  • 6 Years ago
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By: Fred Altvater    The PGA of America’s main headquarters have been located in Palm Beach, Florida, since 1965. When they moved to Palm Beach, it was a sleepy community with few paved roads or golf courses. Today Palm Beach is one of the most prestigious zip codes in the country with tall high rises, hundreds of golf courses and traffic at […]
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Forest View Lanes is a Winter Entertainment Complex

  • by Fred
  • 6 Years ago
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It’s the Hot Spot for Strikes, Spikes, Pub and Grub!   When the cold winds blow outside, Forest View Lanes offers indoor family fun. When Richard Kenny gained control of Forest View Lanes in 2014, he envisioned a modern entertainment facility with something for the entire family. Two AboutGolf simulators were added that allow golfers […]
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New Global Ranking For Golfers With Disabilities

  • by Fred
  • 6 Years ago
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The USGA and The R&A announced the creation of a global ranking system for golfers with disabilities, that is set to begin in 2019. The World Ranking for Golfers with Disability will launch on Jan. 1, 2019 and will be administered in tandem with the World Amateur Golf Ranking for both men and women. The USGA […]
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Merry Christmas & a Happy Golf Year!!

  • by Fred
  • 6 Years ago
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Ohio Golf Journal wants to wish every Golfaholic a very Merry Christmas, plus we hope Santa leaves some great golf stuff under the tree for you. Reflecting back on 2018 brings a smile to our face. We were fortunate to be able to visit several of the top golf destinations in the country and write […]
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New Golf Rules for 2019

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  • 6 Years ago
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USGA’s new golf rules go into effect January 1. These changes were meant to help speed up the game and make it fair for every golfer. To assure you know the changes and understand how they may affect your game, visit the USGA website: http://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/rules-hub/rules-modernization/major-changes/major-changes.html Plus, the Northern Ohio Golf Association, Ohio Golf Association, Miami […]
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Inverness Club Will Host the U.S. Junior Amateur in July

  • by Fred
  • 6 Years ago
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Very few courses in this country can match the number and history of major championship golf that has been hosted at Inverness Golf Club in Toledo. Ted Ray beat out his good friend Harry Vardon, Jackie Burke Sr. and two others to win the 1920 U.S. Open held at Inverness Club. That 1920 U.S. Open […]
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Is TopGolf finally breaking ground in Cleveland?

  • by Fred
  • 6 Years ago
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TogGolf continues to expand with a new facility coming to Cleveland. It appears that work has begun on the proposed site at 5700 Brecksville Road, in Independence. The original announcement of TopGolf coming to Cleveland was made in January, but nothing official has been added since then. However, heavy equipment has been spotted moving dirt […]
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