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

New First Tee Lake Erie Facility Set for September Opening 

  • by Fred
  • 3 Years ago
  • Comments Off
 As final preparations continue, The First Tee of Lake Erie and The Boys and Girls Clubs of Toledo are anxiously awaiting the official grand opening of their new facility on Hill Street adjacent to The Inverness Club.  The process of raising the needed funds and then constructing the 40-acre facility has taken several years, but the completed project will be a […]
Read More
Fred Altvater

Veterans Golf Association to Hold 8 Events in Ohio

  • by Fred
  • 4 Years ago
  • Comments Off
With a mission dedicated to enriching the lives of Veterans and their family members through sportsmanship and camaraderie of golf, the Veterans Golf Association (VGA) annually hosts more than 250 local tournaments for thousands of VGA members across the country, culminating in the National Championship. VGA programs encourage members to compete, socialize, and remain physically […]
Read More
Fred Altvater

Mill Creek Golf Course: Two Donald Ross Designs in One Location

  • by Fred
  • 4 Years ago
  • Comments Off
Mill Creek Golf Course is located in Boardman, Ohio, on the southern edge of Youngstown. It is part of the 4,500-acre Mill Creek MetroPark System that includes several Nature Preserves, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Wick Recreational Facility, historic Lanterman’s Mill, Morley performing arts pavilion, as well as, various lakes, ponds and trails scattered about the property […]
Read More
Fred Altvater

With COVID Concerns Easing Inverness Forges Ahead with Solheim Cup Plans

  • by Fred
  • 4 Years ago
  • Comments Off
By Fred Altvater   Millions of Americans now have access to the Coronavirus Vaccine and public administrators, as well as, health departments are easing restrictions on mass gatherings. Everyone is hopeful that by the time Labor Day rolls around the Solheim Cup will have a full complement of fans to witness one of the great […]
Read More
Fred Altvater

Affordable (Public) Golf in Orlando

  • by Fred
  • 4 Years ago
  • Comments Off
By Fred Altvater During our annual trip to Florida in January, we had the opportunity to play three public golf courses, in the Orlando area and thoroughly enjoyed each one.   Dubsdread Winter Park is a bustling suburb just north of downtown Orlando and the home of Rollins College. We found two wonderful historic courses […]
Read More
Fred Altvater

Masters, Augusta National Women’s Amatuer & Drive Chip & Putt Return in 2021

  • by Fred
  • 4 Years ago
  • Comments Off
The first major golf tournament of the season, the Masters, will be held next month with limited patrons in attendance. Augusta National will also host the second annual Augusta National Women’s Amateur and the Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals for junior golfers. The Masters annually signals a start to the golf season in the […]
Read More
Fred Altvater

23 Ohio Caddies Receive Evans Scholarships

  • by Fred
  • 4 Years ago
  • Comments Off
Although the Selection Meetings were held virtually, COVID couldn’t stop 23 Ohio Caddies from earning scholarships to either Miami, or Ohio State University. Last month the Ohio Evans Scholarship Selection Meeting awarded these deserving students the opportunity to receive full-ride college educations estimated at $120,000 for a four-year degree. Elyria, Inverness, Sylvania, Toledo, Scioto, Western […]
Read More
Fred Altvater

Bob Lewis To Receive Bobby Jones Award, USGA’s Highest Honor

  • by Fred
  • 4 Years ago
  • Comments Off
The prestigious award annually recognizes an individual who best demonstrates the spirit, personal character and respect for the game exhibited by Jones Bob Lewis always exhibited the highest level of sportsmanship, which endeared him to teammates and opponents alike during a competitive career that spanned more than four decades. The native of Warren, Ohio, demonstrated […]
Read More
Fred Altvater

First Tee of Lake Erie’s New Facility Taking Shape

  • by Fred
  • 4 Years ago
  • Comments Off
Executive Director of the First Tee of Lake Erie, Adam Reny is excited to see the new Dattilo Family Youth Leadership Center beginning to take shape on the organization’s site near Hill and Reynolds Roads in Toledo. The 15,000 square foot building will include classrooms, a gymnasium, game rooms and office space. In a unique […]
Read More
Fred Altvater

COVID Forces Cancellation of Ohio Golf Shows

  • by Fred
  • 4 Years ago
  • Comments Off
Toledo Golf Show Operator Andrew Brown announced in January that the annual Toledo Golf Show would not be held this month. “After closely monitoring the situation with COVID-19, and careful consideration, we regret to announce that the Toledo Golf Show will not be held in 2021. Our primary concern is for the health and safety […]
Read More
Page 8 of 44« First...«678910 » 203040...Last »

Subscribe to Receive the Indiana Golf Journal Via Email

Recent Posts