Tag Archives: Fred Altvater
Golf Tips for Aging Golfers
By Fred Altvater As golfers age our bodies do not respond well to the twisting and turning a full golf swing requires. Flexibility exercises will help alleviate some of those issues. Here are a few more ideas on how to enjoy the game as we grow older. Exercise at Home Gaining flexibility and better […]
NGF Data Proves Golf Is Very Healthy
Provided by the National Golf Foundation The National Golf Foundation (NGF) has the world’s largest research team dedicated solely to the golf industry. They provide accurate data to golf centric businesses to help evaluate trends and consumer preferences. The data also provides interesting insight for golfers in general. With the debate between LIV, […]
Golf Tip: Do You Really Need to Hit a 300-Yard Drive?
By Fred Altvater If you watch golf equipment commercials on television, you would think everyone should be able to hit it 300 yards. The OPEN Championship contested last month at Royal Liverpool in England proved that long drives aren’t always the key to winning and posting low scores. While Rory, Jon Rahm and Scottie Scheffler […]
Opinion: Is Professional Golf Slipping into the Mud?
By Ed Travis The rumors are flying fast and furious as men’s professional golf is slipping into the mud of controversy. Recent claims and counterclaims making prime time golf news outlets are making the situation worse, since it was revealed many of the top players have signed non-disclosure agreements with a proposed new tour. […]
Golf Tip: Focus on Your Short Game
By Fred Altvater When anyone asks me the quickest method to lower their golf scores, I immediately answer: “Improve your short game.” This may seem like an old cliché’, but it is true. Another question often asked, “How can I reduce three putts?” Once again, it is the same answer, “Learn to chip better.” Amateur golfers are lucky […]
What are the Basics of Golf?
How many times have you heard someone say they need to get back to the “BASICS.” If fact, many golf instructors talk about stressing the “BASICS.” What are the BASICS of golf? Where did they originate? How can they help you be a better golfer? Ben Hogan authored, “5 Lessons, The Modern Fundamentals of Golf” […]
Tons of GREAT Golf in Ohio
We are hitting the home stretch for golf in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. The days are beginning to shorten, but the warm weather makes us want to squeeze out every round of golf possible before football season begins in earnest. NWO Golf Links wants to congratulate Judd Silverman and his team at the Marathon […]