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Columnist: Fred Altvater

Fred 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.

John Daly & Shooter McGavin Coming to Pohlcat

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On Tuesday, August 29, 2023, PGA Tour legend, John Daly and actor Christopher McDonald, who played Shooter McGavin in the movie, ‘Happy Gilmore’ will be on hand at Pohlcat Golf Club in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, for a stop on the Fore 20 Golf Tour. Every entry will receive: 18 holes with cart Breakfast Play a […]

Tom Weiskopf Passes at the Age of 79

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By Fred Altvater Over the past two years Tom Weiskopf struggled with pancreatic cancer, but continued to work on course renovations and design, until the very end. Always in the shadow of Jack Nicklaus, his contemporary at Ohio State, as well as on the PGA Tour, Weiskopf was a curious study throughout his professional career. […]

SQAIRZ Releases New Mesh Design

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The fastest growing golf shoe brand, SQAIRZ just released their newest high-tech design the Mesh. Combining the breathability of a mesh shoe with the superior performance of SQAIRZ technology, the Mesh line is based on the award-winning men’s SPEED and women’s FREEDOM. Most mesh golf shoes are too flexible causing golfers to lose […]

Reynolds Lake Oconee Has It All

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By Fred Altvater There is so much to do at Reynolds Lake Oconee it is difficult to know where to start. With 12,000 acres of lake front property, six outstanding championship golf courses, 11 various dining options, outdoor activities galore, plus a Ritz Carlton on property, one can see that Reynolds Lake Oconee truly has […]

Western Michigan’s Kim Moore Wins Inaugural U.S. Adaptive Women’s Open

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“A Disability is Not an Inability.” Women’s Division Western Michigan University Head Women’s Golf Coach, Kim Moore won the inaugural U.S. Adaptive Women’s Open at Pinehurst last month. Moore was born with a clubbed left foot and spina bifida, but that did not prevent her from playing collegiate golf for the University of Indianapolis. She […]

Ally Challenge Generates Millions for Flint-Area Charities

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On August 22-28 historic Warwick Hills Golf Club in Grand Blanc will once again come alive with the roars from golf fans as the PGA TOUR Champions will compete in the 5th Ally Challenge presented by McLaren. In all 78 professionals will compete for a piece of the $2 million purse. The event benefits local […]

Fourth Edition of The Rocket Mortgage Classic Will Be Held July 28-31

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The Rocket Mortgage Classic will once again feature the best players in the world competing for a piece of the $8.4 million purse. Last year Cameron Davis captured his maiden PGA Tour victory at Detroit Golf Club and pocketed $1.3 million. This year’s event will be held July 28-31 and will not be lacking for […]

The Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational is For the Entire Family

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The Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational will once again be held at Midland Country Club and features two-player teams competing for a piece of the $2.5 million purse. In all, 72 teams, 144 of the best women golfers in the world, are set to tee off July 13th with the Golf Channel and CBS covering […]

History Surrounds 122nd U.S. Open at Brookline

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By Fred Altvater The U.S. Open will be held June 16-19 at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts near Boston. This historic club hosted the 1913 U.S. Open won by a 20-year-old amateur Francis Ouimet, when he outdueled the great Harry Vardon and Ted Ray. Seeing this son of immigrants, successfully defeating two of […]

Rush Job: The Life of a Tour Professional

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By Fred Altvater The life of a tour professional is not all glitter and big checks. James Nicholas a young golf professional trying to make his way on the Korn Ferry Tour. He did not make it into the field for the AdventHealth Championship in Kansas City, Missouri, via the Monday qualifier. He was the […]

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