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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.

Historic Omni Homestead Resort Makes Renovations

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By Fred Altvater What’s old is being made new again at the Omni Homestead Resort in the Alleghany Mountains in Western Virginia. This historic resort has been entertaining guests, including 23 U.S. presidents, for over 250 years. A recent $140 million renovation has restored this national treasure to grandeur. Every part of the resort […]

DP World Tour Opens Doors to PGA Tour Members

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By Fred Altvater With many of its biggest names defecting to the LIV Tour the DP World Tour has lacked star power at their events. It appears that the PGA Tour, who has a strategic alliance with the DP World Tour, will allow easier access to European Tour events for their members. Full membership to […]

DTE Co-Workers Win GAM Net Team Championship

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Yvette Johnson and Sean Gouda have worked together at DTE for several years and have been golf partners for a long time, too. This time they won the 33rd GAM Net Team Championship Finals at Meadowbrook Country Club. “It feels great,” said Johnson, who is 61. “We kind of ham and egged it. When I […]

Christmas Ideas For Your Favorite Golfer

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Volvik Golf Balls The most colorful ball in golf makes the ideal gift for any golfer on your Christmas list. Volvik has over 40 years’ experience in golf ball production. Their innovations have led the industry in the production of 3- and 4-piece multi-layer high performance golf balls for players of every skill set. They […]

Italian Ryder Cup Sets Records & Pros Still NOT Paid

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By Fred Altvater The results are in and they are conclusive, sportsmen and women around the world enjoy watching Europe and the United States do battle in the Ryder Cup. The 2023 Ryder Cup in Italy set new records across the board attracting unprecedented levels of engagement across social media, as well as […]

Treetop’s Barry Owens Explains What’s NEW At The Resort

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Treetops Resort General Manager Barry Owens tells Back 9 Report what’s new at the northern Michigan resort.

Nemacolin Provides the Ultimate In Luxury & Amenities

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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 […]

Pinehurst No. 10 To Open In April Next Year

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The highly-anticipated Tom Doak design, which only began construction this past January, will be the first original golf course Pinehurst has unveiled in nearly 30 years. Its opening comes just a few months before Pinehurst No. 2 will host the 2024 U.S. Open. “Pinehurst Resort has been fortunate to be hailed as the Cradle of […]

USGA Names Chris Zambri Head Coach For National Development Program

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The United States Golf Association (USGA) created the National Development Program to help amateur golfers succeed by delivering competitive opportunities, plus support and training to develop American golf talent and reduce financial burdens. The program provides education, experiences and mentorship to help athletes achieve success at every level and is committed to fostering a positive […]

PGA tops GAM in Fuller Cup Matches

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The PGA Team won seven of the 12 singles matches to end a five-year losing streak and win the 51st Fuller Cup Matches, 10-8, at Birmingham Country Club. The morning four-ball matches ended in a 3-3 tie. GAM won the first two matches of the afternoon, but the PGA won five consecutive matches for the […]

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