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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.

Ryder Cup & Pinehurst….Oh MY!

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With the temperatures beginning to drop the cooler nights will give way to snow and ice. Michigan golfers begin to dream about pristine fairways, beautiful sand bunkers and slick greens and there is no better place to fulfill those dreams than the Home of American Golf, Pinehurst. Pinehurst Resort and the Village of Pinehurst are […]

Take A Golf Trip of a Lifetime With MyGolfConcierge.com

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Blend Championship Golf with Culture, History, and Luxury in the Heart of Europe Tailored for discerning travelers, MyGolfConcierge designs custom itineraries that go beyond the typical golf vacation. Each journey blends play on world-class, picturesque courses with unforgettable experiences – whether exploring medieval towns, attending operas, relaxing in thermal spas, enjoying curated wine tastings, or […]

Aggies & Crimson Tide Win 2025 Folds of Honor Collegiate

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The Texas A&M women and Alabama men won the 2025 Folds of Honor Collegiate at American Dunes Golf Club, in Southwestern Michigan. Women’s Division Texas A&M Women’s Golf Team shot past Baylor, who had held the 18 and 36-hole leads, to win by three shots. “We learned that we’re tough,” Texas A&M Head Coach […]

Rolling Pines LLC Buys Four Pinehurst-Area Courses

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The group that owns Pine Needles, Mid Pines and Southern Pines, three fantastic Donald Ross designed courses, as well as three of the most respected public golf properties in the Pinehurst golf community, expanded its footprint in the region with the acquisition of four additional 18-hole championship courses. Rolling Pines LLC, a management company, under […]

Treetops Resort Announces Renovations

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Treetops Resort is excited to announce a half-million-dollar Convention Center renovation to be unveiled in December 2025. Construction will begin in late October, with crews transforming the event space from the ground up. Guests can expect new flooring, plush carpeting, refreshed wall coverings and finishes, upgraded lighting, and thoughtfully curated furniture and artwork. More than […]

Brooke Biermann Advanced To Finals At U.S. Women’s Amateur

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Making the most of her final amateur event, former Michigan State women’s golfer Brooke Biermann advanced to the final match of the 125th U.S. Women’s Amateur held at Bandon Dunes. She was ultimately defeated by Stanford’s Megha Ganne in the championship match. Biermann will try to earn her LPGA Tour card at the Qualifying School this fall. […]

LIV Holds Team Championship In Michigan

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The LIV wrapped up its season last month with the Team Championship at the St. Johns Resort in Northville, Michigan a suburb of Detroit. The six top teams from the LIV season competed for a total purse of $50 million. Jon Rahm’s Legion XIII team won the event and collected the $14 million first-place check. […]

Wee Course Opens At Harbor Shores

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Harbor Shores Golf Club, situated on the Lake Michigan coastline, with its Jack Nicklaus Signature Designed golf course, officially opened its newest attraction, the ‘Wee Course’ over Labor Day Weekend. The new par-3 course, by Colin Montgomerie, is designed for a relaxing golf experience for serious golfers, but it also provides less experienced players and […]

Lots Happening In Michigan Golf

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The only professional tournament remaining for Michigan Golf fans is the Ally Challenge August 21-24 at Warwick Hills Golf Club near Flint. It is a PGA Tour Champions event and features familiar names of former tour winners. One of the highlights will be a concert performance by Country Music star, Sam Hunt on Saturday evening. […]

What is Michigan Women’s Golf Association?

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The Michigan Women’s Golf Association (MWGA) was established in 1986 and promotes participation by all levels of amateur female golfers in Michigan. MWGA is focused on education, mentoring and developing amateur female golfers of all ages, including juniors. The members of MWGA also establish long lasting friendships with others who share the same passion for the […]

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