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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.

National Association Of Left-Handed Golfers To Host Annual Event

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The National Association of Lefthanded Golfers (NALG), an organization dedicated to supporting and promoting lefthanded golfers through events, resources, and community, will host the 89th Annual National Lefthanded Golfers Tournament October 3-5 at The Golf Club at Champions Circle in Fort Worth, Texas. “We graciously invite all lefthanded golfers from across the U.S. and […]

Michigan Hosts Several Professional Golf Tournaments

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The Rocket Classic June 25-29 golf fans will flock to Detroit Golf Club for the PGA Tour’s Rocket Classic. This will be the seventh edition of the tournament that has donated over $10 million to various local charities. Last year Aussie Cam Davis became the first-ever two-time winner of the Rocket Classic. He also won […]

PGA Championship Returns To Quail Hollow

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The PGA Championship heads back to Quail Hollow Golf Club for the first time since 2017. Xander Schauffele will be the defending champion, but the last time the PGA Championship visited Quail Hollow, Justin Thomas hoisted the Wanamaker Trophy for his first major title. Players are familiar with the revered club as it annually […]

Michigan’s John Lindert Named Captain Of PGA Cup Team

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From PGA of America The PGA of America (PGA) named John Lindert as Captain of the 2026 United States PGA Cup Team. He will lead the U.S. roster of 10 PGA Professionals when they compete in the 32nd PGA Cup, to be hosted by the Professional Golfers’ Association of Great Britain & Ireland. A PGA […]

Gaylord Golf Mecca Has Been Hosting Golfers For 38 Years

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If you are a Golfaholic and have never visited the Gaylord Golf Mecca, you have neglected one of the best values in golf travel. The Gaylord Golf Mecca has been welcoming golfers for 38 years and gives golfers a choice of 17 golf courses, plus 20 lodging partners. In 1987, Paul Beachnau was hired by […]

LPGA*USGA Girls Golf Grows Internationally

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From LPGA.com After graduating from college as a standout Division I golfer, Colombian native Catalina (Navarro) Mackelfresh became an LPGA Professional and started teaching in Arizona with Mike and Sandy LaBauve, founder of LPGA*USGA Girls Golf. This unique program specialized in creating girl-friendly environments for girls ages 6-17, ignited her passion for teaching young girls. […]

New Happenings At BOYNE Golf

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BOYNE Golf To Host EPSON Tour In June BOYNE Golf and The Highlands are honored that the Great Lakes Sports Commission and the Epson Tour selected The Heather golf course at The Highlands to host the Great Lakes Championship, June 13-15. The Heather was the first golf course to open at BOYNE and it is […]

Harbor Shores To Build New ‘Wee Course’

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Harbor Shores Resort, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Design golf course that has been the core of a major economic transformation for the Benton Harbor, Michigan community since 2010, announced its newest amenity for golfers. The Wee Course will provide a fun attraction at the popular resort where kids will play for free, and youth programming will be a priority. Hall of […]

Golf Travel Surges As Economic Confidence Grows

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A new study has revealed a sharp rise in economic optimism among American golfers, fueling increased spending on golf travel. The study conducted by the Buffalo Groupe Golf found that 81% of golfers feel positive about the economy, a substantial jump from 56% in 2023. Based on a survey of over 700 golfers who have […]

36 Michigan Caddies Receive Full-Ride Evans Scholarships

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By Fred Altvater Every year golf clubs around the state of Michigan award full-ride college scholarships to former caddies. This year, 36 former caddies received scholarships, which includes, full housing and tuition, following their selection interviews at Blythefield Country Club, Red Run Golf Club, or virtually. Each caddie has a unique story that reflects […]

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