About Fred Altvater

I’ve been a student of the game of golf for over 40 years.”

Hello, my name is Fred and I am a Golfaholic, as well as, a USGTF Level III teaching professional. I have enjoyed playing golf for nearly 50 years and I find teaching golf very rewarding. I love to see students hit that first great shot, make a long, winding putt, hole a chip shot, or kill a long drive.

Fred Altvater

Fred Altvater

My wife and I publish the Ohio & Michigan Golf Journals, plus host the Back 9 Report radio show and Back 9 Report TV on Roku.

I also write golf tips and lessons to help golfer’s of every ability. Click here to view my many golf tips. During my hands-on lessons, I specialize in quickly assessing a golfer’s weakness and helping them correct it in a way that creates an immediate improvement in their game.

We also travel extensively and videos of our Golf Destinations are available at Back9Report.com.

Bernhard Langer

Bernhard Langer

One of the aspects of my profession, that I really enjoy, is covering the Ohio, as well as, national golf scene.   Here’s a photo I took of defending Champion, Bernhard Langer, holding his 2010 U. S. Senior Open trophy,  taken when he visited Inverness to promote the 2011 U. S. Senior Open.

My wife and I enjoy traveling and exploring the beautiful surroundings of well kept golf courses, as well as, introducing our grandchildren to the grand game (among other things)!  We reside in Toledo, Ohio with a second home in Cadillac, Michigan.

Click here to read testimonials and learn more about my golf lessons.