Fred Altvater, USGTF Level III Golf Instructor

So you’re going to buy a gift for that golfer in your life but you: A) remember buying the wrong club brand can be hazardous; or B) would prefer to avoid a second mortgage to pay for it. And because the point of golf gifts is lower scores, here’s a foolproof way to stuff any golfer's stocking: $20 for One 60-Minute Private Golf Lesson with USGTF Level III Golf Instructor Fred Altvater at Maumee SportsMall in Toledo ($40 Value. Expires June 1, 2012.)

Being a student of the game of golf, Fred Altvater has amassed a wealth of golf knowledge; and being a teacher of the game of golf, he's become an expert at sharing it. He's dedicated his entire career to understanding this often-infuriating game on an intimate level.

His hard work has earned certification as a United States Golf Teachers Federation Level III golf instructor, and through Fred, you have access to all he's learned throughout the years within minutes. In addition to his instruction duties, Fred is also a contributing writer to a monthly golf magazine and a contributing golf writer for both The Toledo Free Press and The Toledo Examiner.

"I was ready to give up on golf but decided to give it one last try. I started taking golf lessons with Fred, and now I have a smooth and consistent golf swing. People often come up to me at the driving range and compliment me on my swing. Instead of giving up golf, I am now hooked and excited about golfing for life!"
— Lisa Nunn

"I have taken golf lessons from Fred for the past several months. As a relatively new golfer I really appreciate his approach to teaching golf. Unlike other instructors I’ve taken golf lessons from in the past, with Fred, I learn by doing. He will usually have me hit a bucket of balls, while also learning the theory of the game. I feel after a few more golf lessons, I’ll be ready to hit the course this spring."
— Phil Kurtz

So, what are you waiting for — you’ve got about four solid months to work on that swing before the ice melts and you’re back out on the links again!