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Alison Curdt

Dr. Alison Curdt leads our coverage of golf psychology and is a PGA Master Professional and a LPGA Master Professional. Being 1 of only 2 women to achieve this highest dual PGA and LPGA credential earned by an instructor. Alison has over 29 years of golf competition background and has recently played in five LPGA Tour majors. Alison arrived in California after being a 2 time Academic All-American and competing on a full scholarship on the women’s golf team at Florida State University.

Best Young Teacher Golf DigestOwner of Alison Curdt Golf in Los Angeles, CA, she earned numerous teaching awards such as the 2015 LPGA National Teacher of the Year, 2016 Southern California PGA Teacher of the Year, 4-time LPGA T&CP Western Section Teacher of the year, LPGA Top 50 Teacher, and was inducted into the Southern California PGA Teaching Hall of Fame. Alison has been selected twice as one of Golf Digest’s Best Young Teachers in America.

Alison is the Director of Instruction at Wood Ranch Golf Club and practices as a licensed clinical sport psychotherapist at Curdt Performance Therapy. She holds her doctoral degree in clinical psychology with an emphasis in sport psychology.

Contact Alison Curdt at her website alisoncurdtgolf.com and follow her online on Facebook, InstagramTwitter, and Youtube.

Chipping Uphill to a Tight Pin

Alison Curdt shows you how to avoid trouble when chipping off a tight lies to a tight pin? Activate more of the bounce of your club and see those chips get close!

The Myth of ‘Firing’ Your Hips

Alison Curdt demonstrates how to move the body so that sequencing still gives you for maximum power while preventing the hips from running away and negatively influencing the shot.

What’s Your Tee Box Routine?

Dr Alison Curdt shows you a few things to be aware of for your tee box routine. Reflect on your own pre-shot process and see what pieces help you to perform at your best.

Stop Your Slice with the Driver

Alison Curdt demonstrates what a slice is with a great solution for eliminating an out to in move to help you hit straighter drives.

Best Speed Control Drill for Putting

In this drill Alison Curdt uses a simple yardstick to manage the length of her putting stroke. Control your speed with a similar back and forward stroke and make more putts.

How to Train for a Golf Competition

Do you practice like you play? Try these training tips from Dr. Alison Curdt to put yourself in a similar state and prepare yourself for an upcoming competition.