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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.

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Shallow Your Swing - Alison Curdt
Shallow Your Swing to Hit Better Shots
If you struggle with an out-to-in move from the top of your swing Alison Curdt's drill will help you feel the right positions to get your shaft on plane resulting in better ball striking.
Put Better by Managing Your Stroke Length - Alison Curdt - Womens Golf
Make More Putts by Managing the Length of Your Stroke
Most golfers that Alison Curdt works with have a short backswing and then compensate by accelerating the putter forward. This results in poor speed control. Check your swing length to generate appropriate...
Chipping to a Tight Pin - Alison Curdt
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 - Womens Golf
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.
Alison Curdt - pressure drill
Learn to Shift Your Weight with the Pressure Feel Drill
If you struggle with hanging back on your trail leg in your swing here's a simple drill from Alison Curdt using just a towel to get your weight through to an improved position.
What's the Difference Between a Chip and a Pitch Shot - Alison Curdt
The Difference Between a Chip and a Pitch Shot
Knowing how to play the right type of shot around the green will save you valuable strokes. Alison Curdt demonstrates the difference between a chip shot and a pitch.
Correct Postion at the Top of the Backswing - Alison Curdt
Get in the Right Position at the Top of Your Swing
Get your club on plane in the correct position at the top of your backswing with Alison Curdt's easy to remember practice drill.
Build Your Best Pre Shot Golf Routine - Alison Curdt - Womens Golf
Build Your Best Pre-Shot Routine
Dr Alison Curdt shows what should be included in your pre-shot routine so that you can be ready to hit your best golf shot.
Whats Your Tee Box Routine - Dr Alison Curdt - Womens Golf
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 Driver Slice - Alison Curdt - Womens Golf
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.
How to Train for a Golf Competition - Alison Curdt - Womens Golf
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.
Alison Curdt KPMG Womens PGA Championship - womensgolf.com Building Speed and Power in your Swing article
Change Your Negative Self Commentary on the Golf Course
Dr. Alison Curdt explains how to replace negative self commentary. If you let automatic thoughts run you over, your physical game will suffer and you will start to enjoy your golf less.
Shallow Your Swing - Alison Curdt
Shallow Your Swing to Hit Better Shots
If you struggle with an out-to-in move from the top of your swing Alison Curdt's drill will help you feel the right positions to get your shaft on plane resulting in better ball striking.
Put Better by Managing Your Stroke Length - Alison Curdt - Womens Golf
Make More Putts by Managing the Length of Your Stroke
Most golfers that Alison Curdt works with have a short backswing and then compensate by accelerating the putter forward. This results in poor speed control. Check your swing length to generate appropriate...
Chipping to a Tight Pin - Alison Curdt
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 - Womens Golf
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.
Alison Curdt - pressure drill
Learn to Shift Your Weight with the Pressure Feel Drill
If you struggle with hanging back on your trail leg in your swing here's a simple drill from Alison Curdt using just a towel to get your weight through to an improved position.
What's the Difference Between a Chip and a Pitch Shot - Alison Curdt
The Difference Between a Chip and a Pitch Shot
Knowing how to play the right type of shot around the green will save you valuable strokes. Alison Curdt demonstrates the difference between a chip shot and a pitch.
Correct Postion at the Top of the Backswing - Alison Curdt
Get in the Right Position at the Top of Your Swing
Get your club on plane in the correct position at the top of your backswing with Alison Curdt's easy to remember practice drill.
Build Your Best Pre Shot Golf Routine - Alison Curdt - Womens Golf
Build Your Best Pre-Shot Routine
Dr Alison Curdt shows what should be included in your pre-shot routine so that you can be ready to hit your best golf shot.
Whats Your Tee Box Routine - Dr Alison Curdt - Womens Golf
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 Driver Slice - Alison Curdt - Womens Golf
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.
How to Train for a Golf Competition - Alison Curdt - Womens Golf
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.
Alison Curdt KPMG Womens PGA Championship - womensgolf.com Building Speed and Power in your Swing article
Change Your Negative Self Commentary on the Golf Course
Dr. Alison Curdt explains how to replace negative self commentary. If you let automatic thoughts run you over, your physical game will suffer and you will start to enjoy your golf less.
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Shallow Your Swing to Hit Better Shots

If you struggle with an out-to-in move from the top of your swing Alison Curdt’s drill will help you feel the right positions to get your shaft on plane resulting in better ball striking.

Make More Putts by Managing the Length of Your Stroke

Most golfers that Alison Curdt works with have a short backswing and then compensate by accelerating the putter forward. This results in poor speed control. Check your swing length to generate appropriate energy into the ball.

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.

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.