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Alison Curdt leads the golf psychology section on WomensGolf.com

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.

Owner 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.

The Shoulder Tilt Drill

In this quick tip from PGA and LPGA Master Professional Alison Curdt learn how to make better contact with the ball by rotating your lead shoulder under your chin.

Putt Better by Managing Your Stroke Length

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.

How to Play a Flighted Wedge Shot

Flighted wedge shots can be really helpful when you want to get close to the pin from a good lie. Here are some keys from Alison Curdt to get you started.

Try the Wrist Hinge Drill for Faster Speed

Develop a feel for the correct wrist hinge with LPGA and PGA Master Professional Alison Curdt. Proper wrist hinge creates angular movement in the swing for faster speed, angle of attack and a better strike.

How to Play a 40 Yard Bunker Shot

Longer bunker shots are tough! Here’s a short practical tutorial from Alison Curdt to give you more confidence and results from 40 yards out in the sand.

Stop Chunking Your Iron Shots

If you’re tired of hitting the ground first here are a few ideas from Alison Curdt on why you might be bottoming out your swing too early.