Alison Curdt
Alison
is a PGA Master Professional in Instruction and a LPGA Class A Member. Being
one of 10 women to achieve the highest PGA credential earned by an instructor,
Alison has over 25 years of golf competition background and played on a full
scholarship at Florida State University while earning degrees in Psychology and
Professional Golf Management. After turning professional in 2004, Alison moved
to Palm Springs to begin her teaching and professional playing career while
working at top resorts and clubs in the desert. In 2007, she arrived at
Sherwood Country Club as the Teaching Professional and First Assistant and
spent seven years overseeing all programs related to men, women and juniors, in
addition to running, coordinating and teaching camps and clinics. In 2012 she
was voted by her LPGA peers as the Western Section Teacher of the Year. Alison
opened her own instructional business in 2014 and currently teaches at Angeles
National Golf Club in the Los Angeles area.
Alison completed her Master’s degree in
Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from
Pepperdine University. She is a Marriage & Family Therapist Registered
Intern with the state of California and currently works with adolescents,
couples, families, and individuals at West Valley Counseling Center in Tarzana,
CA. Alison strives to develop and coach golfers in all areas of their lives.
Alison continues to be very active playing
competitively and has played in 2 LPGA Wegman's Tour Championships in 2012 and
2014. She recently earned a third major
berth and will be competing in the 2015 KPMG Women's PGA Championship.
· PGA Master Professional
· LPGA Class A Professional
· TPI Certified
· Golf Channel’s SwingFix Featured
Instructor
· US Kids Golf Top 50 Golf Instructors
Honorable Mention
· 2012 LPGA Western Teacher of the Year
· Golf Digest’s “Best Young Instructor”
and “Best in State” multiple time nominee
What is your
coaching / instruction philosophy? My teaching philosophy is a student-centered, allowing
her to use a vast approach of modalities to help students reach their
goals. Alison believes there isn’t one
swing model to apply to every student, but each student has a swing that will
fit best for them. Each student’s swing is unique to them and Alison believes
customizing each lesson will benefit the student so they can accomplish their
goals. Extremely well versed in video analysis, club fitting, golf fitness, and
the mental side of the game, students can be assured all areas of their game
will be benefited.
What methods and /
or tools do you employ in your teaching? I utilize various training aids and technology to enhance
integration of learning. Swingbyte technologies allow her to assess
scientifically what the club is doing throughout the swing. V1 video software
and an Athlete Nation platform provides Alison the ability to analyze swings
with video and then send a recap to the student following the lesson.
Who has influenced
you in your teaching?
I have been influence by many people in the industry, not just by
one. Being active in continuing education, reading current literature, and
networking with the best teachers in the country has influenced me to diversify
my teaching.
For additional information or to schedule a lesson, you can reach Alison at:
Alison Curdt Golf
562-981-4662
Alison@alisoncurdtgolf.com
