Angeles National Instructor Profile - Alison Curdt

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