ONTARIO, CALIF. – Dr. Alison Curdt, PGA, LPGA, Director of Instruction at Wood Ranch Golf Club became the 42nd President of the Southern California PGA during the Section’s Annual Meeting this morning at Santa Ana Country Club.
Curdt, who is a PGA Master Professional, will serve for two years as president and chairman of the board and join her fellow officers, Vice President John Kulow, PGA, of South Hills Country Club, and newly elected Secretary Tom Son, PGA, Arrowood Golf Course. Immediate Past President Eric Lohman, PGA, of Monarch Beach Golf Links, will continue to serve on the board as Honorary President. Curdt becomes the first female President of the Southern California PGA Section.
The Southern California PGA officers will be joined by newly re-elected Board Members Randy Chang, PGA, and Blake Jirges, PGA, as well as Kim Falcone, PGA, Jackie Riegle, PGA, Nikki Prichard, PGA, and chapter representatives Colin Tucker, PGA, (Desert), Ryan Prior, PGA, (Inland Empire), Steve Donar, PGA, (Metro), Grant Strobel, PGA, (San Diego), and Justin Hight, PGA, (Northern). The two Independent Director positions will be held by Reina Kearns, PGA, of North Ranch Country Club, and Mackenzie Mack of Callaway Golf.
Dr. Alison Curdt said, “Being elected as the first female president of the SCPGA is an incredible honor and responsibility. Together, we will continue to build on our rich legacy, champion inclusivity, and elevate the game of golf for Professionals and players of all backgrounds. I am inspired by this opportunity to lead and look forward to driving our mission forward with passion and purpose.”
ABOUT THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PGA
The Southern California Section was established in 1924 and today is comprised of nearly 1,700 golf Professionals working at over 500 facilities within the Section. The mission of the Southern California Section (SCPGA) mirrors the purpose of the PGA of America: To promote the enjoyment and involvement in the game of golf and to contribute to its growth by providing services to golf professionals and the golf industry. For more information on the Southern California PGA, visit scpga.com, follow @scpga on Twitter, Instagram, and find us on Facebook.
Media Contacts:
Bryce Seiver, Communications & Marketing Director | Southern California PGA, 951-331-4714 bseiver@pgahq.com
Danny Cross, Communications & Marketing Manager | Southern California PGA, 951-331-4714 dcross@pgahq.com
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