Courtney Burdick

Class A PGA Professional

Courtney Burdick

Courtney Burdick is a Class A PGA Professional with more than 25 years of experience in both playing and teaching the game of golf. A former Division I collegiate athlete, she competed for Florida International University in Miami, Florida, where she earned recognition on the Sun Belt All-Time Conference Team (2000–2004) and claimed Champion Medalist honors at the FIU Invitational held at Doral.

After college, Courtney competed on the Duramed Futures Tour before joining the PGA of America in 2005. Her competitive achievements also include qualifying for the 2002 U.S. Women’s Amateur Public Links Championship in Bend, Oregon, along with securing three Northern California Champion Medalist titles at renowned venues such as Stanford Golf Course, Quail Lodge, and The Reserve at Spanos Park (2022–2023). Courtney has dedicated her professional career to golf instruction, specializing in developing players of all ages and skill levels. With a strong focus on both junior and adult programming, she has designed and led successful clinics, camps, and private instruction at top facilities across South Florida and Northern California, including Addison Reserve, Grand Palms Golf Resort, TPC Harding Park, Round Hill Country Club, and Jack Tone Golf Course.

Teaching Philosophy

As a child, Courtney attended the Dennis Walters Golf Show and watched Dennis — a professional golfer paralyzed from the waist down — adapt his swing to continue playing the game he loved. Seeing him generate powerful drives without using his lower body showed her that golf can be taught and played in many different ways, depending on a player’s abilities. That moment became the foundation of her teaching philosophy. While she believes the golf swing ideally uses the whole body in sequence, she emphasizes the hands as the player’s true connection to the club — responsible for controlling the face and delivering power. Courtney focuses on building solid fundamentals while helping students adapt the game to their individual strengths. Whether coaching adults or juniors, her goal is to make golf accessible, enjoyable, and rewarding. By prioritizing adaptability, perseverance, and proper technique, she helps players find greater consistency, confidence, and joy in the game.

13 Years

PGA Class A Member

Awards/Recognition

Champion Medalist Honors - FIU Invitational 2003

PGA Hope Certified

PGA of America PGM School, Port St. Lucie, Florida, Class A Membership, 2013

Florida International University, Miami, Florida, BS in Sports Management

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