Kip Puterbaugh's Aviara Golf Academy



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KIP'S TIPS

Get your a new video tip every week directly from Kip. If you need help with proper grip or putting, or anything in between, this is the perfect resource. Come back each week for a new tip! This week's tip, Proper Head Rotation.

Additionally, you can check out these articles written by Kip from some of your favorite magazines.

What You Know Can Hurt You

The Golf Instruction Book to Replace All Instruction Books... get your copy of this very informative Book and DVD written by Kip Puterbaugh, with forewords by Scott Simpson, PGA Tour & Dennis Paulson, PGA Tour. Call 800.433.7468 for more details.

OUR CORPORATE GOLF outings help you develop new clients, encourage relationships and strengthen bonds that grow your business. Our creative and flexible corporate programs can serve any purpose you have in mind such as executive retreats, team building, or employee appreciation. We integrate instruction, play and fun to make your outing not only a learning but remembered experience for your guests. In all cases, expert Four Seasons service and support and imaginative cuisine ensure the undisputable success of your event. Experienced Four Seasons support is on site to promptly respond to every need. Call 800.433.7468 for more details.

Past & Present Corporate Clients

Merrill Lynch
Oracle
Toyota
Charles Schwab
Golf Magazine
Morgan Stanley
Novellus
Accenture
Apollo Management
Greenwich Capital
Federal Home Bank
GMR


FROM THE FOUR SEASONS - THE ULTIMATE GOLF PACKAGE...

Imagine unspoiled surroundings cradled by rolling valleys, a tranquil lagoon and a natural wildlife preserve. Add a picturesque Arnold Palmer-designed golf course and an invitation to indulge in it. This sophisticated haven of relaxed elegance offers one of the finest golf experiences in Southern California.

This package includes:

  Luxurious accomodations
  Complimentary access to the spa and fitness centre
  Choice of one of the two following per room, per day
      ·   Two rounds of golf
      ·   Two spa treatments
      ·   One round of golf and one spa treatment

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(note: this package is offered by Four Seasons Aviara Golf Club and does not include sessions with Aviara Golf Academy)

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KIP'S CORNER

As the US Open finished here in San Diego there was an overall sense that we had really witnessed something great. It was a great finish to any tournament, but for it to be a US Open was something special. There will be many highlight's that will be played forever of Tiger's two eagles on Saturday and his fairway bunker shot on 15 on the final round. Then to find out that Tiger did all of this on a very dubious knee makes it all the more unreal.


Now that the tour is back into full swing, how about the year Kenny Perry is having. It is safe to say that his recent two wins will place him on this years Ryder Cup team, playing in his home state of Kentucky. I am sure he is looking forward to that opportunity to help his team bring the "Cup" home to the U.S. The next two majors will be interesting without Tiger, so let's enjoy the tournaments and see if someone can shine in Tiger's absence.

Welcome to the Kip Puterbaugh Aviara Golf Academy

We are the premier golf school in Southern California at the Four Seasons Resort Aviara, San Diego North. Rated AAA Five Diamond Resort and #6 Top Resort in the US by Zagat 2003, Condé Nast Traveler 2002 "Gold List," #5 Best Resort Spa in America, and among the "Top 75 Golf Resorts in the World".

We are one of only three schools worldwide graded by Golf Magazine at a Gold Medallion resort that has a Top 100 Teacher and a Top 25 Golf School . We have been a Top 25 Golf School with Golf Magazine and have had a Top 100 Teacher, Kip Puterbaugh, for 14 years in a row.

Our Golf Academy is the longest running golf school in the Western United States with the most consistent staff with over 100 total years of teaching experience. Opening in 1987, our six instructors have all had a minimum of 7 years experience at our facility. Kip and his staff of professionals Wayne Searle, Ken Green, Bruce Nakamura, Bob Knee, Ted Norby and Grant Halverson have combined to form a curriculum that gives students of all playing abilities a great opportunity to learn about all aspects of playing better golf. Golf Digest has honored our staff with their survey of the Top Teachers in California by placing 5 of our teachers in the top 26 of the state. We are one of only three schools worldwide graded by Golf Magazine at a Gold Medallion resort that has a Top 100 Teacher and a Top 25 Golf School.

THE LATEST ON OUR PGA/LPGA AND TOUR PLAYERS...

Nick Jones has really had a good year, winning about $85,000 on the various mini-tours and playing in his first US Open. Nick just made it through the "First Stage" of Tour School, finishing in a tie for 6th at the Norman course at PGA West. His overall consistency has improved in all areas of his game and know that he has the skills necessary to make it through the next two difficult stages to get onto the PGA Tour.

JUNIORS MAKING THE CUT...

According to the Golfweek/Titleist Performance Index the Number 1 and 2 top Junior Girls entering their sophomore year of High School, (14 year olds), are Rachael Morris and Danielle Fraser, both long-term students of Ted Norby and Kip Puterbaugh.

Danielle Frasier - the 14 year old has had quite a summer starting with her 7 stroke victory in the AJGA sponsored Randy Wise Junior. She followed that up with being a medalist in the qualifying for the USGA Junior Girls qualifying. Then she finished 2nd in the Junior World playing in the 15-17 year old division against the best junior girls from around the world. Danielle then shot 71, 72 in the USGA Junior Girls medal play to finish 17th, then lost in the second round of match play. She then went on to win her second AJGA event of the summer at the TomatoBank Southern California event.

Glory Yang - 15 - Fidelity Investments Junior (Glory Yang 4 top five finishes)
Katie Sylvan - 15 - Buick Junior Open
Jennifer Johnson -15 - Nationwide Insurance Junior

Matt Pierce has finished his freshman year at Duke and managed to have a pretty respectable year on one of the top teams in the country. He played in all events and was very consistent in his individual performances, finishing between 15th and 40th in all of the tournaments. He knows what to do to improve and we will be spending the summer working on those things.

Jennifer Johnson - Jennifer had two top five finishes in the US and really played great in the AJGA team event in England this summer.

Rachel Morris has been working with Ted Norby for the past 3 years and as a 14 year old is really at the top of the juniors. She just won two tournaments in a row on the AJGA circuit playing against girls 18 years old and younger. In the Wellstone Communities event in Texas she won by 4 strokes.

Michael Kim works with Bob Knee and just won the LA City Amateur in the 13-14 age group. He shot rounds of 75,69 and 71 and made a 4 foot putt for birdie on the last hole to get into a playoff and then made a 25 foot for birdie on the first playoff hole to win the event.

Sarah Salvo, 11, has won two AJGA Nike division tournaments.

Anton Arboleda - won the LA City Junior Championship as a 14 year old and finish 6th in the Junior World Championship in the 13-14 age bracket.

Courtney Hooton – finished in 4th place in the US Kids World Golf tournament in the 11 year division.

Congrats to Blake Trimble on his scholarship to UNLV. Blake has played some great tournaments this summer and had the lead with 4 holes to go in the Southern California Amateur, but faltered a little down the stretch and finished in 3rd.

Ani Guilugan won the California Junior Girls State Amateur Championship.

Lastly, I have to boast a little as my boy Jamie just shot a 64 in the San Diego City Amateur Championship and has a 4 shot lead with the next 36 holes played next week-end.

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Simpson finishes tied for 3rd in the Senior PGA


Congrats to Scott as he keeps up the good play. After his good finish at the PGA Seniors he followed that up with a 6th place finish at the Commerce Bank Championship. His stats are looking pretty good as he is 13th on the Money List, 6th in Driving Accuracy and 3rd in Greens in Regulation. That would all point to some great play in the upcoming US Seniors Open and British Seniors. Keep it up Scott!
Larry was nice enough to take me on a round of golf at Augusta National on the Sunday prior to the tournament. It was a great experience and I really want to play that course again.


Larry Mize has had a decent start to his last full season the PGA Tour. On September 23rd he turns 50, and is looking forward to playing three round tournaments with no cuts and playing with players of his own age. He is working hard on trying to get his putting better and his ball striking is getting better and better as he recoups from his shoulder injury. He has had one Top 10 this year and that was in Puerto Rico.



Bob Knee with Chris Riley



Our very own Bruce Nakamura came in 2nd at the 2007 Southern California PGA Professional Championship at the Desert Willow Golf Resort. Bruce made it all the way to playoff. This finish has qualified Bruce for the PGA Professional Championship to be held next June at the Reynolds Plantation in Georgia.

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- experience and reputation of teachers
- hour by hour cost of your school
- what is included in the tuition, is there play on course with cart, lunch & video analysis and quality of the surroundings?
- is there a quality private fully equipped teaching facility or limited driving range?
- does it offer variety and flexibility in programs?
- does your school location offer the amenites of a Four Seasons, tennis, world class spa, or San Diego climate, especially for your non-golfing guests?



After refining your game at the Academy's luxurious facility, enjoy after school golf with cart on the award winning Arnold Palmer championship Aviara Resort Course.

Only at the Aviara Golf Academy will you have golf after school with a cart everyday as part of every regular school.

Located at the Four Seasons Resort Aviara, San Diego North
Rated AAA Five Diamond Resort and #6 Top Resort in the US by Zagat 2003
Condé Nast Traveler 2002 "Gold List," #5 Best Resort Spa in America, and
among the "Top 75 Golf Resorts in the World"