Kip Puterbaugh’s Aviara Golf Academy is the premier golf school in Southern California, San Diego North. 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.

Opened 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.