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Client Testimonials
"Having recently returned home from a most enjoyable stay at your resort, we felt we should pass on to you and your staff our deep appreciation in the manner in which you took care of our needs, the friendly attitude was very evident no matter what service are we ran into. The food was superb." "You certainly made our stay most enjoyable and should we e in the San Diego area at any future date, will most assuredly book with you." "The golf lessons were most informative and interesting; the instructors were very understanding and encouraging. We can honestly say that our game will definitely benefit from the courses and videos." Gemma Wong & Winnie Purslow ![]() Sign-Up. Enter to Win!
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- experience and reputation of teachers 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. |
Welcome to
Kip Puterbaugh's Aviara Golf Academy
![]() Kip Puterbaugh - Aviara Golf Academy
Kip Puterbaugh heads the Aviara Golf Academy, which has been in operation since 1991. He and his staff of master instructors 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 the golf swing. Kip and his instructors share the same passion for teaching and they take pride in being able to teach players of all skill levels. Golf Magazine has chosen us as one of the Top Golf Schools in the country. We offer the latest in technology and our instructors are committed to keeping their skills at the highest level possible. We offer excellent instruction in beautiful surroundings. The golf swing can be a confusing subject, so our goal is to get you to understand your swing and what makes it work. At the Aviara Golf Academy, we do not teach gimmicks or secrets, just the proven fundamentals of the champions of the game, past and present. So come find out why tour pros such as Larry Mize, Scott Simpson, Dennis Paulson, Dave Stockton Jr., Loren Roberts, Ian Leggatt, Chris Riley, Jenna Daniels, Nick Jones and more have chosen the Aviara Golf Academy as their home for golf instruction.
OUR FACILITY The Aviara Golf Academy is located in Carlsbad, California. Our private teaching facility was designed expressly for teaching golf, and includes the latest in swing analysis technology. The Aviara Golf Academy has covered teaching stalls equipped with video a audio cameras, grass and mat tees at our range, and chipping and putting areas for the exclusive use of our students. The staff at the academy is committed to staying on the cutting edge of golf technology and instruction. Come experience the Aviara Golf Academy, “where higher education means lower scores.”
WHAT WE OFFER The Aviara Golf Academy operates year round and specializes in two and three day golf schools, short game schools, playing schools and private lessons. We can also customize outings for corporate events and groups of four or more. Please see our curriculum page for details of each program. If you’re looking for a place to stay while attending the Aviara Golf Academy, we can offer you corporate rates from a variety of hotels in the area. Please check our accommodations page for hotels and rates. Gift certificate packages are also available for all schools and lessons. Call the office and we will be happy to personalize a gift certificate package for you. |

























Our gift certificates are available for all schools and lessons. We can include
a copy of Kip Puterbaugh's book "What You Know Can Hurt You"
for $20, excluding shipping and tax.