About
Kip Puterbaugh’s Aviara Golf Academy offers Classic Schools, Short Game Schools, Playing Golf School, Private Lessons, Aviara Jr. League, Corporate Events and Groups, and the Ultimate Golf Outing. Classic Schools are one-, two-, or three-day schools with a 3 to 1 student-teacher ratio and may include play on the course upon availability. Short Game Schools focus on the short game from 100 yards and in, and the Playing Golf School includes morning instruction, video analysis, lunch, an 18-hole playing lesson, instruction after play, green fees, and cart fees.
Programs
- Classic Schools — Juniors through high school; all levels of play · Starts every Monday and Friday; year round · $895–$2,195 per session · One, two, or three day schools; 3 to 1 student-teacher ratio; may include play on course upon availability.
- Short Game Schools — Juniors through high school; students interested in lowering scores through short game · 2nd weekend of every month · $895–$2,195 per session · One, two, or three day schools; specializes in all areas of the short game from 100 yards and in; includes play on course upon availability.
- Playing Golf School — Non-beginner golfer · Any day upon availability · $1,295 per session · One-day customized school with morning instruction, video analysis, lunch, 18-hole playing lesson, instruction after play, green and cart fees.
- Private Lessons — Juniors through high school; college; adults · Available every day · May include recorded video analysis uploaded to a personal video locker.
- Aviara Jr. League
- Ultimate Golf Outing — Any day upon availability · $1,150 per session · Morning full swing and short game session, then custom club fitting at the Gears Performance Center.
At a glance
- Ages: 14–18 years old
- Price range: $895–$2,195 per session
- General schedule: Classic Schools start on Mondays and Fridays. Short Game Schools are held the 2nd weekend of every month. One, Two and Three Day Classic Schools are offered all year and start every Monday and Friday. Private lessons are available every day.
About the provider
The academy has operated since 1991, and Kip began teaching in 1972. Kip Puterbaugh heads the academy, and the staff listed are Wayne Searle, Ken Green, Bruce Nakamura, Bob Knee, Grant Halverson, Jason Puterbaugh, and Jamie Puterbaugh. Golf Magazine named the academy one of the Top Golf Schools in the country, and Golf Digest honored all staff with top teachers in California. The academy is described as the premier golf school in Southern California and the longest running golf school in the Western United States.
- Corporate Events and Groups — Customized outings for corporate events and groups of two or more.
Classic Schools are 3 to 1 ratio. Schools may be cancelled with no penalty within 24 hours of booking; a 2% processing fee incurs on all refunds after 24 hours. Private lessons may include video analysis. Lesson rates listed for Juniors Through High School, College, and Adults.
Last updated October 4, 2026.
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