Book Jamie Puterbaugh
A PGA Class A Golf Instructor, Jamie has been recognized as a Best Young Teacher along with Best Teachers in California since 2014 by Golf Digest. Jamie played his first tournament when he was 10 with the San Diego Jr Golf Association and at 14 was ranked as the SDJGA Player of the Year for his age division. As a 4 year letterman at La Costa Canyon High School he tied a CIF record for lowest 9 hole score in a match (30). He went on to earn a golf scholarship to San Diego State University. During that time, he won the San Diego City Amateur Championship 4 years in a row (2005, 2006, 2007 & 2008).
Jamie began teaching in 2010 with the Aviara Golf Academy and studied over a thousand hours under Kip and the instructors to build a full background in their teaching methods and philosophies. Through all of 2011 & 2012, he was a full time instructor at the Singapore Island Country Club; one of the largest country clubs in the world. He was active in teaching players of all ages and skill levels; from young beginners, recreational players, competitive teenagers, national team players and club champions. As a director of the club’s Jr Premier Team and Talent Identification Program, he helped the juniors in understanding course management, building a competitive mindset, and developing short games. Two of his notable junior students lowered their handicaps from a 16 to a 3, and a 20 to a 5. Other notable students he has developed include Meghan Royal (UCLA) since she was 12 years old along with Isaac Rodea, playing on the Mexican Professional Tour.
Jamie’s approach to teaching has been influenced by his father Kip and all of the instructors at the Aviara Golf Academy, his competitive background, and his own research in all aspects of the game through video, GEARS 3D, launch monitors, and ground forces. He wants his players to learn and develop their games from the most effective approach possible. While teaching technology has vastly grown through the years, he prides himself on being able to take the new world of information and translate it to something simple and easy for a player to feel and understand. He also believes that creating a plan and roadmap to your goals is essential. Quoting his father, Kip “if you don’t know where you’re going, any road will take you there.”
Class A PGA Professional Coach
TPI Certified
Flightscope & Foresight Certified
GEARS 3D Instructor
Golf Digest Best Young Teachers (2014-2024)
Golf Digest Best Teachers in California (2014-2025)
“Even the most earnest teaching professional presents the game to his pupil as a far more difficult thing than it really is. It is equally obvious that what the game needs most if it is to continue to grow in popularity is a simplification of teaching routines which will present a less formidable aspect to the beginner, and offer the average player a rosier prospect of improvement.”
-Bobby Jones
