
Golf Schools at Kip Puterbaugh’s Aviara Golf Academy
- Our Classic Total Game School
- The Short Game School
- The Playing Golf School
- The Ultimate Golf Outing
Compare Before You Choose
All of our instructors are ranked among the Top 40 Teachers in California.
- 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 what is the quality of the surroundings?
- Is there a quality private, fully equipped teaching facility or a limited driving range?
- Does it offer variety and flexibility in programs?
- When you stay on site, does your school location offer the amenities of tennis, a world class spa, or the San Diego climate, especially for your non-golfing guests?
After-School Golf
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. Tuition includes play on the course after school, upon availability. Visit www.golfaviara.com for more info!
Choose Your School
If the date you would like to attend is not showing availability on our calendar, give us a call at 760.438.4539 to check if there are any openings.
Classic Total Game School
Our One, Two and Three Day Total Schools are progressive and great for all levels of play. With a 3 to 1 ratio each student receives the attention they require for their level of play. After attending our school you’ll have an understanding of what makes your swing work, how to practice and how to play for consistent progress. Includes play on course upon availability.
- 3 Day School$2,595 per person
- 2 Day School$1,895 per person
- 1 Day School$995 per person
Short Game Schools
Designed for the student interested in lowering their scores through concentrated effort on the short game. This school specializes in all areas of the short game from 100 yds and in, including shots of various trajectories (high, medium and low) and how to control your distance, shots from just off the green, chips and concentrated time on putting and sand play. 3-1 ratio. Includes play on course upon availability.
- 3 Day School$2,595 per person
- 2 Day School$1,895 per person
- 1 Day School$995 per person
Playing Golf School
The Playing School is a customized one day school for the non-beginner golfer. It includes morning instruction with video analysis, lunch, an 18 hole playing lesson, instruction after play, and green and cart fees for the day. School starts at 8am and concludes around 3pm. Includes play on course upon availability.
- The Playing School$1,450 per person
The Ultimate Golf Outing
The morning session includes work on the full swing and short game at Kip Puterbaugh’s Aviara Golf Academy. After lunch, experience a custom club fitting. The lab uses Motion Analysis Technology to custom fit golf clubs specifically for you. The session includes individualized custom fitting for the driver, fairway woods, hybrids, irons and putter.
- Ultimate Golf Outing$1,295 per person
Short Game Schools: Where You’ll Train

Aviara Golf Academy’s Short Game Schools use three settings: our new short game practice area, with greens, bunkers and room for every shot from 100 yards and in; the golf course itself, where you apply those shots in real playing situations; and the expansive putting green below the practice area. Each school includes focused time on trajectory, distance control, chipping, putting and sand play.
Aerial flyover of Aviara Golf Academy’s new short game practice area, one of three settings used in Short Game Schools along with the golf course and the putting green. Click to play (YouTube/Vimeo embed).
Make the Most of Your School
Add a Club Fitting
Add a 3 hour, 14 club fitting at the TAYLORMADE AVIARA PERFORMANCE CENTER to your school for only $200 more, a savings of $150!
The Perfect Gift
The One Day Ultimate Golf School or Playing School is the perfect gift and can be any day of the week.

Stay on the Resort
We offer corporate rates for accommodations here on the resort and can help you book it all.
We’re Where the Pros Go
- J.J. Spaun
- Cameron Champ, PGA
- Jihee Lee, JLPGA
- I.K. Kim, LPGA
- Tod Baek, Web.com
- Alana Uriell, LPGA
- Michael Kim, PGA
- So Yeon Ryu, LPGA
- Larry Mize, PGA
- Scott Simpson, PGA
- Dennis Paulson, PGA
- Loren Roberts, PGA
- Chris Riley, PGA
- Corey Pavin, PGA
- Ryan O’Toole, LPGA
- K.H. Lee, Asian Tour
- Bill Murray, Actor
- Marcus Allen, NFL
- Kevin James, Actor
- Marshall Faulk, NFL
- Dennis Quaid, Actor
- Will Ferrell, Actor
Client Testimonials
“A shoutout to Kip Puterbaugh and the golf academy…AWESOME operation!”
Leland Vittert




