Kip Puterbaugh's Aviara Golf Academy



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KIP'S TIPS

Get your a new video tip every week directly from Kip. If you need help with proper grip or putting, or anything in between, this is the perfect resource. Come back each week for a new tip! This week's tip, Posturing to the Ball.

Additionally, you can check out these articles written by Kip from some of your favorite magazines.

What You Know Can Hurt You

The Golf Instruction Book to Replace All Instruction Books... get your copy of this very informative Book and DVD written by Kip Puterbaugh, with forewords by Scott Simpson, PGA Tour & Dennis Paulson, PGA Tour. Call 800.433.7468 for more details.

OUR CORPORATE GOLF outings help you develop new clients, encourage relationships and strengthen bonds that grow your business. Our creative and flexible corporate programs can serve any purpose you have in mind such as executive retreats, team building, or employee appreciation. We integrate instruction, play and fun to make your outing not only a learning but remembered experience for your guests. In all cases, expert Four Seasons service and support and imaginative cuisine ensure the undisputable success of your event. Experienced Four Seasons support is on site to promptly respond to every need. Call 800.433.7468 for more details.

Past & Present Corporate Clients

Merrill Lynch
Oracle
Toyota
Charles Schwab
Golf Magazine
Morgan Stanley
Novellus
Accenture
Apollo Management
Greenwich Capital
Federal Home Bank
GMR


FROM THE FOUR SEASONS - THE ULTIMATE GOLF PACKAGE...

Imagine unspoiled surroundings cradled by rolling valleys, a tranquil lagoon and a natural wildlife preserve. Add a picturesque Arnold Palmer-designed golf course and an invitation to indulge in it. This sophisticated haven of relaxed elegance offers one of the finest golf experiences in Southern California.

This package includes:

  Luxurious accomodations
  Complimentary access to the spa and fitness centre
  Choice of one of the two following per room, per day
      ·   Two rounds of golf
      ·   Two spa treatments
      ·   One round of golf and one spa treatment

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(note: this package is offered by Four Seasons Aviara Golf Club and does not include sessions with Aviara Golf Academy)

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Welcome to the Kip Puterbaugh Aviara Golf Academy

We are the premier golf school in Southern California at the Four Seasons Resort Aviara, San Diego North. Rated AAA Five Diamond Resort and #6 Top Resort in the US by Zagat 2003, Condé Nast Traveler 2002 "Gold List," #5 Best Resort Spa in America, and among the "Top 75 Golf Resorts in the World".

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 . We have been a Top 25 Golf School with Golf Magazine and have had a Top 100 Teacher, Kip Puterbaugh, for 14 years in a row.

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. Opening 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.

THE LATEST ON OUR PGA/LPGA AND TOUR PLAYERS...

Nick Jones has really had a good year, winning about $85,000 on the various mini-tours and playing in his first US Open. Nick just made it through the "First Stage" of Tour School, finishing in a tie for 6th at the Norman course at PGA West. His overall consistency has improved in all areas of his game and know that he has the skills necessary to make it through the next two difficult stages to get onto the PGA Tour.

JUNIORS MAKING THE CUT...

According to the Golfweek/Titleist Performance Index the Number 1 and 2 top Junior Girls entering their sophomore year of High School, (14 year olds), are Rachael Morris and Danielle Fraser, both long-term students of Ted Norby and Kip Puterbaugh.

Danielle Frasier - the 14 year old has had quite a summer starting with her 7 stroke victory in the AJGA sponsored Randy Wise Junior. She followed that up with being a medalist in the qualifying for the USGA Junior Girls qualifying. Then she finished 2nd in the Junior World playing in the 15-17 year old division against the best junior girls from around the world. Danielle then shot 71, 72 in the USGA Junior Girls medal play to finish 17th, then lost in the second round of match play. She then went on to win her second AJGA event of the summer at the TomatoBank Southern California event.

Glory Yang - 15 - Fidelity Investments Junior (Glory Yang 4 top five finishes)
Katie Sylvan - 15 - Buick Junior Open
Jennifer Johnson -15 - Nationwide Insurance Junior

Matt Pierce - Matt qualified for the US Junior again this summer had received a special award from the USGA for playing in the event for his third time. He just finished 5th in the PGA of America's Westfield Classic in Ohio. He has commited to Duke with a full ride starting in 2007.

Jennifer Johnson - Jennifer had two top five finishes in the US and really played great in the AJGA team event in England this summer.

Rachel Morris has been working with Ted Norby for the past 3 years and as a 14 year old is really at the top of the juniors. She just won two tournaments in a row on the AJGA circuit playing against girls 18 years old and younger. In the Wellstone Communities event in Texas she won by 4 strokes.

Michael Kim works with Bob Knee and just won the LA City Amateur in the 13-14 age group. He shot rounds of 75,69 and 71 and made a 4 foot putt for birdie on the last hole to get into a playoff and then made a 25 foot for birdie on the first playoff hole to win the event.

Sarah Salvo, 11, has won two AJGA Nike division tournaments.

Anton Arboleda - won the LA City Junior Championship as a 14 year old and finish 6th in the Junior World Championship in the 13-14 age bracket.

Courtney Hooton – finished in 4th place in the US Kids World Golf tournament in the 11 year division.

Congrats to Blake Trimble on his scholarship to UNLV. Blake has played some great tournaments this summer and had the lead with 4 holes to go in the Southern California Amateur, but faltered a little down the stretch and finished in 3rd.

Ani Guilugan won the California Junior Girls State Amateur Championship.

Lastly, I have to boast a little as my boy Jamie just shot a 64 in the San Diego City Amateur Championship and has a 4 shot lead with the next 36 holes played next week-end.

THE MATT FITTING SYSTEM WITH TAYLOR MADE GOLF

If you want to improve your game, stop using clubs off the rack. Get clubs fitted that fit your personal measurements. Your strength, your range of motion (or lack thereof), your back problem, and other personal issues all need to be taken into consideration when selecting the correct golf clubs — for you. Rather than changing your swing to accommodate the clubs available in stores, we design a set of clubs just for you, custom-fitted to match your individual swing characteristics, thus dramatically improving your performance.

Learn more about this system...

Call 619-297-8700 for details

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Academy brochure
Simpson Starts 2007 on the Champions Tour after finishing 6th on the Money List in '06

Scott has had a slow start to this season due to uncharacteristic poor putting for most the the year. He started to putt better last week and finished 13th in the Liberty Mutual Legions of Golf.

He is swinging the club well and we are looking forward to him having a great summer.



Bob Knee with Chris Riley

Jack Renner - Jack is getting into some of the events and has still be fighting some of his problems with his swing. We just had a great session, and he is committed to making this swing under competition.

Dennis Paulson - After recovering from his shoulder surgery his only problem is getting into tournaments. He is swinging without pain, and hitting the ball great, but he needs tournament golf and hopefully he will get into some tournaments after summer starts.

Larry Mize had a 9th place finish in the new tour event in Mexico and like Dennis is waiting for the summer to get into more events. His confidence is rising as his ball striking is really coming around. Once his short game catches up with his long game he will do fine.



Our very own Bruce Nakamura came in 2nd at the 2007 Southern California PGA Professional Championship at the Desert Willow Golf Resort. Bruce made it all the way to playoff. This finish has qualified Bruce for the PGA Professional Championship to be held next June at the Reynolds Plantation in Georgia.

Compare schools
before you choose...

- 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 quality of the surroundings?
- is there a quality private fully equipped teaching facility or limited driving range?
- does it offer variety and flexibility in programs?
- does your school location offer the amenites of a Four Seasons, tennis, world class spa, or San Diego climate, especially for your non-golfing guests?



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.

Located at the Four Seasons Resort Aviara, San Diego North
Rated AAA Five Diamond Resort and #6 Top Resort in the US by Zagat 2003
Condé Nast Traveler 2002 "Gold List," #5 Best Resort Spa in America, and
among the "Top 75 Golf Resorts in the World"