Aviara Kip Puterbaugh Golf Academy

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"Near San Diego, I benefited from the academy's small 3:1 student-teacher ratio and ability-grouped sessions that deliver eight hours of daily instruction covering full swing, short game, course strategy, physical fitness, and extensive video analysis on the Arnold Palmer–designed Park Hyatt Aviara course; one-day ($825), two-day ($1,525) and three-day ($1,995) programs are offered, plus customized Playing Schools ($1,195) and an Ultimate Golf Outing ($1,050) that includes instruction, lunch, and custom club fitting for driver, woods, hybrids, irons, and putter." - Brian McCallen Brian McCallen Brian McCallen is one of the top golf writers in the nation. He served as a senior editor at Golf Magazine from 1987 to 2003 and has written three books and numerous articles about golf destinations. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines