U.S. patent application number 10/349495 was filed with the patent office on 2003-10-09 for golf swing training template.
Invention is credited to Townsend, Marshall O. II.
Application Number | 20030190972 10/349495 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 28677750 |
Filed Date | 2003-10-09 |
United States Patent
Application |
20030190972 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Townsend, Marshall O. II |
October 9, 2003 |
Golf swing training template
Abstract
A golf swing training device having a graphic design that
illustrates a plurality of golf swing variables includes a club
path indicator and a club face angle guide. The template is
designed so that golfers may practice swinging a golf club over the
top of the template to determine whether their swing follows a
desired path. A swing reference guide is included and correlates
shot selection, ball path, club path, and club face angle. In its
form as a putt trainer, the device includes a groove within which a
putted ball will travel if properly hit.
Inventors: |
Townsend, Marshall O. II;
(Meridian, ID) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Lawrence D. Graham, Esq.
BLACK LOWE & GRAHAM PLLC
816 Second Avenue
Seattle
WA
98104
US
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Family ID: |
28677750 |
Appl. No.: |
10/349495 |
Filed: |
January 21, 2003 |
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10349495 |
Jan 21, 2003 |
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10041836 |
Jan 7, 2002 |
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60351127 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
473/278 |
Current CPC
Class: |
G09B 19/0038 20130101;
A63B 69/3667 20130101; A63B 69/3623 20130101; A63B 2071/0694
20130101; A63B 69/3676 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
473/278 |
International
Class: |
A63B 069/36 |
Claims
The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property or
privilege is claimed are defined as follows:
1. A golf swing training device, comprising: a template, the
template having a top surface and a bottom surface; a putt training
graphic design attached to the template and visible when facing the
top surface, the putt training graphic design depicting (i) a
plurality of club path indicators, (ii) a swing reference guide
comprising a plurality of shot selection types, and (iii) a link
between each one of the plurality of shot selection types and one
of the club path indicators; and a groove in the top surface of the
template, the groove extending along an expected line of travel for
a properly hit golf ball.
2. The training device of claim 1, further comprising a ball
locator, and wherein the groove extends from the ball locator
substantially to the end of the template.
3. The training device of claim 1, wherein the groove further
extends through the template, from the top surface to the bottom
surface, substantially along the entire length of the groove.
4. The training device of claim 2, wherein the ball locator further
comprises a bore extending through the template.
5. The training device of claim 2, wherein the club path indicators
includes at least one of a primary club path, inside-out club path,
outside-in club path or take away club path indicator.
6. The training device of claim 5, wherein the swing reference
guide further comprises a club face angle indicator associated with
each of the shot selection types.
7. The training device of claim 6, wherein the link comprises a
first insignia associated with at least one of the plurality of
shot selection types and a corresponding insignia associated with
at least one of the club path indicators.
8. The training device of claim 7, wherein the first insignia and
corresponding insignia each comprise an alphanumeric character.
9. The training device of claim 6, wherein the link comprises the
use of a plurality of colors, such that each of the club path
indicators is formed in a color that is substantially the same as a
color used for at least one shot selection type.
10. The training device of claim 9, wherein the graphic design
depicting the plurality of shot selection types further comprises
an illustration of a representative ball travel path for each of
the plurality of shot selection types.
11. The training device of claim 10, wherein the graphic design
further depicts a foot and ball position guide.
12. The training device of claim 1, further comprising a full swing
graphic design attached to the template and visible when facing the
bottom surface, the full swing graphic design depicting (i) a
plurality of club path indicators, (ii) a swing reference guide
comprising a plurality of shot selection types, and (iii) a link
between each one of the plurality of shot selection types and one
of the club path indicators..
13. The training device of claim 11, further comprising a
handle.
14. The training device of claim 12, further comprising a plurality
of stake bores.
Description
PRIORITY CLAIM
[0001] This application claims the benefit of prior U.S. utility
application Ser. No. 10/041,836, filed Jan. 7, 2002, and
provisional application serial No. 60/351,127, filed Jan. 22,
2002.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] This invention relates generally to instructional sports
equipment and, more specifically, to a golf swing instructional
tool.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Golf is a difficult sport in which slight swing errors can
produce wildly undesirable results. Unfortunately, golfers do not
always know the manner in which their swing deviated from the
ideal. In an attempt to develop a better swing, many golfers turn
to the countless books and other publications offering swing
advice. Other golfers try some of the many gadgets that are
intended to physically force or limit a golfer's swing to certain
paths of motion in an attempt to develop a consistent swing.
Neither written materials nor physical gadgets are able to provide
the necessary feedback to allow a golfer to develop a consistent
golf swing.
[0004] It is virtually impossible to develop a good swing solely by
reading written coaching materials. The written text, even if
accompanied by illustrations, does not provide a proper visual
guide for replicating a desired golf swing when actually playing
golf. The text of an article also does not allow golfers to
actually experience what a proper swing feels like because there
are no indicators to tell the golfers whether they are making the
proper swing. Because learning a proper golf shot is largely an
issue of developing the proper muscle memorization through
repetition, an inability to feel a correct swing while training
defeats the training. Worse yet, the muscles may actually train
themselves to swing improperly because golfers repeatedly practice
poor swings without knowing it.
[0005] The golf training gadgets currently on the market generally
attempt to physically limit the range of motion during a swing.
These gadgets often place golfers in uncomfortable positions in an
attempt to fit all golfers into a single mold. The positions the
golfers are forced into often result in a bad golf swing and
potentially subjects golfers to injury associated with the
unnatural form.
[0006] Another problem associated with present golf training
gadgets is the social stigma associated with their use, at least
for those training aids that are awkward, cumbersome, or overt.
Still other training devices are large and inconvenient, expensive
and inaccessible, or difficult to use in a variety of practice
settings. Accordingly, there is a need for an improved golf
training aid that provides the desired feedback to develop a
consistent golf swing.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0007] The present invention is a golf swing training device. The
training device includes a template having a graphic design that
depicts a plurality of golf swing variables. In its preferred form,
the graphic design includes a club path indicator showing several
possible swing paths though and beyond the ball location. It also
includes a club face angle guide illustrating a plurality of
angles--closed, square, and open--at which a club face may strike a
ball. Additional markings show a desired take-away path and a
preferred position of the hands at ball impact.
[0008] In accordance with other preferred aspects of the invention,
the graphics include a swing reference guide that correlates shot
selection, ball path, club path and club face with the flight of
the ball. The guide allows golfers to determine the swing path and
club face from the flight of the ball so that erroneous swings can
be corrected.
[0009] In accordance with still other preferred aspects of the
invention, the template is preferably constructed from an impact
resistant plastic that is coated to limit degradation due to
ultraviolet radiation.
[0010] In accordance with yet other preferred aspects of the
invention, the preferred template includes a handle so that the
template can be carried easily.
[0011] In accordance with additional preferred aspects of the
invention, the template includes a tee bore that extends through
the template and serves as a ball locator. Any of a variety of tees
or other ball holders can be extended through the bore.
[0012] The preferred embodiment of the present invention further
includes a method of training golfers to swing a golf club to
achieve a desired ball path. Golfers can practice swinging with or
without a ball and can observe whether their swing follows one of
several swing paths depicted on the template. By repeating this
process, golfers develop the proper "muscle memory" to reproduce a
desired golf shot any time they want.
[0013] In an alternate embodiment of the invention, the template is
designed to teach a proper putt, rather than a full swing. The
preferred putt trainer employs many of the features of the
preferred swing trainer in order to teach a proper putt stroke. It
also includes other preferred features, including a groove in which
the ball should travel if stroked properly.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0014] The preferred and alternative embodiments of the present
invention are described in detail below with reference to the
following drawings.
[0015] FIG. 1 is a top view of a golf swing training template;
[0016] FIG. 2 is a detailed view of a foot and ball position
reference guide portion of a preferred golf swing training
template;
[0017] FIG. 3 is a detailed view of a swing reference guide portion
of a preferred golf swing training template;
[0018] FIG. 4 is a detailed view of a golf swing training template
configured for use as a putt trainer with a right handed player;
and
[0019] FIG. 5 is a detailed view of a golf swing training template
configured for use as a putt trainer with a left handed player.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0020] The present invention provides a system and method for
developing a golf swing for a variety of desired ball paths. The
preferred embodiment focuses on four aspects of the golf swing:
Club Path, Target Line, Club-face-angle, and Club Head Impact. With
reference to FIG. 1, a preferred embodiment of the present
invention includes a portable golf swing template 20 including club
path indicator 22 used to illustrate the proper club path for a
specific shot; a club face angle guide 24 used to indicate the
angle of the club face at impact with a ball centered at a tee bore
52; and a swing reference guide used to reference the proper club
path and club face angle to achieve the desired ball path or to
assist in determining the club path and face angle that produced an
observed ball flight. The structure and operation of the template
20 is described in more particularity below.
[0021] FIG. 1 depicts the golf swing template 20. For ease of
discussion, only the right-hand version is disclosed, however, a
left-hand version, with reversed graphics, is within the scope of
this invention. Likewise, a single template may include right-hand
graphics on one side and left-hand graphics on the other.
[0022] A handle 54 is provided so that an individual may easily
carry the template 20 by the handle 54. Preferably, the handle is
comprised of an opening at an outer edge of the template that is
sized and shaped to accommodate a hand. While a single handle is
preferred, multiple handles may be included. Likewise, other forms
of handles such as finger holes or attached handles rather than
holes are possible.
[0023] The template 20 is preferably made of a clear, high impact
plastic that has been treated to minimize ultraviolet degradation.
A graphic design is attached to the template 20. The graphic design
includes a club path indicator 22, club face angle guide 24, a
swing reference guide 26, and a foot and ball position reference
guide 60. The graphic design is preferably attached to the backside
of the template so that it will not be scratched or marked during
use. However the graphic design may be located anywhere on the
template 20, for example on the top surface or laminated within the
template 20. Additionally, the graphics employ a variety of colors
to make visualizing a proper golf stroke an easier task. In
alternate embodiments, the graphic design is applied to the
template via decals, painting, etching, or any other form of
marking. The graphics are described in more detail below.
[0024] The club path indicator 22 includes a primary club path 28,
an inside-out path 30, an outside-in path 32 and a take away path
34. Each club path intersects with the others at a ball position
indicated by the tee bore 52. The various club paths are
individually colored for visualization purposes.
[0025] A primary club path 28 is shown, in a preferred embodiment,
as a wide red arrow to allow the golfer to see the contrast between
it and the clubface as the clubface moves along the path. The
primary club path 28 is labeled "A" to provide a link between it
and the swing reference guide 26, discussed in more detail below.
The primary club path 28 is approximately 21/2 inches wide to
assist in visualizing the clubface path during the swing. The path
28 traces a slight inside approach to the ball and a straight line
from the ball location to the edge of the template in a direction
of the intended ball flight.
[0026] An outside-in path 34, also known as an over the top path,
is preferably shown as a green arrow. It is labeled "B" to provide
a link to the swing reference guide 26. The width of the arrow
indicating the outside-in path 34 is narrower than the primary club
path 28. However, the club path 34 is wide enough to generate
awareness of the club path 34, while not overly distracting the
player from the primary club path 28. The outside-in club path 34
also allows a more advanced golfer to replicate this club path
(along with a square club face) to hit a fade.
[0027] The inside-out club path 32, also know as a cutting the
corner path, is preferably depicted by a blue arrow. The inside-out
club path 32 is labeled "C" to provide a link to the swing
reference guide. The width of the path-indicating arrow of the
inside-out club path 32 is substantially the same as the
path-indicating arrow of the outside-in club path 34. The
inside-out club path 32 also allows a more advanced golfer to
replicate this club path to hit a draw.
[0028] The take-away club path 36 is preferably depicted as a light
blue arrow. The take away club path 36 provides a visual guide to
the golfer as to the proper club path direction of the take-away at
the start of the golf swing. The light blue color contrasts with
the red primary club path 28 indicating arrow, and also shows that
the primary club path 28 is slightly different than the take-away
club path 36. Though the preferred embodiment uses red, blue,
green, and light blue to provide visual contrasts, other color
combinations, or even the same color for all of the club paths, may
also be used.
[0029] A circular ball locator 51, having a substantially centrally
located tee bore 52, is positioned at the intersection of the club
path indicator arrows. The ball locator 51 is preferably yellow in
color to contrast with a golf ball (not shown) and make it easier
to visualize the ball's location in the clubface's path. The tee
bore 52 is designed to receive either a golf tee (such as a
standard wood or plastic tee, surgical tubing, or other ball
holding device) or to directly cradle a golf ball without a tee.
Consequently, the tee bore 52 allows the golfer to use any golf
club with the golf swing template 20. In alternate embodiments, the
tee bore may be replaced by any ball-holding device such as a
permanently or removably affixed tee.
[0030] A tee slot 53 extends through the template 20 and runs
generally parallel to the target line and perpendicular to the
lines indicating the hands at impact 58 and foot locator 56. The
tee slot 53 preferably extends a short distance on either side of
the tee bore 52, both toward the target line 28 and the take away
line 36. The purpose of the tee slot 53 is to allow a standard golf
tee to tilt forward and kick up when the ball is struck, thereby
preventing the tee from breaking if the tee slot 53 is not
included.
[0031] The ball locator 51 also includes the club face angle guide
24. The club face angle guide 24 includes radially extending hash
marks surrounding the tee bore 52, and their corresponding textual
description depicting the different club face angles at the moment
of ball contact. More specifically, the open, closed, and square
club face positions, 38, 40 and 42, respectfully, are depicted.
[0032] Through the center of the ball locator 51 is a foot locator
56. The foot locator 51 assists the golfer in aligning his or her
feet and body relative to the ball. While the foot locator 56 is
preferably a line extending through the tee bore 52 and
perpendicular to the take away path, it may be placed in other
positions and can comprise multiple lines rather than a single
line. In addition, the foot locator 56 in the preferred embodiment
is not meant to indicate a position for the feet on every shot, but
rather to provide a reference point so that the golfer can readily
determine where the ball is placed relative to the stance.
[0033] A hand locator 58 is also graphically indicated on the
template 20. The hand locator 58 indicates the most common location
of the golfer's hands at impact. The hand locator is forward of the
ball to aid in generating a downward force as the golfer makes
impact with the ball. As with the foot locator 56 discussed above.
The specific location of the golfer's hands during impact may vary.
The hand locator 58, like the foot locator 56, is present to
provide a frame of reference from which a golfer may analyze their
golf swing.
[0034] The golf swing template 20 also includes a swing reference
guide 26, best seen in FIG. 2. The swing reference guide 26
provides a tabular reference for shot selection 44, ball path
selection 46, club path selection 48 and club face selection 50.
The guide 26 is printed in large print and colors that correspond
to the club path indicators 22 to assist in cross-referencing the
ball's flight back to the club path 22 and club face angle 24.
[0035] While the swing reference guide 26 is described in the
preferred embodiment as a tool for determining a swing path and
club face to produce a desired shot, it may also work in reverse.
That is, a golfer may use the guide, after hitting a shot, to
determine the swing path and club face of the club at impact. Thus,
while the guide is described as including a "shot selection" area,
when used in reverse the shot selection becomes a shot result. The
graphic itself, however, is the same in either convention.
Moreover, the preferred embodiment depicts only a subset of the
possible combinations of swing path and club face. For example, not
shown are ball flight possibilities for a preferred swing path in
combination with an open or closed club face. The swing guide may
alternatively depict a different subset or can include all
combinations.
[0036] The golf swing template also includes a foot and ball
position guide 60, best seen in FIG. 3. The foot and ball position
guide 60 provides a tabular reference for shot selection 62 and the
corresponding foot and ball position 64 to accomplish the selected
shot. The foot and ball position depiction 64 graphically
illustrates the relative positions of the golfer's feet with
respect to the ball and the target line.
[0037] To use the device, the golfer places the golf swing template
20 on the spot from which he or she intends to hit a ball. The
golfer selects a golf club to use and chooses to tee-up the ball or
place the ball directly on the template 20. To tee-up the ball, the
golfer places a tee through the tee bore 52 and places the ball on
the tee. Without the tee, the golfer simply places the ball on the
tee bore 52 so that the tee bore 52 prevents the ball from rolling
away.
[0038] The golfer then takes up a desired stance, based on club
choice, relative to the foot locator 56 to align his or her feet
and body to the ball. The golfer then conducts a normal golf swing.
He or she takes the club back along the take-away path 36, and then
returns the club back to the ball along the desired club path, 28,
32 or 34. As the golfer conducts the golf swing, he or she compares
the club path to the club path indicators 22 to see which path the
club really took as it returned to the ball. In this way, the
golfer can visually verify the club path before, during, and after
ball impact. Through repetition, the golfer can adjust his or her
golf swing to correct for a wrong club path. This adjustment to the
swing path can be accomplished with or without a golf ball being
placed on the template 20. The drill can be accomplished indoors or
outdoors.
[0039] In addition to the club path, the golfer can also check the
club face angle at impact by referring to the club face angle guide
22. The club face angle may also be pre-positioned as the golfer
sets up for the golf swing. In this way, the golfer can get a
before, during, and after visualization of the clubface angle. The
golfer can better visualize and correct faulty club face angle
during this process. As stated above, this process can be
accomplished inside or outside, with or without a golf ball.
[0040] Once the ball has been struck, the golfer can observe the
path of the ball in flight. Based on the ball's path, the golfer
can use the swing reference guide 26 to quickly cross-reference the
club path and clubface angle that generated the ball's path. This
process provides immediate feedback for the golfer as to what
caused the ball's flight and how to correct the problem. Because
the golfer is hitting directly off of the training device, he or
she can quickly tee-up another ball and correct the mistakes; there
is no need to pull out a reference book or ask for an external
evaluation.
[0041] While the golf swing template of FIG. 1 has been configured
for full swing training, the golf swing template of FIGS. 4 and 5
are configured for putt training, with the two figures being
substantially identical except that the template of FIG. 4 is
intended for a right-handed player while the template of FIG. 5 is
intended for a left-handed player.
[0042] The preferred dimensions of the putt trainer template 100
are approximately 30 inches (in the direction of the swing path) by
10 inches, although it may be larger or smaller, consistent with
this invention. The template 100 is made of clear, high-impact
plastic approximately {fraction (3/16)} inches thick. As with the
swing trainer, the plastic has ultraviolet protection to protect
the plastic from deteriorating and becoming brittle after being
exposed to the sun over time. A handle 102 is incorporated into the
template to allow the golfer to carry the device with ease.
[0043] As with the full swing trainer version, the putt training
template 100 includes graphics designs to assist in proper swing
training, including a swing reference guide 100 and a foot and ball
position guide 120. In its preferred form it also includes
indicators for the ball position, a club take-away arrow 136, an
inside-out path line 132, an outside-in path line 134, and a
preferred club head swing path 138. Additionally, the template
includes a hand position at impact indicator 140 and a ball center
indicator 142. The graphics in the left-handed version are the same
as with the right handed version, except that the direction in
which the swing path arrows point is reversed.
[0044] The graphics designs are adhered to the back of the plastic,
sandwiched between two sheets of plastic, or otherwise constructed
as with the full swing trainer. In an alternate embodiment, the mat
is constructed of an opaque material so that graphics can be
printed on both sides. Such a construction allows left-handed
graphics to be printed on one side and right-handed graphics on the
other. In yet another embodiment, putt-training graphics of FIG. 4
or FIG. 5 are printed on one-side and swing-training graphics of
FIG. 1 are printed on the other. In such an embodiment, the
putt-training side preferably includes the putt groove, as
discussed further below. Similarly, in a combined, two-sided
embodiment, the full swing side will preferably include a tee bore
and tee slot.
[0045] The primary club path 138 terminates with a red arrow 150 to
allow the golfer to see the contrast between it and the clubface as
the clubface moves along the path. The red path is labeled "A" to
provide a link between it and the swing reference guide 110. The
red path is approximately 21/2 inches wide to assist in visualizing
the clubface path during the swing.
[0046] The outside-in path 134 terminates with a green arrow 152.
This is the club path that normally generates a pull. It is labeled
"B" to provide a link to the swing reference guide 110. This arrow
is wide enough to generate awareness of the club path, but is not
so wide as to distract from the primary red arrow path.
[0047] The inside-out path 132 terminates with a blue arrow 154.
This is the club path that normally generates a push. It is labeled
"C" to provide a link to the swing reference guide 110. This arrow
is also wide enough to generate awareness of the club path, but not
so wide as to distract for the primary red arrow path.
[0048] The take-away arrow 136 is shown in blue. This color is
preferred in order to contrast with the red primary arrow and path
138 and give a visual guide to the golfer as to the direction of
the take-away at the start of the putt swing.
[0049] A centrally-located circle indicates the location for
placement of the golf ball. The golf ball locator comprises an
inner yellow circle 160 and a white outer circle 162 to contrast
with the white golf ball and make it easier to visualize the ball's
location in the clubface's path. The three club paths red, green,
and blue all cross through the center of the yellow circle. An
indent 164 is drilled into the plastic at the center of this circle
to cradle a golf ball. The indent may be merely a depression below
the surface of the mat or may penetrate fully through the mat, as
with a bore.
[0050] The circle surrounding the golf ball's position also
includes graphics indicators for the different angles for an open
170, closed 172, and square putt face 174. These lines are labeled
for easy identification, and assist the golfer during set-up and
impact.
[0051] Extending through the center of the ball position indent
164, a black alignment arrow 142 assists the golfer in aligning his
or her feet and body to the ball's location. The alignment arrow
comprises a line starting at the base of the ball circle and
continuing to the bottom edge of the device, terminating in an
arrow head. The alignment arrow 142 provides a reference point so
that the user may adjust the actual alignment based on the
conditions and desired effect on the ball.
[0052] On the forward edge of the ball circle, there is a hand
locator 140 in the form of a dark blue arrow depicting the most
common location of the golfer's hands at impact. The arrow starts
at the leading edge of the ball circle and runs to the bottom of
the device.
[0053] The swing reference guide 110 shows the golf ball's path for
pull, left, straight, right and push putts. The swing reference
guide for the putt trainer includes linkage as with that of the
full swing trainer to associate a swing type, ball path, club path,
and club face. The swing reference guide is printed in the above
the red arrow to allow for quick reference. The guide is printed in
large print and colors that correspond to the club path arrows and
with letters corresponding to club path arrows to assist in
cross-referencing the ball's putt path back to the club path and
clubface angle.
[0054] A foot and ball position chart 120 is shown below the red
arrow. The graphic depicts the foot and ball locations for uphill,
flat, and downhill lies along with target line and ball position
for each. While the locations described for the club path indicator
and foot and ball position chart are preferred, other locations are
also possible.
[0055] Down the center of the red arrow 138, starting at the center
ball position, is a groove 180 that is approximately 1/4 inches
wide and extends to the edge of the mat. The groove 180 may be in
the form of a trough or depression in the surface of the mat, or
can form an opening completely through the mat. When the groove is
a shallow depression, a properly stroked ball will travel within
the groove, while a poorly hit ball will not. When the groove is in
the form of a cut entirely through the plastic, it is preferably is
wide enough for the ball to roll on the ground during the putt
without hitting the edge of the plastic. As a training device, the
putt trainer gives the golfer immediate feedback if the putt fails
to follow the straight path.
[0056] The golf swing template is suitable for use on a variety of
surfaces. For example, it may be placed directly on a hard surface
such as concrete or asphalt. It may also be placed over carpet or
synthetic grass. In addition, it may be used on grass or dirt. In
such instances, it can be helpful to stake the template to the
ground to ensure that it is flat and stable. For this purpose, one
or more stake bores 190 are provided, preferably including four
stake bores, one at each corner of the template. Consequently,
nails, stakes, tie-downs, or other securing devices can be driven
through the stake bores to secure the template for use.
[0057] One aspect of the golf swing template is that the training
device allows the golfer to hit a golf ball directly off of the
product. The combination of visual cues for the club path, clubface
angle and the effects on the ball's path provides a powerful
learning tool for the golfer. Golfers, from beginners to advanced,
can take advantage of the golf swing template to shape their golf
swings through multiple repetitions of hitting off of the device.
Additionally, by simply standing over the swing trainer, the golfer
can see the proper club path and mentally practice his or her
swing. Because the device is portable and lightweight, the golfer
can take it anywhere and use it anywhere, to include hotel rooms,
the back yard, or the driving range. The device is effective and
understandable for all ages.
[0058] While the preferred embodiment of the invention has been
illustrated and described, as noted above, many changes can be made
without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
Accordingly, the scope of the invention is not limited by the
disclosure of the preferred embodiment.
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