Abstract: A golf club has a shaft and a head attached to the shaft. The head has a ball-striking surface. An aperature is formed in the surface for allowing light to pass therethrough. A cavity is formed in the head adjacent the aperature. A light-producing insert is received within the cavity. A nonlight-producing insert is further provided for selectively replacing the light-producing insert in the cavity. A practice arrangement utilizing the golf club further includes a target which has a surface for reflecting at least a portion of a light beam produced by the light-producing insert.

Abstract: A method for applying a putter alignment indicator to a putter to aid in aligning the putter during a putting stroke. The method includes providing a substantially planar alignment surface and having a golfer, while standing in the golfer's normal putting stance, place the striking surface of the putter head against the substantially planar alignment surface. A light source directs a beam of light onto the elongated shaft to create a shadow on the heel portion of the putter head. The position of the light source is adjusted until the first edge and the second edge of the shadow, as viewed by the golfer when standing in the golfer's normal putting stance, appear adjacent to or directly behind the shaft. An alignment indicator is applied to the putter head adjacent to at least one edge of the shadow.

Abstract: A method of aligning a putter, including the steps of providing a putter having a head, a heel, a toe, and a planar striking face including a removable reflecting surface for receiving and reflecting incident light; providing a light source separate from the putter head; directing light from the light source towards the reflecting surface such that the reflective surface is illuminated with and reflects a portion of the light; and detecting the reflected light with a reference device.

Abstract: A golf putting trainer device for practicing one's putting stroke. The golf putting trainer device includes a mat assembly including an elongate mat having a top surface; and also includes a putter miss-stroke determination assembly including housing members being disposed upon the top surface of the elongate mat, and also including light beam-emitting members being disposed in the housing members, and further including light sensor members being disposed upon the top surface of the elongate mat; and also includes a putter miss-stroke signal assembly including a sound-producing member being disposed in the elongate mat and being connected to the light sensor members and being connected to a power cord for the energizing thereof, and also including a light-emitting member being disposed in the elongate mat and being connected to the light sensor members and to the power cord.

Abstract: A putter training device helps a golfer improve upon the putting game. The device has a first base member and a second base member connected by a shaft which may have a hollow section for receiving a laser pointing device therein for pinpointing the desired target of a shot. A pocket system uses a sleeve that slides along a length of the shaft and rotates about the shaft and has a pocket pivotally attached to the sleeve for receiving the golf club therein. A retainer secures the golf club within the shaft. An improper putt by a user of the device, gives the user immediate physical feedback with respect to the error committed.

Abstract: The invention is a putter training device which comprises a laser, housing for the laser, with to connect the laser to a battery source, a battery source, and a trigger. The housing, incorporating the laser is affixed to the putter face, the wire is wound around the shaft of the putter and the battery source/trigger is affixed to the grip of the putter. The invention is designed to be removed and reattached easily and without need for frequent adjustment or calibration. Proper use of the invention simultaneously addresses three common problems for golfers: aim, effective loft, and inconsistent and off-center impact points. The device can be used indoors or out and with or without a ball. The Trigger and the laser can communicate using RF transmissions in an alternative embodiment.

Abstract: A golf swing training apparatus having a shaft with a longitudinal axis, a clubhead end, and a grip end; a split-handled grip affixed to the grip end which includes a fixed upper grip portion with an upper end and a lower end, and a slidable lower grip portion having an upper end and a lower end. The fixed upper grip portion is for holding with the non-dominant hand in the golf swing and the slidable lower grip portion is adapted for gripping with the dominant hand. A weighted mass is attached to the clubhead end of the shaft. A primary housing is affixed to the shaft between the grip and the mass on the clubhead end and includes at least one throughhole for removable insertion of either light emitting means or a swing weight. A first light emitting means is removably inserted into one of the throughholes in the primary housing for directing a first beam of light downwardly and parallel to the shaft.

Abstract: A putter, comprising a head comprising an offset hosel; a heel; a toe; and a planar striking face; wherein the head comprises a first reference line is spaced from and parallel to said planar striking face; and a ladder comprised of a plurality of second reference lines, wherein the ladder is located substantially between the hosel and the heel and the second reference lines are perpendicular to the striking face.

Abstract: A detachable laser pointer is constructed to include a mounting base, the mounting base having a smoothly arched rear coupling groove for coupling to the shaft of a golf putter and a locating plate of C-shaped cross section upwardly extended from the smoothly arched coupling groove for plugging in between the shaft and grip of the golf putter and a front receiving groove, a joint rotatably coupled to the receiving groove, a laser module pivoted to the joint and adapted for emitting a laser beam to aim the putter head of the golf putter to the hole.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improve structure of the aiming device of a golf putter, more particularly to an improved structure of “golf putter” as disclosed in the R.O.C. Patent Publication No. 388,289 that requires less mechanical components and has simple shape and easy-to-design mold for mass production to effectively lower the manufacturing cost of the laser aiming device of the club head of a golf putter. It primarily comprises a base with a laser emitting module being coupled by a buried head screw to a bottom chassis or two bottom chassis, wherein the laser emitting module further comprising a press button being coupled to a laser emitter and a conductive plate, which are disposed in two different sized holes and a battery accommodation cavity on the same surface of the base.

Abstract: A putt trainer system includes a plurality of ball sensors, each having a lever which pivots at impact with a putted golf ball between a rest position, wherein it blocks a light beam from a light source, and a deflected position. The light beam passes through a recess of predetermined length made in the lever to be detected by a light sensor generating a detection signal of predetermined duration that is compared with a preset value corresponding to a maximum acceptable speed. If the detection signal is at most equal to the preset value, it is further evaluated to determine whether this signal represents an off-centered, partially centered, or centered putt, each of which is allocated a respective score.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for teaching golf. The apparatus includes a conventional golf club, a handle laser removably attached to a butt end of the golf club's handle, a shaft laser removably attached to the golf club's shaft, and a retractable target line having a tape marked with a centerline and at least one golf ball image. The handle laser is installed so as to shine a handle laser beam along the golf club's shaft centerline extension in a direction opposite the golf club's head. The shaft laser is installed so as to shine a shaft laser beam parallel to the golf club shaft such that the shaft laser beam passes immediately in front of the area of the head intended to strike a golf ball. The method includes the steps of addressing the golf ball image and swinging conventionally, ensuring that during appropriate arcs of the swing, either the handle laser beam or the shaft laser beam shine on the tape centerline, thus teaching the golf student to execute the entire swing within the perfect swing plane.

Abstract: A method for teaching golf. The method includes the use of a conventional golf club, a handle laser removably attached to a butt end of the golf club's handle, a shaft laser removably attached to the golf club's shaft, and a retractable target line having a tape marked with a centerline and at least one golf ball image. The handle laser is installed so as to shine a handle laser beam along the golf club's shaft centerline extension in a direction opposite the golf club's head. The shaft laser is installed so as to shine a shaft laser beam parallel to the golf club shaft such that the shaft laser beam passes immediately in front of the area of the head intended to strike a golf ball.

Abstract: A golf training device which clamps onto the shaft of a standard golf club. The device has a holding block which holds a laser pointing in a downward direction. A hinged mirror at the light emitting end of the laser causes the laser light to be reflected at roughly a ninety degree angle and thereby run parallel to the ground. An alignment strip and separate target helps the user calibrate the training device so that the laser beam is perpendicular to the flat head striking area of the golf club. The alignment strip can then be removed allowing the user to move the target to any reasonable distance. In this way a golfer can learn the proper alignment of club head to hole thereby improving his or her ability to accurately putt a golf ball towards and into the hole. The hinged mirror on the training device of the present invention can also be swung down so that the laser light is pointing straight down.

Abstract: An electronic golf ball putter, adapted to indicate when the putter is aligned with a target, comprising, a golf putting iron for hitting a golf ball; a power source; a communicator; a transmitter of communications from the communicator; and an indicator capable of indicating alignment between the golf putter iron and the target in response to the transmitter.

Abstract: A golf putting indication device includes a light emitting golf putter, a light sensing unit, and a display unit. The light emitting golf putter includes a light beam which projects from a strike face of the light emitting golf putter. The light sensing unit includes a plurality of photocells. Each photocell is housed in a tubular compartment. The display unit contains a plurality of light emitting devices. The number of light emitting devices corresponds to the number of photocells. Each photocell is electrically connected to a battery and to a single light emitting device. When a photocell is struck with the beam of light, the photocell's respective light emitting device emits light. In use, a golfer practices swinging the light emitting golf putter such that the light beam only enters one of the tubular compartments.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing a laser alignment golf training aid uses a single-pivot mounting clamp for easy installation and improved accuracy. A support bar is pivotally mounted directly to the single-pivot mounting clamp and a unitary element is used to clamp a laser aiming device to the support bar. There are no interfaces or fasteners between the support bar interface and the aiming device interface of the unitary element to further eliminate sources of inaccuracy. The device uses a hollow support bar and alloy fastening elements to reduce weight.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing a laser alignment golf training aid uses a single-pivot mounting clamp for easy installation and improved accuracy. A support bar is pivotally mounted directly to the single-pivot mounting clamp and a unitary element is used to clamp a laser aiming device to the support bar. There are no interfaces or fasteners between the support bar interface and the aiming device interface of the unitary element to further eliminate sources of inaccuracy. The device uses a hollow support bar and alloy fastening elements to reduce weight.

Abstract: A golf putter is provided with an aiming device comprising a fastening member which is detachably fastened with the golf putter and is provided with a housing pivoted therewith. The housing contains a laser beam device for emitting a laser beam to serve as a reference indication line along which a golf ball is to travel. A main body is provided at the fastening member. A power source and a switch are mounted on the main body.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a golf club 12 having a canister-like housing 46 attached thereto. The housing 46 contains a group of mercury switches 58, 59 mounted internally on a pair of rotatable platforms 46 between two discs 60 which discs are connected to a rotational dial member 48 having a scale of degrees 52 displayed thereon. The rotational dial member 48 functions with a number of fixedly connected elements in concert with the mercury switches 58, 59 to selectively actuate a plurality of LED's 16 which LED's indicate the physical relationship of the golf club 12 with a fixed object, e.g., the ground, so that the golfer 18 can practice his/her golf swing.

Abstract: A golf swing training and exercise system for improving the golf swing of a golfer. The system includes a mat with an optically reflective surface, an elongated golf device having three sections and two lasers. Each laser attaches to one end of the golf device and projects a laser beam onto a mat.

Abstract: A laser aiming system and method is provided for determining the aiming tendencies of an individual golfer during putting. The system consists of two main parts. One of these parts is a housing with a laser in it for directing a beam of light parallel to the putting surface and at right angles to an imaginary line between a ball to be putted and a target hole. A mirror attached to the toe of the putter head is oriented perpendicular to the ball-striking surface of the putter head. The location of the laser beam is such that when the putter is in position to strike the ball, the projected beam of light is reflected from the mirror on the putter head back to the housing from which the laser beam is projected. The reflected beam strikes a 45° inclined mirror in the housing and reflects upwardly to an opaque indicating window, where the reflected laser beam spot is visible to the golfer. When the putter is correctly aimed, the spot is in the center of the window.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for teaching golfers proper putting fundementals. The apparatus comprises a device which removably mounts over a putter head, projecting a laser beam on the plane perpendicular to the striking face of a putter just over the sweet spot. The apparatus also includes a means for the golfer to properly align the eyes vertically above the striking face. The laser beam is directed towards and on a linearly calibrated target strip. By directing a shot at various positions on the target strip while viewing the putter from a proper vertically aligned position, a golfer is able to learn to judge putting situations.

Abstract: A golf training device includes a golf club, a ball receiving socket, a light emitter, and a light beam receiver. The golf club includes a golf head with a front striking face. The golf ball receiving socket has a slot adapted to receive a golf ball that was struck by the golf head. The light emitter is mounted on the golf head and is aligned vertically with the center of the front striking face for emitting a light beam substantially parallel to a line passing through the center of the front striking face and perpendicular to the front striking face. The light beam receiver is mounted on the ball receiving socket in the vicinity of the slot for receiving the light beam and for generating a signal when the slot is in alignment with the light beam.

Abstract: A golf swing training club consisting of a club head, a length adjustable shaft, and a grip. A light source housed inside the grip projects, when illuminated, a highly focused beam of light outward from the top of the grip to track the player's swing plane. The light source, typically a diode laser module with power source, is removably secured within the grip by means of a collar and plug connector. Formed into the grip is a pressure sensitive switch which controls the light source. The light source is turned on whenever the grip is grasped and is turned off once the grip is released. A means for removably mounting training weights along the length of the shaft is also described.

Abstract: A golf club alignment device includes a bracket and a housing which contains two light sources which emit narrow visible beams of light to illuminate spots on a target line extending perpendicularly from a golf club face. The housing is releasably attached to the bracket by means of a tongue and groove structure. Preferably, the tongue is rotatably mounted to the bracket so that an initial precise alignment of the light beams may be made. Once aligned, the housing may be removed from the bracket and reattached while preserving the initial alignment.

Abstract: An apparatus allows a golfer to improve his or her swing. A striking pin is mounted on a club head using a rigid bracket. The golfer swings so as to strike a golf ball with an end surface of the striking pin. Progressively smaller striking pin end surface areas may be used. After practicing using the striking pin, a golfer removes the striking pin and continues with normal play.

Abstract: The golf swing training device has a foreshortened shaft, a grip mounted on the upper end of the shaft, a head mounted on the lower end of the shaft, a first laser module mounted in the grip end of the shaft for directing a laser beam upwardly from the grip in co-axial alignment with the central axis of the shaft, and a pair of laser modules mounted in the head of the training device for directing a pair of spaced parallel laser beams downwardly from the head in a diametrically opposed direction from the beam emanating from the grip. The two beams projecting from the head of the training device are disposed in a common plane with a downward extension of the central axis of the shaft such that a line drawn between the points of impact of the beams on the ground visually defines the footprint and thus the angular orientation of an imaginary club face. The laser carrying head is configured so that it can not be used to strike a golf ball.

Abstract: An aiming device for a golf putter comprises a holding member, a main body, a locating member, a laser member, a switch, and a power source. The device is detachably fastened with the shaft or grip of the golf putter by the holding member. The main body is fastened pivotally with the holding member in conjunction with the locating member. The laser member is disposed in the main body and is capable of projecting an aiming line on a projection surface. The laser member is provided with power by the power source which is located in the main body. The laser member is turned on or off by the switch.

Abstract: A golf club head and laser pointer arrangement, which includes a golf club head, the golf club head having a recessed chamber and an elongated slot on a face thereof in communication with the recessed chamber, and a laser pointer mounted in the recessed chamber, the laser pointer having a laser firing hole, a lens mounted in the laser firing hole, and a laser diode and driver circuit controlled to emit a laser beam through the lens and the elongated slot on the face of the golf club head for pointing the ball toward the target hole in a golf course.

Abstract: The Dual Ended Laser Swing Aid has the general shape of a golf club and consists of a grip, shaft and head. Two back-to-back axial laser modules pointing in linearly opposite directions emit an upward grip laser beam through a hole in the grip, and a downward head laser beam through a hole in the head. Both laser modules are powered by a 3 volt DC power supply located inside the grip end of the hollow shaft. This arrangement permits convenient DC battery replacement by unscrewing a grip knob at the grip end of the Dual Ended Laser Swing Aid. During a swing with the swing aid the golfer can observe the laser traces of the grip and head lasers in a systematic manner for golf swing improvement. The laser traces can also be recorded by a video camera to allow the golfer to analyse every facet of the swing.

Abstract: A laser aiming device placed on a surface for practicing the game of golf is disclosed. The apparatus includes a housing simulating a generally circular golf hole for putting thereat, the surface for putting a golf ball thereon. A laser module emitting a laser beam is mounted adjacent the hole and projects the laser beam forwardly thereof providing an illuminated reference for aligning a putter with respect thereto, thus, enhancing the practice of putting.

Abstract: The invention is a training device to enable a golfer to develop a smooth and consistent swing. It comprises a harness with a chest encircling band and shoulder straps, somewhat similar to a brassiere. A rigid bar is attached transversely and retained in the rear portion of the shoulder straps. The bar is of a sufficient length and positioned so that in use it is essentially horizontal across the shoulders and not visible to a golfer addressing a ball. However, one end becomes visible directly in front of the golfer at the peak of a correct back swing and the other end becomes visible in front of the golfer at the end of a proper follow through. Golf professionals will find the device useful as a teaching aid.

Abstract: A plurality of methods of training golf putting skills are provided, namely to assist a golfer in developing a pendulum-type swing, improving a sweet spot type putting shot, reducing tendencies to push or pull shots, and improving follow through. An apparatus for training a plurality of golf putting skills and being adapted to connect to a shaft of a golf putting club is also provided. The apparatus preferably includes a housing and an optical transmitter positioned in the housing for transmitting light therefrom. Light pattern configurator is associated with the housing for selectively configuring the transmitted light into either a line pattern of light or a spot pattern of light. The apparatus also preferably includes shaft mounting device connected to the housing for adjustably and detachably connecting the housing to the shaft of a golf putting club.

Abstract: A plurality of methods of training golf putting skills are provided, namely to assist a golfer in developing a pendulum-type swing, improving a sweet spot type putting shot, reducing tendencies to push or pull shots, and improving follow through. An apparatus for training a plurality of golf putting skills and being adapted to connect to a shaft of a golf putting club is also provided. The apparatus preferably includes a housing and an optical transmitter positioned in the housing for transmitting light therefrom. Light pattern configurator is associated with the housing for selectively configuring the transmitted light into either a line pattern of light or a spot pattern of light. The apparatus also preferably includes shaft mounting device connected to the housing for adjustably and detachably connecting the housing to the shaft of a golf putting club.

Abstract: A device that provides feedback to a golfer on the characteristics of their swing of a golf club. The device can be mounted to or incorporated into the head of the golf club and includes a first light source and at least a second light source. The first and second light sources are aligned such that an imaginary line bisecting the first and second light sources passes through the sweet spot of the ball-striking face. When the club head is at the address position, the imaginary line lies in a horizontal plane and is further preferably at right angles to the ball-striking face in that plane. The first and second light sources are visible to the golfer when using the golf club at least at the time when the club head is striking the ball. The first light source has a first turn on/turn off cycle pattern and the second light source has a second turn on/turn off cycle pattern that is different to that of the first light source.

Abstract: A laser putter system for a conventional putter golf club of the type having a club head with a golf ball striking face and an upper surface, a shaft connected to the upper surface of the club head and a grip on the shaft. The laser putter system comprises a laser pointer/range finder. A mounting means is for mounting the laser pointer/range finder onto the shaft of the conventional putter golf club over the upper surface of the club head. The laser pointer can project a laser beam away from the golf ball striking face of the club head to provide the golfer with a visible target being a hole to putt a golf ball into. The range finder will interpret the distance between the laser pointer and the hole to visually give the golfer a calculated distance to the hole, so as to gauge the proper force required for a successful putt.

Abstract: A method for determining the directional aiming tendencies of an individual golfer using a laser sighting device which includes a body portion having a flat end surface on one end and a pointer on its opposite end. Underneath the body portion is a laser light assembly. The golfer positions his/her putter to direct a golf ball toward a hole. Once the ball strike face of the putter is aligned to the golfer's satisfaction, the golf ball is replaced with the laser sighting device. The flat surface of the device is placed flush against the ball-striking face of the putter. The device is turned on, projecting a laser light from the pointer to the golf hole. The laser light provides an indication of whether a golfer is aiming to the left or to the right of a target line between the position of the golf ball and a hole or simulated hole.

Abstract: A method for practicing a golf swing wherein a laser swing aid is used for defining a swing path for a club head and for aligning a club head of a golf club with a ball along a target path. The swing aid includes a body containing a power source coupled to a laser source coupled to an optics system. The optics system is arranged to produce a light beam in a plane. The body of the swing aid is positioned a distance apart from and separate from the club head and ball. The plane of the beam formed by the swing aid is positioned to produce a line of light aligned with the target path, the club head, and the ball. The line of light is formed and positioned to be visible across the club head and the ball along the target path and throughout at least a portion of a desired swing path.

Abstract: A golf club with a laser sight includes a shaft having a lower end provided with a club head, a metal tubular portion provided on a top of the club head, a laser generator fitted within the tubular portion and provided with a first electrode at a cylindrical surface thereof and a second electrode at an end thereof, a conductive spring connected with the second electrode of the laser generator, a tubular insulator fitted within the tubular portion, a plurality of batteries connected in series and fitted within the tubular insulator, a cover threadedly engaged with the tubular portion and having a center hole, a circular insulator arranged between the batteries and the cover, an adjust screw threadedly engaged with the center hole of the cover and having an inner end provided with a projection, whereby when the adjust screw is turned into the cover to contact an electrode of the batteries, a closed will be formed thereby providing power to the laser generator and therefore causing the laser generator to emit a

Abstract: A golf swing trainer, and more particularly a kinesthetic golf swing plane training device and a method for golfers to train and perfect their swinging of a golf club is provided. The golf swing training device includes a training light adapted to be attachable to a shaft of a golf club. The training light is directed to project a head beam of light and a grip beam of light. The head beam of light projects parallel to the shaft of the golf club, toward the head of the golf club and the grip beam of light projects parallel to the golf club shaft, toward the grip of the golf club. The golf swing training device also includes a swing platform that includes a ground positioned pair of parallel tracks. An optically reflective means for reflecting the head beam of light as projected by the training light, and for reflecting the grip beam of light as projected by the training light is provided on the swing platform. The swing platform is preferably adjustable to suit various club lengths and club types.

Abstract: Golf training apparatus adapted for use with a golf ball and a putter or chipping club having a club head defining a club width includes a U-shaped base having a pair of parallel, substantially rigid side members with a region therebetween which is devoid of base material. A light source, preferably a self-contained, battery operated laser, is mounted with respect to the proximal end portion, preferably at a central location so as to output a light beam proximally to distally along a line substantially parallel to the rigid side members. A momentary contact switch is preferably used to activate the light source. Using such a configuration, the base may be placed on a playing surface and the switch momentarily depressed to illuminate a target with the light beam. By virtue of the open swing region, a ball may then be placed directly on the playing surface before striking in the direction of the target.

Abstract: The present invention is to a projected laser beam in a method for aligning a golf ball prior to hitting it with a golf club and a method for determining the proper feet position of a golfer prior to that golfer's hitting the golf ball. The laser beam is used to project a linearly extending light path across the ball. The laser has suitable optical means to also project a second light beam parallel to the first linearly extending light path and horizontally displaced therefrom. Additionally, the laser assembly includes a third light path that intersects the first and second light paths. The golfer may position his/her feet on either side of the intersecting light path. The laser is manually manipulated so that the first path of light is aligned in the direction of the pin at the end of the fairway.

Abstract: A method of training golf putting skills is provided which is related to improving a sweet-spot type swing for a golfer. The method preferably includes determining a sweet spot of the head of a golf putting club, positioning a light projecting apparatus on a proximal end portion of a golf putting club, and downwardly projecting a beam of light from the apparatus positioned on the proximal end portion of the golf putting club onto a putting surface so as to form a line of light positioned substantially perpendicular to and extending outwardly a substantial distance prior to and a substantial distance away from the sweet spot of the head of the golf putting club. The method also preferably includes performing a pendulum-type swing on either a real or imaginary ball and attempting to maintain the line of light so that it passes over the center of the ball and remains there throughout the stroke until ball contact is made.

Abstract: A swing trainer device includes a laser beam mechanism having a laser beam light source and batteries for emitting a laser beam, and further includes a laser beam attachment member which is essentially a flexible sleeve having an open first end which is removably engaged about the end of either the handle of a golf club or the barrel of a bat, and further having an open second end which is securely engaged about the end of the back portion of the laser beam mechanism. A laser beam is directed away from and in the same plane as the handle of the golf club or the barrel of the bat. This swing trainer device is swung in a single plane to help the user maintain a consistent swing each and every time through muscle memorization.

Abstract: A hockey blade for a hockey stick for striking a game projectile during hockey play. The preferred hockey blade has horizontal arcuate channels disposed on each of a first striking face and a second striking face of a projectile striking member whereby the striking faces of the hockey blade demonstrate improved control over a spherical game projectile. A plurality of vertical score lines may be disposed on one or both striking faces of the hockey blade. First and second light sources, each emitting a different light signal, may be operably associated with the first and second sides respectively of the hockey blade whereby the first and second sides can be readily distinguished. A plurality of ridges comprising rotatably coupled spherical balls may be disposed on a bottom face of the projectile striking member. The spherical balls may be removably coupled to the projectile striking member by a removable sleeve.

Abstract: A golf club putter with a laser system for practising putting, comprising:(a) a putter assembly which comprises a putter head member comprising two laser ports on an anterior putting face of the putter head member; and(b) a compact laser system comprising two or more laser units, laser holders, a laser module, an on-off program switch, and a power source;wherein each laser unit is contained within a laser holder, and the laser holders are affixed to the laser module; the laser system is operable to produce parallel laser beams projected from the anterior putting face; the on-off program switch is connected to the power source; and the laser system is housed entirely in the putter head member; and whereby the laser beams are visible to assist a golfer during putting practice is provided. A space-saving circuit for the putter is also provided.

Abstract: A putting aid includes a clamp for mounting the putting aid on the shaft of a putter and a dotted line projector mounted on the clamp for adjustment relative to the contact surface of the putter so that the dotted line is projected perpendicular to the contact surface. The dotted line projector includes a bright light source, such as a laser diode, a power source and the necessary optical elements to generate and project a line of dots on the putting surface extending generally perpendicular to the putter clubface. In one embodiment, the dots are equally spaced apart so that the distance of the backswing can be gauged by observing the number of dots that pass over the surface of the ball during the backswing. In one embodiment the putting aid includes a mounting ball secured to the clamp, and the housing further includes a housing clamp adapted to be releasably secured on the mounting ball to allow simultaneous positioning of the projector about two or more axes.

Abstract: A golf swing training system is provided including a light source such as a laser light that generates a light beam from the grip end of a golf club and a mat having disposed thereon graphics depicting a preferred light beam path. Upon swinging the golf club such that the light beam projects upon the mat following the light beam path golfers are taught how to swing the club along a preferred swing plane.

Abstract: A practice golf club that is short for carrying in luggage, but is weighted to a standard D3 swing weight. It has a shaft with first and second ends, with a first grip on the first end, a second grip on the second end, and a head projecting transversely from the second end for visual alignment of the club. It has a laser beam projecting from the second end of the shaft along the axis of the shaft. The golfer grips the first end of the shaft and swings the practice club, causing the laser to trace a line on the floor that provides feedback about the lower part of the swing. The golfer grips the second end of the shaft and swings the practice club, causing the laser to trace a line on the floor that provides feedback about the upper part of the swing. The golfer places the club horizontally across the thighs and observes the laser dot near a target to square the address stance.