Abstract: A golf swing training aid includes an armband coupled to a resilient member, the resilient member having at an opposite terminal end an anchor for anchoring the resilient member to at least one of a hossle and a shaft of a golf club, the resilient member providing feedback during a backswing through the armband. A method for using the training aid is provided.

Abstract: Apparatus for use by a golfer with a putter, and the method of its use, includes a member, removably and firmly attachable at/near its lower end to the shaft of the putter, and extending upwardly from the point of attachment and having an upper end, and the upper end of the member being adapted to contact an appropriate part of the anatomy of the golfer. When a golfer executes a correct putting stroke, the upper end of the member remains in contact with that part of the golfer's anatomy throughout the whole of the swing but, if the stroke is not correct, the upper end of the member either loses contact, or moves across, or presses harder into the anatomy of the golfer. A contact device in the form of a resilient ball or the like is fixed to the or each upper end. These are capable of giving an audible or visual warning of loss of contact with the golfer's body or of increased contact pressure with the body.

Abstract: Golf training devices and methods of using a training device, that includes primary for putting and chipping. The invention can include an attachment socket for attaching the device on top of a hand grip of a golf club and a plate extending from the top of the attachment socket at a bent angle approximately 45 degrees in elevation and at a twisted angle or preferably approximately 15 degrees away from the body of the golfer so that it rests against the lower inner forward forearm of a golfer during putting and chipping. The plate is narrow on a proximal end and wider on a distal end where it is slightly concave to conform to the shape of the forearm. The device is removably attached to the golf club by a fastener on the attachment socket having a threaded hole with an adjustment screw tightening an inner clamp against the grip of the golf club so that the grip of the golf club is fastened in the attachment socket.

Abstract: Golf swing training devices are disclosed. The swing training devices can be used during practice, during play, or both. In one non-limiting embodiment, the swing training device can be used by the golfer to ensure that he or she stands the correct distance from the golf ball at address. In another non-limiting embodiment, the swing training device comprises an element that is sized and configured for making contact with at least a portion of a golfer's body during a golf swing to ensure that the golfer swings his or her arms properly on the backswing, the downswing, or both.

Abstract: A golf club stabilizing device adapted for attachment to a traditional golf club shaft is disclosed. The device includes a stabilizing portion which continuously contacts the golfer's lead forearm to enforce the correct hand positioning and swing mechanics. A variety of means for attaching the device to a golf club and for adjusting the position of the device relative to the golf club shaft are also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus including a transverse housing having a length sized to fit between the shoulder blades of a human; and a descending shaft coupled to and bisecting the transverse housing, the descending shaft including a length suitable to extend from the transverse housing to a shaft of a golf club when a human assumes an addressing stance and the transverse housing is engaged the biceps of the human; and a distal end having a dimension suitable to fit within a bleeder hole of a golf club grip. A method including coupling a training device to a shaft of a putter through the bleeder hole, the training device including a transverse housing and a descending shaft coupled to and bisecting the transverse housing; and engaging the transverse housing of the training device between the shoulder blades.

Abstract: A stroke correcting device which includes an arm device having arm pads attached thereto and a golf club fixing device for fixing a putter or an iron golf club Thereto, wherein the arm device has the function of adjusting the distance between right and left arms, the function of adjusting a positional relation between right and left arms, the function of adjusting an angle in the arm device, the function of adjusting the angle formed by the arm device and the golf club fixing device and the function of adjusting the angle formed by the arm device and the golf club.

Abstract: A method and device for golf swing training is disclosed wherein a double pendulum model swing is replicated by defining a point on a golfer's chest about which a golfer's swing rotates and extending therefrom a inelastic flexible strap for attachment to the grip of a golf club. The inelastic flexible strap encourages the golfer to fully extend his arms throughout the golf swing to maintain a proper swing radius without inhibiting the movement of the golfer's wrists; therefore, allowing the golfer to experience the ideal golf swing.

Abstract: Golf training devices and methods of using a training device, that includes primarily for putting and chipping. The invention can include an attachment socket for attaching the device on top of a hand grip of a golf club and a plate extending from the top of the attachment socket at a bent angle approximately 45 degrees in elevation and at a twisted angle or preferably approximately 15 degrees away from the body of the golfer so that it rests against the lower inner forward forearm of a golfer during putting and chipping. The plate is narrow on a proximal end and wider on a distal end where it is slightly concave to conform to the shape of the forearm. The device is removably attached to the golf club by a fastener on the attachment socket having a threaded hole with an adjustment screw tightening an inner clamp against the grip of the golf club so that the grip of the golf club is fastened in the attachment socket.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for assisting a golfer to improve his/her putting stroke. The apparatus comprises two elongate positioning members having two upper end portions which the golfer places between his/her upper arm portions and upper side torso portions. The shaft of the putter is connected to the two lower end portions of the positioning members. The golfer grasps the hand grip of the putter while his/her upper arms press against the upper end portions of the positioning members. Thus the golfer's upper torso portion, the two positioning members, and the putter, are substantially stationary relative to one another. Then the golfer properly executes the putting stroke by moving the upper torso to cause the golfer's arms, the positioning members and the putter to move as a unit with the golfer's upper torso portion.

Abstract: A method and apparatus providing a golf training apparatus configured to aid a golfer in developing a consistent golf swing. The golf training apparatus includes a triangle plane guide, a shaft coupler and a limb attachment member. The triangle plane guide includes two side members and a top member coupled to each other to form a triangular configuration. The shaft coupler is operatively coupled to a portion of the triangle plane guide and is operable to removably couple with a shaft of the golf club below a grip end of the shaft so that said triangle plane guide is disposed in a suspended position above the shaft. The limb attachment member is coupled to the triangle plane guide and operable to attach to a limb of the golfer in an adjustable manner.

Abstract: A dynamic golf swing trainer assuring proper wrist and club face positions throughout the swing of a golf club, with this trainer being intended to teach full swing positioning to a golfer. This trainer is constructed of rigid material and configured to have a shaft with a handle portion adapted to be grasped by the golfer so that the golfer can swing the trainer in the general manner of a golf club. The club shaft extends past the handle portion in a direction away from the club head and forms a generally U-shaped portion. This latter portion is disposed at an angle to the shaft, so that when the golfer is grasping the handle portion, a part of the U-shaped portion may rest against the leading forearm of the golfer, or directly above the leading forearm, thus to assure proper wrist action, and proper club face presentation.

Abstract: A method of training a golf swing including the steps of attaching a device to the golf club that provides a multi angled guide arm which maintains the correct structure between the radial surface of the leading forearm and the hands and wrists of the golfer as they execute the new millennium rotational body swing popularized by today's leading tour professionals.

Abstract: A golf training system for training a golfer to swing a golf club using his/her shoulders rather than wrists, by using a device having a sleeve for attaching onto the golf club and a stop arm pivotally attached to and extending from the sleeve. The golf club has a handgrip and the sleeve has a sleeve bore for extending over the handgrip and tightening thereon. A stop arm has a maximum upward angle which is adjustable with an adjustment mechanism. When the golfer grasps the golf club with a leading arm, the leading arm wrist is prevented from moving by the stop arm engaging the leading arm forearm. When the golf club is grasped with the hand of the trailing arm, the trailing arm wrist is also prevented from pivoting. Accordingly, the golfer has no choice but to use his/her shoulders to execute a swing.

Abstract: A method and device for golf swing training is disclosed wherein a double pendulum model swing is replicated by defining a point on a golfer's chest about which a golfer's swing rotates and extending therefrom a inelastic flexible strap for attachment to the grip of a golf club. The inelastic flexible strap encourages the golfer to fully extend his arms throughout the golf swing to maintain a proper swing radius without inhibiting the movement of the golfer's wrists; therefore, allowing the golfer to experience the ideal golf swing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a golf swing training aid to which a golf club is attached. The golf swing training aid according to the present invention comprises a first supporting member having an end portion and two branch portions arranged at the rear of the end portion, second supporting members connected to ends of the branch portions of said first supporting member by means of couplers for supporting the back portions of the lower arms of the golfer so that the distance between both arms is maintained, and a stationary plate and a moving plate mounted at the end portion of said first supporting member for holding fixedly the shaft of the golf club.

Abstract: A method of training a golf swing including the steps of attaching a device to the golf club that provides a multi angled guide arm which maintains the correct structure between the radial surface of the leading forearm and the hands and wrists of the golfer as they execute the new millennium rotational body swing popularized by today's leading tour professionals.

Abstract: The putt stabilizer improves a players putting stroke by providing a simple means to keep the wrist and forearm in position while making the stroke. The device braces the angle formed between the player's outside forearm and the putter shaft, allowing the player to keep this angle constant throughout the putt stroke. As the player learns to hold the proper position, they can gradually reduce their forearm pressure against the device until the preferred putting stroke can be made without aid from the invention.

Abstract: A golf swing training device which is designed while attaching importance to natural physical motion of a golfer and which assures that the club draws a straight trajectory. The training device has an extensible restraining rod whose top end is attached to one arm of the golfer. The bottom end of the training device is attached to a side of the head of the shaft of a golf club. The restraining rod can be stretched and compressed and thus the length can be adjusted. A holding belt is loosely mounted to a side of the restraining rod that is attached to the golfer's arm. A flexible coupling forms the end of the restraining rod that is mounted to the club shaft.

Abstract: A golf-swing training apparatus is effective but compact enough to be used indoors. The apparatus includes a rigid shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and a length substantially shorter that a conventional golf club. A weight is connected to the distal end of the shaft, and a grip surrounds the proximal end of the shaft. A bent member is included having first and second ends, the first end being permanently attached to the shaft at a point distally proximate to the grip, and the second extending rearwardly beyond the proximal end of the shaft and over the hands of the golfer when gripping the grip, such that no portion of the member contacts any portion of the golfer during a properly executed swing of the apparatus. The weight is preferably shaped like a golf-club head, such as the head of a driver. The grip also features an undulating outer surface, causing the user to assume an interlocking grip.

Abstract: A golf club swing training apparatus is used in perfecting a golf club swing. A vertically adjustable frame supports, in an upright position, a head positioning device and a swing arm. The head positioning device and the swing arm are each enabled for vertical position adjustment. The swing arm further provides a handgrip enabled for pivotal and rotational positioning. The frame further supports a resisting force producing device engaged with the swing arm and enabling a selectable swing biasing resistance force. A user-supporting platform provides visual foot locating means.

Abstract: A method and device for golf swing training is disclosed wherein a double pendulum model swing is replicated by defining a point on a golfer's chest about which a golfer's swing rotates and extending therefrom a flexible strap for attachment to the grip of a golf club. The flexible strap encourages the golfer to fully extend his arms throughout the golf swing to maintain a proper swing radius without inhibiting the movement of the golfer's wrists; therefore, allowing the golfer to experience the ideal golf swing.

Abstract: A golf swing guide for aiding a golfer in correcting flaws in swinging a golf club. The golf swing guide includes a base, a guide track defining a swing path along which the golfer is to swing the golf club and a device for pivotally connecting the guide track to the base for adjusting the guide track to a size of the golfer. A device for retaining the back of the golfer in a proper position with respect to the guide track is positioned to extend along a small of the back of the golfer whereby the golfer is positioned within the base with the torso extending through the guide track during swinging of the golf club. The device for pivotally connecting includes a first pivotal support pole connected between a front of the base and the guide track and a second support bar pivotally connected to a back of the base and the guide track. When the first pivotal support pole is pivoted, the second support pole pivots about the back of the base causing an angle of extension of the guide track to change.

Abstract: A putter for use in the game of golf including a first elongated shaft having a first and a second end, a second elongated shaft having a first end telescopically received within the second end of the first elongated shaft, a putter head fixedly secured to a second end of the second elongated shaft and a securing mechanism for fixing an axial and rotational position of the second elongated shaft with respect to the first elongated shaft. Additionally, the first end of the first elongated includes a mechanism for stabilizing the first elongated shaft with respect to the body of the user. Particularly, the stabilizer is received under an arm of the user and is capable of supporting the weight of the user should the user require assistance in walking or utilizing the putter. The putter may include a first elongated shaft in the form of a conventional putter which is received within a second shaft in the form of an upper portion of a quad cane.

Abstract: A golfing aid for maintaining a true arc in a golf swing. Attached to the shaft of the club is a guide member which projects from the club and has on it a tip, which during the initial part of the downswing and the final part of the follow-through contacts the radial side of the leading forearm. The contact provides a positive tactile feedback to avert wrist cocking and encourages radial deviation of the wrist instead thereby encouraging the maintenance of a true arc in the downswing and follow through.

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: An athletic stroke training device is disclosed. The training device has a semi-rigid shaft that is attached to a player's shoulders or hips by incorporating the shaft into the garment worn by the player or by use of a shoulder harness. The shaft has a length slightly wider than shoulder width and includes indicators at each end to give the player a visual cue for proper shoulder or hip rotation. The shaft can be telescoping or made of a helical spring. The indicators can be a flag, disks, suspended balls, cones, or illuminated light emitting sources such as a bulb, a neon strobe, or an LED. Furthermore, the indicator can be constructed from a ring supported by radial struts to be used as a sight for aiming the stroke. The stroke training device is easily adapted for use in many sports that entail shoulder or hip rotation such as tennis, golf, hockey, baseball, etc.

Abstract: A forward arm and a rearward arm are attached to an attachment bracket. The bracket can be attached to a putter shaft or hand grip, below the hands of a person using the device. The forward and rearward arms have upper sections that pivot relative to lower sections of the arms. Contact bars on the upper ends of the arms have contact points that touch or are very close to the forearms of a person swinging the putter properly.

Abstract: A golf training aid for establishing an idealized golf club position and swing path for short golf swings is attachable to a golf club adjacent the club grip. The training aid has a shaped, elongate shaft with one end coupled to the club and an opposite end adapted for positioning through an armpit of a user. A flexible connector couples an upper end of the shaft to its lower end to allow flexing of the shaft as the club is gripped. A sliding tubular member positioned on the upper end of the shaft is placed under the arm of the user to allow the distance between the user's hands and shoulder to vary during the golf swing while maintaining correct alignment of the club.

Abstract: The golf swing enhancer apparatus for use with a golf club comprises a collar which is engagingly connected to the golf club at a position immediately adjacent the grip of the club; and two L-shaped arms each connected to the collar at a first end and extending outwardly from the collar and upwardly towards the top of the club and each having a curved member at a second end. The curved members engaging with the forearms of the golfer at certain positions in a full swing of the golf club when the full swing is correctly executed by the golfer.

Abstract: A putting practice device preferably includes a body and an extension. The body preferably has a concave surface for receiving a forearm or wrist. The extension can be coplanar with the body and extends away from the body. At least one receiving hole is defined by the body or extension. A golf tee partially passes through the receiving hole and is partially inserted into a top end of a putter. The device optionally includes a flange surrounding the periphery of the body and extension and a center section surrounding the receiving holes. The flange and center section can have a thickness greater than the thickness of the body and extension.

Abstract: A golf putting trainer adapted for releasable attachment to a golf putter and for folding neatly into a storage position and placing in a golf bag when the training is completed. The golf putting trainer includes a "U" shaped grip support having a lower grip arm with strap for wrapping around a lower portion of a golf putter grip and an upper grip arm for engaging a butt end on an upper portion of the golf putter grip. A wrist swivel with wrist swivel adjustment nut is mounted on the upper grip arm. A lower end of a height adjustment rod is pivotly attached to the wrist swivel and secured thereto using a pivot adjustment nut. An upper end of the height extension rod is slidably received in a lower end of a height extension tube and secured thereto using a height extension nut. A forearm swivel tube is pivotly mounted on an upper end of the height extension tube and secured thereto using a forearm swivel nut.

Abstract: A golf club having a head equipped with a visible elongated angle guide, said head having a club face, and said visible elongated angle guide is in a predetermined position with respect to the said club face, whereby the golfer is able to align to the proper position and desired relationship the said elongated angle guide and the said club face with respect to a fixed visible line marker on the ground and the ground surface before the swing, at the address position and during the swing before and after the said club strikes the ball. The elongated angle guide may be removable and easily disassembled from the club head to fit in the golf bag.

Abstract: A golf swing teaching aid designed to be removably attached to a golf club grip and having a planar member with an opening that encircles the golf club grip and the golfer's hands gripping the club, such that the planar member does not interfere with the golfer's hands or swinging of the golf club. The planar member attaches to the grip at two points, preferably with a friction fit, and locates the edges of the planar member about the grip aligning the planar member with the longitudinal axis of the club. The golfer's hands are located within the opening of the planar member and normally wrap around the grip. The planar member includes a highlighted or contrasting edge to aid the golfer in observing and assessing the position and alignment of the golfer's hands and the golf club face during the swing. The planar member provides the golfer or an instructor with an instantaneous visual picture of the true hand position and swing plane of the golfer's swing to provide for correction of the golf swing.

Abstract: A method of training golf swing including the steps of adjusting the position of a guide relative to a golf club so that the guide projects vertically when the club is held in an address position, a tip at a free end of the guide bears against the radius side of a leading forearm when the club is held in a back swing position, and the tip bears against the radius side of the leading forearm when the club is held in a follow through position. Repeatedly swinging the golf club between back swing and follow through positions. Correcting golf swing to ensure that at the back swing position the tip bears against the radius side of the leading forearm. Correcting golf swing to ensure that at the follow through position the tip bears against the radius side of the leading forearm. By use of the method the golf swing is trained to be within a plane and errors such as wrist cocking are detected and can be corrected.

Abstract: A golf training device adapted for attachment to a golf club grip for training a golfer to pivot and maintain a solid leading arm is disclosed. The device includes a body contacting arm having a first end adapted for attachment to the golf club grip and a free second end which contacts the body of a golfer when the golfer fails to pivot or maintain a solid leading arm as the golfer strikes a golf ball. The body contacting arm is shaped to lie adjacent, but not touch, the front hip of a golfer when the body contacting arm is properly attached to the golf club grip and the golfer addresses the golf ball. In use, the second end of the body contacting arm moves adjacent, but does not contact, the front hip of the golfer when the golfer pivots and maintains a solid leading arm as the golfer strikes the golf ball. However, the second end of the body contacting arm contacts the golfer if the golfer fails to properly pivot or maintain a solid leading arm as the golfer strikes the golf ball.

Abstract: A grip extender for extending the length of a golf club to form a chip shot training club, wherein the golf club includes an elongated hollow tube handle defining a central axial aperture at a free end thereof opening into the interior of the tube handle along the central longitudinal axis thereof. The grip extender includes an elongated substantially hollow main body having a longitudinal axis, and an elongated rod mounted on and extending longitudinally axially from one end of the elongated main body. The rod is configured to define an initial straight length of rod and a subsequent plurality of reversing bends which are substantially symmetric relative to the central longitudinal axis of the hollow main body. The rod is insertable into the tube handle such that the reversing bends engage the tube at a plurality of longitudinally spaced locations on different sides thereof for positively supporting the grip extender on the golf club in continuous longitudinal axial alignment therewith.

Abstract: A golf swing training device and method, the device including opposing right-hand and left-hand gripping portions or areas of a frame or circular disc. The gripping portions are spaced apart a distance somewhat equal to the golfer's waist width so that the arms are correctly positionable as in a proper golf stance and swing. A preferred angular orientation of the gripping portions one to another is about 135.degree. and may be in the range of about 90.degree. to 180.degree.. By firmly grasping each gripping portion with the device positioned in front of the golfer similar to that of a golf club, the device may now be swung and properly rotated during an entire practice golf swing to accurately simulate the hand, arm and body movement of a proper golf swing. Viewable arrow indicia positioned centrally on an obverse surface of the device viewably advises the golfer of the proper rotational orientation at each stage of the swing.

Abstract: A putting aid for a golf putter comprises an elongated rod and a generally spherical end member mounted on the rod. The rod is adapted to be slidably inserted through an opening in the end of the grip of the putter. The distance of the end member from the grip is adjusted so that the end member contacts the body of a golfer when he assumes his putting stance. The portion of the end member which contacts a golfer's body has relatively low friction so that the end member moves relative to the body if the proper putting stroke is not used.

Abstract: A lightweight, convenient training device includes a rigid, elongated member having first and second ends, and a clamping mechanism used to adjustably then rigidly secure the member at its first end to a golf club, including a putter, preferably to the shaft at a point just below the hand grip. So positioned, the second end of the member may then be comfortably positioned in the user's armpit to stabilize the swing, with the adjustability of the clamping mechanism ensuring compliance with various grip styles and lie angles. In the preferred embodiment, the elongated member includes a bend near the first end to prevent contact with the user's hands, and the clamping mechanism includes means for adjusting the elongated member along two degrees of freedom with respect to the golf club shaft.