Abstract: A method and an apparatus for playing golf on a hard surface comprises a replaceable striking pad attached to a conventional golf club head by means of at least one attachment means, a spiked ball, a portable ball trap to trap the spiked ball and an optional remotely controlled vehicle to position the portable ball trap. The replaceable striking pad includes a small lip at a bottom end on a front face and a holding ledge having substantially curved edges extending away from the bottom end of the front face. The holding ledge is adaptable to wrap around a bottom sole of the golf club head. The portable ball trap includes a thin flat platform with tapered edges, a central threaded pole positioned on the thin flat platform and a circular frame having a plurality of hinged tabs threaded to the central threaded pole.

Abstract: Embodiments of golf club heads with apertures and methods to manufacture golf club heads are generally described herein. In some embodiments, a golf club head comprises a face portion, a back portion generally opposite the face portion, a heel portion extending between the face portion and the back portion, a toe portion opposite the heel portion and extending between the face portion and the back portion, and a crown portion extending between the face portion, the back portion, the heel portion, and the toe portion, the crown portion comprising a plurality of crown aperture. The crown portion comprises a first region and a second region, wherein the first region is nearer to the face portion than the second region, the first region and the second region are separated by a bell-shaped curve. The bell-shaped curve is located a distance D1 from the face portion and the second region comprises a recess portion. The plurality of crown apertures is defined within the recessed portion.

Abstract: Embodiments of golf club heads with apertures and methods to manufacture golf club heads are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: Embodiments of golf club heads with apertures and methods to manufacture golf club heads are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: A golf swing training aid includes a golf club having a shaft and a club head. The club head has a hollow compartment for capturing a golf ball and is defined by a top wall, an opposing bottom wall, and a real wall. The club head has an open front face that forms an entrance into the hollow compartment. The club head has a slot formed within the bottom wall and being open along the front face of the club head for receiving a golf tee as the club head contacts the golf ball. An internal movable part is provided within the hollow compartment and moves between a raised position which allows the golf ball to travel to a rear ball capture space within the hollow compartment and a lowered position which is configured for capturing the golf ball within rear ball capture space located between the rear wall and the internal movable part.

Abstract: Embodiments of golf club heads with apertures and methods to manufacture golf club heads are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: Embodiments of golf club heads with apertures and methods to manufacture golf club heads are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: Embodiments of golf club heads with apertures and methods to manufacture golf club heads are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: Embodiments of golf club heads with apertures and methods to manufacture golf club heads are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: Embodiments of golf club heads with apertures and methods to manufacture golf club heads are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: An apparatus which uses a club having a head portion and a shaft. Integrated with the head portion is a golf ball holder. The golf ball holder is capable of gripping and holding a golf ball with a predetermined force requirement for release, which requires the user to execute a proper golf swing to release the ball. The predetermined force requirement may be adjustable. The user also may vary the angle of the club face on various planes relative to the shaft, thereby changing the swing required to release the ball.

Abstract: An apparatus which uses a club having a head portion and a shaft. Integrated with the head portion is a golf ball holder. The golf ball holder is capable of gripping and holding a golf ball with a predetermined force requirement for release, which requires the user to execute a proper golf swing to release the ball. The predetermined force requirement may be adjustable. The user also may vary the angle of the club face on various planes relative to the shaft, thereby changing the swing required to release the ball.

Abstract: An apparatus which uses a club having a head portion and a shaft. Integrated with the head portion is a shaped recess with a golf ball holder. The golf ball holder is capable of gripping and holding a golf ball with a predetermined force requirement for release, which requires the user to execute a proper golf swing to release the ball. The predetermined force requirement may be adjustable. The user also may vary the angle of the club face on various planes relative to the shaft, thereby changing the swing required to release the ball.

Abstract: Golf club includes a head having a front, ball-striking surface and a cavity arranged to removably retain therein a ball. The front surface includes an opening communicating with the cavity and arranged apart from peripheral edges of the front face such that an annular portion of the front face surrounds the opening. The head is constructed without structure in front of the opening such that when the golf club is swung against a ball, passage of the ball through the opening into the cavity is used to evaluate the swinging of the golf club. The head may include one or more channels leading from the cavity to a rear face and/or to a side face to allow flow of air from the cavity during the swing. A ball removal mechanism may be incorporated into the head to facilitate removal of the ball from the cavity.

Abstract: A training device for practicing and learning the technique of juggling or repeatedly tapping a golf ball off the face of a golf club. The device has a lofted club head to which is tethered a resilient ball. A ball receptacle, either a semi-spherical cup or a pair of arcuate arms may be provided on the toe of the head to retrieve or receive a ball. A lip on the sole facilitates retrieval of a ball to begin or resume practice.

Abstract: A device and method is disclosed for training a person in slow motion to hit a ball at the sweet spot on a sports implement. The device includes a housing and a plate. The housing preferably comprises a tube; a rod slidably fitting within the tube; a stop affixed to the end of the rod; a compression spring surrounding the rod; and a ball on the rod at the end opposite the stop such that the end of the rod protrudes from the ball. The plate is affixed to the sports implement at its sweet spot and has a center hole of sufficient size to contain the end of the rod protruding from the ball. In the preferred method, a player swings the sports implement in slow motion towards the ball on the housing engaging the plate at the center hole over the protruding rod.

Abstract: A golf practicing apparatus is provided which includes a club with a latch member. A target is provided which is held by a mount. When the golf club is swung in a predetermined manner, the target is released from the mount and is connected with the golf club.

Abstract: An apparatus used to improve a golfer's swing, which uses a golf club having a club head and a shaft, where the club head is attached to the bottom portion of the shaft. Fastened to the club head is a cradle having a curved upper portion and a curved lower portion that form a semi-circular recess. The semi-circular recess is capable of maintaining a golf ball. The invention further contemplates a method for improving a golfer's swing consisting of the steps of (a) placing a cradle onto the club head of a golf club; (b) fastening the cradle to the club head through a fastening means; (c) placing a golf ball within the semi-circular recess of the cradle; (d) taking a regular golf stance; (e) performing a standard swing; and (f) driving the golf ball out of the cradle.

Abstract: Apparatus 10 for a golf swing training device comprising a golf club 20 with a shaft 24 with a grip 22 at one end and a club head 26 at the other end of the shaft with a receptacle 12 attached to the face 14 of the club head with the receptacle opening on the front towards the intended target. In use, a ball 28 is placed in the receptacle 12 with the intention of releasing the ball from the receptacle at a desired point during the swing at a target. In practice, if during the back swing the receptacle 12 is incorrectly tilted, due to poor swing mechanics, the ball 28 will fall out. Also, if the bore of the receptacle 12 is not in alignment with the target line at the ball's 28 point of release the ball trajectory will be skewed from the target. As an additional element, the receptacle 12 can have a retainer 92 to impede the ball 28 from easily falling out and the receptacle can be removably attached at 36, 38 to the club face 14.

Abstract: A golf swing training apparatus and method of using same that instructs a trainee in the two optimum golf swings, namely an inward swing and an outward swing. The apparatus of the invention is of a unique configuration that, through the use of a novel practice ball assembly, allows a trainee to positively observe the differences between the inward golf swing and the outward golf swing.

Abstract: A putter training apparatus and method of use are provided. In one form, a putter training apparatus includes a putter head generally formed as a mallet attached to a standard golf shaft. The putter head includes an opening through the vertical distance of the putter head, generally centered in the putter head. The putter head further includes a standard golf ball, generally centered within the opening. The golf ball is attached to an extension and retraction system comprising two spherical seats inserted in the heel side and toe side of the opening and two ligaments connecting the spherical seats to the golf ball. The extension and retraction system allows the golf ball to extend from the opening during use, and remain visible to the user through the opening, as long as the user employs a smooth, in line, and in tempo putting stroke.

Abstract: A golf swing training device including a training ball constructed of a compactable, resiliently deformable foam material, the training ball including at least two generally flat club impact surfaces each formed along a chord plane angled between approximately five degrees and twenty-five degrees from vertical and spaced from the center of the training ball with each of the at least two generally flat faces being substantially covered with a releasable adhesive material. A club face releasable adhesive material is removably mounted on and substantially covers the ball striking face of a golf club and the releasable adhesive materials on the training ball and the ball striking face cooperatively operate to releasably engage with one another upon impact of the ball striking face with the training ball thereby generally causing the training ball to be releasably retained on the ball striking face at the location of impact.

Abstract: A golf club head with multiple cells of magnetically held pins is disclosed. The cells are placed on the sweet spot on the head of the golf club. The pins within the cells are set to extend beyond the face of the golf club and maintained in position with a bi-polar magnetic force. When the pins make contact with a golf ball the magnetic field holding the pin(s) in position is broken and the pin is pushed into a rear position where it is held in a retracted magnetic position. The impact location of the ball on the head of the golf club can then be determined by visually looking at the location of the displaced pins. The pins can then be manually pushed to the initial position and the club is ready to detect the impact location with subsequent golf balls.

Abstract: A golf practicing apparatus is provided which includes a club with a latch member. A target is provided which is held by a mount. When the golf club is swung in a predetermined manner, the target is released from the mount and is connected with the golf club. When the golf club is swung in an improper manner the target pivots downward and is retained by the mount.

Abstract: Apparatus 10 for a golf swing training device comprising a golf club 20 with a shaft 24 with a grip 22 at one end and a club head 26 at the other end of the shaft with a cup 12 attached to the face 14 of the club head with the cup opening on the front towards the intended target. The bore of the cup 12 conforms substantially to the diameter of the ball 28. In use, a ball 28 is placed in the cup 12 with the intention of releasing the ball from the cup at a desired point during the swing at a target. In practice, if during the back swing the cup 12 is incorrectly tilted, due to poor swing mechanics, the ball 28 will fall out. Also, if the bore of the cup 12 is not in alignment with the target line at the ball's 28 point of release the ball trajectory will be skewed from the target. As an additional element, the cup 12 can have a circumferential ridge 40 on the interior to impede the ball 28 from easily falling out and the cup can be removably attached at 36, 38 to the club face 14.

Abstract: The present invention is a golf swing training apparatus comprising, an elongated shaft having a lower end and an upper end, wherein the upper end includes a handgrip. A club head having a ball striking face, a backside face and a ball-capturing cavity within the club head is attached to the shaft's lower end. The club head's cavity opens to a ball-receiving aperture centered on the ball-striking face, wherein the ball receiving aperture is sized to receive a golf ball sized object, and wherein the ball-capturing cavity is decreasingly tapered such that a golf ball sized object entering the ball-receiving aperture as a result of a proper golf swing will be lodged within the ball-capturing cavity.

Abstract: As taught herein, we provide a kit that includes novel components that are usable for training a person to play the game of golf. The kit provides a practice pad, a golf club head patch member and a unique three-dimensional hollow compression ball in combination. The ball automatically adheres onto the patch member when struck and upon impact deforms and retains deformed shape or memory until manually removed. The ball also includes a leg member that functions as a golf tee and a pointer thereon that visually informs and displays implied trajectory.

Abstract: A method of improving the putting stroke of a golfer using a putter as a training device, said putter having a club head and in one embodiment an attachment for the same. The club head has faces or edges defining a body of a predetermined thickness to which a shaft is attached. Within the body of the head there is provided a recess in a form which opens into the rear face of the head or as a closed aperture completely defined within the body which is of marginally greater dimensions than, and adapted to receive an object such as a conventionally sized golf ball. The recess or aperture can be disposed of substantially centrally of the head so that the “sweet spot” can be substantially centrally disposed of said recess or aperture. Ideal toe-heel weight distribution can be achieved in this manner. The club, which is typically a putter, can be used as a practicing aid by swinging the same proximate a surface when the articles or objects are disposed within said recess or aperture.

Abstract: A golf practicing apparatus is provided which includes a club with a latch member. A target is provided which is held by a mount. When the golf club is swung in a predetermined manner, the target is released from the mount and is connected with the golf club. When the golf club is swung in an improper manner the target pivots downward and is retained by the mount.

Abstract: A golf practicing apparatus is provided which includes a club with a latch member. A target is provided which is held by a mount. When the golf club is swung in a predetermined manner, the target is released from the mount and is connected with the golf club. When the golf club is swung in an improper manner the target pivots downward and is retained by the mount.

Abstract: There is disclosed a golf club such as a putter and in one embodiment an attachment for the same. The club head has at least one striking face, a rear face and side faces or edges defining a body of a predetermined thickness to which a shaft is attached. Within the body of the head there is provided a recess in a form which opens into the rear face of the head or as a closed aperture completely defined within the body which is of marginally greater dimensions than, and adapted to receive an object such as a conventionally sized golf ball. The recess or aperture can be disposed of substantially centrally of the head behind the striking face of the club head so that the “sweet spot” on the striking face can be substantially centrally disposed of said recess or aperture. Ideal toe-heel weight distribution can be achieved in this manner.

Abstract: A golf putter training system for developing a controlled putter head velocity and acceleration during a putting swing. The golf putter training system includes a body having a rear portion and a front portion, a main aperture within the body for receiving a conventional golf ball in a rotatable manner, a rear opening within the rear portion of the body connected to the main aperture, a plurality of brace members extending below the lower edge of the putter head, and a plurality of lower members and upper members extending from the rear portion for receiving a plurality of connector members. The connector members are attachable about the putter head thereby securing the body thereto. A plurality of apertures may be positioned within the rear portion of the body for receiving an elongate attachment member that is attachable to the shaft of the putter club. Alternative, a first bracket and a second bracket maybe attached to the body for receiving the connectors.

Abstract: A method of improving the putting stroke of a golfer using a putter as a training device, said putter having a club head and in one embodiment an attachment for the same. The club head has faces or edges defining a body of a predetermined thickness to which a shaft is attached. Within the body of the head there is provided a recess in a form which opens into the rear face of the head or as a closed aperture completely defined within the body which is of marginally greater dimensions than, and adapted to receive an object such as a conventionally sized golf ball. The recess or aperture can be disposed of substantially centrally of the head so that the “sweet spot” can be substantially centrally disposed of said recess or aperture. Ideal toe-heel weight distribution can be achieved in this manner. The club, which is typically a putter, can be used as a practicing aid by swinging the same proximate a surface when the articles or objects are disposed within said recess or aperture.

Abstract: An aid for teaching a user how to improve their stroke that is not limited to use with any particular game but is usable for any sport in which the user strikes an object toward a target. Wherein we provide a simple apparatus, including a ball and a striking member with each having attachment means thereon. Thus the ball when struck with the striking member automatically adheres thereon. Whereby, the ball upon impact compresses and retains memory of impact in a manner that suggests to the user the implied trajectory when visually examined.

Abstract: There is disclosed a putter and an attachment for a putter. The putter head has at least one striking face, a rear face and side faces or edges defining a body of a predetermined thickness to which a shaft is attached. Within the body of the putter head there is provided either a recess which opens into the rear face of the head or a closed aperture completely defined within the body which is of marginally greater dimensions than, and adapted to receive a conventionally sized golf ball. The recess or aperture is disposed substantially centrally of the head behind striking face of the putter so that the sweet spot on the striking face is substantially centrally disposed of said recess or aperture. Ideal toe-heel weight distribution can be achieved in this manner, and the putter can be used as a practicing aid by swinging the putter proximate a floor when a golf ball is disposed within said recess or aperture.

Abstract: A training device for developing a golfers swing based on a principle of driving a spike fixed to the sweet spot of a striking surface of a golf club, into the flat target surface of a slab of material selected to permit penetration and fixation of the spike in the target surface. The slab is preferably styrofoam and is supported by a stake inserted through the slab and into the ground. In an alternative arrangement, the slab is temporarily supported in its erect position by inserting its lower end in a slot in a pad.

Abstract: A golf club shaft is provided with a pressure actuated switch on the handle and is operatively connected by an electrical circuit to a training head that has electromagnets mounted in both its forward and backward faces. When the golfer presses down on the switch, the energized electrical circuit causes a magnetically influenced ball or balls to attach to either or both of the forward or backward faces of the electromagnets; and when the pressure is let up, the ball instantly detachs from the face and will travel along the line that the device was swung through. Practice with the device provides the user with observable feedback as to the squareness of the face at release and the feel for the proper amount of acceleration needed to propel the ball a specified distance. When a golfer swings the device and releases the switch correctly, the simulated golf ball will have the proper end over end roll and travel straight towards its target at the right speed.

Abstract: A golf practice aid suitable for use with, and adapted to be struck by a golf club having a strike face. The practice aid including a simulated golf ball with a flexible deformable core surrounded by an energy absorbing outer cover with an adhesive retention means attached thereto. The adhesive retention means in use, releasably adhering to a complementary adhesive retention means attached to the strike face when struck by the club. The arrangement of the core and cover and the properties associated with each are such that the simulated golf ball when struck by the club produces a sound similar to an actual golf ball and absorbs energy imparted to the ball upon impact so as to ensure adherence of the ball to the strike face of the club.

Abstract: A golf club cover practice device, suitable for attaching to the head of a golf club, driver (11) that allows one to practice accuracy while swinging a golf club towards a golf ball size practice disk (22). In a preferred embodiment the device generally includes a flexible type material that has been formed into the shape of a golf club head (13) and has the ability to be opened, closed, and tightened. Attached to the device is a piece of hook and loop fastener that will lay over the club face when the cover is in position on the club. The opposite piece of hook and loop fastener will cover a golf ball size practice disk (22). The union of the two opposite pieces of hook and loop fastener, brought about by swinging the golf club toward the golf ball shaped practice disk (22) concludes with the disk adhering to the face of the golf club. Once accomplished one can see exactly where he is striking a golf ball with the face of his golf club.

Abstract: A golf training device includes a flexible ground pad on which an artificial lawn is formed and a ball holder made of an elastically deformable material, having a tee mounted to and extending from a flat base of the ball holder. The tee of the ball holder is located on the ground pad to support a training ball to be hit thereon. The training ball has a light-weighted core enclosed by a stretchable cover layer in a relative slippery manner. A loop portion of a Velcro fastener is fixed on the ball and a hook portion of the Velcro fastener is fixed on the head of a golf club so that when the club is used to hit the ball, the contact between the hook and loop portions of the Velcro fastener makes the ball stick to the club and thus not arbitrarily fly away. Also by examining the location of the ball on the club head, a player may know if the ball is hit correctly and thus improvement may be exercised in the next hit.

Abstract: A sport swing training aid for practicing the swing of a ball-hitting device including an elongated rod-like member having first and second ends, a grip on said first end, a stop on said second end, the rod-like member being hollow and internally corrugated and being capable of producing a tone as air passes through the member during the swinging thereof to produce a tone which varies in length and pitch in direct proportion with the velocity and duration of the movement of the ball-striking end as it is swung through a ball-striking zone, to thereby provide an audible feedback to the player as to the tempo and rhythm of the swing, and a slidable sleeve on the elongated rod-like member for travel between the first and second ends as the elongated rod-like member is swung, the stop and sleeve being of sufficient hardness to produce the feel and sound of the striking of a ball upon impact between the sleeve and stop.