Abstract: A putting training aid and putter calibration device for use on a putting surface is disclosed which includes a horizontal calibrated bar with a linear centered scale and a parallel calibration block having an oblique face and set on the practice putting surface below and offset from the horizontal calibrated bar. Also provided is a linear scale decal which is applied to a putter shaft. The device is designed to align the putter head to proper lie and neutral loft so that the face is square to the intended target line and to teach the golfer the proper grip, stance, alignment of the golfer, alignment of the club and proper putting stroke.

Abstract: A golf-swing training device consists of a base and a reference bar of variable effective length pivotably mounted thereon. The attitude of the bar defines a swing plane for reference by the golfer in controlling his swing, and the length of the bar is adjusted so as to position the contact element, at the upper end of the bar, for interception by the head of a club moving in the swing plane; the contact element is resiliently deflectable to automatically resume its normal coaxial position after being struck.

Abstract: A golf aid having a horizontally elongated body with a top surface, bottom surface, front surface, back surface and two opposing end surfaces. A plurality of lines are disposed upon the front, top and back surfaces. Two holes located adjacent to each end are defined between the top and bottom surfaces. The vertical element of a stabilizer having a vertical element and a horizontal element is inserted into each hole. The stabilizers are capable of rotating between a support position and a storage position.

Abstract: A golf putting stroke is taught and practiced using a device that includes a frame element attached to the golf club. The frame element includes a golf club clamping unit that is slidably attached to a frame unit that is supported on the ground. The clamping unit includes elements that are rotatably attached to each other and the golf club is slidably held in the golf club clamping unit. Controlled movement of the golf club is effected by the practice device wherein the golf club can be moved in three rotational directions as well as in two linear directions.

Abstract: A device for putt-practice is disclosed. This device has a first casing opened at its opposite ends, with a speed sensor provided at each end of the first casing and a ball inlet formed at one end of the first casing. A second casing, opened at its opposite ends, is axially connected to an end of the first casing, with a transparent window provided at the upper portion of the second casing for guiding a backstroke movement of a putter during an act of putting. This second casing also has a displaying means for displaying a target putting distance preset by a user, a practical backstroke distance of the putter, and putting results after the act of putting.

Abstract: This invention is comprised of an apparatus which provides improved means for perfecting the art of putting of a golf ball by a golfer. It allows for refining a golfer's putting skill by making the starting and ending points of the putting stroke easy to evaluate. The apparatus is a rectangualr frame which is placed on the ground with the head of the putter inside the frame and perpendicular to the long sides of the frame. A golf ball is placed on the ground roughly in the center of the frame. The putter is drawn back a given distance to the edge of an adjustable backstop. At the end of the stroke the putter just contacts a flexible rod whose positoin along the frame can be adjusted. The frame has both fixed and adjustable markings to allow the golfer to judge the beginning of the putting stroke and the follow through.

Abstract: A golf-swing training device consists of a base and a reference bar of variable effective length pivotably mounted thereon. The attitude of the bar defines a swing plane for reference by the golfer in controlling his swing, and the length of the bar is adjusted so as to position the contact element, at the upper end of the bar, for interception by the head of a club moving in the swing plane; the contact element is desirably resiliently deflectable, and cushioned.

Abstract: A golf swing improving system for teaching beginning golfers a conventional golf swing. The golf swing improving system includes a golf club, a striking mat and a block portion. The striking mat comprises a panel having a top edge. A frame portion has a leg portion and a foot portion integrally coupled together. The foot portion has at least two spike members integrally coupled thereto and extending downwardly therefrom. A bar is securely attached to and extends away from a free end of the foot portion. A plurality of hanging means removably couples the panel to the bar such that the panel hangs in a vertical orientation. The block portion includes a cushioning member. The panel and the cushioning member are struck with the golf club to improve a golf swing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a putting guide for providing both physical and acoustical feedback of the proper putting stroke. The putting guide is comprised of a guide rail, a base, and securing receptacles. The guide rail is defined at an angle substantially perpendicular relative to the plane of the base to enable a golfer to practice a linear putting stroke. The securing receptacles extend through the base for receipt of a securing device. The putting guide is also provided with elastomeric end caps to hold the guide off an indoor putting surface which can dampen the aural feedback of the guide.

Abstract: A technique for monitoring a golf swing, human movement in other sports, and other activities involving human movement and for teaching and reinforcing desired human movement. A golf swing is monitored for a golfer swinging a golf club through a tee area while standing on a platform housing a tee manipulation mechanism. Six or more infrared (IR) transmitters transmit respective IR beams along predetermined lines in close proximity to the tee area. Each predetermined line defines a portion of three-dimensional space critical to the optimization of the golf swing. Respective IR sensors receive the respective IR beams. Each pair of IR sensors provides a respective output signal indicative of improper club shaft or body positioning. This device is designed to monitor club shaft and body position and alert the golfer to undesirable positioning via audible buzzer, signal lights, and a golf ball removal system.

Abstract: A golf training system that includes a stance platform having four adjustable height legs to allow the user to simulate swinging at different angles. The stance platform includes multiple ball connecting apertures so that the user can practice at several angles without the need for adjusting the adjustable height legs. The golf stance platform is foldable into a suit case configuration and carriable by a handle.

Abstract: A putting stroke teaching aid apparatus includes a pair of standards that are separated from one another along a target line, a reel supported on one of the standards and a cord supported on the reel and movable between a retracted position wound on the reel and an extended position unwound from the reel. The reel is spring loaded to exert a retracting force on the cord such that slack in the cord is taken up by the reel when the cord is extended and secured in place in a pair of slots formed in the standards so that the cord can be aligned directly over the target line by adjusting the positions of the standards on the putting surface. At least one of the standards can be formed with a central cutout aligned vertically with the cord when the cord is supported on the standards, and a plurality of slots can be provided on each standard so that the cord can be supported parallel to the putting surface at different heights.

Abstract: A golf training device that includes a foldable rocker platform which is defined by a pair of half sections which when unfolded, define a circular platform on which a golfer stands to practice his or her back swing, down swing, stance, and the proper position when addressing the ball.

Abstract: A golf putting practice device includes a support body and a rod. The support body includes a housing, a pair of front leg members and a rear leg member. Each front and rear leg member is pivotally mounted to the housing. Each front and rear leg member is movable between lower extended and upper stored positions. The rod in the form of a series of rod segments telescopingly extendable and retractable with respect to one another. The rod also has a series of markings thereon indicating different distances from the golf ball. The rod is at the first end mounted to the housing of the support body such that the rod is disposed partially within a central interior passageway of the housing and elevated a predetermined height above a surface. The device further includes a surface contour indicating arrangement which includes a base provided on the housing and a ball rollably on the base and a cover rotatably mounted to the base.

Abstract: A golf swing training device is described which provides visual and audible indicators to guide the golfer's visual focus thereby enhancing hand-eye coordination and providing audible feedback as the accuracy of the golf swing. This invention solves the outside-in and inside-out golf swing training problem with device and method which lightweight, easy to set up, adjustable, durable, that is capable of withstanding a direct club hit and requires no attachment to the golfer. This invention operates on the principle of training the golfer's eyes to focus on the intended swing path rather than merely providing a golf stance trainer.

Abstract: A device and method for improving the putting of a golf ball is described herein. The instructional device employs a sighting member and a shaft guide to assist in aligning and stroking a golf putt. The device is configured such that a golfer or instructor may develop each putting skill independently or in combination with the other skills. The device comprises two stands, set apart, with the sighting member attached to the top of each stand. A square face indicator may be positioned perpendicular to the sighting member, and the shaft guide may couple to a side of the stands. A method for improving the putting of a golf ball is also described herein, where the method addresses finding and verifying a sight line that extends from a golf ball to a desired target, aligning a golf putter face squarely to said sight line, and moving a putter shaft parallel to said sight line.

Abstract: The invention relates to a golf training device including a base element (1) resting on the ground, which is directed toward the target hole, a guide rod (2) fastened thereon at an angle by an intermediate element (3), also resting on the ground, a barrier in the form of a resilient rod (5) attached to the guide rod (2) by a tensible bearing element (4). The guide rod (2) can be positioned at right angles with the base element (1) by the intermediate element (3). The tensible bearing element (4) includes a portion (6) which can be connected with the resilient rod (5) and the bearing element (4) can be fixed in place on the guide rod (2) at different angles in respect to the base element (1).

Abstract: A training device useful with a putter having a head and a shaft extending from the head has a sight line, which may be delineated by a taut string, and two rails for guiding the shaft as the putter is swung through a limited range defined by the rails. The limited range includes an intermediate position, in which the head of the putter is positioned in a lowermost position, a subrange of back-swing positions, in which the head of the putter is raised from the lowermost position, and a subrange of follow-through positions, in which the head is raised from the lowermost position. Each rail has a guiding surface.

Abstract: A golf training for resting receipt on a ground plane in use, comprising:an elongated first member having an end directed generally along a direction it is desired to hit a ball with a golf club, said member including a straight line edge with adjacent measuring marks and along which a user's feet are located;a second member pivotally and slidably interconnected with the first member by threaded means to extend transversely away from said first member during use, said second member having first and second parts which respectively extend away from opposite sides of the first member;a third member removably secured to an end portion of the second member by threaded means and having an edge that is continuously convexly curved away from the first member, said curved edge providing a clubhead guide to following during the takeway, downswing and follow through of a golf swing said third member further including a strip extending along and immediately adjacent to the curved edge which is of a color that differs fro

Abstract: A pocket-sized golf backswing training device is provided having an elongated hinged tee which has a rod-like lower portion insertable into the ground. A ball is secured to a top of the hinged tee. The tee is movably retained in a predetermined upright position by a positioning means such as a cooperative engagement between upper and lower tee portions. In an embodiment, the upper and lower tee portions are pivotally hinged together by a pin extending through overlapping narrowed segments of the respective tee portions. The device is planted in the ground, positioning the ball in a desired backswing path of a golf club. A practicing golfer then swings the club rearwardly. When a proper backswing is executed, the ball is struck by the club head, tipping the device to a pivoted position. The pivoting of the tee indicates to the golfer that a proper backswing has been executed.