Abstract: FIG. 1, the Golf Ball and Club Alignment Kit, has two separate but necessary integral fixtures consisting of an indoor/outdoor carpet with a surface to simulate the ball action on a putting green, but laid out with a grid of contrasting color FIG. 2, the grid lines are laid out to be contiguous with any additional FIG. 2's forming a larger practice area, each square may match the size of a regulation golf hole making it multi-directional and multi-purpose, however, size of squares is not essential to its operation as a ball conveyor. A two-mode surface attaching non-diverting vertically or laterally for accurately putted balls receptacle FIG. 3, can be placed anywhere on or off the FIG. 2, along with any selected teeing spot known as a “tee box”.

Abstract: A golf training assembly includes a base assembly disposed in supported relation on a playing surface and in at least a partially surrounding relation to a playing area. The golf training assembly further includes at least one swing aid disposed into an operative orientation by an orientation assembly to facilitate preferred body mechanics during a golf swing. In addition, an aiming assembly is provided to facilitate alignment of the golfer's swing relative to a preferred path of travel. At least one arm brace assembly is provided to facilitate a preferred disposition of the golfer's arms relative to the preferred path of travel throughout the golfer's swing. The golf training assembly also includes a putting target as well as a stop for intercepting a golf ball that has been engaged by a golf club. The base assembly is further structured to assume an elevated orientation in spaced relation to a playing surface. A cover member, supported by the elevated base assembly, provides shelter.

Abstract: The present invention is a device for aiming and aligning a golf shot. The device includes longitudinal and transverse portions and ball position holes in the longitudinal portion. At least one end of the transverse portion includes cutouts for positioning the feet of a golfer. The invention also includes a golf training mat for coaching a golfer in proper aim and alignment of a golf shot and setting up in proper address position. The invention also includes a method for consistently setting up in a proper aiming and alignment position using the aiming and alignment device.

Abstract: A golf training device has an elongated body, including two closely-spaced elongated members moveable, relative to each other, along an axis parallel to the body, so the length of the body may be adjusted to accommodate different sized players. A protractor is attached to one end of the body. Once placed on the ground proximate a golf ball, so the longitudinal axis of the body is aligned with a target, and the protractor end is further from the target, the body provides a visual cue to a player of a path, along which the player should swing a golf club. Graduations, and optional moveable markers, on the body may be used to indicate proper placement of the ball and the player's feet, so the ball is located at the player's center of gravity. The protractor may provide a visual cue as to when the player should turn his/her wrist.

Abstract: A golf mat (20) specially designed for golf practice. Said mat (20) has a foam bottom (24) that has above an artificial turf (22) which has a recessed shape (28) that uses a golf tee connector Docket #11/334894—(30) to connect a golf tee Docket #11/199540—(26) that lies in the recessed shape placing it out of the path of a golf club, avoiding in the snagging of the said golf tee Docket #11/199540—(26) and creating a longer lasting mat and golf tee combination.

Abstract: A swing plane indicating golf mat capable of indicating the path of a swing through the critical zone. The golf mat includes an array of toggling, grass-mimicking blades which, from the vantage point of the golfer, assume a different appearance when toggled over. In the preferred embodiment, the blades have a forward face and a rearward face. The forward face and rearward face are different colors. Because of the curvature of the blades, the blades normally appear one color when the blades are in their normal and non-toggled position. When the blades are toggled, the blades appear a different color.

Abstract: A swing plane indicating golf mat capable of indicating the path of a swing through the critical zone. The golf mat includes an array of toggling, grass-mimicking blades which, from the vantage point of the golfer, assume a different appearance when toggled over. In the preferred embodiment, the blades have a forward face and a rearward face. The forward face and rearward face are different colors. Because of the curvature of the blades, the blades normally appear one color when the blades are in their normal and non-toggled position. When the blades are toggled, the blades appear a different color.

Abstract: A golf practice device is disclosed that simulates the response of natural turf when impacted by the golf club head. The device comprises a platform for supporting the golfer and a divot simulator insert installed in a cavity area within the platform. The divot simulator insert has a base; a tray rests on top of the base with a simulated turf surface fitted therein. A cover is provided to conceal the interior and strengthen the base. When a ball placed on the simulated turf surface is struck by a golf club, the force imparted to the device sends the tray together with the simulated turf surface sliding forward, thus simulating the feel of hitting off natural turf and taking a divot. Means comprising compression springs fitted over guide rails are provided to control the sliding forward and retraction to their original position of the tray and the simulated turf surface.

Abstract: A golf mat includes artificial grass fibers attached to and extending upward from a backing material, which may be one or more layers. The artificial grass fibers include groups of at least two different kinds of fiber sewn through a common path in the backing material. One of the kinds of fibers in each group is shaped so as to appear like a blade of grass. The other kind of fiber in each group is pre-stressed/crimped so that the relaxed shape of the fiber is nonlinear, resembling a curlicued or articulated form having lateral excursions. The lateral excursions cause portions of one such pre-stressed fiber to overlap and interfere with another, forming a mesh. The height of the pre-stressed fibers in their relaxed state in the turf is less than the height of the relatively unstressed artificial grass fiber(s). The crimped fibers form a resilient mat with impact characteristics similar to natural turf.

Abstract: A golf practice mat comprising a backing defining an upper surface and a lower surface, a first plurality of elongated polyethylene fibers stitched onto the backing so as to project upwardly from the upper surface thereof, a second plurality of durable nylon fibers stitched onto the backing adjacent to and curled about the first plurality of fibers, the first and second pluralities of fibers being adhesively bonded to the backing and a shock absorbing pad bonded to the lower surface of the backing.

Abstract: An apparatus for allowing golfer to practice their golf swings thereupon is provided. The apparatus includes a base mat having a void space within it. A flexible beam is atop the base mat, spanning over the open space. A synthetic turf surface that simulates natural grass covers the apparatus. When a golfer swings a golf club to strike a golf ball that is resting on the turf above the beam and, in the process, strikes the turf as well, the elasticity of the beam allows the apparatus's hitting surface to deflect downward, absorb much of the impact of the golf club and give the golfer the sensation of taking a divot from a natural playing surface.

Abstract: A golfer training aid formed, preferably, of a synthetic turf. A first swing channel is defined by an area between opposing uprights projecting from an upper surface of the mat. A second swing channel is defined by a cut-away portion of the mat. The first swing path permits a golfer to practice a swing on the mat. The second swing path permits a golfer to practice a swing on any of a variety of surfaces including natural, manufactured or constructed which are exposed through the cut-away portion. The second swing path may also be defined by opposing rows of uprights. A golfer is aided in visualizing and executing a proper golf swing by the visual and physical cues afforded by the first and second swing channels of the golfer training aid.

Abstract: A golf teaching aid is disclosed. The beneficial golf mat and instructional pattern provide for precise, reproducible foot positioning and alignment, and a wide selection of precise, reproducible ball position options. The pattern may be variously displayed, for instance, on the playing surface of a golf mat or on the turf.

Abstract: An artificial turf system which includes a support layer, a base layer, and an outer layer. The support layer comprises an area of selected size and composition. The base layer comprises at least one grid which consists of a plurality of interconnected cells. The base layer is positioned over the support layer. Each cell forming the grid comprises an upstanding tubular member which includes an upper portion, having a first diameter, and a lower portion having a second diameter. The lower cell portion provides the cell with vertical flexibility. The plurality of cells provide the grid with selected vertical movement on contact providing the artificial turf system with improved softness.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a golf swing training device having a graphic design that illustrates a plurality of golf swing variables, including a club path indicator and a club face angle guide. The template is designed so that golfers may practice swinging a golf club over the top of the template to determine whether their swing follows a desired path. A swing reference guide is included and correlates shot selection, ball path, club path, and club face angle.

Abstract: The present invention is a Golf learning, training, practice device utilizing a Magnetic Module, Swing Plate, Impact Form, and Ball Holder. The Magnetic Module is a shallow case enclosing a plurality of magnets, inserted flush with earth ground, or a board. The Swing Plate is a round or elongated disk with a plurality of apertures from left side to right, having printed location guides for ball or target positioning, used by laying selected aperture onto Magnetic Module. The Impact Form of a shape, of resilient material, or fabric becoming a target for practice golf swing. The Ball Holder, a form or shape, of resilient material, being concave, or cylindrical on top, to support a real, or practice golf ball. The selected aperture of Swing Plate, magnetically attracted to Magnetic Module, will also, within the same aperture, attract either Impact Form or Ball Holder. This device offers ball placement choices, swing approaches, orientation, and guidance, for practice swings and actual strokes with a golf ball.

Abstract: A golf mat similar to the type used at a driving range, including a hole for inserting a golf tee, with the addition of a pressure sensor (transducer) embedded in one corner of the mat, sandwiched between a top artificial grass and a bottom rubber backing of the mat, for use in activating an alarm when the golf club head strikes the area just behind the ball, above the pressure sensor, before striking the ball. When the golf club strikes the area above the sensor, an electrical signal is sent to the input of a timer circuit, which then provides a signal of a few seconds in time to the input of a visible alarm. Lines are included on the top surface of the mat to mark off the boundaries directly above the pressure sensor so a golfer will not step in this area and set off a false alarm. In use, when the golfer makes a good swing with the club head striking the ball solidly, without hitting the ground first, then the alarm will not flash a light.

Abstract: A golf ball aiming and striking aid includes a mat that has a top side and a bottom side. The mat has a back edge and a front edge. The back edge is straight. Aim indicia is positioned on the top side and comprises a line positioned adjacent to and orientated parallel to the back edge. Stance indicia is positioned on the top side and comprises a line positioned between the front edge and is orientated parallel to the back edge. An elongated panel is rotatably coupled to the top side. The panel is selectively alignable with the aim indicia or angled with respect to the aim indicia. A golf ball may be positioned between the aim indicia and the stance indicia and a golfer may align themselves with the stance indicia to form a proper stance.

Abstract: There is provided a golf putting training apparatus that is portable and operable with standard USGA golf equipment. The apparatus include parallel channels each emanating from a respective dimple. The channels are separated by a distance such that a golf ball placed on each dimple can be simultaneously using a standard putter, but also so that the golf balls do not contact each other. A chamfered portion allows the golf balls to roll continously off of the apparatus and onto an undersurface. By measuring the distance that each golf ball travels, a golfer gauges the accuracy of his swing. An obverse surface of the apparatus contains indicia that assists a golfer in aligning his positioning and stroke.

Abstract: A golf practice mat is formed by a circular or rectangular golf mat with a sufficiently large playing surface to support a golfer for address of a golf ball on a tee located in a contiguous outer peripheral margin of the playing surface. The spaced apart golf ball hitting areas each include the golf club approach path and a golf club follow through path intercepted by the golf tee mounting aperture. The golf mat is rotated about an axle within spandrels or filler pieces supported on a platform about the outer periphery of the golf mat.

Abstract: A multi-positional swing training device having adjustable configurations suitable for addressing a plurality of swing flaws, such as with a golf swing, is provided. The training device includes a base, and an upright member extending vertically from the base. An elongate arm extends from the upright member and a guide member extends from the distal end of the arm. The position of the arm and guide member relative to the base is adjustable into any variety of positions to address different swing flaws.

Abstract: A portable golf practice device is disclosed that is easily transported by the golfer and simulates the response of natural turf when impacted by the club head during a golf swing. The device includes a base extension, which can be unfolded and slid under a platform thereon the golfer stands, for maintaining stability during use. The device includes a simulated turf surface fitted in a tray. The tray rests on a roller assembly positioned on a base member having a top surface sloping downward from the aft end to the forward end. When a golf ball placed on the simulated turf surface is struck by a golf club, the tray and the simulated turf surface are driven forward and downward along the slope. Means are provided to return the tray and the simulated turf surface to their original position.

Abstract: A golf club practice swing mat for improving a golfer's backstroke and power stroke includes a grass mat on which a practice ball is mounted. An anchoring mat is mounted on the same ground surface as the grass mat and fixed with respect to the ground surface. An elastic band connects the grass mat to the anchoring mat in such a manner that when a user engages the grass mat with a golf club, the grass mat moves in the direction of the golf club swing, and then returns to its initial position. The two mats are folded together for transport.

Abstract: The invention relates to equipment such as for detecting and providing visual confirmation of pressure thereon, e.g. from an impact, which comprises an article having a sandwich construction with a pressure-disclosing layer (3) comprising a liquid crystal, thermochromic material, and a temperature differential layer (5), separated by a layer (4) providing a compressible mechanical shield between the pressure-disclosing layer and the temperature-differential layer. Material according to the invention can be employed to indicate the boundaries of a tennis court, or sports playing areas, or as a golf training aid, among other uses.

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: A golf teaching and training device including a frame adapted to extend upwardly from a playing surface and a pair of pivotable arms extending away from the frame in a spaced relationship from the base of the frame and adapted to prevent an over-the-top golf swing. A track associated with the frame includes a slide to which a putter club may be releasably secured for allowing a golfer to practice his/her putting stroke. A mat may also be adapted to be seated beneath the frame and includes golf ball placement markings positioned generally below the arm of the device and corresponding foot placement markings spaced selected distances from the respective golf ball placement markings.

Abstract: A low cost, gaslift assisted golf swing platform is invented. The platform is easy to operate and capable of providing plurality of lie conditions such as uphill, downhill, sidehill up and sidehill down lies which usually are provided only by complicated inclination and rotation mechanisms in other inventions of similar purpose. The low cost golf swing platform needs no power to operate so that it is also portable to anywhere. It is easily affordable for driving range stations and individual golfers.

Abstract: A golf or divot practice mat, comprising a base element and a mark retaining surface operably secured or mounted to the base element. The mark retaining surface may be a no carbon required paper, carbon paper, or wax containing surface, and has one or more simulated golf balls imprinted thereon. The mark retaining surface may be secured to the base element by dowels, adhesives, hook and loop fastening material, or other fastening mechanism. A mark is left on the mark retaining surface from contact with the golf club head, which instantly records and characteristics a golf swing, position, and angle of contact with the simulated golf ball.

Abstract: A practice device for use by golfers to practice golf swings includes a body having an opening. A ball-supporting surface is formed generally over the opening for supporting a golf ball thereon. The practice device also includes a supporting device spanning the opening for supporting the ball-supporting surface. The supporting device includes a plurality of plate members extending from the body into the opening and at least partially overlapping with each other such that at least a portion of the ball-supporting surface is deflectable in a generally downward direction so as to yield to a club head when the ball-supporting surface is struck by same. In this manner, the ball-supporting surface is adapted to absorb the impact created by the club head, while simulating the sensation of striking through a natural turf.

Abstract: Techniques for training and correcting a golf swing are described. A golfer places a ball at a teeing point on a teeing surface which is tiltably adjustable about a horizontal tilt axis. A catch device is aligned with a target direction passing through the teeing point and extending perpendicularly to the tilt axis. The golfer aims along the target direction and executes a golf swing to strike the ball from the teeing point. The actual direction of travel of the struck ball is determined. An azimuth difference is determined between the target direction and the actual direction of travel of the struck ball. The tilt angle of the teeing surface is varied about the tilt axis based upon the azimuth difference between the target direction and the actual direction of travel of the struck ball.

Abstract: A portable practice hockey device for practicing hockey on any smooth surface has a carrying handle and puck support cups for supporting a plurality of hockey pucks during practice. The device may be used on a driveway or the street for slapping a puck into a net. The device is made of synthetic ice and has chamfered edges such that a puck exits the surface at high speed and into the net. The practice device further provides a testing surface for hockey sticks prior to play on ice.

Abstract: The present invention provides an L-shaped golf training mat for improving a golfer's aiming and alignment skills. The mat comprises positioning-aiming markings, which markings are longitudinally and latitudinally aligned on the superior mat surface for enabling the golfer to visualize an effective ball-placement-zone distally removed from the L-shaped mat and defined by distally extending and laterally extending zone lines collinear with the positioning-aiming markings. Further, the present invention provides an auxiliary alignment blade removably attachable to the mat for enabling the golfer to align and aim golf shots for variably controlled golf ball flight trajectories. The blade comprises reference markings which function in cooperative association with positioning-aiming markings on the superior mat surface for enabling a golfer to align and aim for variably controlled golf ball flight trajectories.

Abstract: Long fiber bristles are placed into channel (U-shaped) members forming bristle strips in the completed channel members. The completed channel members are retained in holding member that keeps four or more channel members parallel to each other forming a surface of bristle ends. The natural parting line of the bristle strips forms alignment features that may be used to align the golf swing. Shaped slots formed by two adjacent channel members act to capture a golf Tee. The shaped slots (V-channels) and the natural stiffness of the fiber bristles keeps a Tee upright and vertical when holding a golf ball. A golf mat assembly of four or more channel members may be used singly or assembled into practice surfaces. The practice surface provides an area for the golfer to stand while recessing the assembly so the surface of the fiber bristles conform to the practice surface.

Abstract: A mark retaining layer for the recording of the contact area of a golf club swing with the mark retaining layer. The mark retaining layer may have one or many golf ball likenesses printed thereon.

Abstract: A golf practice mat is formed by a circular or rectangular golf mat with a sufficiently large playing surface to support a golfer for address of a golf ball on a tee located in a contiguous outer peripheral margin of the playing surface. The spaced apart golf ball hitting areas each include the golf club approach path and a golf club follow through path intercepted by the golf tee mounting aperture. The golf mat is rotated about an axle within spandrels or filler pieces supported on a platform about the outer periphery of the golf mat.

Abstract: The present invention provides an L-shaped golf training mat for improving a golfer's aiming and alignment skills. The mat comprises positioning-aiming markings, which markings are longitudinally and latitudinally aligned on the superior mat surface for enabling the golfer to visualize an effective ball-placement-zone distally removed from the L-shaped mat and defined by distally extending and laterally extending zone lines collinear with the positioning-aiming markings. Further, the present invention provides an auxiliary alignment blade removably attachable to the mat for enabling the golfer to align and aim golf shots for variably controlled golf ball flight trajectories. The blade comprises reference markings which function in cooperative association with positioning-aiming markings on the superior mat surface for enabling a golfer to align and aim for variably controlled golf ball flight trajectories.

Abstract: A golf driving mat, including: a flexible member (21) over which a golf ball is in use located to be hit by a head of a golf club; and a cavity (23) containing a viscous material (25) disposed beneath the flexible member, wherein the viscous material is such as to slow the head of the golf club when the head of the golf club is hit into the flexible member, such a shot representing a “fat” shot.

Abstract: A golf swing practice apparatus comprises a playing surface for a golfer to thereon practice a swing, and a reflector positioned adjacent the playing surface, the reflector comprising a curved reflecting surface adapted for focusing a reflection of a golf ball so as to produce an image of the golf ball appearing adjacent the playing surface for a golfer to swing a golf club therethrough. An associated method of the invention comprises reflecting the image of a golf ball from a curved reflecting surface to form an image of the golf ball adjacent the reflecting surface, and swinging a golf club through the image of the golf ball to thereby practice the golf swing.

Abstract: A putter guide device and method for improving the putting stroke of a golfer. The device includes a flat mat having an opening at one end and a pair of perpendicular lines forming a “T” intersection. A pair of guide walls are magnetically held on the flat mat to enable a golfer to stroke a putter along a horizontal line between the pair of guide walls to repeatedly and accurately hit a golf ball held in the opening with the putter sweet spot. The method includes the use of the teaching device first without the guide walls and a golf ball, then with one guide wall and a golf ball and then with both guide walls. The guide walls may be adjusted to allow more or less space for a putter head being stroked therebetween.

Abstract: A modular platform provides an octagonal inclined practice surface provided with a mat of artificial turf. The platform can be composed of multiple components each formed as a lightweight hollow blow-molded plastic molding. The slope of the practice surface can be increased to simulate virtually any lie encountered by a golfer during a round of golf by adding shim-like sections to the bottom of the platform. The lie of a golf ball experienced by a golfer can be changed by manually rotating the platform with respect to the surface upon which the platform is positioned.

Abstract: A golf practice and exercise mat having two striking contours with different heights and contours of artificial grass which gives golfers practice and exercise by swinging a golf club through the contoured pile that applies resistance to the golf club as the club head travels though the pile, thus enhancing strength and improving muscle memory. One contour, for irons, has the grass pile of the carpet increasing in height at a moderate, curved upward slope to an apex and then decreasing in height at a gradual, linear downward slope. The second contour, for woods, has the grass pile increasing in height at a gradual approximately linear slope until a transition point is reached at which the grass strand height increases in a single step change to a height at least two times greater than the height of the previous pile, and then decreasing in height in a linear downward slope.

Abstract: There is provided an apparatus for training a golf which includes: a base in which a power supply unit is embedded; a mat formed attachably and detachably to the base; a pair of shot sensing units installed between the base and the mat in a down blow position and a duff position centering on a golf ball, for sensing a blow of a club head; and a shot state checking unit connected to each of the shot sensing units, for checking a down blow state or a duff state by a sensed signal outputted from the shot sensing units and outputting a voice.

Abstract: An artificial turf golf practice mat has a removable rectangular divot patch sized about four inches wide to simulate a real dirt divot on a fairway. The forward end of the pivot patch is anchored to the rubber base by some means such as a hook and loop, a clamp, or a permanent attachment to the artificial grass top layer. In action the divot patch is propelled away from the mat along with the ball to simulate various shots. A pair of alignment lines help the golfer position his feet and provide a putting exercise. A base for a tee is provided to allow practicing driving shots.

Abstract: A golf putting training device for improving the putting of a golfer. The golf putting training device includes a body member having a base portion. The base portion is designed for resting on a support surface. The body member has a distal wall. The distal wall is coupled to a distal edge of the base portion. The distal wall is designed for hampering the back swing of the golfer when the golfer does not draw the putter back straight. The body member has a cut out portion. The cut out portion extends in from a leading edge of the base portion. The cut out portion is designed for receiving a golf ball whereby the cut out portion aligns the golf ball with a longitudinal axis of the base portion.

Abstract: A fluid-based, synthetic grass golf practice-swinging platform. The present invention has a fluid bladder holder which holds a fluid bladder filled with at least one viscous fluid. The present invention also has a golfer stance platform which is horizontally planar and connected to the fluid bladder holder. The complete assembly is overlaid with conventional synthetic grass material. The fluid contained within the fluid bladder provides realistic natural grass turf characteristics and properties by replicating wave propagation within the viscous fluid. The fluid type and viscosity can be varied depending upon the type of natural turf being replicated.

Abstract: A golf training device includes a putting green platform having an incline extending from a lower end to an upper end forming a recess that a golf ball is destined for. A wall surrounds the incline of the platform for stopping movement of improperly hit golf balls. A tee base is spaced from the putting green platform and has a top surface. A runway is arranged between the tee base and the lower end of the incline of the putting green platform. A correction device includes a correction wire located above and extending from the base, through and substantially parallel to the runway, to the platform for forming an indication between the tee base and the recess of the platform. A mirror is attached to the top surface of the base for providing visual feedback to a player when the player is swinging a putter to hit a golf ball into the recess.

Abstract: A portable machine for delivering golf balls one at a time onto a tee or a surface simulating a fairway. A bin holds a quantity of practice balls and has a turntable underlying it. An opening on the turntable provides a ball pocket which receives one ball at a time and carries the ball around a circular path to a position aligned above a chute. Each ball delivered by the chute is discharged onto a fairway area or into an inclined trough, depending on how the chute is oriented. At the bottom end of the trough, a tee is raised to tee each ball up at a high or low height, depending upon the setting of a selector switch. A platform which provides a surface on which the user stands is detachable to allow the machine to be carried and stored in two separate pieces.

Abstract: A method for interactively determining an optimal golf ball for a golfer comprising the steps of determining the golfer's current golf ball and whether the golf ball meets the golfer's critical playing characteristics; iteratively prioritizing the golfer's golf ball performance characteristics to form prioritized critical playing characteristics; and selecting a second golf ball from a set of golf balls that best matches the golfer's prioritized critical playing characteristics.

Abstract: The present invention provides a golf practice device having a tiltable golf platform. In one embodiment, the platform is supported by an assembly that allows the platform to be controllably adjusted to simulate various golf lies. The device (200) includes a platform surface (250) mounted in a platform frame (202) that is affixed to a base frame (204) through a pair of actuators (205 and 206), each mounted to the base frame by a pivot block assembly (212) and affixed to the platform frame by an end block assembly (400). The platform frame is pivotally affixed to the base frame by a double cross-joint (203) mounted on the platform frame. The pivot block assemblies allow each actuator to adjust to the side angle relative to the actuator, thus allowing the platform to move freely in two different angles preventing unnecessary stress on the double cross-joint and the positions of attachment of the actuators to the base and platform frames.

Abstract: A fluid-based, synthetic grass golf practice-swinging platform. The present invention has a fluid bladder holder which holds a fluid bladder filled with at least one viscous fluid. The present invention also has a golfer stance platform which is horizontally planar and connected to the fluid bladder holder. The complete assembly is overlaid with conventional synthetic grass material. The fluid contained within the fluid bladder provides realistic natural grass turf characteristics and properties by replicating wave propagation within the viscous fluid. The fluid type and viscosity can be varied depending upon the type of natural turf being replicated.