Patent ID: 6500075
Filing Date: 2002-12-31
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
A golf training device for teaching and developing repeatable and desired optimal address position, ball position, alignment and club shaft swing plane, said device comprising:(a) a first generally rectangular panel having opposite ends, an inner edge and outer edge and opposite first and second surfaces; (b) a second generally rectangular panel having opposite ends, an inner edge, an outer edge and opposite first and second surfaces, the inner edge of said first and second panels being hingedly connected whereby said panels may be rotated with respect to one another; (c) indicia on at least said first surface of said panels to provide the golfer an indication of ball position and stance, whereby said panels may be positioned on a playing surface in a generally inverted V-position having a predetermined angularity, whereby the golfer may position himself or herself adjacent the second panel with the panels aligned generally along the intended ball path and with the ball positioned adjacent the first panel opposite the golfer whereby the panel opposite the golfer defines a club swing path; and (d) at least one reference guide strip having indicia thereon, which guide strip is positionable with respect to said panels to establish desired foot and ball positions.