Patent ID: 6036608
Filing Date: 2000-03-14
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
Golf training apparatus adapted for use with a golf ball and a putter or chipping club having a club head defining a club width, the apparatus comprising:a U-shaped base having a pair of parallel, substantially rigid side members spaced apart by an amount somewhat greater than the club width, each side member having a proximal end and a distal end, the two proximal ends being attached to a proximal end portion, and the two distal ends being free and unattached, thereby defining a swing region between the members distally of the proximal end portion which is devoid of base material;a light source mounted with respect to the proximal end portion, the source outputting a light beam proximally to distally along a line substantially parallel to the rigid side members; anda momentary contact switch used to activate the light source,whereby the base may be placed on a playing surface and the switch momentarily depressed to illuminate a target with the light beam, and the ball may be placed directly on the playing surface within the swing region to putt or chip the ball towards the target.