Patent ID: 6358156
Filing Date: 2002-03-19
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
A golf training device adapted to attach to the grip end of a golf club and engage the arms of a golfer comprising:a rod defining a longitudinal axis and having first and second ends; a yoke assembly rotatably connected at the first end of the rod, the yoke assembly comprising a pair of opposing arm restrainers through which the arms of the golfer pass, said arm restrainers engaging the arms of the golfer to provide resistance if the golfer attempts to separate them and to maintain the arms in a predetermined relationship with respect to each other and the rod; a coupler for attachment to the grip end of the golf club; and a hinge connecting the coupler to the second end of the rod, the hinge having a pivot axis being disposed perpendicular to the longitudinal axis; and wherein the yoke assembly comprises:a padded tubular arm bar which is connected to the first end of the rod by a top and bottom T-clam shell, the top and bottom T-clam shell cooperating to define a passage; a pair of opposing horns, the proximal end of each being attached to one end of the tubular arm bar; and an elastic strap, the elastic strap being attached at one end to the distal end of one of the opposing horns, passing through the passage, and being attached at the other end to the distal end of the other of the horns.