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US 11,511,173 B2Granted
Golf swing training device and methods of using the same
AssigneeMatt Gollub
InventorMatt Gollub
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Abstract
Systems and methods for a golf training aid which is designed to orient the player initially to have a correct backswing of the club and then follow through with a fairly natural downswing to produce the desired ball flight characteristics. In an embodiment, there is provided a device that encourages a user to practice a golf swing having a sufficiently steep angle for the plane of the swing.
Claims10
A method for practicing a golf swing, the method comprising:
- providing a training device comprising:
- a generally planar body having a hole arranged therein;
- a first indicator shown on said body, said first indicator indicating a target line which does not intersect with said hole;
- and
- a second indicator shown on said body, said second indicator indicating a takeaway club path line which does not intersect with said hole;
- wherein said target line and said takeaway club path line have an angle between them of about 5 to about 15 degrees;
- placing a golf ball on a tee in said hole;
- aligning said training device so said target line indicates a desired path to project the golf ball;
- moving a golf club through a backswing, said backswing directing said club generally along said takeaway club path line;
- and
- moving said golf club through a downswing, said downswing directing said club generally along said target line and contacting said ball.
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