Parallel Putting device and method
OwnerMark Tolsoninventor
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Abstract
A device for putting a golf ball. In one embodiment, the device comprises a base having an elongated side defining a base line, a first and second shoulder attached to the base, and a guide member pivotly attached to the first and second shoulders. The guide member has a top surface, and the guide member contains an elongated side defining a shaft line that is parallel with the base line of the base. The top surface also has a slotted opening that defines a practice line that is parallel with the base line of the base and the shaft line of the guide member. In one embodiment, the slotted opening has a variable top. Also, the device may include a laser and a target reflector, and wherein the laser beam is parallel with the base line, shaft line, and practice line.
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A method for putting a golf ball into a golf ball hole, wherein the method comprises:
- providing a putting device, wherein the putting device comprises:
- a base having an elongated side defining a base line;
- a first shoulder pivotly attached to a first end of the base;
- a second shoulder pivotly attached to a second end of the base;
- a guide member having a first side attached to the first shoulder, a second side attached to the second shoulder, and a top surface;
- and, wherein said guide member contains an elongated side defining a shaft line that is parallel with the base line of the base;
- and, wherein said top surface has a slotted opening that defines a practice line that is parallel with the base line of the base and the shaft line of the guide member;
- placing the golf ball before the base;
- placing a shaft of a putter on the shaft line of the guide member,
- stroking the putter while keeping the shaft of the putter on the shaft line of the guide member;
- striking the golf ball.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.