Golf training device

#As is known, it is important that a golfer receives adequate and sufficient instruction in the fundamentals of the game to present an optimum level of skill on the course. In this connection, various teaching and/or training arrangements have been suggested over the years, being directed to improvements in various areas of performance as, for example, stance, the gripping of the clubs, arm movement/control in combination with the actual swing for effective driving and putting, and the like.

#The invention is directed to another primary area of concern, i.e. the control of head movement during swinging. In this connection, it is important that the golfer's head and vision be directed to the golf ball, and remain in such position, during the course of take away, downswing and follow-through movement, allowing head rotation during follow-through.

#While other approaches have been considered in connection with the aforesaid problem, the invention at hand presents a ready and positive solution, being quickly adaptable to be received on and to conform to a student's head size, limiting and/or controlling head movement during swinging, and presenting direct placement at the desired driving/training site. In this latter connection, the support for the head guide or control structure of the invention is vertically adjustable to accommodate for the height of the student and the overall unit is readily movable from one location to another.

#In any event, a better understanding of the present invention will become more apparent from the following description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawing, wherein

#FIG. 1 is a view in side elevation showing a golf training device in accordance with the teachings of the invention, where a student is shown in phantom for environmental purposes;

#FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the base forming part of the golf training device, generally taken at line 2--2 on FIG. 1 and looking in the direction of the arrows;

#For the purposes of promoting an understanding of the principles of the invention, reference will now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the drawing and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended, such alterations and further modifications of the illustrated device and such further applications of the principles of the invention as illustrated therein being contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the invention relates.

#Referring now to the figures, the golf training device of the arrangement comprises, basically, a flexible band 11 adapted to be selectively secured about the head of the student or trainee; a support member or joint 12 mounting metal or wire segments 14 detachable secured to the aforesaid flexible headband 11; and, an arm 16 extending outwardly from a vertical support 19 mounted on a base 20. As apparent, therefore, the invention employs a minimum number of components arranged in a manner to provide simplicity of usage and ready relocation to and from training sites.

#More specifically, and with particular reference to FIGS. 1 and 7, the headband 11, typically made from elasticized canvas, cotton or similar material, is caused to surround the head of the user, being of a sufficient length to accommodate various head sizes. The free end portions 11a and 11b of the flexible band 11 are secured together by fastening means 11c, such as conventionally known "velcro" material. Loop elements 11d are peripherally arranged about the headband 11, where such removably receive the ends of metal or wire segments 14 extending from the headband 11 to the support member or joint 12.