Golf training apparatus
OwnerKevin Lamar Stringerinventor
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Abstract
A golf training apparatus to help golfers hit a golf ball more effectively and consistently. The apparatus includes a base with first markings along a first edge thereof to indicate positions for locating a golfer's feet adjacent the base, and second markings along an oppositely-disposed second edge of the base for indicating the location of a golf ball relative to the base. The apparatus further has an alignment member mounted for movement relative to the base and configured for selective alignment with any one of the second markings. A measuring member is mounted to the alignment member for measuring the distance between the base and the golf ball, and a light-generating device is mounted to the base for illuminating the golf ball.
Claims20
A golf training apparatus comprising:
- a base with first markings along a first edge thereof to indicate positions for locating each of a golfer's feet adjacent the base, and second markings along an oppositely-disposed second edge of the base for indicating the location of a golf ball at rest a distance from the base that is sufficient to enable the golfer to strike the golf ball while the golfer's feet are positioned at the first markings along the first edge of the base;
- an alignment member mounted for movement relative to the base and configured for selective alignment with any one of the second markings;
- means mounted to the alignment member for measuring the distance between the base and the golf ball at the location thereof;
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- means mounted to the base for illuminating the location of the golf ball with a light beam and enabling the golf ball to be moved and a second golf ball placed at the location the distance from the base.
A golf training apparatus comprising:
- a base with first markings along a first edge thereof to indicate positions for locating each of a golfer's feet adjacent the base and second markings along an oppositely-disposed second edge of the base for indicating the location of a golf ball relative to the base;
- a rod mounted to the base adjacent the second edge thereof;
- an alignment member slidably mounted to the rod and configured for selective alignment with any one of the second markings;
- a bar having a first end pivotably mounted to the alignment member, the bar having graduated distance markings along a length thereof for measuring the distance between the base and the golf ball at the location thereof;
- means for generating a laser light beam, the generating means being pivotably mounted to the base to enable selective illumination of the location of the golf ball;
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- means for recording the first and second markings and the distance between the base and the golf ball.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.