Indoor and outdoor golf swing training apparatus
AssigneeMichael Morelli
InventorMike Morelli
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Abstract
A golf training apparatus that is capable of operation both indoors and outdoors is described. The apparatus includes a plurality of anchor points, through which there are placed a plurality of anchors, typically comprising golf tees, for anchoring the apparatus outdoors. The apparatus further includes a cleated surface configured to adhere to a carpeted surface for anchoring the apparatus indoors. The apparatus further comprises a guide line retractably coupled to a tensile mechanism, whereby a golf player may, after coupling a golf club or putter to the guide line of the apparatus, determine based upon the motion of the guide line, whether the player's stroke is accurate or requires correction.
Claims11
An indoor/outdoor golf swing training apparatus, comprising:
- a base having at least one anchor point configured to receive at least one anchor to anchor the base to a grassy surface;
- a cleated surface that slidably couples with a first receiving port in the base, the cleated surface including a plurality of cleats configured to grasp a carpeted surface;
- an elongated support member that slidably couples with a second receiving port in the base;
- an annular housing attached to a distal end of the elongated support member, the annular housing including a tensile mechanism and a guide line, wherein the guide line is colored to stand out against and grassy surface or a carpeted surface and the guide line is retractably coupled to the tensile mechanism;
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- a clip that attaches to a golf putter and the guide line.
A kit containing an easily assembled indoor/outdoor golf swing training apparatus, the kit comprising:
- a base comprising a plurality of anchor points configured to receive at least one anchor to anchor the base to a grassy surface;
- a cleated surface that slidably couples with a first receiving port in the base, the cleated surface including a plurality of cleats configured to grasp a carpeted surface;
- an elongated support member that slidably couples with a second receiving port in the base;
- an annular housing attached to a distal end of the elongated support member, the annular housing including a tensile mechanism and a guide line, wherein the guide line is colored to stand out against and grassy surface or a carpeted surface and the guide line is retractably coupled to the tensile mechanism;
- at least one clip that attaches to a golf putter and the guide line;
- a package configured to receive the base, the cleated surface, the elongated support member, the annular housing, and the clip.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.