Method and apparatus for teaching the game of golf

Abstract

A method and apparatus for teaching the game of golf, the apparatus of which includes a novel harness assembly that is removably affixed to the upper body portion of the trainee. The harness assembly includes first and second spaced apart straps that are draped over the trainee's shoulders. Uniquely, each of the first and second straps have on their front portions an upper rod receiving loop, a lower rod receiving loop and an intermediate rod receiving loop disposed between the upper rod receiving loop and said lower rod receiving loop. The apparatus also includes an elongated position-indicating rod having first and second end portions that are selectively receivable within the rod receiving loops provided on the first and second straps. The position-indicating rod can be interconnected with the harness so that it extends either substantially parallel with the plane of the trainee's shoulders or angularly with respect thereto. The position-indicating rod is of a length so that it spans the trainee's chest and arms and includes end portions that are visible to the trainee both at the time of address and during the golf swing. Accordingly, the position-indicating rod can be used to assist in aligning with the target and can also uniquely be used to provide a tactile indication to the trainee if the degree of rotation during the golf swing is improper and if the arms are incorrectly positioned relative to the trainee's body at address and during the golf swing.

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[0001] This is a Continuation-In-Part Application of U.S. Ser. No. 10 / 015,426 filed Dec. 12, 2001.[0002] 1. Field of the Invention[0003] The present invention relates generally the golf training devices. More particularly the invention concerns a method in apparatus for use by a golfer to learn the proper techniques for properly addressing the golf ball, properly aligning with the target and properly swinging the golf club.[0004] 2. Discussion of the Prior Art[0005] In the past the number of different types of training devices have been proposed to help a golfer develop a proper stance and swing. One such device is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,890,968 issued to Mingo. This device comprises a golf swing training device for guiding the shoulder turn of the golfer from the address position to the apex of the back swing, through the forward swing until contact with the ball and the subsequent follow through. The Mingo device includes a shirt like garment worn by the trainee and an elong...

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