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Golf putting aid and method of using

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-03-31
WHITAKER DAVID
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[0009] It is an object of the present invention to provide a putting aid for a golfer that allows the golfer to practice putting and become proficient in putting.
[0010] It is a further object of the present invention to provide a putting aid for a golfer that can be easily set up.
[0011] It is yet a further object of the present invention to provide a method of aiding a golfer in improving his or her putting.
[0013] In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a novel golf putting aid that can be easily set up is disclosed. The novel golf putting aid includes a substantially flat rectangular guide formed of a flexible material so that the substantially flat rectangular guide can be easily placed on the ground next to a hole.

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However, golf is a game which requires a fair amount of skill to play effectively and can be very frustrating unless a golfer practices the many aspects of the game.
In particular, putting is one of the more difficult tasks in golf to master.

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[0019] Referring now to the drawings wherein like reference numerals refer to the same components across the several views, and in particular to FIG. 1, there is shown a golf putting aid 10 being used by a golfer 20. The golf putting aid 10 includes a substantially flat rectangular guide 11, having a first end and a second end.

[0020] The substantially flat rectangular guide 11 includes a first fabric 12 and a second fabric 13. A first grommet hole 15 is located at the first end of the substantially flat rectangular guide 11, and a second grommet hole 16 is located at the second end of the substantially flat rectangular guide 11. A plurality of markings 14 are located on the first fabric 12 of the substantially flat rectangular guide 11. The plurality of markings 14 are spaced equally along the first fabric 12, and proceed sequentially from the first end to the second end of the substantially flat rectangular guide 11. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the markin...

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Abstract

A golf putting aid and method of using is disclosed. The golf putting aid includes a substantially flat rectangular guide having a first end and a second end, and a plurality of markings on the substantially flat rectangular guide. The method of using includes the steps of placing the putting aid parallel to a putting line, putting from a first numerical mark on the putting aid, and advancing to a subsequent numerical marking on the putting aid and putting from the subsequent numerical marking on the putting aid.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to the field of golf aids, and in particular to a device to aid a golfer with putting. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] More and more people are taking up golf as a favorite pastime. It is a relaxing way for people to get exercise and enjoy the outdoors. However, golf is a game which requires a fair amount of skill to play effectively and can be very frustrating unless a golfer practices the many aspects of the game. In particular, putting is one of the more difficult tasks in golf to master. As a result, numerous golf aids, and putting aids, have been introduced into the market to aid golfers. [0003] U.S. Pat. No. 4,805,912 discloses a golf putting teaching aid for helping a golfer learn proper accelerated putting that includes a rectangular putting surface having a putter path line located lengthwise down the center of the putting surface to indicate the proper path of a putter during the putting stroke. A plurality of ...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B67/02A63B69/36A63B71/02
CPCA63B67/02A63B69/3676A63B2071/0694A63B2071/026A63B2210/50A63B2071/024
Inventor WHITAKER, DAVID
Owner WHITAKER DAVID