Body attached golf aim alignment device and method for use

Abstract

A golf swing alignment device that includes a housing having a laser, which can be directed at a target such as a golf hole to enable the golfer to pre-position his or her body and feet prior to striking the ball. An affixing device for affixing the housing to a location on a golfer's body such as a VELCRO® strap or belt clip is also provided. The laser emits a signal that points toward an external reference for providing the golfer with a swing alignment reference separate from the golfer's body. One or more laser devices can be placed at various positions on the golfer's body or clothing such as the ankle, belt or cap. The golfer can activate one or more of the laser devices by use of a remote control unit that sends power and command signals to the one or more laser devices. The remote control unit can also modify the laser signal to produce, for example, intermittent bursts of laser light in order to better define the path to the target. A swiveling member is affixed to the housing of each laser device to allow the golfer to adjust the lasers such that visible light can be emitted in various planes and directions.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application is related to and claims priority to U.S. Utility patent application Ser. No. 09 / 877,433 filed Jun. 8, 2001, entitled BODY ATTACHED GOLF AIM ALIGNMENT DEVICE AND METHOD FOR USE, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0002] n / a FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0003] This present invention relates to a golf aid, and more particularly, to a device for improving a person's golf swing. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0004] Golfers continuously strive to lower their scores by increasing their practice time and by purchasing various accessories to achieve advantageous results. One way to affect a golf stroke is to properly control the club's direction and aim. [0005] Alternatively, the embodiments described herein also recognize that golf swing and body misalignment can have a major effect on a golfer's performance when driving or putting a golf ball. Once ...

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Benefits of technology

[0008] The embodiments disclosed herein provided an interactive system and methodology for coordinating a golfer's

Problems solved by technology

Once a golfer strokes through the golf ball and misses the target, a golfer has no way of knowing whether his body and golf swing were properly aligned or misaligned.

Even if the golfer knew that his body was misaligned, he has no way of knowing what aspect of his stance or swing he needed to correct in order to achieve proper body or swing alignment.

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