Golf putting training system

Abstract

A golf putting training system for a golfer is disclosed generally comprising a linear measurement device that is placed on the ground such that a golf ball is placed at one end and a stopper for engaging a putting head is positioned along the measurement device at a desired distance from the ball. A golfer putts the golf ball, taking a backswing that moves the putter head to the surface of the stopper prior to accelerating towards the ball. The golfer then compares the distance between the end of the measurement device and the stopper to the distance between the end of the measurement device and the final destination of the golf ball. In this way, the golfer can calculate a backswing-to-putt ratio to quickly determine the required backswing distance for any desired putt distance for a given stroke acceleration rate.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to a system for training a golfer to putt. More specifically, the invention relates to an apparatus and method for training a golfer to more accurately gauge the backswing required to achieve a particular putt distance.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]A primary object of the game of golf is to minimize the amount of strokes it takes in order to put the golf ball in a number of holes around a golf course. One of the most frustrating aspects of golf can be putting, where the golfer is generally within thirty feet of the hole and uses a particular type of club, known as a putter, to try to knock the ball in. Often, this particular portion of the game can significantly add to the total number of strokes for a given hole.[0003]It has been reported by many golf experts that a golfer will typically use his putter more than any other club in his golf bag when playing a round of golf. Many skilled golfers report that they may employ t...

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Benefits of technology

"The present invention is a golf putting training system that includes a measuring device, a stopper, a guide member, a putter, and a training accessory. The system allows a golfer to measure the distance from the end of the measuring device to the destination of the golf ball, and to determine the backswing-to-putt ratio by comparing the distance to the stopping surface of the stopper with the distance from the end of the measurement device to the ball destination. The system also allows the golfer to easily move the putter head along the measurement device by positioning a guide member parallel to the measurement device. The invention provides a more efficient and effective training system for golfers, allowing them to improve their accuracy and consistency on the golf course."

Problems solved by technology

One of the most frustrating aspects of golf can be putting, where the golfer is generally within thirty feet of the hole and uses a particular type of club, known as a putter, to try to knock the ball in.

For example, one of the common mistakes typically committed by many golfers is a failure to keep the face of the putter perpendicular to the line of travel of the putter throughout the entire stroke.

In particular, a major problem encountered in perfecting the game of golf is the development of consistency in a golfer's putting stroke.

However, one significant problem associated with these types of devices is that the lengths of the putts that can be practiced on them remain substantially constant.

Of course, during the game of golf, putts of various lengths are routinely required, and thus, practicing one's putting stroke for only a specific distance or limited range of distances is of little value to a golfer.

Additionally, such systems tend to be somewhat cumbersome and not all that portable.

However, these systems, too, are typically rather large and cumbersome, take time to assemble, and / or cannot be conveniently stored when not in use.

The main difficulty that casual golfers encounter is that they are unable to remember how hard to hit the ball.

Unless a person is putting every day, the vast array of putting distances, as well as environmental factors, such as green speeds, make it difficult to estimate how hard the ball must be hit for a given putt.

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