Golf training aid
Inactive Publication Date: 2011-05-12
MCMANAMAN TIMOTHY J
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[0016]One general object of this invention is to provide an improved golf training aid for learning to maintain a steady head and keeping the head down during the golf swing. A second general object of this invention is to provide an improved golf training aid which provides a physical reference point for the golfer's head, while not providing any lateral resistance on the golfer's head or neck during the golf swing. A third general object of this invention is to provide an improved golf training aid which is easily and quickly secured to the natural ground. A fourth general object of the invention is to provide an improved golf training aid that can be used when practicing golf swings on a conventional golf practice mat. A fifth general object of this invention is to provide an improved golf training aid which can be height adjusted with one hand. A sixth general object of this invention is to provide an improve golf training aid which is compact in design and can be easily transported via a conventional golf club bag.
[0020]In addition, I have invented a golf training aid which can be height adjusted by the golfer, with one hand, comprised of: (a) an adjustable telescopic tube assembly with a lower stationary tube and an upper adjustable tube; (b) a conventional twist-lock device, which provides a means for the telescopic tube assembly to be telescopically adjusted and locked into variable positions, at any desired length, up to the total length of both lower and upper tubes when fully extended; (c) an upper adjustable tube which is easily turned by one hand, unlocked, and telescopically adjusted to various heights; and (d) said upper adjustable tube which can be turned, by one hand, in the opposite direction and relocked at various heights.
[0021]And finally, I have invented a golf training aid which is compact in design comprised of: (a) an adjustable telescopic tube assembly having an upper tube which is allowed to telescope inside the lower tube, and be locked into place by twisting the upper tube in a rightward or leftward position; (b) a retracted golf training aid which is similar in length to that of a standard golf club; (c) a retracted golf training aid which is easily removed from the natural ground by pulling in an upward direction; and (d) a retracted golf training aid which attaches to, or can be placed within, a conventional golf club bag.
[0022]The present invention allows a golfer to transport the golf training aid via a conventional golf club bag. Once at a golf training facility, or the like, the golfer is enabled to easily secure the golf training aid to the natural ground, or to a conventional golf practice mat, at an angle respective to the natural ground, whereas the upper end of the golf training aid is closer to the golfer, and the lower end of the training aid is further from the golfer. The golfer is then allowed to adjust the golf training aid, with one hand, to a height whereas the cushioned head rest is at the approximate height of the golfer's forehead. The golfer is then allowed to gently rest their forehead against the cushioned head rest providing a physical reference point and a steadying of the golfer's head. The golfer can then commence, in a safe method, to make golf practice swings while maintaining a steady head and keeping their head down. The present invention provides the golfer with a physical reference point during the golf swing, providing immediate feedback to the golfer, if their head moves laterally or upward during the golf swing. The present invention will further enable the golfer to learn to maintain a steady head and keep their head down during the golf swing resulting in improved golf skills.
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If the golfer looks up, prior to the golf club coming in contact with the golf ball, then an inaccurate golf shot often results.
This results in the bottom edge, also referred to as the blade, of the golf club coming in contact too high on the golf ball.
This prevents the golf ball from becoming properly elevated when struck by the golf club and therefore results in a thin, or bladed, inaccurate golf shot.
Due to the momentum created during the golf swing, any apparatus connecting directly to the head, and restricting head movement, has the potential of causing a head or neck injury during the golf swing.
A shortcoming of these devices is that they are designed to restrict movement of the golfer's head and neck, and therefore create the potential for the golfer to sustain a head or neck injury during the golf practice swing.
A second shortcoming of these devices is that they can't be height adjusted, with one hand, while holding a golf club in the other hand.
A third shortcoming of these devices is that they are not compact in design and can't be easily transported via a golf club bag to a golf training facility.
However, a shortcoming of this device is that the bendable arm, used to hold the attachment apparatus in place, can move during the golf swing, and will not provide the necessary stability to maintain a steady head during the golf swing.
An additional shortcoming of this device is the size and bulkiness of the device does not allow it to be easily transported though the use of a conventional golf club bag.
A fourth shortcoming of this device is that it can't be height adjusted, with one hand, while holding a golf club in the other hand.
The need for a hammering tool creates an inconvenience to the golfer by requiring additional equipment to be transported to the golf training facility.
An additional shortcoming of this device is that it can't be height adjusted, with one hand, while holding a golf club in the other hand.
A shortcoming of this device is the potential for injury as a result of the device coming in direct contact with the golfer's neck during the golf swing.
A second shortcoming of this device is that it can't be height adjusted, with one hand, while holding a golf club in the other hand.
A third shortcoming of this device is that it is not compact in design and can't be easily transported via a golf club bag to a golf training facility.
A shortcoming of this device is the potential for injury when the telescopic tube and attached C shaped head rest is allowed to fall to the ground.
The falling device has the potential of coming in contact with the body while falling and therefore creating an injury.
A second shortcoming of this device is the difficulty for the golfer to successfully position the telescopic tube into the base plate while also holding a golf club in preparation for using the device.
A third shortcoming of this device is that the unsecured telescopic tube and attached C shaped head rest allows the golfers head to move laterally, or in other directions, without providing an original reference point for the golfer's head.
A fourth shortcoming of this device pertains to the free and insecure mounting of the telescopic tube to the base plate, which results in the need to use both hands to adjust the telescopic tubes to the appropriate height of the golfer, therefore not allowing the device to be height adjusted, with one hand, while holding a golf club in the other hand.
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[0029]This invention is best understood by references to the drawings. Referring first to FIG. 1, a preferred embodiment of the golf training aid 10 of this invention comprises a ground mounting base 2 adapted for holding an adjustable cylindrical telescopic tube assembly 6 at a certain angle relative to the natural ground, whereas the upper end of the golf training aid is closer to the golfer 14 and the lower end of the golf training aid is further from the golfer 14. The adjustable cylindrical telescopic tube assembly 6 comprises a lower stationary tube 3 and an upper adjustable tube 4 and a conventional twist-lock device 16. A cushioned head rest 5 is attached to the upper adjustable tube 4.
[0030]The adjustable cylindrical telescopic tube assembly 6 attaches to the ground mounting base 2 and is secured in place with a conventional fastener 11. The upper adjustable tube 4 is of a diameter slightly less than that of the lower stationary tube 3, allowing for the upper adjustable tub...
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A golf training aid for practicing and learning to maintain a steady head and keeping the head down during the golf swing. The training aid comprises a ground mounting base which inserts and secures to the natural ground, or an alternative mounting base which allows the golf training aid to be secured to, and be used with, a conventional golf practice mat, an adjustable telescopic tube assembly which fastens to the ground mounting base, and a head rest which attaches to the upper end of the adjustable telescopic tube assembly. In use, the golf training aid is inserted into the ground at an angle in front of the golfer or is secured beneath a conventional golf training mat. The golfer adjusts the training aid to the appropriate height to allow their forehead to gently rest upon the cushioned head rest. The golfer commences to make practice swings. During the swing, any lateral or upward head movement is quickly detected, allowing the golfer to train themselves in correcting the unwanted head movement, and, further allowing the golfer to learn to maintain a steady head and keep their head down during the golf swing.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61 / 280,686, Nov. 9, 2009.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableREFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISC APPENDIX[0003]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]1. Field of the Invention[0005]This invention relates generally to golf swing training aids, in particular, training aids which allow a user, commonly referred to as a golfer, to learn to maintain a steady head and keep the head down while making a golf swing with a golf club.[0006]2. Description of the Prior Art[0007]A desire of many golfers is to improve one's golf skills and therefore lower the number of golf shots it takes to complete a round of golf. In an effort to improve one's golf skills, many golfers seek training aids, which assist them in practicing and developing techniques, which train their bodies in ...
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CPCA63B69/3608A63B69/3623A63B69/3641A63B2071/024A63B2225/093A63B69/3621A63B69/3629
InventorMCMANAMAN, TIMOTHY J.
OwnerMCMANAMAN TIMOTHY J