Golf Mat Training Aid

Abstract

A golf training aid with indicia that directs a golfer to the proper address and impact positions for more accurate shots. The training mat allows a user to learn and develop muscle memory to the basics of how to compress a golf ball. In some of its many embodiments, the present general inventive concept comprises a golf practice mat / towel that provides indicia showing the proper foot stance, ball position and the appropriate club shaft position with respect to different types of golf clubs.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 661,206, filed on Jun. 18, 2012, incorporated herein in its entirety by reference.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]1. Field of Invention[0004]This invention pertains to a golf training aid, and more particularly, to a mat useful in assisting a golfer in aligning a golf swing.[0005]2. Description of the Related Art[0006]In the field of golf, the term “compression” refers to force exerted on a golf ball by a face of a golf club during a golf swing such that the ball changes its shape for a brief period as it begins its flight into the air. Often, when a golf ball is properly compressed, the golf club head will drive through the ball on impact, trapping it between the golf club face and the ground, thereby resulting in a divot in the ground at the site of compression. When a...

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Benefits of technology

The patent describes a golf training aid that has indicia on it to help golfers hit the ball in the proper position. The aid is made of a towel material with indicia that show where the golfer should place their foot, where the ball should be, and where the club should be positioned. The aid also has different sections for the foot stance, hitting, and alignment zones. This invention can help golfers develop muscle memory and improve their swing accuracy.

Problems solved by technology

Often, when a golf ball is properly compressed, the golf club head will drive through the ball on impact, trapping it between the golf club face and the ground, thereby resulting in a divot in the ground at the site of compression.

For many golfers, the ability to consistently achieve golf ball compression is difficult.

However, these training aids are often cumbersome to use, difficult to transport, and expensive.

Some contain extravagant parts and pieces that are difficult to assemble.

In many cases, the individual pieces of a prior art golf training aid can be easily lost and are difficult to replace.

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