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

[0009]Described herein is golf mat training aid with indicia defined thereon that directs a golfer to the proper address and impact positions for more accurate golf shots. In some of its many embodiments, the present general inventive concept provides indicia identifying key positions to direct a person to properly compress a golf ball. The indicia of the key positions allow a golfer 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 mat training aid formed of a towel material that has indicia thereon to show the proper foot placement, ball position and the appropriate club shaft positions. In some of its several embodiments, the present general inventive concept provides a golf mat training aid with at least three sections which include a foot stance zone, a hitting zone and an alignment zone.

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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