Putting practice apparatus

Abstract

A putting practice apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises a base member disposed behind a golf ball and having a predetermined height such that when the golf ball is hit the putter is spaced apart from the ground by a predetermined distance.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a putting practice apparatus that has a simple configuration and allows effective golf putting practice.[Background Art]

[0002] In the case of a putter, it is not only a club that a player use the most in a golf game, but also directly affects a score. Therefore, various types of practice apparatuses by which players can practice putting strokes are disclosed.

[0003] There are various theories about a stroke for effective putting, but it is known that a case in which a center of a putter face performs upward stroking on a center point of a ball is advantageous for rolling the golf ball.

[0004] Considering that a diameter of a typical golf ball is 42.7 mm, when a typical putter is used, a player should perform a stroke so that the stroke is performed by a center of a putter head while a putter is spaced a certain distance from the ground. Furthermore, in order to prevent loss of distance, it is effective to perform upward stroking on the ball.

[0005] Typically, a player prepares the putter touching the ground to perform putting, which can cause problems as the putter sweeps over the ground during the stroke and strokes an upper portion of the putter face. Even when the player is ready with the putter on the ground, the golf ball has to be stroked with the putter spaced a certain distance from the ground during the stroke to ensure that the ball is stroked by the center of the putter face rather than the upper portion.

[0006] The problem with existing putting practice tools is that the ball is placed on a member, the putter is placed on a member, or the ball and putter are placed on a member, so practice is performed in an environment that is different from actual putting.

[0007] Therefore, there was a need for a practice device that could effectively practice upward stroking with a center point of the putter with a simple structure.[Detailed Description of Invention][Technical Problem]

[0008] The present invention is intended to solve the above problems and provides

[0009] The problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to the problems described above, and problems that are not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains from this specification and the attached drawings.[Technical Solution]

[0010] In order to solve the above problem, a putting practice apparatus of the present invention includes a base member disposed behind a golf ball and having a predetermined height such that the putter strokes the golf ball while spaced a predetermined distance from the ground.

[0011] The putting practice apparatus may further include a first side member joined to one end of the base member.

[0012] The putting practice apparatus may further include a second side member joined to the other end of the base member.

[0013] A first recessed portion may be formed in a front surface of the base member in a shape corresponding to an exterior of the golf ball.

[0014] A second recessed portion having an inclined surface that is inclined downward from an upper surface to a rear end may be formed in a rear surface of the base member.

[0015] Widths of the base member in a front-rear direction and an up-down direction may be formed differently from each other.

[0016] A second recessed portion having an inclined surface that is inclined downward from an upper surface to a rear end may be formed in a rear surface of the base member, and a third recessed portion having an inclined surface that is inclined downward from the front surface may be formed in the front surface of the base member.

[0017] A scale may be formed on each of the front and upper surfaces of the base member.

[0018] The first side member and the second side member may each be formed to have a predetermined length, and a plurality of joint portions may be formed in each of the first side member and the second side member.

[0019] The putting practice apparatus may further include a second side member joined to the other end of the base member, and the second side member may include a first part formed to be long in an up-down direction and a second part formed that extends from the first part and is formed to be long in a left-right direction of the putter.

[0020] At least one of an upper surface of the base member and an upper surface of the second part may have a scale formed thereon.

[0021] A fourth recessed portion having an inclined surface that is inclined downward from a front surface of the second part may be formed in the second part.

[0022] The putting practice apparatus may further include a second side member joined to the other end of the base member, and the second side member may include a first part formed to be long in an up-down direction and a second part formed to be long in a left-right direction of the putter and joined to the first part to be movable.

[0023] The first part may include a fixed member and a movable member that is joined to the fixed member to be movable in the up-down direction, and the second part may be movably joined to the movable member.

[0024] The putting practice apparatus may further include a second side member joined to the other end of the base member, and the first side member may include a first part including a fixed member and a movable member that is joined to the fixed member to be movable in an up-down direction, and a second part that is joined to the first part and formed to be long in a left-right direction of the putter.

[0025] The base member may be formed to have a body and an extension portion formed to extend to the other end of the body, and may include a plurality of second side members which are joined to the other end of the body and the extension portion.

[0026] Each of the second side members may include a first part formed to be long in the up-down direction and a second part formed to extend from the first part and to be long in the left-right direction of the putter, and heights of the first parts of the plurality of second side members may be formed differently from each other.

[0027] The base member may include a body and an extension portion formed to extend from one end and the other end of the body in a front-rear direction and include a plurality of first side members and second side members joined to the body and the extension portion.

[0028] Protruding portions formed to face each other may be formed on the extension portions formed to extend forward from the body.

[0029] At least one of the first side member and the second side member may be movably joined to the base member.

[0030] The putting practice apparatus may further include extension portions formed to extend forward from both ends of the base member, and each of the extension portions may be provided with a hole formed to pass therethrough in an up-down direction.[Advantageous Effects]

[0031] A putting practice apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention has the following effects.

[0032] First, through a simple structure, it has an advantage of allowing users to practice under the same conditions in various environments such as practice ranges, putting mats, greens, and golf courses.

[0033] Second, there is an advantage in that one practice apparatus can be equipped and transformed into various forms through various types of assembly to practice putting.

[0034] Third, there is an advantage in that, when performing a stroke with a putter, it is possible to induce effective practice for upward stroking while the putter is spaced a certain distance from a floor.

[0035] Fourth, there is an advantage in that, when making a stroke with a putter, it is possible to induce practice so that stroking is performed by the center of the putter face rather than the upper portion while the putter is spaced a certain distance from a floor.

[0036] The effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects described above, and effects that are not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from this specification and the attached drawings.[Description of Drawings]

[0037] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a putting practice apparatus of a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a side view of the putting practice apparatus of the first embodiment of the present invention and a path along which a putter moves. FIG. 3 is a view showing a state in which a first side member and a second side member are joined in a putting practice apparatus of an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a view for describing a usage state of a base member of the putting practice apparatus of the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a putting practice apparatus of a second embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 6 and 7 are views for describing various usage states of the putting practice apparatus of the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a putting practice apparatus of a third embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 9 and 10 are views for describing a process of confirming the alignment of a putter according to a user's view using the putting practice apparatus of the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a putting practice apparatus of a fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a putting practice apparatus of a fifth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a view showing a cross-section of the putting practice apparatus of the fifth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a putting practice apparatus of a sixth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a putting practice apparatus of a seventh embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a perspective view of a putting practice apparatus of an eighth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a perspective view of a putting practice apparatus of a ninth embodiment of the present invention. [Modes of the Invention]

[0038] Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the spirit of the present invention is not limited to the presented embodiments, and those skilled in the art who understand the spirit of the present invention will be able to easily suggest other regressive inventions or other embodiments included within the scope of the spirit of the present invention by adding, changing, or deleting other components within the scope of the same spirit, but this will also be considered to be included within the scope of the spirit of the present invention.

[0039] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a putting practice apparatus of a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a side view of the putting practice apparatus of the first embodiment of the present invention and a path along which a putter moves, FIG. 3 is a view showing a state in which a first side member and a second side member are joined in a putting practice apparatus of an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a view for describing a usage state of a base member of the putting practice apparatus of the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 4, the golf practice apparatus of the embodiment includes a base member 10, a first side member 20, and a second side member 30.

[0041] The base member 10 performs a function that allows a user to stroke a golf ball 2 while a putter 1 is spaced a certain distance from a floor when the user performs a stroke with the putter 1.

[0042] Depending on a size of the golf ball and a size of the putter, the distance the putter has to be spaced apart from the ground to stroke a center point of the golf ball may vary. A diameter of a typical golf ball is approximately 42.7 mm. Additionally, in the case of the putter, the center is 13 mm from a bottom thereof, although there may be some differences depending on the type thereof. Therefore, in order to stroke the center of the golf ball with the center of the putter, it is most effective to perform a stroke with the putter spaced about 7 to 8 mm from the ground.

[0043] In the embodiment, in a case that a stroke practice is performed in a state in which the base member 10 having a preset height is placed behind the golf ball 2, when the putter 1 performs a stroke without being spaced at a certain distance from a floor surface, an accurate stroke to the golf ball 2 is not performed due to the base member 10.

[0044] That is, in the embodiment, a set height of the base member 10 is 7 to 8 mm, and the user can practice stroking the center of the golf ball 2 with the center of the putter 1 through stroke practice so that the user can stroke the golf ball 2 without interference by the base member 10.

[0045] There is no limitation on a width of the base member 10 in a left-right direction, but in the embodiment, it is preferable to form the width greater than a width of a typical putter in the left-right direction. Thus, when the first side member 20 and the second side member 30 which will be described below are joined with the base member 10, it is possible to practice stroking the ball with the center point of the putter 1 based on the left-right direction during the stroke.

[0046] Furthermore, when the base member 10 is formed in a rectangular bar shape, the base member 10 and the putter face can be aligned parallel to check the alignment of the putter face.

[0047] There is no limitation on a width of the base member 10 in a front-rear direction, but it is preferable to form the width smaller than a width of a typical putter in the front-rear direction. In particular, in a case in which the golf ball 2 is placed on a front surface of the base member 10, when the base member 10 is formed with the width, which can be located at a bottom of the golf ball 2, it will be possible to address the golf ball 2 by making a distance between the golf ball 2 and the putter 1 closer. Therefore, it is possible to practice under conditions similar to actual putting.

[0048] Furthermore, the width L2 in the front-rear direction and the width L1 in the up-down direction of the base member 10 may be formed differently. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 4, it will be possible to set different heights by rotating the base member 10.

[0049] A first recessed portion 11 may be formed in the front surface of the base member 10. The first recessed portion 11 is formed to have a shape corresponding to an exterior of the golf ball 2. Therefore, when the golf ball 2 is placed on the front surface of the base member 10, it may be located rearward by the first recessed portion 11, and the user can address the ball by making the distance between the putter 1 and the ball 2 closer.

[0050] A second recessed portion 12 is formed in a rear surface of the base member 10. The second recessed portion 12 is formed to have an inclined surface that is inclined downward from an upper surface to a rear end of the base member. Therefore, when the user performs a stroke, it can induce an upward stroke from the bottom to the top.

[0051] A third recessed portion 14 is formed in a lower portion of the front surface of the base member 10. The third recessed portion 14 has an inclined surface that is inclined downward, like the second recessed portion 12. Therefore, when the base member 10 is disposed so that the third recessed portion 14 is located at the top as shown in FIG. 4, an upward stroke of the putter 1 can be induced.

[0052] Various types of scales 13 and 15 may be provided on the upper surface and the front surface of the base member 10. Therefore, the user may check the alignment by comparing the scales 13 and 15 with the front surface of the putter 2 during an addressing process.

[0053] In addition, in the case of various types of practice apparatuses for conventional putting practice, practice is induced in a state in which the golf ball is located on the practice apparatus, the putter is located on the practice apparatus, or both the golf ball and the putter are located on the practice apparatus. However, in actual putting, the golf ball is located on the ground, and there is no member between the putter and the ground. That is, when the putting practice apparatus of the present invention is used, the base member 10 is located between the golf ball 2 and the putter 1, and practice is possible under the same conditions as those in actual putting, with the golf ball 2 located on the ground and no member between the putter 1 and the ground. Therefore, there is an advantage in that it is possible to practice under the same conditions as those in actual putting.

[0054] The first side member 20 and the second side member 30 are joined to both ends of the base member 10, and when a stroke is performed, the putter 1 passes between the first side member 20 and the second side member 30. Therefore, it is possible to practice stroking the golf ball 2 with the center of the putter 1 based on the left-right direction.

[0055] In the embodiment, the first side member 20 and the second side member 30 are formed to have a rod shape and may be detachably joined to the base member 10. Thus, a user will be able to selectively join the first side member 20 and the second side member 30 of various shapes with different lengths and widths to the base member 10.

[0056] Various known methods may be applied as a method of joining the first side member 20 and the second side member 30 to the base member 10. For example, when a groove is formed in the base member 10, the first side member 20 and the second side member 30 in the shape of a bar may be joined in a fitted manner.

[0057] In the embodiment, magnets 21 and 31 are provided at lower portions of the first side member 20 and the second side member 30. Thus, when the base member 10 is formed of a material capable of being joined by a magnetic force, such as iron, the first side member 20 and the second side member 30 can be joined to the base member 10 by a magnetic force.

[0058] Meanwhile, a height of the first side member 20 will be set to a height that does not interfere with a shaft of the putter 2 when the user address is set at the center of the base member 10.

[0059] That is, using the putting practice apparatus of the embodiment, the user may practice stroking the golf ball with the center of the putter 1 based on the up-down and left-right directions while the first side member 20 and the second side member 30 are joined to the base member 10, or may separate the first side member 20 and the second side member 30 from the base member 10 and practice stroking the golf ball with the center of the putter 1 based on the up-down direction.

[0060] Furthermore, in this process, the distance between the golf ball 2 and the putter 1 is shortened during addressing by placing the golf ball 2 in the first recessed portion 11, so that practice can be made while making an address similar to the actual one, and as the second recessed portion 12 is formed, it is also possible to practice an upward stroke during the stroke process.

[0061] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a putting practice apparatus of a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 6 and 7 are views for describing various usage states of the putting practice apparatus of the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0062] Referring to FIGS. 5 to 7, the putting practice apparatus of the second embodiment of the present invention includes a base member 10, a first side member 120, and a second side member 130.

[0063] An overall configuration of the base member 10 is similar to that of the first embodiment described above, and thus description thereof will be omitted below.

[0064] The first side member 120 and the second side member 130 of the embodiment are formed to have a certain length, unlike the first embodiment. In addition, a plurality of joint portions are formed in the first side member 120 and the second side member 130. The joint portions may adopt various joint structures capable of joining the first side member 120 and the second side member 130 to the base member 10, and in the embodiment, the joint portions are formed of a plurality of magnets 121 and 131 as in the first embodiment.

[0065] Specifically, in the embodiment, three magnets 121 and 131 are disposed to be spaced a certain interval from each other, and as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, positions at which the first side member 120 and the second side member 130 are joined to the base member 10 are changed so that training for strokes of various orbits can be performed in parallel.

[0066] Other configurations of the embodiment are similar to those of the embodiment described above, and thus descriptions thereof will be omitted below.

[0067] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a putting practice apparatus of a third embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 9 and 10 are views for describing a process of confirming the alignment of a putter according to a user's view using the putting practice apparatus of the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0068] Referring to FIGS. 8 to 10, the putting practice apparatus of the embodiment includes a base member 10, a first side member 20, and a second side member 230.

[0069] Since the base member 10 and the first side member 20 are identical to those in the first embodiment described above, descriptions thereof will be omitted below.

[0070] The second side member 230 includes a first part 232 that is joined to the base member 10 by a magnet 231 and formed to be long in the up-down direction and a second part 233 that extends from the first part 232 and is formed to be long in the left-right direction of the putter 1.

[0071] A height of the first part 232 and a length of the second part 233 are formed so that the putter can pass between the base member 10, the first side member 20, and the second side member 230 during a stroke.

[0072] Meanwhile, since the second side member 230 adopts a structure that can be selectively joined to the base member 10, the second side member 230 having a size corresponding to each of various types of putters can be selectively joined to the base member 10 to enable practice.

[0073] That is, when the putting practice apparatus of the embodiment is used, the user has an advantage of being able to practice stroking the center of the putter 1 based on the up-down direction and the center of the putter 1 based on the left-right direction as described above, and also practice avoiding stroking the upper center of the golf ball.

[0074] In general, there are cases in which there is a difference between an actual location of the putter 1 and a location perceived by the user, according to a dominant eye. Therefore, it is very important to recognize the difference between the alignment of the putter 1 according to the user's dominant eye and the actual position of the putter 1 to perform accurate alignment.

[0075] Thus, as shown in FIG. 9, it is possible to confirm whether the alignment in the front-rear direction is accurate by comparing positions of a scale 13 of the address base member 10 and the second part 233. In particular, when a width of the second part 233 in the front-rear direction is formed smaller than the width of the base member 10 in the front-rear direction, the position between the scale 13 and the second part 233 can be more effectively checked.

[0076] In addition, a plurality of scales 234 in the left-right direction of the putter 1 can be formed on the second part 233. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 10, the alignment in the left-right direction can be checked through a mutual comparison between the scales 13 of the base member 10 and the scales 234 of the second part 233.

[0077] Ultimately, in the embodiment, there is also an advantage in that training can be conducted to prevent the user from stroking excessively upward or stroking the upper center of the ball during the stroke by the second side member 230 including the second part 233 located at the upper portion of the putter 1, and it is possible to check whether the putter 1 is correctly aligned when addressing.

[0078] In addition, a fourth recessed portion 233a having an inclined surface, which is inclined downward, on a front surface of the second part 233 may be formed in the second part 233. Thus, an upward stroke of the putter 1 can be effectively induced.

[0079] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a putting practice apparatus of a fourth embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 11, the putting practice apparatus of the embodiment includes a base member 10, a first side member 20, and a second side member 330.

[0080] The base member 10 and the first side member 20 are identical to those in the first embodiment described above, and thus description thereof will be omitted below.

[0081] The second side member 330 of the embodiment is joined to the base member 10 by a magnet 331 and includes a first part 332 and a second part 333 that is formed to extend in the left-right direction of the putter 1 and is movably joined to the first part 232.

[0082] Additionally, the first part 332 includes a fixed member 332a and a movable member 332b that is joined to the fixed member 332a to be movable in the up-down direction. The movable member 332b may be formed to be long in the up-down direction, and in the embodiment, the movable member 332b is formed to be bent toward the first side member 20.

[0083] That is, in the embodiment, the height in the up-down direction can be adjusted by moving the movable member 332b, and the width in the left-right direction can be adjusted by moving the second part 333. Therefore, it has an advantage of being universally usable for putters 1 of various sizes and shapes.

[0084] FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a putting practice apparatus of a fifth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 13 is a view showing a cross-section of the putting practice apparatus of the fifth embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIGS. 12 and 13, the putting practice apparatus of the embodiment includes a base member 110 and a plurality of second side members 230 and 230'.

[0085] The base member 110 includes a body 111 and an extension portion 112 formed to extend from the other end of the body 111. The body 111 of the embodiment may be formed in a shape identical to the base member 10 of the embodiments described above, and the extension portion 112 is formed at the other end of the body 111.

[0086] The plurality of second side members 230 and 230' are provided and are joined to the other end of the body 111 and the extension portion 112. Additionally, in the embodiment, the plurality of second side members 230 and 230' may be applied as the second side members of the third embodiment or the second side members of the fourth embodiment.

[0087] Therefore, in the case in which the second side members of the third embodiment are applied, when the second side member 230 located in the front is formed to have a height d1 higher than a height d2 of the second side member 230' located in the rear, an arrangement as shown in FIG. 13 can be formed to induce an upward stroke of the putter 1.

[0088] In addition, when the shape of the side member 330 of the fourth embodiment is applied, it is possible to induce an upward stroke of the putter 1 by adjusting a distance that the movable member 332b moves from the fixed member 332a.

[0089] FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a putting practice apparatus of a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

[0090] Referring to FIG. 14, the putting practice apparatus of the embodiment includes a base member 210 and a plurality of first side members and second side members.

[0091] The base member 210 includes a body 211 and an extension portion 212 that extends from one end and the other end of the body 211 in the front-rear direction.

[0092] Thus, by selectively joining the various first side members and second side members described above to the body 211 and the extension portion 212, the user will be able to assemble them in a form that allows for various stroke exercises.

[0093] FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a putting practice apparatus of a seventh embodiment of the present invention.

[0094] Referring to FIG. 15, the putting practice apparatus of the embodiment includes a base member 310 and a plurality of first side members and second side members.

[0095] The base member 310 includes a body 311, extension portions 312 formed to extend from one end and the other end of the body 311 in the front-rear direction, and protruding portions 313 formed to protrude from the extension portions 312, which extend forward from the body 311, and face each other.

[0096] The protruding portion 313 may be formed to have the same height as the body 311 or may be formed to have a height higher than the body 311. Thus, the user may practice the stroke so that the putter 1 maintains a certain height from the ground even after the time of stroking the golf ball 2 with the putter 1. Additionally, the protruding portions 313 may be formed to be spaced a certain distance from each other so that the golf ball 2 can pass between the protruding portions 313.

[0097] Thus, by selectively joining the various first side members and second side members described above to the body 311 and the extension portion 312, the user will be able to assemble them in a form that allows for various stroke exercises.

[0098] FIG. 16 is a perspective view of a putting practice apparatus of an eighth embodiment of the present invention.

[0099] Referring to FIG. 16, the putting practice apparatus of the embodiment includes a base member 410, a first side member 420, and a second side member 430.

[0100] In the embodiment, at least one of the first side member 420 and the second side member 430 is joined to the base member 410 to be movable in the left-right direction. Accordingly, a width of a space in the left-right direction through which the putter passes can be adjusted. Therefore, it can be used universally for putters of various sizes, and a difficulty of practice can be adjusted by adjusting the width.

[0101] The base member 410 of the embodiment includes a body 411 and an extension portion 412.

[0102] The body 411 may be formed in a shape similar to those in the embodiments described above, but in the embodiment, guide grooves 411a and 411b are formed to allow the first side member 420 and the second side member 430 to be slidably joined.

[0103] In the embodiment, the guide grooves 411a and 411b are formed to be recessed in an upper surface of the base member 411, but the present invention is not limited thereto as long as the first guide member 420 and the second guide member 430 are movably joined.

[0104] The extension portion 412 is formed to extend from an end of the body 411 so that the base member 410 can be stably supported, and in the embodiment, four extension portions 412 are formed in the front-rear directions at both ends of the body 411.

[0105] The second side member 420 and the third side member 430 are joined to the base member 410 to be movable in the left-right of the putter.

[0106] Specifically, in the embodiment, a lower portion of the first side member 420 is inserted into the guide groove 411a to be slidable, and a lower portion of the second side member 430 is inserted into the guide groove 411b to be slidable.

[0107] FIG. 17 is a perspective view of a putting practice apparatus of a ninth embodiment of the present invention.

[0108] Referring to FIG. 17, the putting practice apparatus of the embodiment has only a base member 510 like the first embodiment, and the base member 510 includes a body 511 and extension portions 512 formed to extend forward from both ends of the body 511.

[0109] A hole 512a that passes through the extension portion 512 is formed in the extension portion 512, and the user can secure the putting practice apparatus to a floor using a golf tee or the like so that the golf tee or the like passes through the hole while the putting practice apparatus is placed on the floor.

[0110] Especially, when practice is performed on grass, it is possible to practice effectively by securing the putting practice apparatus with a golf tee or something similar.

[0111] In the embodiment, as described above, the widths of the base member 510 in the front-rear direction and up-down direction may be formed differently so that practice can be performed at different heights. Thus, the extension portion 512 is formed to have a quadrangular cross-section, and two holes 512a may be formed in the front-rear direction and up-down direction.

[0112] Although the configuration and features of the present invention have been described above based on the embodiments according to the present invention, the present invention is not limited thereto, and it is obvious to those skilled in the art that various changes or modifications can be made within the gist and scope of the present invention, and therefore it is made clear that such changes or modifications fall within the scope of the appended patent claims.<Reference Signs List>

[0113] 10: Base member 11: First recessed portion 12: Second recessed portion 13, 15: Scale 14: Third recessed portion 20: First side member 30: Second side member

Claims

1. A putting practice apparatus comprising: a base member disposed behind a golf ball and having a predetermined height such that a putter strokes the golf ball while spaced a predetermined distance from the ground.

2. The putting practice apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a first side member joined to one end of the base member.

3. The putting practice apparatus of claim 2, further comprising a second side member joined to the other end of the base member.

4. The putting practice apparatus of claim 1, wherein a first recessed portion is formed in a front surface of the base member in a shape corresponding to an exterior of the golf ball.

5. The putting practice apparatus of claim 1, wherein a second recessed portion having an inclined surface that is inclined downward from an upper surface to a rear end is formed in a rear surface of the base member.

6. The putting practice apparatus of claim 1, wherein widths of the base member in a front-rear direction and an up-down direction are formed differently from each other.

7. The putting practice apparatus of claim 6, wherein a second recessed portion having an inclined surface that is inclined downward from an upper surface to a rear end is formed in a rear surface of the base member, and a third recessed portion having an inclined surface that is inclined downward from the front surface is formed in the front surface of the base member.

8. The putting practice apparatus of claim 6, wherein a scale is formed on each of the front and upper surfaces of the base member.

9. The putting practice apparatus of claim 3, wherein the first side member and the second side member are each formed to have a predetermined length, and a plurality of joint portions are formed in each of the first side member and the second side member.

10. The putting practice apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a second side member joined to the other end of the base member, wherein the second side member includes a first part formed to be long in an up-down direction and a second part formed that extends from the first part and is formed to be long in a left-right direction of the putter.

11. The putting practice apparatus of claim 10, wherein at least one of an upper surface of the base member and an upper surface of the second part has a scale formed thereon.

12. The putting practice apparatus of claim 10, wherein a fourth recessed portion having an inclined surface that is inclined downward from a front surface of the second part is formed in the second part.

13. The putting practice apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a second side member joined to the other end of the base member, wherein the second side member includes a first part formed to be long in an up-down direction and a second part formed to be long in a left-right direction of the putter and joined to the first part to be movable.

14. The putting practice apparatus of claim 13, wherein the first part includes a fixed member and a movable member that is joined to the fixed member to be movable in the up-down direction, and the second part is movably joined to the movable member.

15. The putting practice apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a second side member joined to the other end of the base member, wherein the first side member includes a first part including a fixed member and a movable member that is joined to the fixed member to be movable in an up-down direction, and a second part that is joined to the first part and formed to be long in a left-right direction of the putter.

16. The putting practice apparatus of claim 1, wherein the base member is formed to have a body and an extension portion formed to extend to the other end of the body and includes a plurality of second side members which are joined to the other end of the body and the extension portion.

17. The putting practice apparatus of claim 16, wherein each of the second side members includes a first part formed to be long in the up-down direction and a second part formed to extend from the first part and to be long in the left-right direction of the putter, and heights of the first parts of the plurality of second side members are formed differently from each other.

18. The putting practice apparatus of claim 1, wherein the base member includes a body and an extension portion formed to extend from one end and the other end of the body in a front-rear direction and includes a plurality of first side members and second side members joined to the body and the extension portion.

19. The putting practice apparatus of claim 18, wherein protruding portions formed to face each other are formed on the extension portions formed to extend forward from the body.

20. The putting practice apparatus of claim 3, wherein at least one of the first side member and the second side member is movably joined to the base member.

21. The putting practice apparatus of claim 1, further comprising extension portions formed to extend forward from both ends of the base member, wherein each of the extension portions is provided with a hole formed to pass therethrough in an up-down direction.

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