Golf putting and chipping training apparatus
US6036608A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 7, 1999 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2071/0694
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Golf training apparatus adapted for use with a golf ball and a putter or chipping club having a club head defining a club width includes a U-shaped base having a pair of parallel, substantially rigid side members with a region therebetween which is devoid of base material. A light source, preferably a self-contained, battery operated laser, is mounted with respect to the proximal end portion, preferably at a central location so as to output a light beam proximally to distally along a line substantially parallel to the rigid side members. A momentary contact switch is preferably used to activate the light source. Using such a configuration, the base may be placed on a playing surface and the switch momentarily depressed to illuminate a target with the light beam. By virtue of the open swing region, a ball may then be placed directly on the playing surface before striking in the direction of the target.
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