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Methods for training golf putting skills

US6149537A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 23, 1998
Grant dateNov 21, 2000
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B69/3682
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A plurality of methods of training golf putting skills are provided, namely to assist a golfer in developing a pendulum-type swing, improving a sweet spot type putting shot, reducing tendencies to push or pull shots, and improving follow through. An apparatus for training a plurality of golf putting skills and being adapted to connect to a shaft of a golf putting club is also provided. The apparatus preferably includes a housing and an optical transmitter positioned in the housing for transmitting light therefrom. Light pattern configurator is associated with the housing for selectively configuring the transmitted light into either a line pattern of light or a spot pattern of light. The apparatus also preferably includes shaft mounting device connected to the housing for adjustably and detachably connecting the housing to the shaft of a golf putting club.

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