A leveling mount is disclosed for equipment in temporary or permanent installations wherein the supporting surface can be a non-level planar surface. A ball and socket support stud provides a self-leveling adjustment of support. An elastomeric removable mount base pad provides non-skid means. Limited swivel and radial movement of the ball and socket support stud are maintained. The leveling mount base can engage a support stud affixed to the supported equipment. A ball retaining agent provides a security lock against removal of the ball from the ball socket from sock or impact. The ball retaining agent alternatively is adjustable to limit range of swivel from 15.degree. from the vertical and to lock limited swivel and rotary movements of the ball and socket stud into fixed positions.

A leveling mount is disclosed for equipment in temporary or permanent installations wherein the supporting surface can be a non-level planar surface. A ball and socket support stud provides a self-leveling adjustment of support. An elastomeric removable mount base pad provides non-skid means. Swivel and radial movement of the ball and socket support stud are maintained to about 15.degree. from the vertical and 360.degree. rotary movement of the leveling mount base. The leveling mount base can engage a threaded support stud affixed to the supported equipment. A suitable number of lag holes with knock-out covers over said lag holes are provided. The lag holes are in perpendicular alignment with parallel top and bottom configured surfaces of the leveling mount base to permit secure attachment of the leveling mount base to support surfaces to reduce to a minimum the presence of open holes, crevices, recesses and cavities in the juncture of the leveling device with the support surface. Additionally, the surface design of the leveling device base element is configured to present a clean unencumbered surface for cleaning procedures after the leveling device is secured in place by employment of securing elements including bolts, screws and washers.

A slope controllable foot plate for a golf swing practice apparatus which includes a actuating oil pressure motor providing the power for controlling the slope, a transformation device for transforming the rotating driving power to linear driving power, and a slope control oil pressure cylinder for controlling the slope of the foot plate, whereby a lower height and a simplified structure of the foot plate is obtained.

A method for determining the directional aiming tendencies of an individual golfer using a laser sighting device which includes a body portion having a flat end surface on one end and a pointer on its opposite end. Underneath the body portion is a laser light assembly. The golfer positions his/her putter to direct a golf ball toward a hole. Once the ball strike face of the putter is aligned to the golfer's satisfaction, the golf ball is replaced with the laser sighting device. The flat surface of the device is placed flush against the ball-striking face of the putter. The device is turned on, projecting a laser light from the pointer to the golf hole. The laser light provides an indication of whether a golfer is aiming to the left or to the right of a target line between the position of the golf ball and a hole or simulated hole.

A golf training device (10) is provided having an elongated housing (20) and a mirror housing (30), with both the elongated housing (20) and mirror housing (30) having indicia (40) imprinted thereon. The elongated housing (20) contains a laser (200) and a mirror assembly (150) for generating a laser beam (80) which is projected in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the elongated housing (20). The laser beam (80) instructs a user on where to position the heel of his or her leading foot (290) and indicia (40) allow for the proper positioning of the golf ball (240) with respect to a chosen golf club for an optimal swing to reach a designated target.