The present invention provides a golf swing training aid to which a golf club is attached. The golf swing training aid according to the present invention comprises a first supporting member having an end portion and two branch portions arranged at the rear of the end portion, second supporting members connected to ends of the branch portions of said first supporting member by means of couplers for supporting the back portions of the lower arms of the golfer so that the distance between both arms...

The present invention relates to a golf training device for use in teaching a golfer how to execute a proper golf swing, chipping stroke, and/or putting stroke using his or her own playing clubs. The golf training device according to the present invention includes a rod which defines a longitudinal axis and has first and second ends. A yoke assembly for engaging the and restraining the arms of a golfer is rotatably attached to the first end of the rod such that it is generally perpendicular to t...

The invention is directed to a muscle trainer and method for exercising a weaker of two opposing muscle groups of a person swinging an implement, such as a golf club, wherein, if the two opposing muscle groups were of appropriate strength, the two muscle groups would desirably apply forces in opposite directions to the implement to assist in maintaining the implement in an ideal club shaft plane. The contemplated muscle trainer of this invention includes a body having a grip surface located ther...

As taught herein, we provide a kit that includes novel components that are usable for training a person to play the game of golf. The kit provides a practice pad, a golf club head patch member and a unique three-dimensional hollow compression ball in combination. The ball automatically adheres onto the patch member when struck and upon impact deforms and retains deformed shape or memory until manually removed. The ball also includes a leg member that functions as a golf tee and a pointer thereon...

An apparatus is provided comprising a flexible body portion and a first ring attached to the flexible body portion. The first ring typically surrounds a first opening in the flexible body portion. The first opening may typically be about equal to or larger than the diameter of an end of a typical golf club handle. The apparatus may include a rigid member attached to the flexible body portion substantially along the entire length of the flexible body portion. A flexible body portion and a band ar...

The Golf Clubface Swing Trainer is a dedicated practice golf club designed exclusively to aid golfers understand and correct flaws in the concept of the clubface by helping them recognize what an open, closed and square clubface is at any point in the swing. Additionally, it is deigned to help golfers stretch, develop, and strengthen his or her muscles by swinging the trainer, which is weighted and balanced to achieve that purpose. The Golf Clubface Swing Trainer accomplishes these objectives by...

A putter with a distance measurement mechanism comprises a shaft, a head disposed on an end of the shaft, and a grip disposed on an opposite end of the shaft, wherein the grip comprises a through-hole is formed on an end of the grip, and an indication member having a scale extending from the through-hole toward the shaft. The scale may comprise marks indicating at least one of a distance to a cup and a recommended backswing amount. The player looks at a cup on a green as the player holds the put...

A golf club swing training device adapted for use with a golf club having a shaft and a head comprises a wing adapted to provide resistance to motion as the club is swung, and a bracket adapted to connect the golf club with the wing. The wing is pivotably attached to the bracket and restricted to a travel range of 60-120 degrees with respect to the bracket.

Apparatus for use by a golfer with a putter, and the method of its use, includes a member, removably and firmly attachable at/near its lower end to the shaft of the putter, and extending upwardly from the point of attachment and having an upper end, and the upper end of the member being adapted to contact an appropriate part of the anatomy of the golfer. When a golfer executes a correct putting stroke, the upper end of the member remains in contact with that part of the golfer's anatomy througho...

An indicator mechanism or gauge is located in a golf club and provides an indication that the "sweet spot" on a golf club head has been hit and the speed of the club head. The indicator mechanism includes a sensor mounted on the head of a golf club and an indicator positioned on top of the shaft of the club. The sensor detects the impact of the golf ball and hydraulically transmits this information to the indicator mechanism. A visual indicator protrudes from the top of the golf club shaft and p...