A light-weight, integrated, self-contained golf premium device to aid a golfer during a golf game comprising a generally rectangular two-piece case having a circular rotatable stroke counter, a retractable cleaning tool, a ball marker retainer and ball marker, an information display surface and an eyelet to secure the device to a key chain or golf bag. The two-piece case has a front and rear piece formed of a relatively rigid material which are fixedly secured to one another by conventional inte...

A directional device (10) to be used while playing golf includes a modified golf tee (12) and a standard golf tee (14) which are assembled together by removably inserting the pointed end (24) of the standard golf tee (14) into a hole (28) formed in the enlarged head (20) of the modified golf tee (12). The standard golf tee (14) is then aimed at a desired target such as a flagstick on a green when the pointed end (18) of the modified golf tee (12) is inserted into the ground and the enlarged head...

A golf practice device for holding the golfer's knees in proper relationship throughout his swing of the golf club. The device includes two rigid, rectangular Knee-engaging members connected together by a flexible cord. One of such plates is located on the inside of each of the golfer's legs at the knee area. Three Knee-encircling straps are attached to each plate to secure same to the golfer's leg.

A mat for guiding golfers in addressing the ball on which are indicated positions and angles for the feet, placement of the ball and guide lines to indicate the proper direction to be traversed by the club.

Apparatus for estimating the range of a golf course flagstick in terms of a number of paces which is common to all users. An opaque body adapted to be held in the hand is so shaped that its profile has two parallel ridges which face in the same direction, are separated by 47/64 inch, and lie on the same side of a perpendicular line along which they terminate. In use, the apparatus is held at arm's length so that the ridges are horizontal and the lower ridge is aligned with the lowermost visible ...

The present invention is directed to a training device for use by golfers to help them establish a shot routine to consistently line up, set-up, maintain a fixed head position during the golf swing and act as a guide or target to direct the club head during the down swing. The training device is shaped and arranged relative to the ball such that it presents a visual indication of head position to a player as he executes his golf line up, set-up and swing.

The invention comprises a method and apparatus for developing proper stance, swing plane and alignment in golfers. An adjustable, generally rectangular base framework adapted to rest upon a suitable practice surface, either indoors or outdoors, includes an elongated base bar having adjustably connected therealong a target line bar and a feet and shoulder alignment bar. A ball reference bar is affixed to the alignment bar of the remote end thereof. A support shaft extends vertically upward from t...

A training device for training golfers the proper movement of the lower body during the golfing swing. The device comprises a base with a first foot pad and a second foot pad supported thereon, one of the foot pads being movable toward or away from the other foot pad. Each foot pad has a support surface upon which one foot of the golfer is placed. The support surface of the first foot pad is rotatable only from a horizontal position to an inwardly-facing position in relation to the second foot p...

A relatively inexpensive compact golf training system with digital readouts of the theoretical carry and the distance to the right or left, from a straight drive, caused by either a slice or hook. The system is battery powered, portable and can be used in or out-of-doors by either a right or left handed golfer. There is no restriction on the type of club that can be used. A photodetector is used to reliably sense the movement of a slotted disk on the rotating shaft. The deflection of a stationar...

A golf instructional aid mounted upon the golfer's head to teach and encourage head immobility during swinging of the golf club and to aid in alignment of the club swing and movement with respect to the desired direction of ball travel. A cap mounted support includes a ball and socket mount and a pair of parallel spaced reference elements which each include a reference mark permitting a golf ball to be visually "bracketed" between the reference elements wherein head movement is readily detected ...