An apparatus and method for repetitively training a golf swing is disclosed. In some embodiments of the present apparatus, foot placement guides are provided to align a golfer's stance relative to a golf ball on a tee. Motion and other data capture create a swing profile for the golfer's swing, which is compared to the swing of a golf Pro, thus giving swing feedback to the golfer. The apparatus automatically resets the ball position after the swing, allowing the golfer to repeat the swing based on the received feedback while isolating other variables (such as inaccurate resetting of foot position).

A monitoring system that includes a processor, one or more video cameras, a student monitor, and an instructor monitor. The processor can transmit and receive digital information to and from the video cameras and monitors. The student monitor and the instructor monitor are each also able to communicate digitally with the processor and may each play video as received from the processor. The processor may transmit either a live or recorded video signal to both the student monitor and the instructor monitor, such that the student monitor and the instructor monitor receive and play video simultaneously.

Embodiments of the present invention are directed to providing a solution for putting greens to be both moldable to the terrain and transportable, while at the same time secure in less than optimal conditions. By providing a flexible putting green material that can be staked to the ground via multiple stake holes, embodiments of the present invention provide an all-terrain putting green that can be secured to any stake-permitting outdoor ground surface, such as dirt, sand, or gravel. The flexible putting green material can comprise an upper layer and a lower layer that are secured together. The lower layer can be made of a material that is adapted for direct contact with outdoor ground surfaces. The upper layer can be made of a material that sufficiently resembles the surface characteristics of a traditional putting green.

A golf mat that has a natural feel and mitigates injury during mat striking includes: a base, the base including a main structure with an upper surface and an open topped cavity in the upper surface; and an insert sized to be accommodated in the cavity, the insert including a layer of solid polymeric material selected to have shock absorption properties greater than the main structure; and artificial turf installed on the base and overlying at least a portion of the main structure and the insert.

The present invention relates to a divot-detecting golf swing mat and, more particularly, to a divot-detecting golf swing mat characterized by comprising: a hitting mat (110) having artificial turf (111) formed on the upper side thereof such that a golf ball (B) can be seated thereon; a divot-detecting sensor array portion (120) installed beneath the hitting mat (110) so as to measure hitting of a club head (H), which is transferred through the hitting mat (110), through sensors arranged in an array type; a control portion (130) for calculating information regarding hitting of the club head (H) sensed by the divot-detecting sensor array portion (120); a golf ball position designating portion (150) installed on a side surface of the rear side of the hitting mat (110) so as to designate the position of the golf ball (B); and a display portion (140) for displaying the information regarding hitting of the club head (H) and the position of the golf ball (B).

An artificial turf for golf mimics visual and physical aspects of natural turf. The artificial turf includes a resilient, slow recovery, foam layer that temporarily deforms proximate to where the club head contacts the artificial turf during a swing, thereby allowing an uninterrupted swing arc with a descending angle of attack and forming a virtual divot cavity that mimics physical aspects of a natural turf divot. Trans-chromic synthetic grass blades on the surface of the artificial turf exhibit a temporary color change caused by contact with the club head during a swing, thereby forming a virtual divot cavity that mimics visual aspects of a natural turf divot. The slow recovery foam and trans-chromic grass blades enable analysis of the golf swing based on the virtual divot. The artificial turf may be incorporated into a practice mat.

A new golf putting device incorporates a concave ramp turf surface having a set of golf putting receptacles and a corresponding set of golf putting receptacle plugs, and a set of distance indicia corresponding to the set of golf putting receptacles. Each golf putting receptacle plug includes a body portion and a turf layer. The receptacle's turf layer forms a part of the ramp turf surface and smoothly transitions into the ramp turf surface. The golf putting device also includes a frame structure and a ramp layer attached to the frame structure. The ramp turf is attached to the ramp layer. The golf putting device also includes a set of rails on the two sides of the ramp turf surface. The golf putting device further includes a set of target zone indicia on the ramp turf surface.

A sports training apparatus includes a flat mat having visible indicia adapted to indicate placement of at least one foot of a user of the apparatus, and a foot restraint adapted to hold a front foot of the user so that the front foot remains in contact with a top surface of the flat mat. The front foot is in an intended direction of a swing of a sports implement.

A putting system that utilizes a computing system to process signals from sensors that are built into the apparatus is described. The sensors track a golf ball rolling along a putting mat to determine both the speed and location of the putt. The system then communicates to the player's smartphone or other connected device to facilitate analysis of the putt attempt and to relay putt information to a central server for storage, game interactions, and comparative analysis against other players. Using applications that run on the player's mobile device, tablet, tv, or computer, real-time and historical analyses are presented to the player. Games against other players locally or connected through the internet expand the experience in novel and challenging ways. Overall, the putting system aims to provide a more useful and engaging putting experience through statistical tracking and analysis, meaningful feedback to the user, and the inclusion of multiplayer elements.

A golf putting system for increasing golf putting acumen includes a transportable golf putting mat manufactured from a carpet-like material and having a top side and a backing, such that the mat can be placed onto the top of existing surfaces to prevent slipping. The golf putting mat contains a layout on the top side made up of a plurality of targets, such as letters, numbers or playing cards, which are separated from the other targets such that a putted golf ball can rest inside any of the separations to distinguish a target. Also included are metal rings, configured to be located inside one or more of the separations to further distinguish the targets from the others. Additionally, a value indicator can be placed on the side of the golf putting matt to assist or revise the scoring of the game, which is played by putting a golf ball on the mat at one or more of the targets.