Abstract
A golf putting training device is described. In some implementations, the golf putting training device comprises a body having a first elongate portion and a second elongate portion that are joined by a center portion having an arcuate recess at a proximate end of the first elongate portion and the second elongate portion, with the first elongate portion and the second elongate portion forming a channel that has the arcuate recess at a proximate end and an opening at a distal end. The golf putting training device further comprises two guide pins, with each of the first elongate portion and the second elongate portion including a first mounting aperture pair disposed near a proximate end and a second mounting aperture pair disposed near a distal end, as well as one or more guide aperture pairs, each pair constructed to receive the two guide pins.
Claims
1. A putting training device comprising: a body having a first elongate portion and a second elongate portion that are joined by a center portion having an arcuate recess at a proximate end of the first elongate portion and the second elongate portion, wherein the first elongate portion and the second elongate portion form a channel that has the arcuate recess at a proximate end and an opening at a distal end; and two guide pins, wherein each of the first elongate portion and the second elongate portion include a first mounting aperture pair disposed near a proximate end and a second mounting aperture pair disposed near a distal end, and wherein each of the first elongate portion and the second elongate portion include guide aperture pairs, each pair constructed to receive the two guide pins, and wherein the guide aperture pairs include a first guide aperture pair, a second guide aperture pair, and a third guide aperture pair.
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4. The putting training device of claim 1, wherein the first guide aperture pair is toward the proximate end of the first elongate portion and the second elongate portion, wherein the third guide aperture pair is toward the distal end of the first elongate portion and the second elongate portion, and wherein the second guide aperture pair is disposed between the first guide aperture pair and the third guide aperture pair.
5. The putting training device of claim 1, further comprising one or more mounting elements configured to fit into the first mounting aperture pair or the second mounting aperture pair of the first elongate portion or the second elongate portion, wherein, when installed, the one or more mounting elements fit through the first mounting aperture pair or the second mounting aperture pair and extend into the surface the putting training device is being mounted to.
6. The putting training device of claim 5, wherein the one or more mounting elements comprise one or more mounting pins or golf tees.
7. The putting training device of claim 1, wherein the putting device is formed from metal.
8. The putting training device of claim 1, wherein the putting device is formed from plastic.
9. The putting training device of claim 1, wherein the putting training device provides visual feedback to a user of the putting training device.
10. The putting training device of claim 1, wherein the putting training device provides muscle memory training to a user of the putting training device.
11. The putting training device of claim 1, wherein placement of the two guide pins in the first guide aperture pair constitutes a first configuration of the putting training device.
12. The putting training device of claim 1, wherein placement of the two guide pins in the second guide aperture pair constitutes a second configuration of the putting training device.
13. The putting training device of claim 1, wherein placement of the two guide pins in the third guide aperture pair constitutes a third configuration of the putting training device.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0008] FIG. 1 is a top view of an example golf putting training device in accordance with some implementations.
[0009] FIG. 2 is a top view of an example golf putting training device showing guide pins in the easy difficulty setting and a golf ball in accordance with some implementations.
[0010] FIG. 3 is a top view of an example golf putting training device showing mounting pins, guide pins in the easy difficulty setting, and a golf ball in accordance with some implementations.
[0011] FIG. 4 is a top view of an example golf putting training device showing guide pins in the easy difficulty setting, a golf ball in the arcuate recess, and a putter in accordance with some implementations.
[0012] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an example golf putting training device in use in accordance with some implementations.
[0013] FIG. 6 is a top view of an example golf putting training device with guide pins in the easy difficulty setting in accordance with some implementations.
[0014] FIG. 7 is a top view of an example golf putting training device with guide pins in the medium difficulty setting in accordance with some implementations.
[0015] FIG. 8 is a top view of an example golf putting training device with guide pins in the hard difficulty setting in accordance with some implementations.
[0016] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an example golf putting training device with guide pins in the hard difficulty setting and a golf ball passing through the opening between the two elongate members and the guide pins in accordance with some implementations.
[0017] FIG. 10 is a top view of an example golf putting training device showing example dimensions in accordance with some implementations.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0018] FIG. 1 is a top view of an example golf putting training device 100, which includes a center portion 102 having an arcuate recess 108. The center portion 102 joins a first elongate portion 104 and a second elongate portion 106. The first elongate portion 104 includes a first mounting aperture 112 and a second mounting aperture 116. The second elongate portion 106 includes a first mounting aperture 110 and a second mounting aperture 114. Each of the first elongate portion 104 and the second elongate portion 106 include a plurality of guide pin apertures in three difficulty settings easy 120, medium 122, and hard 124. The first elongate portion and the second elongate portion form a channel extending from the arcuate recess 108 at a proximate end to an opening 118 at a distal end.
[0019] FIG. 2 is a top view of an example golf putting training device 100 showing guide pins 204 and 206 in the easy difficulty setting and a golf ball 202 passing through the opening 118 in accordance with some implementations.
[0020] FIG. 3 is a top view of an example golf putting training device showing mounting pins (or elements) 302 and 304 in first mounting apertures, and mounting pins (or elements) 306 and 308 in the second mounting apertures, guide pins 204/206 in the easy difficulty setting, and a golf ball in accordance with some implementations. The mounting pins can include pins specifically designed for inserting into the mounting apertures or can include golf tees, or can include a combination of both (e.g., specifically designed mounting pins 302/304 and golf tees 306/308). The mounting pins are constructed to extend through respective mounting apertures and into a surface below (e.g., into a putting green surface).
[0021] FIG. 4 is a top view of an example golf putting training device showing guide pins in the easy difficulty setting, a golf ball in the arcuate recess, and a putter 402 in accordance with some implementations. In operation, the putter 402 can be swung by a user to putt the golf ball while the training device provides visual feedback and muscle memory training to the user, among other things.
[0022] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an example golf putting training device in use where a user is holding a putter 402 to putt the golf ball toward a hole 502 using the putting training device for training visual cues and muscle movement for the golf putting stroke.
[0023] FIG. 6 is a top view of an example golf putting training device with guide pins 204/206 in the easy difficulty setting (e.g., 120 in FIG. 1) in accordance with some implementations.
[0024] FIG. 7 is a top view of an example golf putting training device with guide pins 204/206 in the medium difficulty setting (e.g., 122 in FIG. 2) in accordance with some implementations.
[0025] FIG. 8 is a top view of an example golf putting training device with guide pins 204/206 in the hard difficulty setting (e.g., 124 if FIG. 3) in accordance with some implementations.
[0026] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an example golf putting training device with guide pins 204/206 in the hard difficulty setting and a golf ball 202 passing through the opening (e.g., 118) between the two elongate members and the guide pins 204/206 in accordance with some implementations.
[0027] FIG. 10 is a top view of an example golf putting training device showing example dimensions in accordance with some implementations. The example dimensions shown in FIG. 10 are intended to be non-limiting example dimensions for purposes of explaining the disclosed subject matter.
[0028] The golf putting training device 100 can be formed from metal (e.g., aluminum or steel or other suitable metal), plastic, or other suitable material.
[0029] While some example implementations have been described in terms of a general embodiment with several specific example modifications, it is recognized that other modifications and variations of the embodiments described above are within the spirit and scope of the disclosed subject matter. Applicant intends to embrace any and all such modifications, variations and embodiments.
