FIELD
Some implementations relate generally to golf training devices, and, more particularly, to a golf putting training device.
BACKGROUND
Some conventional golf putting training devices or aids can include matts that may be cumbersome to use and store. Other conventional putting training aids may use electronics and lasers and may be expensive and/or complicated to use. Still other training aids may have a physical guide for the putter that is relatively short in length and may be limited in training for the golf putting swing.
Embodiments were conceived in light of the above-mentioned needs, problems and limitations, among other things. The background description provided herein is for the purpose of generally presenting the context of the disclosure. Work of the presently named inventor, to the extent it is described in this background section, as well as aspects of the description that may not otherwise qualify as prior art at the time of filing, are neither expressly nor impliedly admitted as prior art against the present disclosure.
SUMMARY
Some implementations can include 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.
In some implementations, each of the first elongate portion and the second elongate portion includes a first mounting aperture disposed near a proximate end and a second mounting aperture disposed near a distal end. In some implementations, each of the first elongate portion and the second elongate portion includes one or more guide apertures each constructed to receive one of the guide pins.
In some implementations, the one or more guide apertures include a first guide aperture, a second guide aperture, and a third guide aperture. In some implementations, the first guide aperture, the second guide aperture and the third guide aperture correspond to a first difficulty setting, a second difficulty setting, and a third difficulty setting, respectively.
In some implementations, the first difficulty setting is toward the proximate end of the first elongate portion and the second elongate portion, wherein the third difficulty setting is toward the distal end of the first elongate portion and the second elongate portion, and wherein the second difficulty setting is disposed between the first difficulty setting and the third difficulty setting. Some implementations can include one or more mounting elements configured to fit into the first or second mounting apertures of the first elongate portion or the second elongate portion, wherein, when installed, the one or more mounting elements fit through the first or second mounting apertures and extend into the surface the putting training device is being mounted to.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a top view of an example golf putting training device in accordance with some implementations.
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.
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.
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.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an example golf putting training device in use in accordance with some implementations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FIG. 10 is a top view of an example golf putting training device showing example dimensions in accordance with some implementations.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Patent Application
20230149788
