TEE SUPPORT TRAINER APPARATUS

Abstract

A golf alignment training apparatus includes a tee support bar including an alignment stick attachment element, an alignment stick cradle, and a tee support notch.

Description

Golf is a sport that requires proper body positioning and proper alignment to the target. It is important for a golfer's body, the path of the club swing/stroke, and the angle of the clubface to be properly aligned with the ball-to-target line if the golf shot is to be successful. If the clubface is misaligned with the intended ball-to-target line by even one degree, at the point of impact, the ball may miss the target by 10-15 yards or more, depending on the swing speed. Likewise, if the golfer were to maintain the proper clubface angle, but the swing angle or putting stroke were not aligned with the ball-to-target line, the golfer would also miss the shot, but as a result of a different type of alignment error. Learning to improve positioning and alignment, therefore, is essential to becoming a better golfer, and there are several training aid tools and devices to assist the golfer in practicing good alignment.

Many golf alignment training aids currently on the market are bulky, heavy, cumbersome to use, and difficult to store and transport in a standard golf bag. Additionally, many golf training alignment aids are configured to aid in developing a single aspect of the user's performance (e.g., full swing alignment, putting alignment, etc.).

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The Detailed Description is set forth with reference to the accompanying figures. In the figures, the left-most digit(s) of a reference number identifies the figure in which the reference number first appears. The use of the same reference numbers in different figures indicates similar or identical items. Furthermore, the drawings may be considered as providing an approximate depiction of the relative sizes of the individual components within individual figures. However, the drawings are not to scale, and the relative sizes of the individual components, both within individual figures and between the different figures, may vary from what is depicted. In particular, some of the figures may depict components as a certain size or shape, while other figures may depict the same components on a larger scale or differently shaped for the sake of clarity.

FIG. 1 illustrates a top perspective view of a golf alignment training apparatus with a tee notch and a tee notch insert installed, according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of the golf alignment training apparatus of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

FIG. 3 illustrates another side of an embodiment of the golf alignment training apparatus of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

FIG. 4 illustrates a top perspective view of a golf alignment training apparatus, similar or the same as in FIG. 1, shown as if coupled for use with a golf training aid (shown in dashed lines), according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

FIG. 5 illustrates a top perspective view of an embodiment of a golf alignment training apparatus, similar or the same as in FIG. 1, shown as if coupled for use with a golf training aid (shown in dashed lines) and configured for tee-shot training, according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

FIG. 6 illustrates a top perspective view of an embodiment of a golf alignment training apparatus, similar or the same as in FIG. 1, shown as if coupled for use with a golf training aid (shown in dashed lines) and configured for ground-shot training, according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

FIG. 7 illustrates a top perspective view of an embodiment of a golf alignment training apparatus, similar or the same as in FIG. 1, shown as if coupled for use with a golf training aid (shown in dashed lines) and configured for storage, according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

FIG. 8 illustrates a flow diagram of an example process associated with using a golf alignment training apparatus, according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Overview

This disclosure is directed to a golf alignment training apparatus. The golf training apparatus may be used in conjunction with one or more alignment sticks and/or additional golf training equipment. More specifically, this disclosure is directed to embodiments of a golf alignment training apparatus that may utilize one or more alignment sticks, may be used in conjunction with a golf swing trainer, and may be configured for putting training, tee-shot training, and ground-shot training.

As used in this disclosure, the term “alignment stick” may include but is not limited to an elongated dowel, or other similarly shaped object (e.g., a golf club, an elongated stick with any geometry compatible with the apparatus as claimed).

In an embodiment, the golf alignment training apparatus may include a tee support bar. The tee support bar may include an alignment stick attachment element, a ball position cradle, an alignment stick cradle, and a tee support notch that may be removably attachable. It is contemplated that the alignment stick attachment element may be rotatably coupled to the tee support bar and be removed and/or replaced.

In an embodiment, the golf alignment training apparatus may be configured for putting training and used in conjunction with a golf swing trainer for enhanced putting training.

In an embodiment, the golf alignment training apparatus may be configured for tee-shot training and used in conjunction with a golf swing trainer for enhanced tee-shot training.

In an embodiment, the golf alignment training apparatus may be coupled to an alignment stick and configured for storage.

In an embodiment, the golf alignment aid may be configured for ground-shot training and used in conjunction with a golf swing trainer for enhanced ground-shot training.

It is contemplated that the golf alignment training apparatus, or any components thereof, may be constructed of one or more materials including: metal, rubber, plastic, nylon, wood, or other suitable material, or any combination thereof.

Illustrative Embodiments

FIG. 1 illustrates a top perspective view of a golf alignment training apparatus 100. The golf alignment training apparatus 100 may include a tee support bar 102. In an embodiment, the tee support bar 102 may include an alignment stick attachment element 104, an alignment stick cradle 106, a ball position cradle 108, and a first tee support notch 110A and a second tee support notch 110B. Although depicted in FIG. 1 as having two tee support notches (110A and 110B), it is contemplated that the golf alignment training apparatus 100 may include a single tee support notch or more than two tee support notches.

In an embodiment, the tee support bar 102 may have a general body of an elongated planar bar structure, whereby the bar width accommodates laying flat against the ground on a back surface thereof, while maintaining the upward facing surface above the ground and providing a thickness to permit attachment of the alignment stick cradle 106. Further, the thickness is minimal to maintain a golf ball near the ground so as to simulate playing conditions without interfering with the game play. Moreover, the sides of the bar may be parallel to permit a player to square the club face parallel with the sides of the bar 102.

In an embodiment, the alignment stick attachment element 104 may include a circular base 112, a first u-shaped retaining clip 114 coupled to a first end of the circular base, and a second u-shaped retaining clip 116 coupled to a second end of the circular base opposite the first end, the first and second u-shaped retaining clips being oriented to receive an alignment stick. In an embodiment, the alignment stick attachment element 104 may be rotatably coupled to the tee support bar 102. It is understood that the u-shaped retaining clips 114/116 may resemble other shapes (i.e., the retaining clips may be circular, squared, octagonal, etc.). The first u-shaped retaining clip 114 and the second u-shaped retaining clip 116 may each include a top that is curved outwardly to receive an alignment stick via a push to expand, and snap-in movement.

In an embodiment, the ball position cradle 108 may include a visual ball position indicator 109. The visual ball position indicator 109 may include marks or other identifying indicia on the surface of the tee support bar 102. For example, in an embodiment, the visual ball position indicator 109 may include one or more symmetrical marks to provide an alignment with respect the length of the tee support bar 102, such as around the ball position cradle 108, as shown in FIG. 1. In embodiment, the visual ball position indicator may be used to assist a golfer with assist a golfer with eyeline position and alignment while putting.

In an embodiment, the alignment stick attachment element 104 may be rotated to adjust for different training desires. For example, the alignment stick attachment element 104 may be freely rotatable to any position. In another embodiment, the alignment stick attachment element 104 may rotate incrementally, with stop/pause positions, such as in increments of ninety degrees into four positions. The first position may be a putting/tee-shot position wherein the alignment stick attachment element 104 may be configured to position an alignment stick perpendicular to the tee support bar 102, the second position may be a first storage position wherein the alignment stick attachment element 104 may be configured to position an alignment stick parallel to the tee support bar 102, the third position may be a ground-shot position wherein the alignment stick attachment element 104 may be configured to position an alignment stick perpendicular to the tee support bar 102, and the fourth position may be a second storage position wherein the alignment stick attachment element 104 may be configured to position an alignment stick parallel to the tee support bar 102.

It is understood that the alignment stick attachment element 104 may be rotatable in increments other than 90 degrees (e.g., 30 degrees, 45 degrees, etc.). Similarly, it is understood that the alignment stick attachment element 104 may have more than four positions. For example, if the alignment stick attachment element 104 rotates in 45-degree increments, the alignment stick attachment element 104 would have 8 positions. It is contemplated that a varying number of incremental positions are possible and within the scope of protection disclosed here.

In an embodiment, the alignment stick cradle 106 may extending from the tee support bar in a direction perpendicular to an upper surface of the tee support bar. The alignment stick cradle may include a first protrusion 118, a second protrusion 120, and a gap 122 extending from the first protrusion 118 to the second protrusion 120. Moreover, the first protrusion 118 and the second protrusion 120 may protrude in a direction transverse to the upper surface of the tee support bar 102. In embodiment, the gap 122 may be configured (i.e., sized and shaped) to receive an alignment stick.

In an embodiment, the tee support notches 110A, 110B may include a gap located in a sidewall edge of the tee support bar 102, where the gap is open to the side and sized and shaped to secure a golf tee supporting the weight of a golf ball.

FIG. 2 illustrates a front perspective view of an embodiment of a golf alignment training apparatus 100. The golf alignment training apparatus 100 may include tee support bar 102, alignment stick attachment element 104, alignment stick cradle 106, ball position cradle 108, and tee support notch 110.

FIG. 3 illustrates another side view, opposite the view in FIG. 2, of an embodiment of the golf alignment training apparatus 100.

FIG. 4 illustrates a top perspective view of an embodiment of a golf alignment training apparatus 400 may be the same as or similar to the golf alignment training apparatus 100 as discussed above, for example, and may be coupled, as depicted, with a golf training aid 412. The golf alignment training apparatus 400 may include a tee support bar 402, an alignment stick attachment element 404, an alignment stick cradle 406, a ball position cradle 408, and a tee support notch 410.

In the embodiment of FIG. 4, the golf alignment training apparatus 400 may be coupled with the golf training aid 412 using three alignment sticks AS to be configured for putting training. In the embodiment of FIG. 4, the golf training aid 412 may be plank-shaped and have a front face configured to receive one or more alignment sticks. When configured for putting, as depicted in FIG. 4, the golf alignment training apparatus 400 is coupled with golf training aid 412 with two alignment sticks AS, and a third alignment stick AS is coupled with the golf training aid 412 and extends past the tee support bar 402.

FIG. 5 illustrates a top perspective view of an embodiment of a golf alignment training apparatus 500 may be the same as or similar to the golf alignment training apparatus 100 as discussed above, for example, and may be coupled, as depicted, with a golf training aid 512. The golf alignment training apparatus 500 may include a tee support bar 502, an alignment stick attachment element 504, an alignment stick cradle 506, a ball position cradle 508, and a tee support notch 510.

When configured for tee-shot training, as depicted in FIG. 5, the golf alignment training apparatus 500 is coupled with the golf training aid 512, which, as shown, is positioned for hitting training. In the embodiment of FIG. 5, the golf training aid 512 may be plank-shaped and have a bottom side configured to receive one or more alignment sticks. Note, FIG. 5 also depicts the golf alignment training apparatus 500 coupled to the golf training aid 512 via three alignment sticks AS.

FIG. 6 illustrates a top perspective view of an embodiment of a golf alignment training apparatus 600. The golf alignment training apparatus 600 may be the same as or similar to the golf alignment training apparatus 100 as discussed above, and may include a tee support bar 602, an alignment stick attachment element 604, an alignment stick cradle 606, a ball position cradle 608, and a tee support notch 610.

When configured for ground-shot training, as depicted in FIG. 6, the golf alignment training apparatus 600 may be coupled, as depicted, with a golf training aid 612, which, as shown, is positioned for hitting training. In the embodiment of FIG. 6, the golf training aid 612 may be plank-shaped and have a bottom side configured to receive one or more alignment sticks. Note, FIG. 6 also depicts the golf alignment training apparatus 600 coupled to the golf training aid 612 via a first alignment stick AS engaged with the alignment stick attachment element 604, a second alignment stick AS coupled to the golf training aid 612 that extends in a direction toward the golf alignment training apparatus 600 and extends past the alignment training apparatus 600 parallel to the first alignment stick AS, and also depicts a third alignment stick extending through the golf training aid and extending in a direction towards the alignment training apparatus 600 parallel to the first alignment stick and the second alignment stick.

FIG. 7 illustrates a top perspective view of an embodiment of golf alignment training apparatus 700. The golf alignment training apparatus 700 may be the same as or similar to the golf alignment training apparatus 100 as discussed above, and may include a tee support bar 702, an alignment stick attachment element 704, an alignment stick cradle 706, a ball position cradle 708, and a tee support notch 710. In an embodiment, the alignment stick cradle 706 may be configured similar to the alignment stick cradle 106, as depicted in FIG. 1. The golf alignment training apparatus 700, as depicted, is configured for vertical storage (i.e., in a golf bag amongst golf clubs, alignments sticks, etc.). In an embodiment, when the golf alignment training apparatus 700 is converted for vertical storage and an alignment stick is coupled to the alignment stick attachment element 704, the alignment stick may extend through a u-shaped gap between a first protrusion and a second protrusion.

In an embodiment, when the golf alignment training apparatus 700 is configured for vertical storage, the alignment stick attachment element 704 may be configured to position an alignment stick parallel with the tee support bar 702.

It is noted that the golf alignment training apparatus 100 may be coupled to an alignment stick and stored vertically. It is also noted that the golf alignment training apparatus may be stored independently of an alignment stick and/or in a pocket of a golf bag.

FIG. 8 illustrates a method 800 for using a golf alignment training apparatus, like those described above, in various modes of operation. The order in which the operations or steps are described is not intended to be construed as a limitation, and any number of described operations may be combined in any order and/or in parallel to implement method 800.

At step 802, the method 800 for using the golf alignment training apparatus may include rotating the alignment stick attachment to the desired position. For example, if putting training is desired, an embodiment of the golf alignment training apparatus may include a rotatable alignment stick attachment element that may be put into one of multiple positions, including a putting position. In the embodiment, the putting position may configure the golf alignment training apparatus for putting training. In embodiments, the putting position may also configure the golf alignment training apparatus to couple with a golf training aid to provide enhanced putting training.

At step 804, the method 800 may include coupling a golf training aid capable of coupling to the golf alignment training apparatus to provide enhanced training.

At step 806, the method 800 may include determining whether to practice putting or hitting training. For example, the setup and execution of a putting stroke are different than the setup and execution of a hitting swing. If putting training is desired, method 800 may continue to step 808. If, however, hitting training is desired, method 800 may continue to step 814.

At step 808, the method 800 may include configuring the golf training aid for putting training. For example, the golf training aid may be positioned such that it may couple with the golf alignment training apparatus. It is noted that when the golf training aid is coupled to the golf alignment training apparatus and both the golf training aid and the golf alignment training apparatus are configured for putting, there may exist a single straight-line path for a golf ball that begins at the golf alignment training apparatus and continues through a gap in the golf training aid.

At step 810, the method 800 may include configuring the golf alignment training apparatus for putting. For example, the golf alignment training apparatus may include: (1) an alignment stick attachment element that is rotatably coupled to the golf alignment training apparatus; (2) a ball position cradle; and (3) an alignment stick cradle, and the alignment stick attachment element may be rotated into a putting training position. It is anticipated that when the alignment stick attachment element is in the putting training position, an alignment stick coupled to the alignment stick attachment element may extend in a direction perpendicular to the golf alignment training apparatus.

At step 812, the method 800 may include coupling the golf alignment training apparatus to the golf training aid. For example, a first end of a first alignment stick may be coupled to the golf training aid and the second end of the first alignment stick may be coupled to the alignment stick attachment element. Additionally, a first end of a second alignment stick may be coupled to the golf training aid and a second end of the second alignment stick may be coupled to the alignment stick cradle. It is anticipated that the first and second alignment sticks, once coupled to the golf training aid and the golf alignment training apparatus, may along the ground parallel to each other.

It is also anticipated that a first end of a third alignment stick may be coupled to the golf training aid and extend parallel to the first and second alignment sticks. However, the third alignment stick may extend in a direction toward the golf alignment training apparatus and may extend above the ground at a height sufficient to avoid contact with a putter or a golf ball during a putting stroke.

At step 814, the method 800 may include configuring the golf training aid for hitting training. For example, the golf training aid may be positioned such that it may couple with the golf alignment training to provide enhanced hitting training. It is noted that when the golf training aid is coupled to the golf alignment training apparatus and both the golf training aid and the golf alignment training apparatus are configured for hitting training, The golf training aid may couple to the golf alignment training apparatus and provide alignment references, but may not inhibit the flight path of a golf ball being stick from or near the golf alignment training apparatus.

At step 816, the method 800 may include determining the type of hitting training that is desired. For example, certain clubs are designed for use directly on the ground (i.e., wedges, fairway woods, etc.), some clubs are designed for use on a tee (i.e., drivers, specialty clubs, etc.), and some clubs are designed to hit golf balls from a tee and from the ground (i.e., irons, specialty clubs, etc.). If training for hitting from a tee is desired, method 800 may continue to step 818. If, however, hitting from the ground is desired, method 800 may continue to step 824.

At step 818, the method 800 may include configuring the golf alignment training apparatus for hitting a tee-shot. For example, the golf alignment training apparatus may include: (1) an alignment stick attachment element that is rotatably coupled to the golf alignment training apparatus; (2) a ball position cradle; (3) an alignment stick cradle, and (4) a tee support notch, and the alignment stick attachment element may be rotated into a tee-shot training position. It is anticipated that when the alignment stick attachment element is in the tee-shot training position, an alignment stick coupled to the alignment stick attachment element may extend in a direction perpendicular to the golf alignment training apparatus.

At step 820, the method 800 may include coupling the golf alignment training apparatus to the golf training aid. For example, the method 800 may include coupling the golf alignment training apparatus to the golf training aid. For example, a first end of a first alignment stick may be coupled to the golf training aid and the second end of the first alignment stick may be coupled to the alignment stick attachment element. Additionally, a first end of a second alignment stick may be coupled to the golf training aid and a second end of the second alignment stick may extend past the golf alignment training aid in a direction parallel to the first alignment stick. It is anticipated that the first and second alignment sticks, once coupled to the golf training aid and the golf alignment training apparatus, may extend along the ground parallel to each other in a direction perpendicular to the golf alignment training apparatus.

At step 822, the method 800 may include placing a golf tee in the tee support notch and placing a golf ball on the tee. It is anticipated that the tee support notch may include a gap similarly sized to the outside diameter of the shank of a golf tee. For example, a golf tee may be forced into the gap within the tee support notch, however the friction between the surfaces of the tee support notch and the outside surfaces of the golf tee will create adequate frictional forces as to hold the golf tee firmly in place. It is also anticipated that the frictional forces created may be sufficient to hold the golf tee in place after a golf ball is positioned on the top of the golf tee.

It is noted that if the golf tee is not perfectly straight, the added weight of the golf ball may increase the gravitational forces imposed upon a single side of the tee support notch. It is anticipated that the frictional forces between the gap within the tee support notch and the inserted golf tee are adequate to support a non-straight golf tee with and without a golf ball on the top.

At step 824, the method 800 may include configuring the golf alignment training apparatus for hitting a ground-shot. For example, the golf alignment training apparatus may include: (1) an alignment stick attachment element that is rotatably coupled to the golf alignment training apparatus; (2) a ball position cradle; (3) an alignment stick cradle, and (4) a tee support notch, and the alignment stick attachment element may be rotated into a tee-shot training position. It is anticipated that when the alignment stick attachment element is in the ground-shot training position, an alignment stick coupled to the alignment stick attachment element may extend in a direction perpendicular to the golf alignment training apparatus.

At step 826, the method 800 may include coupling the golf alignment training apparatus to the golf training aid. For example, the method 800 may include coupling the golf alignment training apparatus to the golf training aid. For example, a first end of a first alignment stick may be coupled to the golf training aid and the second end of the first alignment stick may be coupled to the alignment stick attachment element. Additionally, a first end of a second alignment stick may be coupled to the golf training aid and a second end of the second alignment stick extend past the golf alignment training apparatus in a direction parallel to the first alignment stick and perpendicular to the golf alignment training apparatus. It is anticipated that the first and second alignment sticks may extend along the ground parallel to each other in a direction perpendicular to the golf alignment training apparatus.

At step 828, the method 800 may include placing a golf ball on the hitting surface at the desired location relative to the golf alignment training apparatus. For example, it may be advantageous to conduct ground-shot training with different golf clubs designed for ground-shots. Accordingly, it is anticipated that the first and second alignment sticks may be used along with the golf alignment training apparatus (which is perpendicular to the first and second alignment sticks) to provide a reference for orienting the particular shot being practiced.

Conclusion

Although several embodiments have been described in language specific to structural features and/or methodological acts, it is to be understood that the claims are not necessarily limited to the specific features or acts described. Rather, the specific features and acts are disclosed as illustrative forms of implementing the claimed subject matter.

Claims

1. A golf alignment training apparatus, comprising: a tee support bar including: an alignment stick attachment element,an alignment stick cradle, anda tee support notch.

2. The golf alignment training apparatus of claim 1, wherein the alignment stick attachment element is rotatably coupled to the tee support bar.

3. The golf alignment training apparatus of claim 2, wherein the alignment stick attachment element includes: a first position that is perpendicular to the tee support bar,a second position that is parallel to the tee support bar,a third position that is perpendicular to the tee support bar different than the first position, anda fourth position that is parallel to the tee support bar different than the third position.

4. The golf alignment training apparatus of claim 1, wherein the alignment stick attachment element is removable.

5. The golf alignment training apparatus of claim 1, wherein the alignment stick attachment element includes: a circular base having a first end and a second end opposite the first end,a first retaining clip coupled to the first end of the circular base, anda second retaining clip coupled to the second end of the circular base.

6. The golf alignment training apparatus of claim 1, wherein the tee support notch includes a first tee support notch along a first edge of the tee support bar and a second tee support notch along a second edge of the tee support bar, the second edge of the tee support bar being opposite the first edge of the tee support bar.

7. The golf alignment training apparatus of claim 6, wherein the alignment stick cradle includes: a first protrusion extending away from the tee support bar,a second protrusion extending away from the tee support bar, anda u-shaped gap extending from an inside surface of the first protrusion to an inside surface of the second protrusion.

8. A golf alignment training system, comprising: a tee support bar including: an alignment stick attachment element,an alignment stick cradle, anda golf ball cradle;a first alignment stick;a second alignment stick; anda plank-shaped golf training aid including: a front face configured to receive the first alignment stick and the second alignment stick, anda bottom side, adjacent to the front face, the bottom side configured to receive the first alignment stick and the second alignment stick.

9. The golf alignment training system of claim 8, wherein the alignment stick attachment element is rotatably coupled to the tee support bar.

10. The golf alignment training system of claim 9, wherein the alignment stick attachment element includes: a first position that is perpendicular to the tee support bar,a second position that is parallel to the tee support bar,a third position that is perpendicular to the tee support bar different than the first position, anda fourth position that is parallel to the tee support bar different than the third position.

11. The golf alignment training system of claim 10, including a third alignment stick, and wherein: the alignment stick attachment element is in the first position or the third position;the first alignment stick is coupled to the plank-shaped golf training aid at a first end of the first alignment stick and to the alignment stick attachment element at a second end of the first alignment stick;the second alignment stick is coupled to the plank-shaped golf training aid at a first end of the second alignment stick and positioned on the alignment stick cradle at a second end of the second alignment stick; andthe third alignment stick is coupled to the plank-shaped golf training aid at a first end of the third alignment stick and extends parallel to the first alignment stick, and the second alignment stick towards the tee support bar.

12. The golf alignment training system of claim 10, wherein: the alignment stick attachment element is in the first position or the third position;the first alignment stick is coupled to the plank-shaped golf training aid and to the alignment stick attachment element at a second end; andthe second alignment stick is coupled to the plank-shaped golf training aid and extends parallel to the first alignment stick past the tee support bar.

13. The golf alignment training system of claim 10, wherein: the alignment stick attachment element is in the first position or the third position;the first alignment stick is coupled to the plank-shaped golf training aid and to the alignment stick attachment element; andthe second alignment stick is coupled to the plank-shaped golf training aid and extends parallel to the first alignment stick towards the tee support bar.

14. A method for operating a golf alignment training apparatus, the method comprising steps of: providing a tee support bar, the tee support bar including: an alignment stick attachment element,an alignment stick cradle,a golf ball cradle, anda tee support notch.

15. The method of claim 14 further comprising steps of: providing a first alignment stick;providing a second alignment stick;providing a golf training aid; andconfiguring the tee support bar for golf alignment training.

16. The method of claim 15, wherein the step of configuring the tee support bar for golf alignment training includes rotating the alignment stick attachment element into one of: a putting/tee-shot position, in which: the alignment stick attachment element is positioned to hold an alignment stick perpendicular to the tee support bar, andan opening of the golf ball cradle is facing toward a target;a first storage position, in which the alignment stick attachment element is positioned to hold the alignment stick parallel to the tee support bar;a ground-shot position, in which: the alignment stick attachment element is positioned to hold the alignment stick perpendicular to the tee support bar, andthe opening of the golf ball cradle is facing in a direction opposite the target; anda second storage position, wherein the alignment stick attachment element is positioned to hold the alignment stick parallel to the tee support bar.

17. The method of claim 16, wherein the tee support bar further includes a third alignment stick, and wherein the step of configuring the tee support bar for golf alignment training includes: rotating the alignment stick attachment element to the putting/tee-shot position,coupling a first end of the first alignment stick to the golf training aid and a second end of the first alignment stick to the alignment stick attachment element,coupling a first end of the second alignment stick to the golf training aid and a second end of the second alignment stick to the alignment stick cradle at a second end, andcoupling a first end of the third alignment stick to the golf training aid and extending a second end of the third alignment stick towards the tee support bar.

18. The method of claim 16, wherein the configuring the tee support bar for golf alignment training comprises: rotating the alignment stick attachment element to the putting/tee-shot position,coupling a first end of the first alignment stick is to the golf training aid and a second end of the first alignment stick to the alignment stick attachment element,coupling a first end of the second alignment stick to the golf training aid and extending a second end of the second alignment stick past the tee support bar, andpreparing the tee support notch.

19. The method of claim 18 further comprising inserting a third alignment stick through the golf training aid such that the third alignment stick is aligned with the tee support notch.

20. The method of claim 16, wherein the step of configuring the tee support bar for golf alignment training includes: rotating the alignment stick attachment element to the ground-shot position,coupling a first end of the first alignment stick to the golf training aid and a second end of the first alignment stick to the alignment stick attachment element, and coupling a first end of the second alignment stick to the golf training aid and extending a second end of the second alignment stick past the tee support bar in a direction towards the tee support bar.