Golf training aid

Abstract

The golf training aid 10 comprises shoulder position indicator means comprising an indicator arm 12 in the form of an elongate projecting arm. The indicator arm is secured on and projects outwardly and forwardly from a support member in the form of a shoulder pad. The shoulder position indicator means comprises indicator members in the form of brightly colored spheres 20, 21 which increase the visual awareness with regard to the position of the indicator arm during the execution of the golf swing and especially during the takeaway in the back swing. Accordingly, the golf training aid enables either the golfer or a golf teacher to obtain feedback in relation to the position of the shoulders during the golf swing.

1 . A golf training aid for indicating the shoulder turn during a golf swing comprising attachment means for attaching a support member adjacent to a shoulder of the golfer, the support member having shoulder position indicator means projecting outwardly therefrom and forwardly relative to the golfer.  
     
     
         2 . A golf training aid according to  claim 1 , in which the golf training aid is for indicating the shoulder turn during the takeaway in the back swing.  
     
     
         3 . A golf training aid according to  claim 1  or  claim 2 , in which the shoulder position indicator means comprises an indicator arm.  
     
     
         4 . A golf training aid according to  claim 3 , in which the indicator arm is an elongate member.  
     
     
         5 . A golf training aid according to  claim 3  or  claim 4 , in which the indicator arm comprises a resilient member.  
     
     
         6 . A golf training aid according to any one of  claims 3  to  5 , in which the indicator arm is arranged to be substantially perpendicular to the shoulder of the golfer.  
     
     
         7 . A golf training aid according to any preceding claim, in which the shoulder position indicator means is adjustably secured to the support member.  
     
     
         8 . A golf training aid according to  claim 7 , in which the shoulder position indicator means is pivotally secured to the support member.  
     
     
         9 . A golf training aid according to any preceding claims, comprising position retaining means to retain the position of the shoulder position indicator means relative to the support member.  
     
     
         10 . A golf training aid according to  claim 9 , comprising locking means to lock the position of the shoulder position indicator means relative to the support member.  
     
     
         11 . A golf training aid according to any preceding claim, in which the shoulder position indicator means is connected to the support member through a ball and socket joint.  
     
     
         12 . A golf training aid according to any preceding claim, in which the shoulder position indicator means comprises an indicator member.  
     
     
         13 . A golf training aid according to any preceding claim, in which the shoulder position indicator comprises a first indicator member and a second indicator member.  
     
     
         14 . A golf training aid according to  claim 13 , in which the first indicator member is supported by the indicator arm.  
     
     
         15 . A golf training aid according to  claim 13  or  claim 14 , in which the second indicator member is located adjacent to the shoulder of the golfer.  
     
     
         16 . A golf training aid according to any preceding claim, in which the support member comprises a pad.  
     
     
         17 . A golf training aid according to  claim 16 , in which the pad comprises a flexible pad.  
     
     
         18 . A golf training aid according to  claim 16  or  claim 17 , in which the support member comprises a shoulder pad.  
     
     
         19 . A golf training aid according to any preceding claim, in which the support member locates over the forward shoulder of the golfer relative to the swing.  
     
     
         20 . A golf training aid according to any preceding claim, in which the attachment means comprises a harness mechanism.  
     
     
         21 . A method of indicating the shoulder turn of a golfer during a golf swing comprising securing shoulder position indicator means adjacent to a shoulder of the golfer, in order for the shoulder position indicator means to project outwardly and forwardly relative to the shoulder of the golfer.  
     
     
         22 . A method according to  claim 21 , in which the method indicates the shoulder turn during the takeaway in the back swing.  
     
     
         23 . A method according to  claim 21  or  claim 22 , in which the method comprises moving the shoulder position indicator means to be substantially perpendicular to the shoulder of the golfer in at least a horizontal plane.  
     
     
         24 . A method according to any one of  claims 21  to  23 , in which the method comprises securing the shoulder position indicator means to a golfer through a harness mechanism  
     
     
         25 . A golf training aid substantially as hereinbefore described, with reference to, and as shown in any of FIGS.  2  to  5 .  
     
     
         26 . A method of indicating the shoulder turn of a golfer during a golf swing substantially as hereinbefore described, with reference to, and as shown in any of FIGS.  2  to  5 .