Golf training apparatus

Abstract

A golf training aid includes a circular hoop that is inclined or inclinable in use at an angle to the horizontal. A planar surface is defined extending outwardly from a surface of an upper end of the hoop and parallel to the plane of the hoop. The golf training aid can be used in combination with a club and can assist a golfer in developing an improved swing.

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       30 . A golf training club comprising a shaft with a grip at one end and a sleeve rotatably mounted about the shaft.  
   
   
       31 . A golf training club as claimed in  claim 30  wherein the rolling surface of the club is of a material which promotes rolling of the sleeve on a or the hoop.  
   
   
       32 . A golf training club as claimed in  claim 30  wherein the sleeve comprises a metallic tube provided with a rolling material facing.  
   
   
       33 . A golf training club as claimed in  claim 30  wherein the club comprises a planar surface extending axially along and radially outwardly of the club shaft.  
   
   
       34 . A golf training club as claimed in  claim 33  comprising a pair of parallel planar surfaces.  
   
   
       35 . A golf training club comprising a shaft having a grip at one end, having at least one and preferably two axially extending planar surfaces mounted to or provided on a portion of the length of the shaft.  
   
   
       36 . A golf training club as claimed in  claim 35  wherein said surfaces are provided on a fin formed integrally with, or mounted to, the club shaft.  
   
   
       37 . A golf training club as claimed in  claim 36  wherein the fin is mounted to a fixed shaft of the club around which is mounted a rolling sleeve.  
   
   
       38 . A club for use in swinging over an inclined hoop comprising means provided on the shaft of the club for reducing friction with the hoop.