Golf training device

Abstract

Golf Training Device with a golf club with, a standard golf club handle portion, a shaft portion, a head portion. The head portion is shaped like a concave hemispheric scoop that can removably retain a golf ball. A preferred embodiment includes the top of the shaft having external threads that can interface with internal threads located in the bottom of the handle so that the user can adjust the overall length of the golf club.

1 . A golf training device having a general configuration similar to a golf club comprising: 
 a) a golf club handle portion;    b) an elongate shaft portion connected to said handle portion;    c) a head portion connected to an end of said shaft portion; and    d) said head portion having a concave hemishperic scoop forming a pocket sized so that it can snugly but nevertheless removably retain a golf ball by friction fit.    
   
   
       2 . The golf training device as claimed in  claim 1  wherein a top of said shaft portion is provided with external threads that can interface with internal threads located in a bottom of said handle portion so that the user can adjust the overall length of said golf club.  
   
   
       3 . The golf training device as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said shaft portion is bowed and is constructed of a semi rigid material that can flex slightly when the user pitches a golf ball toward a target.  
   
   
       4 . A golf training device having a general configuration similar to a golf club comprising: 
 a) a handle portion;    b) an elongate shaft portion connected to said handle portion;    c) a head portion connected to an end of said shaft portion; and    d) said head portion having a concave hemispheric scoop sized so that it can removably retain a golf ball, wherein said golf ball is constructed of a soft flexible foamed plastic material so that said ball will snugly but removably fit within said pocket and will not cause damage when used in close quarters.