Golf training device

Abstract

An exercise apparatus provides a resistance to movements taking place in a golf swing motion. A formed handle grip is ergonomically shaped to accommodate the proper position of the fingers and hands during the swing. A resistance tubing has a metal attachment for one end and a nylon loop or strap at the opposite end to allow fixation to a fixed object, such as a doorframe or the like. Hooks or rings fixed to both ends of the grip allow attachment to the tubing.

1 . A golf swing training and conditioning device, which comprises: 
 a grip handle having a distal end and a proximal end; and,    resistance means selectively connectable to one of said distal and proximal ends.    
   
   
       2 . The device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said grip handle is configured to simulate a golf club grip.  
   
   
       3 . The device as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein said grip golf club grip is configured to encourage a player to use a proper grip.  
   
   
       4 . The device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said grip handle comprises: 
 a cylindrical core;    a golf grip affixed to said core;    a first attachment device affixed to the proximal end of the core; and,    a second attachment device affixed to the distal end of the core.    
   
   
       5 . The device as claimed in  claim 4 , wherein said each said attachment device comprises a ring.  
   
   
       6 . The device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said resistance means comprises: 
 an elastic tubing having at a first end means for attaching to one of said distal and proximal ends of said grip handle and having at a second end means for attaching to a fixed object.    
   
   
       7 . The device as claimed in  claim 6 , wherein said means for attaching to one of said distal and proximal ends comprises a snap  
   
   
       8 . The device as claimed in  claim 6 , wherein said means for attaching to a fixed object comprises a strap.  
   
   
       9 . The device as claimed in  claim 6 , wherein said fixed object comprises a door frame.  
   
   
       10 . A method of training and conditioning a person to make a golf swing, which comprises the steps of: 
 holding a grip handle in both hands in a golf grip, said grip handle having a distal end and a proximal end; and,    connecting a resistance selectively to one of said proximal and distal ends.    
   
   
       11 . The method as claimed in  claim 10 , including: 
 moving said grip handle from an address position, through take-away, to a top position with said resistance connected to said proximal end.    
   
   
       12 . The method as claimed in  claim 11 , wherein the direction of said resistance is anchored at a low position with respect to said golfer.  
   
   
       13 . The method as claimed in  claim 10 , including: 
 moving said grip handle from a top position to and impact position with said resistance connected to said distal end.    
   
   
       14 . The method as claimed in  claim 13 , wherein the direction of said resistance is anchored at a high position with respect to said golfer.