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 handle having a distal end and a proximal end;    a first attachment device affixed to the proximal end;    a second attachment device affixed to the distal end;    a grip positioned on said handle between said first and second attachment devices; and,    resistance means selectively connectable to one of said attachment devices.    
   
   
       2 . The device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said grip is configured to simulate a golf club grip.  
   
   
       3 . The device as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein said golf club grip is configured to encourage a player to use a proper grip.  
   
   
       4 . The device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein each of said attachment devices comprises a swivel ring.  
   
   
       5 . 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 said attachment devices and having, at a second end, means for attaching to a fixed object.    
   
   
       6 . The device as claimed in  claim 5 , wherein said means for attaching to one of said attachment devices comprises a snap.  
   
   
       7 . The device as claimed in  claim 5 , wherein said means for attaching to a fixed object comprises a strap.  
   
   
       8 . The device as claimed in  claim 5 , wherein said fixed object comprises a door frame.  
   
   
       9 . A method of training and conditioning a person to make a golf swing, which comprises the steps of: 
 holding a grip in both hands in a golf grip, said grip being positioned on a handle between a first attachment device affixed to a proximal end of said handle and a second attachment device affixed to a distal end of said handle; and,    connecting a resistance selectively to one of said attachment devices.    
   
   
       10 . The method as claimed in  claim 9 , including: 
 moving said grip handle against said resistance from an address position, through take-away, toward a top position with said resistance connected to said first attachment device.    
   
   
       11 . The method as claimed in  claim 10 , wherein the direction of said resistance is anchored at a low position with respect to said person.  
   
   
       12 . The method as claimed in  claim 11 , wherein said low position is below the waist of said person.  
   
   
       13 . The method as claimed in  claim 11 , wherein said low position is below the knees of said person.  
   
   
       14 . The method as claimed in  claim 9 , including: 
 moving said grip handle against said resistance from a top position toward an impact position with said resistance connected to said second attachment device.    
   
   
       15 . The method as claimed in  claim 14 , wherein the direction of said resistance is anchored at a high position with respect to said person.  
   
   
       16 . The method as claimed in  claim 15 , wherein said high position is above the waist of said person.  
   
   
       17 . The method as claimed in  claim 15 , where said high position is above the shoulders of said person.  
   
   
       18 . A golf swing training and conditioning device, which comprises: 
 a handle having a distal end and a proximal end;    a first attachment device affixed to the proximal end;    a second attachment device affixed to the distal end; and,    a grip positioned on said handle between said first and second attachment devices.    
   
   
       19 . The device as claimed in  claim 18 , including: resistance means selectively connectable to one of said attachment devices.  
   
   
       20 . The device as claimed in  claim 19 , wherein said resistance means comprises: 
 an elastic tubing having, at a first end, means for attaching to one said attachment devices and having, at a second end, means for attaching to a fixed object.