Golf training apparatus

Abstract

A golf swing training aid that is effective in aiding a golfer in acquiring a proper golf swing. The training apparatus includes a simple, non-encumbering support that can be removably connected to the upper body portion of the trainee. The support consists of an elongated, upper body-encircling strap and first and second spaced-apart shoulder strap assemblies that are connected to the upper body-encircling strap. An important feature of the training aid involves providing first and second specially designed, yieldably deformable underarm pads that are connected to the upper body-encircling strap by elongated connectors and are conveniently movable by the trainee from a hanging position when not in use to an underarm position training position.

1 . A golf training apparatus for use by a trainee having an upper body portion, including underarm portions, said apparatus comprising:
 (a) a support;   (b) connector means for releasably connecting said support to the upper body portion of the trainee; and   (c) an underarm pad connected to said support for movement between a hanging position and an underarm position.   
   
   
       2 . The apparatus as defined in  claim 1  in which said support has first and second end portions and in which said connector means comprises mating strips of Velcro material affixed to said first and second end portions. 
   
   
       3 . The apparatus as defined in  claim 1  in which said support comprises an elongated, upper body-encircling strap. 
   
   
       4 . The apparatus as defined in  claim 3 , further including a pair of shoulder straps connected to said upper body-encircling strap. 
   
   
       5 . The apparatus as defined in  claim 3 , further including a pad-connecting member interconnecting said underarm pad with said upper body-encircling strap. 
   
   
       6 . The apparatus as defined in  claim 3 , further including a second underarm pad connected to said support for movement between a hanging position and an underarm position. 
   
   
       7 . A golf training apparatus for use by a trainee having an upper body portion, including underarm portions, said apparatus comprising:
 (a) a support, said support comprising an elongated, upper body-encircling strap and a pair of shoulder straps connected to said upper body-encircling strap;   (b) connector means for releasably connecting said support to the upper body portion of the trainee;   (c) first and second underarm pads connected to said support for movement between a hanging position and an underarm position.   
   
   
       8 . The apparatus as defined in  claim 7  in which said elongated, upper body-encircling strap has first and second end portions and in which said connector means comprises mating strips of Velcro material affixed to said first and second end portions. 
   
   
       9 . The apparatus as defined in  claim 7  in which said elongated, upper body-encircling strap is constructed from a fabric material. 
   
   
       10 . The apparatus as defined in  claim 7 , further including a first pad-connecting member interconnecting said first underarm pad with said upper body-encircling strap and a second pad-connecting member interconnecting said second underarm pad with said upper body-encircling strap. 
   
   
       11 . The apparatus as defined in  claim 10  in which said first and second pad-connecting members comprise elongated connecting cords. 
   
   
       12 . A golf training apparatus for use by a trainee having an upper body portion, including a chest portion and underarm portions, said apparatus comprising:
 (a) a support, said support comprising an elongated, chest-encircling strap having first and second end portions and a pair of shoulder straps connected to said chest-encircling strap;   (b) connector means for releasably connecting said support to the upper body portion of the trainee, said connector means comprises mating strips of Velcro material affixed to said first and second end portions of said chest-encircling strap;   (c) first and second yieldably deformable underarm pads connected to said chest-encircling strap for movement between an underarm position and a hanging position; and   (d) a first pad-connecting member interconnecting said first underarm pad with said chest-encircling strap and a second pad-connecting member interconnecting said second underarm pad with said chest-encircling strap.   
   
   
       13 . The apparatus as defined in  claim 12  in which each of said shoulder straps as a first end integrally formed with said chest-encircling strap and a second free end having a connector member for releasably interconnecting said free end to said chest-encircling strap. 
   
   
       14 . The apparatus as defined in  claim 13 , further including a first pad-connecting member interconnecting said first underarm pad with said upper body-encircling strap and a second pad-connecting member interconnecting said second underarm pad with said upper body-encircling strap. 
   
   
       15 . The apparatus as defined in  claim 14  in which said first and second pad-connecting members comprise elongated connecting cords.