Golf training aid

Abstract

A golf training aid for practicing and learning to maintain a steady head and keeping the head down during the golf swing. The training aid comprises a ground mounting base which inserts and secures to the natural ground, or an alternative mounting base which allows the golf training aid to be secured to, and be used with, a conventional golf practice mat, an adjustable telescopic tube assembly which fastens to the ground mounting base, and a head rest which attaches to the upper end of the adjustable telescopic tube assembly. In use, the golf training aid is inserted into the ground at an angle in front of the golfer or is secured beneath a conventional golf training mat. The golfer adjusts the training aid to the appropriate height to allow their forehead to gently rest upon the cushioned head rest. The golfer commences to make practice swings. During the swing, any lateral or upward head movement is quickly detected, allowing the golfer to train themselves in correcting the unwanted head movement, and, further allowing the golfer to learn to maintain a steady head and keep their head down during the golf swing.

1 . A training aid for use by a golfer for practicing and learning to maintain a steady head and keeping the head down during the golf swing; the training aid comprising:
 a. a ground mounting base comprising:
 i. a base plate 
 ii. a spear attached to the bottom of the base plate at an angle for inserting and securing the ground mounting base in the natural ground 
 iii. a tubular sleeve attached to the top of the base plate at an angle 
   b. an adjustable telescopic tube assembly fastened to the ground mounting base and extending upward   c. a convex head rest attached to the upper end of the adjustable telescopic tube assembly.   
     
     
         2 . The training aid of  claim 1 , wherein said ground mounting base is comprised of rigid materials. 
     
     
         3 . The training aid of  claim 1 , wherein said spear is of a certain diameter and length to allow insertion of the training aid into the natural ground. 
     
     
         4 . The training aid of  claim 1 , wherein said spear is of a certain diameter and length to allow the training aid to remain free standing when inserted into the natural ground. 
     
     
         5 . The training aid of  claim 1 , wherein said base plate is of certain width and length to allow the training aid to remain stable and free standing when inserted into the natural ground. 
     
     
         6 . The training aid of  claim 1 , wherein said adjustable telescopic tube assembly attaches to said ground mounting base through a fastening means. 
     
     
         7 . The training aid of  claim 1 , wherein said adjustable telescopic tube assembly comprises a lower stationary tube attached to said ground mounting base, and an upper adjustable tube. 
     
     
         8 . The training aid of  claim 7 , wherein the upper adjustable tube is of a slightly less diameter than the lower stationary tube, and inserts inside the lower stationary tube allowing for a telescoping action, whereas the upper adjustable tube can slide within the lower stationary tube. 
     
     
         9 . The training aid of  claim 7 , wherein said adjustable telescopic tube assembly comprises a conventional twist-lock device, as part of the adjustable telescopic tube assembly, whereas the upper adjustable tube can be raised or lowered, and locked into place, by turning with one hand, the upper adjustable tube in a rightward or leftward direction and activating the conventional twist-lock device, while the lower adjustable tube remains stationary through the means of attachment to said ground mounting base, when said ground mounting base is inserted into the natural ground. 
     
     
         10 . The training aid of  claim 9 , wherein said conventional twist-lock device is attached at the lower end of the upper adjustable tube and allows the upper adjustable tube to telescope within the lower stationary tube, until such time when the upper adjustable tube is turned in a rightward or leftward direction, activating the conventional twist-lock device, and securing or locking the upper adjustable tube to the lower stationary tube at a desired height. 
     
     
         11 . The training aid of  claim 1 , wherein said head rest is comprised of a rubber-like material, and of a convex or spherical shape. 
     
     
         12 . The training aid of  claim 1 , wherein the training aid, when retracted, and the upper adjustable tube is inserted within the lower stationary tube, the total length of the training aid is similar to that of the height of a conventional golf club. 
     
     
         13 . The training aid of  claim 1 , wherein the training aid, when retracted, can be attached to or placed within a conventional golf club bag for ease of transport. 
     
     
         14 . A training aid for use by a golfer for practicing and learning to maintain a steady head and keeping the head down during the golf swing, the training aid comprising:
 a. a base plate for securing the golf training aid to a conventional golf practice mat   b. a tubular sleeve attached to the top of the base plate at an angle   c. an adjustable telescopic tube assembly fastened to the base plate and extending upward   d. a convex head rest attached to the upper end of the adjustable telescopic tube assembly.   
     
     
         15 . A method of using a training aid of  claim 1  for practicing and learning to maintain a steady head and keeping the head down during the golf swing; the method comprising:
 a. grasping in one hand the training aid, the training aid comprising:
 i. a ground mounting base 
 ii. an adjustable telescopic tube assembly fastened to the ground mounting base and extending upward at an angle 
 iii. a convex head rest attached to the upper end of the adjustable telescopic tube assembly 
 
 b. inserting the golf training aid into the natural ground by holding the golf training aid in one hand and placing one's foot on the rear section of the ground mounting base, and exerting pressure upon the golf training aid, with one's foot, and inserting the golf training aid into the natural ground 
 c. adjusting the golf training aid, with one hand, to a height whereas the convex head rest is at a similar height as the golfer's forehead 
 d. positioning of the golfer in a normal golf stance whereas the golfer is facing the golf training aid and said golf training aid is approximately centered between the golfer's feet, at a distance of two to four feet in front of the golfer, whereas the lower end of the golf training aid is further from the golfer, and the upper end of the golf training aid is closer to the golfer 
 e. placing of the golfer's forehead in contact with the convex head rest, providing a physical reference point and a steadying of the golfer's head 
 f. commencing of a golf swing by a golfer whereas the golfer maintains contact between the golfer's forehead and the convex head rest up to the point where the golfer's golf club comes in contact with the golf ball, at which time the golfer's forehead is allowed to naturally release from contact with the convex head rest, with no lateral resistance exerted upon the golfer's head, as the golfer completes the golf swing.