Golf training device

Abstract

This invention is an instruction teaching device to create a proper golf swing. The device helps the user to synchronize their hip rotation with the rotation of their hands. Rotating the hips and hands at the same time is difficult to master, especially for a beginner. With this device, if a user does not rotate his or her hips at the correct time, then the user's hands will encounter the forwardly extending rod that is affixed to the user's waist. Thus, this invention teaches correct timing.

1 . A training device for use by a golfer having a waistband, comprising:
 (a) a clip suitable to be removably attached to the golfer's waistband; and,   (b) a substantially linear low mass rod attached to said clip, said rod extending forward beyond the golfer's body when said clip is attached to the waistband on either a left side or a right side of the golfer.   
     
     
         2 . A training device for use by a golfer according to  claim 1  wherein said training device has a center of gravity that is closer to said clip than to a terminus of said rod that is remote from said clip. 
     
     
         3 . A training device for use by a golfer according to  claim 1  wherein said rod is made from a material selected from a group consisting of plastic, rubber, carbon fiber, aluminum, and, wood. 
     
     
         4 . A training device for use by a golfer according to  claim 1  wherein said rod is removably attached to said clip. 
     
     
         5 . A training device for use by a golfer according to  claim 1  wherein said rod comprises a plurality of telescoping segments. 
     
     
         6 . A training device for use by a golfer according to  claim 1  wherein the waistband is a golfer's belt. 
     
     
         7 . A training device for use by a golfer having a waistband, comprising:
 (a) a clip suitable to be removably attached to the golfer's waistband on a left side or on a right side at a single point of attachment; and,   (b) a rod attached to said clip, said rod extending forward beyond the golfer's body when said clip is attached to the waistband.   
     
     
         8 . A training device for use by a golfer according to  claim 7  wherein said training device has a center of gravity that is closer to said clip than to a terminus of said rod that is remote from said clip. 
     
     
         9 . A training device for use by a golfer according to  claim 7  wherein said rod is removably attached to said clip. 
     
     
         10 . A training device for use by a golfer according to  claim 7  wherein said rod comprises a plurality of telescoping segments. 
     
     
         11 . A training device for use by a golfer according to  claim 7  wherein said clip comprises one or more hook and loop straps. 
     
     
         12 . A training device for use by a golfer, comprising:
 (a) a belt positionable to encircle a golfer's waist; and,   (b) a substantially linear low mass rod attached to said belt, said rod extending forward beyond the golfer's body when said clip is attached to the belt on either a left side or a right side of the golfer.   
     
     
         13 . A training device for use by a golfer according to  claim 12 , wherein said rod is removably attached to said belt. 
     
     
         14 . A training device for use by a golfer according to  claim 12  wherein said rod comprises a plurality of telescoping segments.