Golf training device and method therefor

Abstract

A golf training device has a substantially rigid, sleeve-type member. The substantially rigid, sleeve-type member is configured to be secured over a forefinger of a user's lower hand and a palm area of the user's lower hand directly below the forefinger. The substantially rigid member is adapted to limit the user's ability to bend the forefinger.

1 . A golf training device comprising:
 a substantially rigid, sleeve-type member configured to be secured over a forefinger of a user's lower hand and a palm area of the user's lower hand directly below the forefinger;   wherein the substantially rigid member is adapted to limit the user's ability to bend the forefinger.   
     
     
         2 . The training device of  claim 1 , wherein the substantially rigid, sleeve-type member comprises:
 an upper section, the upper section being partially semi-circular in shape; and   a lower section, the lower section being a plate member positioned in an area just below the forefinger where the forefinger and palm intersect.   
     
     
         3 . The training device of  claim 1 , further comprising a foam material applied to an interior section of the substantially rigid, sleeve-type member. 
     
     
         4 . The training device of  claim 1  wherein the substantially rigid member is comprised of plastic. 
     
     
         5 . The training device of  claim 1 , further comprising a golf glove and wherein the substantially rigid member is concealed within a forefinger portion of the golf glove. 
     
     
         6 . A golf training device comprising, in combination:
 a substantially rigid, sleeve-type member configured to be secured over a forefinger of a user's lower hand and a palm area of the user's lower hand directly below the forefinger;   wherein the substantially rigid, sleeve-type member comprises:   an upper section, the upper section being partially semi-circular in shape; and   a lower section, the lower section being a plate member positioned in an area just below the forefinger where the forefinger and palm intersect.   
     
     
         7 . The training device of  claim 6 , further comprising a foam material applied to an interior section of the substantially rigid, sleeve-type member. 
     
     
         8 . The training device of  claim 6 , wherein the substantially rigid, sleeve-type member is secured to an interior portion of a golf glove. 
     
     
         9 . The training device of  claim 6 , wherein the substantially rigid, sleeve-type member is comprised of rubber. 
     
     
         10 . The training device of  claim 6 , wherein the substantially rigid, sleeve-type member is comprised of plastic. 
     
     
         11 . The training device of  claim 6 , further comprising a golf glove and wherein the substantially rigid, sleeve-type member is concealed within a forefinger portion of the golf glove. 
     
     
         12 . A golf training device comprising, in combination:
 a substantially rigid, sleeve-type member configured to be secured over a forefinger of a user's lower hand and a palm area of the user's lower hand directly below the forefinger;   wherein the substantially rigid, sleeve-type member comprises:   an upper section, the upper section being partially semi-circular in shape;   a lower section, the lower section being a plate member positioned in an area just below the forefinger where the forefinger and palm intersect; and   foam material applied to an interior section of the substantially rigid, sleeve-type member.   
     
     
         13 . The training device of  claim 12 , wherein the substantially rigid, sleeve-type member is secured to an interior portion of a golf glove. 
     
     
         14 . The training device of  claim 12 , wherein the substantially rigid, sleeve-type member is comprised of rubber. 
     
     
         15 . The training device of  claim 12 , wherein the substantially rigid, sleeve-type member is comprised of plastic. 
     
     
         16 . The training device of  claim 12 , further comprising a golf glove and wherein the substantially rigid, sleeve-type member is concealed within a forefinger portion of the golf glove.