Golf Tee Body Alignment Device and Method

Abstract

Disclosed is a golf tee that is adapted to support a golf ball atop a perch and provide a ground stake for entering the ground, while further providing an elongated alignment arm that extends from a shank section below the tapering perch region. The arm is a perpendicular member that the golfer directs down range and toward a target location. Upon addressing a ball perched on the tee, the golfer utilizes the alignment arm as a means to establish a correct body alignment with respect to the intended target, wherein the golfer aligns his or her shoulders with the alignment arm to ensure proper setup and alignment prior to the golf swing movement. Proper body alignment is a critical first step to enabling a directed tee shot. The alignment arm further comprises a direction arrow to assist positioning the arm in the correct orientation with respect to the course layout.

1 . A golf tee and golfer body alignment device, comprising:
 a golf tee structure connecting to an alignment arm structure;   said golf tee structure having a golf ball perch upper region, which tapers to a shank region terminating at a pointed ground stake end;   said alignment arm structure comprising an elongated arm having a first end connected perpendicularly to said golf tee shank and a second distal end;   said alignment arm length adapted to be directed toward a target location down range from a user and utilized as a parallel reference line for proper shoulder alignment when said golfer is addressing said ball.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said alignment arm distal end further comprises a tapering arrow shape. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said alignment arm length is at least as long as said golf tee shank length. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said golf tee and alignment arm are comprised of unitary construction. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said golf tee and alignment arm are comprised of a two-part construction. 
     
     
         6 . A method of body positioning a golfer while addressing a golf ball prior to a tee shot, comprising the steps of:
 placing golf tee having a perpendicular extension arm into the ground;   aiming said extension arm toward the target line of the intended golf shot or parallel therewith;   placing a golf ball on the golf tee;   addressing said golf ball and positioning one's body using said extension arm direction as a reference line;   aligning said user's shoulders in parallel with said extension arm reference line prior to swinging said golf club.