Training device for putting a golf ball

Abstract

A training device for a putting stroke in the game of golf includes a pointer stick, and a support member for supporting the pointer stick in a generally parallel position with respect the ground. The stick may be positioned so as to generally point at the location of the sun such that the shadow of the stick on the ground may be used as a guide for the correct stroke path of the putter. Two or more pins may optionally be provided to form a gate through which the golf ball must pass in order to go into a golf cup.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . Training apparatus for putting a golf ball comprising;
 a. a pointer stick having a top side and an underside;   b. a support for supporting the pointer stick in a position parallel to the ground, the support being formed by a bent wire having a first loop engaging the underside of the guide rod and a second loop engaging the top side of the guide rod, whereby the guide rod is supported above the ground without the use of a mechanical connection between the guide rod and support.   
     
     
         2 . The training apparatus as claimed in  claim 1  further including at least two pins adapted to form a gate. 
     
     
         3 . The training apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the support includes a vertical shaft. 
     
     
         4 . The training device of  claim 3  further including a washer having a central aperture through which said vertical shaft extends, said washer having a pair of side apertures and being fixed to the vertical shaft. 
     
     
         5 . The training device of  claim 4  further including a pair of pins adapted to extend through the side apertures. 
     
     
         6 . The training device of  claim 5  wherein the pins are golf tees.