Training methods and apparatus for golf putting

Abstract

A putting training system includes a laser light source attached to the shaft of the putter, a level which is attached to the head of the putter, a putting mat, and putting grips. The laser is utilized to assist in the golfer in the aiming and alignment of the putter face by means of a projection of the laser light forward of the putter face, while the level is utilized to assist the golfer in the proper leveling of the putter head. The mat is utilized to provide guidance to the golfer for putter backswing to generate proper putter striking distance.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An alignment device for a golf putter, the device comprising:
 a grip coupler configured to be releasably attachable to the putter; and   a spatially adjustable laser projector configured to focus a beam at least in front of a head of the putter.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1  further comprising an adjustable seat for receiving the laser projector. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 2  wherein the seat includes a pivot disposed on the grip coupler such that the seat is pivotal relative thereto. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the grip coupler includes a base and a spring-biased arm configured to fit about a grip of the putter. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 4  wherein the base include alignment notches for assisting the positioning the device on the putter. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 4  wherein the base include notches for assisting the positioning the grip on the putter. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 9  wherein the indicia lines assist the alignment of the hands griping the putter for the putting stroke. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 10  wherein the mat lines and markings assisting the proper positioning of the body for the putting stroke. 
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 10  wherein the mat lines and markings assisting the proper alignment of the body for the putting stroke. 
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 10  wherein the mat lines and markings assisting the proper speed for the putting stroke. 
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 11  wherein the level for assisting the positioning of the putter. 
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 11  wherein the level for assisting the proper alignment of the body for the putting stroke.