Golf training systems and methods

Abstract

Techniques are disclosed for systems and methods to provide golf training. A golf training system includes a monolithic platform having a first recessed portion, a first swing insert, and a second swing insert. The swing inserts are configured for interchangeably engaging the first recessed portion, which may position a top surface of the swing inserts substantially flush with a top surface of the platform. A golf training apparatus of the golf training system includes a monolithic platform having a first recessed portion and a second recessed portion, the second recessed portion positioned substantially opposite from the first recessed portion. The apparatus includes a first swing insert and a second swing insert. The swing inserts include an anchor support by way of a midpoint portion and an end portion. The end portion includes an end width greater than a midpoint width of the midpoint portion.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A golf training system, the system comprising:
 a platform, wherein the platform comprises a recessed portion; and   first and second swing inserts;   wherein the first and second swing inserts are configured to engage the recessed portion of the platform.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the first swing insert and/or the second swing insert include an anchor support by way of a midpoint portion and an end portion; and   the end portion includes an end width greater than a midpoint width of the midpoint portion.   
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the first or second swing insert includes one or more arch supports for preventing disengagement of the first or second swing insert with the recessed portion.   
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the first or second swing insert is configured to indicate an impact of a user's swing.   
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the first or second swing insert is configured to indicate a path of a user's swing.   
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the first or second swing insert is configured to indicate an imperfect golf swing.   
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 6 , wherein:
 the imperfect golf swing is indicated via at least one pylon, the at least one pylon corresponding to a predetermined swing angle.   
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the recessed portion comprises a first recessed portion, the system further comprising:
 a second recessed portion positioned substantially opposite from the first recessed portion relative to a perimeter of the platform.   
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the first or second swing insert is configured for interchangeably engaging the recessed portion such that a top surface of the first or second swing insert is substantially flush with a top surface of the platform.   
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the platform is formed, at least in part, from closed cell foam.   
     
     
         11 . An apparatus for golf training, the apparatus comprising:
 a monolithic platform having a first recessed portion and a second recessed portion, the second recessed portion positioned substantially opposite from the first recessed portion; and   first and second swing inserts;   wherein the first swing insert and the second swing insert include an anchor support by way of a midpoint portion and an end portion, and wherein the end portion includes an end width greater than a midpoint width of the midpoint portion.   
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein:
 the first swing insert and the second swing insert are configured for interchangeably engaging the first recessed portion or the second recessed portion substantially flush with a top surface of the platform.   
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein:
 the first swing insert and/or the second swing insert include an anchor support by way of a midpoint portion and an end portion; and   the end portion includes an end width greater than a midpoint width of the midpoint portion.   
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein:
 the first insert and/or the second insert include one or more arch supports for preventing disengagement of the first swing insert and/or the second swing insert with the first recessed portion or the second recessed portion.   
     
     
         15 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein:
 the first swing insert or the second swing insert is configured to indicate an impact of a user's swing.   
     
     
         16 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein:
 the first swing insert is configured to indicate a path of a user's swing.   
     
     
         17 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein:
 the platform is formed, at least in part, from closed cell foam.   
     
     
         18 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein:
 the second recessed portion is positioned substantially opposite from the first recessed portion relative to a perimeter of the platform.   
     
     
         19 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein:
 the first or second swing insert is configured to indicate an imperfect golf swing.   
     
     
         20 . The apparatus of  claim 19 , wherein:
 the imperfect golf swing is indicated via at least one pylon, the at least one pylon corresponding to a predetermined swing angle.