Golf swing tool

Abstract

An apparatus, method, and system for a golf swing tool for improving the swing of a golfer.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A golf swing tool used to improve a golf swing of a user; said golf swing tool comprising a base body and a first swing guide leg; said base body includes first, second, and third panels; said second panel rotatably connected to said first panel; said third panel rotatably connected to said first panel; said second and third panels are not connected together; said first swing guide leg releasably connected to one of said first, second, and third panels; and wherein said base body is configured to be positioned on a ground surface during use of said golf swing tool; and wherein said first panel is configured to enable said second and third panels to be rotated relative to said first panel such that said second and third panels are spaced from one another during use of said golf swing tool wherein the user can position a golf ball between said second and third panels during use of said golf swing tool. 
     
     
         2 . The golf swing tool as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said second and third panels are pivotally connected to said first panel such that said second and third panels can rotate no more than 270° relative to said first panel. 
     
     
         3 . The golf swing tool as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said second and third panels are each connected to said first panel such that said second panel can only rotate clockwise relative to said first panel when said second panel is moved to an open position, and said third panel can only rotate counter-clockwise relative to said first panel when said third panel is moved to an open position. 
     
     
         4 . The golf swing tool as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said first panel is configured to be adjustable in longitudinal length. 
     
     
         5 . The golf swing tool as defined in  claim 4 , wherein said first panel includes first and second panel section that are slidably connected together; said second panel rotatably connected to said first panel section, said third panel rotatably connected to said second panel section. 
     
     
         6 . The golf swing tool as defined in  claim 5 , wherein said first and/or second panel sections include one or more side brackets that are configured to slidably connected together said first and second pane sections. 
     
     
         7 . The golf swing tool as defined in  claim 5 , wherein said first and/or second panel sections include a position arrangement; said position arrangement includes one or more slots and/or ribs; said position arrangement configured to facilitate in frictionally maintaining said first and second panel sections in position relative to one another until a sufficient pushing or pulling force is applied to an end of said first and/or second panel sections. 
     
     
         8 . The golf swing tool as defined in  claim 5 , wherein said first and/or second panel sections include a visual position indicator; said visual position indicator including one or more numbers, symbols, and/or colored markings; said visual position indicator positioned on a top and/or bottom surface of said first and/or second panel sections. 
     
     
         9 . The golf swing tool as defined in  claim 5 , wherein said second panel is connected to a top side of said first panel section and said third panel is connected to a bottom side of said second panel section. 
     
     
         10 . The golf swing tool as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said second and/or third panels include one or more mount openings; each of said mount openings is configured to receive a body of a post and/or stake to temporarily secure said second and/or third panels to a ground surface. 
     
     
         11 . The golf swing tool as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said first swing guide leg is removably connectable to one of said first, second, or third panels; said first swing is configured to extend upwardly from one of said first, second, or third panels when said first swing guide leg is removably connected to one of said first, second, or third panels. 
     
     
         12 . The golf swing tool as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said first swing guide leg includes a body and a base portion; said body formed of a different material from said base portion; a bottom portion of said body connected to a top portion of said base portion; said body formed of a compressible and flexible material; said base portion configured to be removably connected to one of said first, second or third panels. 
     
     
         13 . The golf swing tool as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said first swing guide leg is removably connected to one of said first, second, or third panels by a magnetic connection. 
     
     
         14 . The golf swing tool as defined in  claim 13 , wherein said first, second and/or third panels includes one or more connection structures; each of said connection structures is configured to facilitate in the formation of said magnetic connection between said first swing guide leg and one of said first, second, or third panels. 
     
     
         15 . The golf swing tool as defined in  claim 13 , wherein said first swing guide leg includes a magnet. 
     
     
         16 . The golf swing tool as defined in  claim 12 , wherein said base portion is configured to enable multiple orientations of a longitudinal axis of said body of said first swing guide leg relative to a top surface one of said first, second, or third panels when said first swing guide leg is removably connected to one of said first, second, or third panels. 
     
     
         17 . The golf swing tool as defined in  claim 16 , wherein said base portion includes an upper portion and a lower portion that are pivotally connected together by a hinged arrangement. 
     
     
         18 . The golf swing tool as defined in  claim 12 , wherein said base portion include one or more visual indicators to facilitate in providing information to a user as to an angle position of said base portion. 
     
     
         19 . The golf swing tool as defined in  claim 1 , wherein a gripping pad is connected to a bottom surface of said second and/or third panels; said gripping pad formed from a different material than a material use to form said second and/or third panels. 
     
     
         20 . The golf swing tool as defined in  claim 19 , wherein said gripping pad includes a rubber pad and/or a foam pad.