Golf swing training system

Abstract

A golf swing training system including an alignment guide rod. A ball position guide slidably carried on the alignment guide rod. An extension rod carried by the ball position guide. A pivot anchor carried at a first distal end portion of the alignment guide rod. A lock anchor engaging a second distal end portion of the alignment guide rod. A guide pad laterally spaced from the alignment guide rod having a series of graduation markings defining a visual scale along at least one side surface of the guide pad. A pad anchor engaging the guide pad. An intermediate target line unit including a retractable guide line. An intermediate target line anchor engaging a distal end of the retractable guide line and securing the retractable guide line to the ground. A flight control guide rod disposed adjacent the intermediate target line unit.

1 . A golf swing training system comprising:
 an alignment guide rod comprising a first color on a top half of the alignment guide rod, and a second color on a bottom half of the alignment guide rod;   a ball position guide slidably carried on the alignment guide rod, wherein the ball position guide comprises a third color on a top half of the ball position guide and a fourth color on a bottom half of the ball position guide;   an extension rod carried by the ball position guide comprising an extended position extending out from the ball position guide, and a retracted position withdrawn into the ball position guide;   a pivot anchor carried at a first distal end portion of the alignment guide rod allowing the alignment guide rod to rotate around a fixed position anchored in ground at the first distal end portion of the alignment guide rod;   a lock anchor engaging a second distal end portion of the alignment guide rod and securing the second distal end portion to the ground in a fixed position to prevent further rotation at the pivot anchor;   a guide pad laterally spaced from the alignment guide rod, wherein the guide pad comprises a series of graduation markings defining a visual scale along a side surface of the guide pad;   a pad anchor engaging the guide pad and securing the guide pad to the ground;   an intermediate target line unit disposed between the alignment guide rod and the guide pad, wherein the intermediate target line unit comprises a retractable guide line comprising an extended position extending outward from a guide line housing, and a retracted position withdrawn into the guide line housing;   an intermediate target line anchor engaging a distal end of the retractable guide line and securing the retractable guide line to the ground in the extended position; and   a flight control guide rod disposed adjacent the intermediate target line unit, wherein the flight control guide rod, the intermediate target line unit, the retractable guide line, and the intermediate guide line anchor each comprise high contrast color different from the first color and the second color on the alignment guide rod and the third color and the second color on the ball position guide.   
     
     
         2 . The golf swing training system of  claim 1 , wherein the ball position guide rotates about a longitudinal axis of the alignment guide rod. 
     
     
         3 . The golf swing training system of  claim 1 , wherein the ball position guide comprises:
 a first portion that has a first opening that receives the extension guide so that the alignment guide rod can slide within the opening; and   a second portion that is perpendicular to the first portion and has a second opening for receiving the extension rod.   
     
     
         4 . The golf swing training system of  claim 1 , wherein a distal end of the extension rod has a disc-like target attached thereto. 
     
     
         5 . The golf swing training system of  claim 2 , wherein the ball position guide comprises:
 a first portion that has a first opening that receives the extension guide so that the alignment guide rod can slide within the opening; and   a second portion that is perpendicular to the first portion and has a second opening for receiving the extension rod.   
     
     
         6 . The golf swing training system of  claim 5 , wherein a distal end of the extension rod has a disc-like target attached thereto. 
     
     
         7 . The golf swing training system of  claim 1 , wherein the pivot anchor has an opening to receive the first distal end portion of the alignment guide rod. 
     
     
         8 . The golf swing training system of  claim 1 , wherein the lock anchor comprises:
 a middle portion that engages a portion of the top half of the alignment guide rod;   a first spike attached to an end of the middle portion; and   a second spike attached to a second end of the middle portion.   
     
     
         9 . The golf swing training system of  claim 1 , wherein the first color is green and the second color is red. 
     
     
         10 . The golf swing training system of  claim 1 , wherein the third color is green and the fourth color is red. 
     
     
         11 . The golf swing training system of  claim 9 , wherein the third color is green and the fourth color is red. 
     
     
         12 . The golf swing training system of  claim 1 , wherein the guide pad comprises a sloped surface with an opening that receives a golf tee. 
     
     
         13 . An alignment system comprising:
 an alignment guide rod comprising a first color on a top half of the alignment guide rod, and a second color on a bottom half of the alignment guide rod; and   a ball position guide slidably carried on the alignment guide rod, wherein the ball position guide comprises a third color on a top half of the ball position guide and a fourth color on a bottom half of the ball position guide.   
     
     
         14 . The alignment system of  claim 13 , further comprising an extension rod carried by the ball position guide comprising an extended position extending out from the ball position guide, and a retracted position withdrawn into the ball position guide. 
     
     
         15 . The alignment system of  claim 14 , wherein a distal end of the extension rod has a disc-like target attached thereto. 
     
     
         16 . The alignment system of  claim 13 , wherein the ball position guide rotates about a longitudinal axis of the alignment guide rod. 
     
     
         17 . The alignment system of  claim 13 , further comprising a pivot anchor carried at a first distal end portion of the alignment guide rod, wherein the pivot anchor includes an opening into which the alignment guide rod is inserted and allows the alignment guide rod to rotate around a fixed position anchored in ground at the first distal end portion of the alignment guide rod. 
     
     
         18 . The alignment system of  claim 17 , wherein the opening of the pivot anchor is sized so as to allow the alignment guide rod to swivel about an axis perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the alignment guide rod. 
     
     
         19 . The alignment system of  claim 17 , wherein the opening includes a bottom rectangular-like portion that has a top central portion. 
     
     
         20 . The alignment system of  claim 17 , further comprising a lock anchor engaging a second distal end portion of the alignment guide rod and securing the second distal end portion to the ground in a fixed position to prevent further rotation at the pivot anchor. 
     
     
         21 . The alignment system of  claim 20 , wherein the lock anchor comprises a first post and a second post, wherein the first post and the second post define a space to receive the second distal end of the alignment guide rod. 
     
     
         22 . The alignment system of  claim 13 , wherein the alignment guide rod comprises:
 a first piece that has a threaded opening; and   a second piece that comprises a screw that engages the threaded opening.   
     
     
         23 . A target line unit comprising:
 a retractable target unit;   a retractable guide line that is attached to the retractable target unit, wherein the retractable target unit is able to retract the retractable guide line within a housing of the retractable target unit; and   a target line anchor to which the retractable guide line is attached.   
     
     
         24 . The target line unit of  claim 23 , wherein the retractable target unit comprises a spindle that can rotate about an axis and the retractable guide line is wound around the spindle. 
     
     
         25 . The target line unit of  claim 24 , the retractable target unit comprises a crank mechanism that when turned by a user results in the spindle turning and the retractable guide line being pulled into the housing. 
     
     
         26 . The target line unit of  claim 24 , the retractable target unit comprises a spring mechanism employed with the spindle to spring-load the spindle such that when the user releases the guide line, the guide line returns to the housing due to rotation of the spring-loaded spindle. 
     
     
         27 . A guide pad comprising:
 a first surface of a body comprising a series of graduation markings defining a visual scale; and   a second surface of the body comprising a sloped surface at distal end portion of the second surface, wherein a golf tee opening is provided in the distal end portion for positioning a golf tee vertically with respect to the second surface.   
     
     
         28 . The guide pad of  claim 27 , wherein the sloped surface is detachable with the body. 
     
     
         29 . The guide pad of  claim 27 , wherein the body comprises a first magnet that is attracted to a second magnet of the sloped surface. 
     
     
         30 . The guide pad of  claim 27 , wherein the first surface comprises a first magnet that is attracted to a second magnet of the body. 
     
     
         31 . The guide pad of  claim 29 , wherein the first surface comprises a third magnet that is attracted to a fourth magnet of the body. 
     
     
         32 . The guide pad of  claim 27 , further comprising a third surface comprising a second series of graduation marking defining a second visual scale. 
     
     
         33 . The guide pad of  claim 27 , wherein the second surface comprises two rows of colored markings. 
     
     
         34 . The guide pad of  claim 27 , having a storage area formed in a side of the body, wherein a first external feedback device and a second external feedback device are stored in the storage area, wherein the first external feedback device comprises a first magnet that engages a second magnet that is part of the second feedback device. 
     
     
         35 . A golf swing training system comprising:
 a first side comprising a half-cylindrical groove; and   a second side that is attached to the first side by a hinge, wherein the second side comprises a removable alignment support comprising an inner annular support.   
     
     
         36 . The golf swing training system of  claim 35 , wherein the inner annular support is made of rubber. 
     
     
         37 . The golf swing training system of  claim 35 , further comprising a rod attached to the inner annular support. 
     
     
         38 . The golf swing training system of  claim 35 , wherein when the removable alignment support is removed from the second side, a foam cylindrical piece is attached to the second side. 
     
     
         39 . A method of practicing a golf swing, the method comprising:
 placing an alignment guide rod on a surface, wherein the alignment guide rod comprises a first color on a first half of the alignment guide rod, and a second color on a second half of the alignment guide rod;   placing a golf ball on a first side of the alignment guide rod;   a golfer taking a stance at a second side of the alignment guide rod opposite to the first side of the alignment guide rod; and   depending on a particular psychological state to be achieved by the golfer, the alignment guide rod is oriented so that the golfer sees one of the first color or the second color that will aid in the golfer achieving the particular psychological state.