Putt path training device

Abstract

A system for improving golf putting accuracy is provided comprising a round disc positioned horizontally. Putting alignment lines placed on an upward facing surface of the disc. The system also comprises two stabilizer pegs supporting the disc that receive placement of upper ends vertically into a downward facing surface of the disc. The pegs also receive insertion of pointed lower ends into a putting surface, insertion suspending the disc two inches above the putting surface. The pegs also serve as boundary posts through which golf balls are putted. The disc is 4.25 inches in diameter. The pegs are placed opposite one another from center at edges of the disc. The disc and stabilizer pegs are placed about one foot from a point of putting. The disc and pegs are positioned on a path between a point of putting and a hole to which putted golf balls are directed.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A system for improving golf putting accuracy, comprising:
 a round disc positioned horizontally;   putting alignment lines placed on an upward facing surface of the disc; and   two stabilizer pegs directed to supporting the disc that:
 receive placement of upper ends vertically into a downward facing surface of the disc, 
 receive insertion of pointed lower ends into a putting surface, the insertion suspending the horizontally positioned disc about two inches above the putting surface, and 
 serve as boundary posts through which golf balls are putted. 
   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the disc is 4.25 inches in diameter. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the pegs are placed opposite one another from center at edges of the disc. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the disc and stabilizer pegs are placed about one foot from a point of putting when in use. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the disc and pegs are positioned on a path between a point of putting and a hole to which putted golf balls are directed. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the disc has an extension that protrudes towards the user which houses a target and promotes selection of the target during practice to train the golfer to select, align, and focus mentally and physically on a similar close target to aid putting alignment during regular putting routine in a real golf course environment. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the disc is a size of a standard golf hole which is large compared to a standard golf ball and is placed proximate the golfer in practice to remind and support golfer confidence regarding psychologically challenging aspects of the golf hole appearing smaller as the golf hole's distance relative the golfer increases. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the pegs are golf tees and are stored in an underside area of the disc when not in use. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein a center alignment line serves as a guide to align a golfer's putting stroke with an intended putt path. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 9 , wherein a first set of alignment lines is located about 1.25 inches on each side of the center alignment line to draw attention to a distance between pegs of 2.5 inches through which a vertical center of a putted golf ball need only to pass for the entire golf ball to enter within the width of an actual golf hole and thus yield success of a putt, success also contingent upon not excessive force having been applied to the putt. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 9 , wherein a second set of alignment lines is located about 1.75 inches on each side of the center alignment line to draw attention to a total width of about 3.5 inches through which the vertical center of the golf ball need only to pass for enough of the golf ball to enter the golf hole, success also contingent upon not excessive force having been applied to the putt. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 9 , wherein the central alignment line serves as guidance to practice and support a process of confidently and accurately aligning alignment lines on a golf ball to match the starting path of a putt. 
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein a visual width of the disc itself is directed to at least draw attention to the 4.25-inch width of the golf hole and wherein the vertical center of the golf ball need only to pass anywhere through the width for the golf ball to enter the golf hole, contingent upon not excessive or insufficient force having been applied to the putt. 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the system is placed about one foot from the point of putting to direct user attention to a location nearer the user instead of at the more distant hole. 
     
     
         15 . A system to promote improvement in golf putting skills, comprising:
 a round flat object positioned horizontally;   lines placed on an upward facing surface of the object; and   two stabilizing components of length about two inches placed opposite one another proximate edges of a downward facing surface of the object that:
 receive placement on a golf putting surface about one foot from a putting point of a golf ball, the placement suspending the object about two inches above the surface; 
 via the lines, provide guidance for direction of putting, and 
 via the stabilizing components, serve as an objective putting space. 
   
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 15 , wherein a point of placement of the components and object is on a line between the putting point of the ball and a hole. 
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 15 , wherein the round flat object is of diameter about 4.25 inches. 
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 15 , wherein the space provided by the two stabilizing components is an objective area through which a ball is putted. 
     
     
         19 . The system of  claim 15 , wherein the system is placed one foot from the point of putting to direct user attention to a location nearer the user instead of at the more distant hole. 
     
     
         20 . A method for providing opportunities for improvement of putting to golfers, comprising:
 a horizontally positioned disc receiving vertical insertion of two stabilizer pegs on a downward facing surface of the disc;   the disc receiving placement on a golf putting surface about one foot from a putting point of a golf ball;   the disc receiving positioning on the surface on a line between a golf ball to be putted and hole of width 4.25 inches in the surface;   the disc receiving attachment to the surface via exerted downward pressure, the pressure causing the stabilizer pegs to penetrate the surface and suspend the disc about two inches above the surface; and   the disc, via the pegs, serving as an objective space for putting of the ball.