Kevin Lamar Stringer

US Patent:

20050239568, Oct 27, 2005

Filed:

Feb 9, 2005

Appl. No.:

10/906206

Inventors:

Kevin Stringer - Indianapolis IN, US

International Classification:

A63B069/36

US Classification:

473270000, 473272000, 473273000

Abstract:

A golf training apparatus to help golfers hit a golf ball more effectively and consistently. The apparatus includes a base with first markings along a first edge thereof to indicate positions for locating a golfer's feet adjacent the base, and second markings along an oppositely-disposed second edge of the base for indicating the location of a golf ball relative to the base. The apparatus further has an alignment member mounted for movement relative to the base and configured for selective alignment with any one of the second markings. A measuring member is mounted to the alignment member for measuring the distance between the base and the golf ball, and a light-generating device is mounted to the base for illuminating the golf ball.