Golf swing training aid

Abstract

A golf swing training device is presented where the device is constructed of inexpensive plastic and easily assembled. The training aid helps golfers swing down the line of the flight of the ball, correcting slices and hooks. The device can be used by right or left-handed golfers and can be used alone or in combination with driving range equipment.

1 . A golf swing training aid, the training aid comprised of a wall and a wall extension, 
 the wall in the shape of a long rectangle approximately one foot long by six inches wide by one half inch thick, the wall made of a soft material that holds its shape,    the wall extension possessing a rectangular slot and an attached ball holder ring, the wall extension approximately one foot long by three inches wide by one half inch thick, the rectangular slot running the length of the wall extension,    the ball holder ring a loop of material the same as that comprising the wall extension attached fixedly to and projecting away from the long side of the wall extension at the edge of the wall extension away from the slot opening, the ball holder ring possessing a concentric hole in the center of the loop,    the training aid assembled by inserting the wall into the slot of the wall extension such that the wall is firmly gripped by the sides of the slot, the training aid then placed on the ground such that the ball holder ring is resting on the ground with the closed edge of the wall extension, the wall extending vertically upward.    
   
   
       2 . As in  claim 1 , a method of using the golf swing training aid comprising the steps of placing the assembled golf swing training aid on the ground such that the ball holder ring concentric hole fits over the permanent rubber tee of a golf practice range mat, lining up the long axis of the golf swing training aid with the desired line of flight of a ball, placing a ball on the permanent rubber tee, and then swing a golf club such that the golf club does not contact the wall.  
   
   
       3 . A golf swing training aid as in  claim 1  where the wall is comprised of styrofoam and the wall extension and ball holder ring are comprised of polystyrene plastic, the wall extension and ball holder ring cast together as a single piece.