GOLF TRAINING AID ASSEMBLY

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD AND BACKGROUND

This disclosure relates generally to a golf training aid assembly and, more particularly, to a golf training aid assembly for putting and chipping practice, where the assembly shields the view of the golf ball to develop a person's golf swing muscle memory, including a swing that is more controlled, smooth, and free of unnecessary movement.

Golf is a sport in which a player, using several types of clubs and swings, has the objective of getting a ball into each hole on the golf course in the lowest number of strokes. Among the most important swings in golf are putting and chipping. One important aspect of putting and chipping is the proper alignment of a person's body and golf club to the target. Proper alignment of the body and golf club to the target allows a person to more accurately control the trajectory of the ball.

Additionally, a good golf stroke is controlled, smooth, and free of unnecessary movement. This usually involves reducing excess body motion (such as in the head, hips, or hands), slowing down swing movements and having consistent swing tempo, eliminating jerky or rushed movements, and focusing on rhythm and consistency in swing movements. To achieve a “quiet stroke” a user aims to create repeatable, tension-free strokes. A quiet stroke leads to better accuracy and distance control, especially on greens. A quiet stroke also helps players avoid yips, pulls, pushes, and deceleration during putting or chipping.

To improve a person's golf stroke, including their putting and chipping game, the person must practice to establish proper form and muscle memory. Creating muscle memory allows for more consistent and accurate golf strokes. Consistency and accuracy are important elements to playing golf well. Muscle memory is created by practice and repetition. In some instances, the visual presence of a golf ball can negatively impact the establishment of proper form and muscle memory because the person may be distracted by the golf ball itself, which compromises proper form. This can lead to poor form and bad habits—an overall detriment to a person's golf game.

Many traditional training methods focus on visualizing the golf ball in relation to a person's golf swing. However, these methods may provide limited improvement to a person's swing form because focusing on the ball alone can compromise form. To address the drawbacks of traditional training methods, it would be advantageous to provide a golf training aid assembly that shields the golf ball from the sight of the user and provides a sight line to aid the golfer's body alignment. It would further be advantageous to provide a golf training aid assembly that is adjustable by handedness, compact, foldable, and lightweight.

SUMMARY

According to one or more examples, a golf training aid assembly includes a vertical leg, a base plate, and a top shield.

The vertical leg includes a base hinge at a base end. Opposite the base end at a top end is a top hinge. A height extends along a vertical axis from the base end to the top end.

The base plate is coupled to the vertical leg by the base hinge. The base plate has a first hinged end near the base hinge and a first free end opposite the first hinged end. The base plate also has a first base edge that extends from the first hinged end to the first free end and a second base edge that extends from the first hinged end to the first free end. The first base edge includes a ball-catch recess. The base plate is moveable about the base hinge from a stowed position to a working position. When the base plate is in the working position, the base plate extends away from the vertical leg along a first axis perpendicular to the vertical axis. When the base plate is in the stowed position, the base plate is near the vertical leg and extends in a direction along the vertical axis.

The planar top shield is coupled to the vertical leg by the top hinge. The top shield has a second hinged end near the top hinge and a second free end opposite the second hinged end. The top shield also has a first top shield edge that extends from the second hinged end to the second free end, a second top shield edge that extends from the second hinged end to the second free end, a top outer surface, and a bottom surface. The top shield is moveable about the top hinge from a stowed position to a working position. When the top shield is in the working position, the top shield extends away from the vertical leg along a second axis perpendicular to the vertical axis. When the top shield is in the stowed position, the top shield is near the vertical leg and extends in a direction along the vertical axis.

The vertical leg may include a hollow tubular base joint on the base end and an elongated first pin that extends at least partially through the base joint. The base plate may also include a clip on the first hinged end. The clip is coupled to the first pin to secure the base plate to the vertical leg. In some embodiments, the clip has a flexible arm that elastically deforms outward when pressed against the pin to accommodate the pin passing through the clip. The flexible arm deforms inward to secure the first pin.

The top hinge may also include a knuckle disposed on the second hinged end of the top shield, a hollow tubular top joint fixed to the top end of the vertical leg, and a second pin that extends at least partially through the top joint. The knuckle is fixed to the pin to secure the top shield to the vertical leg by the top hinge. In some embodiments, the knuckle deforms outward when the second pin is pressed against the knuckles to allow the second pin to pass over the knuckle. The knuckle deforms inward to secure the second pin.

In some embodiments, the vertical leg comprises an anchor hole at the base end. The anchor hole has a hollow portion that extends along the vertical axis. The anchor hole is sized to accommodate a golf tees.

In some embodiments, the golf aid training assembly may include a sight line on the top outer surface. The sight line extends along a second axis that runs from the first top shield edge to the second top shield edge. Additionally, the sight line partially extends along a width of the top shield that extends from the first top shield edge to the second top shield edge. The sight line is formed at a distance from the second hinged end. A center point of the ball-catch recess is formed at a distance from the first hinged end such that the sight line and the ball-catch recess are partially aligned when the top shield and the base plate are in the working position.

In some embodiments, the vertical leg includes a compartment to house the top shield and the base plate when the top shield and the base plate are in the stowed position.

In some embodiments, the golf aid assembly may include a sensor configured to measure the angular position of a golf club head. The sensor generates an output signal when the golf club head position crosses a specified threshold. The output signal is received by an output device such as a vibrator, a buzzer, a light, and a computing device that displays a notification on an electronic display.

A golf training aid assembly includes a vertical leg with a bottom end and a top end. A base plate is coupled to the vertical leg at the bottom end. The base plate includes a first fixed end near the vertical leg bottom end, a first free end opposite the first fixed end, a first base edge that extends from the first hinged end to the first free end, and a second base edge that extends from the first hinged end to the first free end. The first base edge also has a ball-catch recess with its mid-point spaced from the vertical leg. A planar top shield is coupled to the vertical leg at the top end. The top shield includes a second fixed end near the vertical leg top end, a second free end opposite the second fixed end, a first top shield edge that extends from the second fixed end to the second free end, a second top shield edge that extends from the second fixed end to the second free end. The top shield also has a top outer surface and a bottom surface. The top outer surface has a sight line. The sight line partially extends between the first top shield edge and the second top shield edge and is located a distance from the vertical leg. The vertical leg may further include a hollow tubular base joint fixed to the base end and an elongated first pin that partially extends through the base joint. The base plate may further include a clip on the first hinged end. The clip is coupled to the first pin to secure the base plate to the vertical leg. The clip has a flexible arm that deforms outward when pressed against the pin to accommodate the pin passing through the clip. The flexible arm deforms inward to secure the first pin.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Additional features of the disclosure will become apparent from the following description and appended claims, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a golf training aid assembly according to one or more examples.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an example golf training aid assembly.

FIG. 3 is a top-down view of an example golf training aid assembly.

FIG. 4A is a top-down, perspective view of an example golf training aid assembly.

FIG. 4B is a top-down view of an example golf training aid assembly.

FIG. 4C is a side view of an example golf training aid assembly.

FIG. 4D is an alternative side view of an example golf training aid assembly.

FIG. 5 is a bottom-up view of the golf training aid assembly according to one or more examples.

FIG. 6 is an exploded-view of the golf training aid assembly according to one or more examples.

FIG. 7 depicts of the golf training aid assembly without the top shield according to one or more examples.

FIG. 8 depicts the of the golf training aid assembly in an S-shaped configuration according to one or more examples.

FIG. 9 depicts a vertical leg face according to one or more examples.

FIG. 10 depicts a vertical leg face according to one or more examples.

FIG. 11 depicts a vertical leg rear according to one or more examples.

FIG. 12A depicts the golf training aid assembly according to one or more examples confirmed for use by a left-handed user.

FIG. 12B depicts the golf training aid assembly according to one or more examples confirmed for use by a right-handed user.

FIG. 13A-13D depicts alternative views of the golf training aid assembly according to one or more examples when used in combination with a putter.

FIG. 14 depicts the golf training aid assembly according to one or more examples when used in combination with an iron.

FIG. 15A-15C depicts the golf training aid assembly according to one or more examples when used in combination with other golf training aids.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The following discussion of the example embodiments of the disclosure directed to golf training aid assembly for developing swing muscle memory, and is in no way intended to limit the disclosure or its applications or uses. The following description provides examples of the assemblies, devices, methods of making, and methods of using one or more example embodiments, and is not intended to limit the scope, application, or uses of any specific examples claimed in this application.

Relative terms such as lower or bottom; upper or top; upward, outward, or downward; forward or backward; and vertical or horizontal may be used herein to describe one element's relationship to another element illustrated in the figures. It will be understood that relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in addition to the orientation depicted in the drawings. By way of example, if a component in the drawings is turned over, elements described as being on the “bottom” of the other elements would then be oriented on “top” of the other elements. Relative terminology, such as “substantially” or “about,” describe the specified materials, steps, parameters, or ranges as well as those that do not materially affect the basic and novel characteristics of the described examples as whole (as would be appreciated by one of ordinary skill in the art).

FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate a golf training aid assembly 100 according to one or more examples comprising a base plate 101, a vertical leg 102, and a top shield 103. The base plate 101 is connected to the vertical leg 102 by a base hinge 104, and the vertical leg 102 is connected to the top shield 103 by a top hinge 105. A height extends along a vertical axis from the base end to the top end. When viewed from the side in its working position, these components form a generally U-shaped profile, with the vertical leg 102 serving as the central spine and the base plate 101 extending away from the vertical leg 102 along a first axis perpendicular to the vertical axis and top shield 103 extending away from the vertical leg along a second axis perpendicular to the vertical axis.

The assembly 100 further includes two anchor holes 106 located on opposite sides of the vertical leg 102 and oriented perpendicular to the base plate 101 along the vertical axis. These anchor holes 106 are configured to secure the assembly to the ground and may accommodate golf tees, fasteners, pegs, or other anchoring mechanisms.

As shown in FIG. 1, a first axis (A-A′) extends longitudinally from the first end to the second end along the length of the base plate 101 and the length of the top shield 103. A second axis (B-B′), perpendicular to the first axis, defines the width of the base plate 101 and the width of the top shield 103. The base plate 101 also has a first base edge that extends from the first hinged end to the first free end and a second base edge the extends from a first hinged end to a first free end. Positioned in the first base edge is an indentation or recess referred to as a ball catch 107 (see FIGS. 1 and 5). The ball catch 107 extends through the base plate 101 from the top surface of the base plate 101 to the bottom surface and is shaped and sized to assist in positioning or aligning a golf ball. The ball catch is formed as part of one of the side edges and can have a variety of shapes, including an arcuate shape, U-shaped, V-shaped, squared, or any other suitable shape that can accommodate a golf ball.

The example assembly shown in the attached figures can transition from an approximately planar, stowed configuration to a deployed working configuration when the assembly is used for training. When in the deployed working configuration, the top shield 103 is oriented parallel relative to the ground and perpendicular to the leg 102. The top shield 103 includes a first end proximate to the vertical leg 107 (i.e., the hinged end), a second free end, and an elongated, planar body portion with a top surface facing outward and a bottom surface that faces the base plate 101. The top shield 103 includes two side edges that extend between the hinged end and the free end.

As shown in FIG. 1, the top shield 103 extends primarily along the first axis (A-A′), with its width defined along the second axis (B-B′). The top shield has a first top shield edge that extends from the second hinged end t the second free end and a second top shield edge that extends from the second hinged end to the second free end. The top shield 103 has a top outer surface and bottom surface. The top shield 103 is configured with a size and shape that obscures the user's view of the golf ball, as illustrated in FIG. 2, while allowing visibility of at least a portion of a golf club, such as the putter head. A sight line 108 or reference mark is disposed on the top surface of the top shield 103 (see FIGS. 1-3 and 4A-4B), extending along a second axis that runs from the first top shield edge to the second top shield edge, and at least partially extending along a width of the top shield 103 that extends from the first top shield edge to the second top shield edge. The sight line 108 serves as a visual alignment aid for a user to align the club with the intended target (i.e., to aim the club at the ball and the aim the ball at a location, such as a golf hole).

The sight line 108 is placed a distance from the hinged end of the top shield 103. The distance can be the same as the space between the mid-point of the ball catch 107 and the hinged end of the base plate. In this manner, the sight line 108 is approximately aligned with the ball catch 107 when the top shield 103 and base plate 101 are in the deployed working position. This alignment obstructs the user's view of the ball when the ball is situated within the ball catch 107 but allows the user to see the sight line 108 for proper golf club alignment.

The vertical leg 102 extends vertically along a third axis (C-C′), from a first end proximate to the base plate 101 to a second end proximate to the top shield 103. The vertical leg 102 is connected perpendicularly to the base plate 101 and the top shield 103 via hinges. Specifically, the base plate 101 is connected to the lower end of the vertical leg 102 by a base hinge 104, and the top shield 103 is connected to the upper end of the vertical leg 102 by a top hinge 105. The vertical leg 102 functions as the central support structure between the base plate and the top shield.

The ball catch 107 and sight line 108 are designed to work in tandem to facilitate precise alignment of the golf ball within the assembly. From the user's perspective, the sight line 108 provides a clear visual cue that aligns with the ball positioned in the ball catch 107, thereby enhancing accuracy and usability, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4A-D.

As shown in FIGS. 5-7, the assembly includes a top hinge 105 and a base hinge 104 that are used to transition the assembly between the stowed position and the deployed working position. The top hinge 105 comprises two top joints 109 and one pin 110. The top joints 109 are cylindrical components that are formed on the outer casing of the top shield 103. The pin 110 is an elongated rod-like component that fits inside the top joints 109 to form a pivot axis.

The top shield 103 includes two knuckles 113. The knuckles 113 are semi-circle components that are formed on the top shield 103 on the opposite end of the sight line 108 and allow for the top shield 103 to be easily attached and detached from the pin 110 of the vertical leg 102 to provide modularity and flexibility in use. The knuckles 113 on the top shield 103 are configured to elastically deform outward when pressed against the pin 110 of the top hinge 105. This deformation allows the pin 110 to pass over the knuckles 113. Once the pin is fully seated, the knuckles 113 deform inward to lock the top shield 103 securely in place. This snap-fit mechanism provides modularity and ease of assembly.

The base hinge 104 comprises a snap-fit feature or base clip(s) 111 (see FIG. 5) that may be integrated into the base hinge 104 of the vertical leg 102 to enable a secure and tool-free attachment of the base plate 101 to the vertical leg 102. The base clip 111 is disposed on the hinged end, which interacts with the pin 110 of the base hinge 104. The clip comprises a flexible arm that elastically deforms outward when pressed against the pin, allowing the pin to pass through. Once the pin is seated, the arm deforms inward to secure the pin, ensuring a stable connection between the base plate and the vertical leg 102.

The base plate 101 includes two base joints 112 and a pin 110. The base joints 112 are cylindrical components that are formed on the base plate 101 on the end opposite the ball catch 107. The pin 110 is an elongated, rod-like component that fits inside the base joints 112 to form a pivot axis. To attach the base plate 101 to the vertical leg 102, the user aligns the pin 110 of the base plate 101 with the base hinge 104. As the pin 110 of the base plate 101 is pressed toward the clips 111 of the base hinge 104, the flexible arms of the clips 111 expand outward to pass over the pin 110. Once fully seated, the arms of the clips 111 snap back inward, locking around the pin 110 to secure the base plate 101 in place.

The base hinge 104 allows the vertical leg 102 to pivot relative to the base plate 101, while the top hinge 105 permits the top shield 103 to fold down toward the vertical leg 102. Both hinges (104 and 105) allow the assembly 100 to fold flat to the stowed position, making the assembly compact and easy to store or transport. Additionally, due to the shape of the base joints 112, the base plate 101 can swing to the opposite side of the assembly from a “C-position,” as shown in FIGS. 1-2 & 4C-4D, or to a “Z-position,” as shown in FIG. 8. This repositioning provides additional structural support and counterbalance, which is especially useful when the user is practicing high-velocity swings or the user opts not to use the ball catch for ball alignment. Additionally, as discussed below and shown in FIGS. 15A-15C, the ability of the base plate 101 to swing allows the assembly to be used in conjunction with other training aids.

In FIGS. 9-11, the vertical leg 102 is comprised of a vertical leg face 114 (FIGS. 9-10) and a vertical leg back 115 (FIG. 11). The vertical leg face 114 is the front-facing surface of the vertical leg 102, in that it faces the ball and user and is visible during using and interaction. The vertical leg back 115 is the back surface of the vertical leg 102 and faces away from the user and includes a recess with dimensions capable of containing the top shield 103 and base plate 101.

The vertical leg 102 includes an internal compartment formed within the vertical leg back 115. This compartment is sized to house the top shield 103 and base plate 101 when the assembly is in the stowed position When the assembly is placed in its folded position, the top shield 103 and base plate 101 may lay flush against the vertical leg back 115, and vertical leg back 115 serves as the storage surface for the base plate 101 and top shield 103, as depicted in FIG. 11. This allows for easy storage and protection of the top shield and base when the assembly is not in use. The dual-surface design of the vertical leg 102 supports both structural integrity and efficient folding, as well as portability.

As shown in FIGS. 12A-12B, the top shield 103, base plate 101, and ball catch 107 are designed to accommodate both left-handed users (see FIG. 12A) and right-handed users (see FIG. 12B). The top shield 103 can be replaced or reversed (i.e., flipped over so that the bottom side is now up), and the base plate 101 and ball catch 107 can likewise be replaced or reversed based on whether the use is left-handed or right-handed.

As mentioned above, a user may use the golf training aid assembly to improve the user's golf stroke, such as their putting and chipping stroke. The assembly shields the view of the golf ball to develop a user's golf swing muscle memory. FIGS. 13A-13D provider various views of the assembly according to various examples while in use by a user. To use the assembly, a user places a ball beneath the top shield. The shield hides the ball from the user's view, as seen from the user's perspective in FIGS. 13A and 13C. The user then aligns their golf club with the sight line, rather than the ball. Many golf clubs include markings on them to assist with such alignment (see FIGS. 13A and 13C). The user makes contact with the ball (see FIG. 13D) and can make adjustments and improvements thereafter.

The assembly is designed to accommodate a range of golf clubs, which makes it a versatile training aid for improving various aspects of a golfer's swing, such as the wedge depicted in FIG. 14. While the assembly is effective for putter alignment and control (see FIG. 13A-13D), the assembly also supports the use of other types of golf clubs, such as irons, woods, and wedges. When practicing with a wedge club, for example, the user can utilize the sight line 108 and ball catch 107 to ensure consistent ball positioning and swing path for chip shots and pitch shots. The assembly's stable base and adjustable configuration help simulate real on-course conditions, which allows the user to refine the user's short game technique, including loft control and spin generation. Additionally, the ability to swing the base to the opposite side enhances stability during more aggressive swings, such as those with a driver or long iron, making the assembly a comprehensive tool for full-swing and short-game practice alike.

The assembly is designed to be compatible with a wide range of golf training aids, enhancing its utility as a comprehensive practice tool. For example, in FIGS. 15A-15C, it can be used in conjunction with alignment mirrors to help golfers visually confirm proper head position, shoulder alignment, and eye placement during setup and swing. Additionally, bumpers or swing path guides can be positioned alongside the assembly to reinforce correct club path and prevent common swing faults such as over-the-top or inside-out motions. The flat, stable base and adjustable components of the assembly make it easy to integrate these aids without interference, allowing users to create a customized training station tailored to their specific swing improvement goals. This compatibility makes the assembly a valuable addition to any golfer's practice routine, whether used independently or as part of a larger training system.

The assembly can be made using different kinds of material such as plastic, metal, or wood, without limitation, and can be manufactured in various manners such as by 3D printing, injection mold, or laser cutting. Moreover, the assembly is easily stored in a golf bag or on a golfcart. The assembly can also be used in concert with a putting mirror or other golf aid.

The assembly may include the integration of smart sensor technology. The smart sensor technology may include, for example, a sensor embedded inside the vertical leg of the assembly and a corresponding sensor attached to the head of the golf club head.

In some embodiments, the assembly 100 further includes a sensor configured to measure the face angle of a club head in multiple directions (i.e., up, down, left, and right). The sensor may be embedded within the top shield 103 or positioned adjacent to the sight line 108. When the angular position of the club head crosses a specified threshold, the sensor generates an output signal. This signal may be received by an output device such as a vibrator, buzzer, light, or a computing device that displays a notification on an electronic display.

The sensors can be, without limitation: (i) an inclinometer that measures angular position with reference to gravity; (ii) an inductive sensor the measures current induced by changes to a magnetic field caused by a signal operating on a coil disposed on the golf club or the training aid assembly; (iii) a photo reflective sensor that measures the position of a target based on the light reflected from the target surface that requires an emitter on one surface and a detector on another; (iv) a potentiometer that generates an electronical signal proportional to the angle of the potentiometer; (v) a capacitance sensor that measures changes in capacitance caused by the rotation of an object; or (vi) a magnetic sensor, such as a hall effect sensor or magnetoresistive sensor that generates a signal based on changes to a magnetic field.

The sensor generates a signal such as a voltage or current that is converted to an angle measurement. The sensor is communicated to a transmitter. The transmitter is connected to the sensor through a removable connector, such as male-female plug connector, a pin-connector, a clip connector, a threaded connector, or another suitable electrical connector. The removable connector permits the sensor to be decoupled from the transmitter for cleaning, repair, or replacement of one or both the sensor or transmitter device. The transmitter can also be integrated with the sensor as a single unit or more permanently coupled to the multilayer sensor through a soldered connection or other type of connection. The transmitter can be directly coupled to the sensor or connected to the sensor through a length of insulated wire or cabling to ensure the transmitter is not exposed to moisture or electrical interference near the sensor.

The transmitter can likewise be physically coupled to one or more receiver devices through a permanent or removable connector or through a length of wire or cabling. In other embodiments, the transmitter includes an integrated communication system that is capable of wireless communication with one or more receiver devices. Suitable wireless communication systems can implement communication through radio frequency (“RF”), WI-FI (e.g., wireless local area network products based on the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers 802.11 standards), near field communications (“NFC”), BLUETOOTH®, BLUETOOTH Low Energy (“BLE”), or Ultra-Wide Band (“UWB”) and RFID.

The transmitter can simultaneously broadcast signals to one or more receiver devices or be configured to function as a router sending targeted communications to selected receiver devices. The transmitter can include a processor, transitory memory, and non-transitory electronic storage with one or more integrated software applications that implement the described communication functions. The transmitter can receive power through a standard household electrical supply or be powered by a replaceable battery, such as a common three volt (3V) button-cell battery or household AA battery. The transmitter can be configured so that the power source is active only when moisture is detected, and the transmitter can include an “on-off” switch to conserve power when the moisture detector device is not in active use. Depending on the technology, a separate power source may not be needed.

The transmitter optionally includes light-emitting-diode (“LED”) or other indicators that change color or turn on and off to indicate certain conditions. For example, a LED light might (i) turn green when the transmitter is turned on and functioning normally, (ii) turn red or blink with a particular pattern when the battery needs replacement, or (iii) turn red or blink when an undesirable club angle is detected. The transmitter can also include other alert or signaling mechanisms, such as emitting an audible, visible, vibratory, or tactile alert that is triggered when moisture or a low-battery condition is detected. An example would be the use of a piezoelectric device that generates vibration and auditory signals at a level in the range of seventy (70) to ninety five (95) decibels. The vibrator may be included as part of or connected to the transmitter and activated when the sensor is activated. The built-in signal devices allow the transmitter to be used in a stand-alone configuration that indicates a favorable or an unfavorable club angle even when the transmitter is not connected to a receiving device.

The receiver device can be a dedicated, special purpose device, such as a small watch-like device with a liquid crystal display. The dedicated receiver device serves the primary or sole function of alerting to the detection of the club angle through the emission of audible, visible, or tactile alerts. The receiver device can also be a consumer computing device, such as a cellular smartphone, tablet computer, laptop computer, or desktop computer. The consumer device can include an integrated software application, such as a program, function, routine, applet, or module that permits communication with the transmitter, the sensor, or other receiver devices, and that implements various graphical user interface displays (“GUIs”).

The consumer device can be configured to receive system alerts indicating a good or bad club angle. Alerts can be received through email, short message service (“SMS”) or multimedia messaging service (“MMS”) text message, an Internet browser, a “pop-up” alert, or through a dedicated software application (i.e., a “mobile app”), among other means. The integrated software application can also allow consumers to implement other functions, such as directing alerts to certain devices, turning the sensors and transmitters on or off, and recording and reviewing alerts received over time.

The receiver device can also be a network-type device, such as a server used in a commercial application. The receiver devices can also utilize software applications that function using resource available through a third-party provider, such as a Software as a Service (“SasS”), Platform as a Service (“PaaS”), or Infrastructure as a Service (“IaaS”) provider running on a third-party cloud service computing device.

The use of an angle sensor to detect club movement allows for real-time feedback of club swing. Real-time feedback is delivered through audible tones or via a mobile software application running on a user's mobile computing device to permit instant feedback and real-time correction of stroke mechanics. Real time feedback enhances the training experience by providing precise, data-driven insights to help users fine-tune golf swing technique with greater accuracy and consistency.

Those of skill in the art will appreciate that the assembly can be used not only on a golf course, but also in other places in which golf is played or practiced, such as a mini golf course, golf entertainment complex, sand pit, grass lawn or field, or indoor practice facility. Furthermore, skilled artisans will appreciate that the assembly is not just limited to the game of golf and can be used in other sports or activities, including, for example, croquet, ice hockey, or field hockey.

The foregoing discussion discloses and describes merely exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. One skilled in the art will readily recognize from such discussion and from the accompanying drawings and claims that various changes, modifications and variations can be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure as defined in the following claims.