US20070021227A1 - Golf swing practice and training towel - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates generally to golf training devices and, more specifically, to a golf swing practice and training towel comprising a golf towel having a plurality of spaced apart lines extending longitudinally and transversely thereacross that are visible when the towel is placed on the ground to afford the user a plurality of alignment positions for foot, hand, ball and club head placement relative to the target and the desired trajectory thereof.
- the transverse lines serve as reference points for how far the golfer's feet are separated during the swing thus allowing for incremental adjustments to find the optimum positioning for balance and transferring the weight from one leg to another and subsequently performing precise repetitions of the swing from that specific stance.
- the present invention serves to provide a simple effective practice and training towel for a golfer to develop consistency in their stance and swing.
- the present invention serves to function as an ordinary golf towel when not in use as a training and practice aid thereby eliminating clutter in the golf bag by not adding an additional accessory.
- a primary object of the present invention is to provide a golf swing practice and training towel comprising a golf towel with grid-like indicia that is placed on the ground to act as an alignment tool for practicing a consistent golf swing.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a golf swing practice and training towel that serves as a reference for developing a proper stance to optimize balance when transferring weight from one leg to the other during the swing.
- Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a golf swing practice and training towel that will enable a golfer to establish a target line that is parallel to the tips of the user's shoes.
- Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide a golf swing practice and training towel that will assist the user in setting up a stance relative to the position of the ball.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a golf swing practice and training towel that will assist in proper club face alignment relative to the golfer, the ball and the target.
- Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a golf swing practice and training towel that can provide a reference of the distance that the golfer is setting up away from the ball.
- Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide a golf swing practice and training towel that is simple and easy to use.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a golf swing practice and training towel that is inexpensive to manufacture and operate.
- FIG. 1 is an illustrative view of the uses of the present invention
- FIG. 2 is an illustrative view of the present invention in use
- FIG. 3 is a top view of the present invention
- FIG. 4 is a top view demonstrating function one of the present invention.
- FIG. 5 is a top view demonstrating function two of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a top view demonstrating function three of the present invention.
- FIG. 7 is a top view demonstrating function four of the present invention.
- FIG. 8 is a top view demonstrating function five of the present invention.
- FIG. 9 is a top view demonstrating function six of the present invention.
- FIG. 10 is a top view demonstrating function seven of the present invention.
- FIG. 11 is a top view demonstrating the first part of function eight of the present invention.
- FIG. 12 is a top view demonstrating the second part of function eight of the present invention.
- FIG. 13 is a top view demonstrating the third part of function eight of the present invention.
- FIG. 14 is a top view demonstrating the first part of function nine of the present invention.
- FIG. 15 is a top view demonstrating the second part of function nine of the present invention.
- FIG. 16 is a top view demonstrating the third part of function nine of the present invention.
- FIG. 17 is a top view demonstrating function ten of the present invention.
- FIG. 1 is an illustrative view of the uses of the present invention.
- the present invention is a multi-function rectangular towel having one set of spaced apart parallel lines longitudinally extending along one side with spaced apart parallel lines extending latitudinally between the other two sides thereby providing means to assist a golfer in various critical aspects of the game.
- the towel provides means to establish an intended trajectory line between a starting point, such as a tee, and intended ball location, such as a greens' flag; along with club alignment relative to the line of sight trajectory, ball position, hand position, distance the user stands from the ball and divot analysis.
- the towel also serves as a golf towel that one would use during normal play.
- FIG. 2 is an illustrative view of the present invention 10 in use. Depicted is the present invention 10 in use illustrating the myriad variables that determine the location of the ball 34 . After club selection, how a golfer 16 addresses the ball 34 determines the location of the ball 34 . Addressing the ball 34 includes using the target line 20 to draw an imaginary line to the target 14 location parallel to the tips of the shoes placed proximal to the body line 18 in conjunction with coplanar club head 36 placement in the vertical and horizontal with corresponding hand placement, along with distance from the ball 34 .
- the present invention 10 provides means whereby multiple references can be established duly noting other mutable variables enabling a golfer to reposition their stance consistently thereby providing knowledgeable cause and effect judgment of changes to the established variables.
- FIG. 3 is a top view of the present invention 10 .
- the golf practice and training towel of the present invention 10 comprising a flexible sheet 12 with spaced apart longitudinal and transverse parallel lines 24 , 26 .
- Each transverse line 26 has numeric indicia 30 that assist the golfer with ball position, hand position, divot analysis and club head alignment and foot location.
- the longitudinal lines 24 also have indicia 28 , such as alphabetic indicia 32 to differentiate from the transverse line 26 numeric indicia 30 , on which the sheet 12 can be folded to change the distance between the golfer and the golf ball.
- FIG. 4 is a top view demonstrating function one of the present invention 10 .
- Function number one shows the target line 20 at the edge of the sheet 12 away from the golfer 16 .
- the target line 20 is aligned to the target 14 .
- This provides the golfer 16 with a straight line from their present position to the target 14 .
- the golfer 16 uses this line to align the ball to the target 14 .
- the golfer 16 can be left or right handed.
- FIG. 5 is a top view demonstrating function two of the present invention 10 .
- the body line 18 is indicated by the near edge of the sheet 12 .
- the body line 18 is automatically aligned parallel to the intended target 14 thus providing the golfer 16 with a straight parallel line from their present position parallel to the target 14 .
- the golfer 16 uses the body line 18 to align their feet, knees, hips and shoulders parallel to the target line 20 .
- the golfer 16 can be left or right handed.
- the purpose of functions 1 and 2 is that the target line 20 and body line 18 are used by the golfer 16 to make a perfect aligned stance to the target 14 .
- the golfer 16 is aligning the ball 34 along the target line 20 , with their body along the body line 18 therefore aiming straight at the target 14 .
- FIG. 6 is a top view demonstrating function three of the present invention wherein transverse lines 26 with corresponding numerical indicia 30 numbered 1 through 12 are used by the golfer 16 as a reference from where to place the ball 34 in their stance.
- the transverse lines 26 will indicate if they are playing the ball 34 in the front, middle or back of their stance relative to their feet.
- the purpose of this function is that the golfer 16 can play the ball 34 from different positions in their stance and use the relevant feedback from the ball's flight to decide optimum ball placement relative to their stance.
- FIG. 7 is a top view demonstrating function four wherein the transverse lines 26 have corresponding indicia numbered 1 through 12 that are used by the golfer 16 as a reference as to the hand position 38 when addressing the ball 34 .
- the transverse lines 26 will indicate if they are addressing the ball 34 with their hands in front of the ball 34 or on the ball 34 or the back of the ball 34 .
- the purpose of this function is the golfer 16 can play the ball 34 with their hands in different positions and use the relevant feedback from the ball's 34 flight to decide optimum hand placement.
- FIG. 8 is a top view demonstrating function five of the present invention 10 wherein by using the transverse lines 26 as a reference, the golfer 16 can easily see if the clubface is open or closed on address.
- the purpose of this function is that the golfer 16 can play the ball 34 with an open or closed clubface and use the relevant feedback from the ball's 34 flight to decide if they prefer hitting the ball 34 with an open or closed clubface.
- FIG. 9 is a top view of function six of the present invention 10 wherein the sheet 12 can be folded at one of longitudinal lines a, b, c, d to accommodate longer and shorter club selection and distance that the golfer 16 stands away from the ball 34 .
- the purpose of this function allows the golfer 16 to fold the sheet 12 to play the ball 34 with their stance closer to or further from the ball 34 and use the relevant feedback from the ball's 34 flight to decide how far they prefer to stand from the ball 34 at address.
- FIG. 10 is a top view demonstrating function seven of the present invention 10 wherein the longitudinal lines a, b, c, d and the transverse lines 26 form a grid 40 that enable the sheet 12 to be folded at different angles.
- the golfer 16 can fold the sheet 12 from a1 to b2. This will give the golfer 16 a defined closed stance line 42 to demonstrate the proper foot position 33 for a slightly closed stance. Folding the sheet 12 from a2 to b1 will give the golfer 16 a defined open stance line 44 to achieve a slightly open stance.
- the purpose of this function is to enable the golfer 16 to fold the sheet 12 to play the ball 34 with their stance slightly open or closed and use the relevant feedback from the balls 34 flight to decide if they prefer to play the ball 34 with their stance slightly open, closed or square.
- FIG. 11 is a top view demonstrating the first part of function eight of the present invention 10 .
- Function number eight is a three-part function providing divot analysis wherein the present invention 10 denotes the target line being parallel with the desired direction of the ball when hit. The ensuing divot 46 should be parallel with the target line 20 .
- the first part indicates an inside to outside swing to the right of the target 14 .
- the purpose of this function is that the golfer 16 can use this information to get the desirable downswing of the club during the hitting of a golf ball 34 .
- FIG. 12 is a top view of the second part of function eight of the present invention 10 providing divot analysis.
- the angle of the resultant divot 46 indicates an outside to inside swing to the left of the target 14 .
- the purpose of this function is that the golfer 16 can use this information to get the desirable downswing of the club during the hitting of a golf ball.
- FIG. 13 is a top view of the third part of function eight providing divot analysis.
- the angle of the resultant divot 46 indicates a swing parallel to the target 14 .
- the purpose of this function is that the golfer 16 can use this information to get the desirable downswing of the club during the hitting of a golf ball 34 .
- FIG. 14 is a top view of the first part of function nine of the present invention 10 providing divot analysis-ballstriking.
- Function number nine is a three-part function wherein the divot 46 serves to inform the golfer 16 where they are hitting with regard to the ball 34 position.
- the resultant divot- 46 shown in the first part indicates that the golfer 16 is hitting behind the ball 34 .
- the purpose of this function is that the golfer 16 can use this information to get a desirable strike of the ball 34 .
- FIG. 15 is a top view of the second part of function nine of the present invention 10 providing divot analysis-ballstriking.
- the resultant divot 46 shown in the second function indicates that the golfer 16 is hitting slightly in front of the ball 34 .
- the purpose of this function is that the golfer 16 can use this information to get a desirable strike of the ball 34 .
- FIG. 16 is a top view of the third part of function nine of the present invention 10 providing divot analysis-ballstriking.
- the resultant divot 46 shown in the third part indicates that the golfer 16 is hitting the ball 34 good and clean.
- the purpose of this function is that the golfer 16 can use this information to get a desirable strike of the ball 34 .
- FIG. 17 is a top view of the present invention 10 .
- Function ten of the present invention 10 is for use as a standard golf towel during practice and play for the golfer 16 to use to wipe their hands and equipment.
Abstract
A golf swing practice and training towel comprising a cloth golf towel having a plurality of longitudinal and transverse lines forming a grid with indicia identifying each line. The towel is placed on the ground with one edge in linear alignment with the target towards which the ball is to be hit and the golfer uses the lines as reference points regarding ball placement, stance, hand position, club face alignment and the like to incrementally adjust and consistently repeat such critical aspects of a golf swing.
Description
- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention relates generally to golf training devices and, more specifically, to a golf swing practice and training towel comprising a golf towel having a plurality of spaced apart lines extending longitudinally and transversely thereacross that are visible when the towel is placed on the ground to afford the user a plurality of alignment positions for foot, hand, ball and club head placement relative to the target and the desired trajectory thereof. The transverse lines serve as reference points for how far the golfer's feet are separated during the swing thus allowing for incremental adjustments to find the optimum positioning for balance and transferring the weight from one leg to another and subsequently performing precise repetitions of the swing from that specific stance.
- 2. Description of the Prior Art
- While there are other golf practice devices, they are not as suitable as the present invention. The present invention serves to provide a simple effective practice and training towel for a golfer to develop consistency in their stance and swing. The present invention serves to function as an ordinary golf towel when not in use as a training and practice aid thereby eliminating clutter in the golf bag by not adding an additional accessory.
- A primary object of the present invention is to provide a golf swing practice and training towel comprising a golf towel with grid-like indicia that is placed on the ground to act as an alignment tool for practicing a consistent golf swing.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a golf swing practice and training towel that serves as a reference for developing a proper stance to optimize balance when transferring weight from one leg to the other during the swing.
- Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a golf swing practice and training towel that will enable a golfer to establish a target line that is parallel to the tips of the user's shoes.
- Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide a golf swing practice and training towel that will assist the user in setting up a stance relative to the position of the ball.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a golf swing practice and training towel that will assist in proper club face alignment relative to the golfer, the ball and the target.
- Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a golf swing practice and training towel that can provide a reference of the distance that the golfer is setting up away from the ball.
- Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide a golf swing practice and training towel that is simple and easy to use.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a golf swing practice and training towel that is inexpensive to manufacture and operate.
- Additional objects of the present invention will appear as the description proceeds.
- The foregoing and other objects and advantages will appear from the description to follow. In the description reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which forms a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments will be described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, and it is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and that structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention. In the accompanying drawings, like reference characters designate the same or similar parts throughout the several views.
- The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention is best defined by the appended claims.
- In order that the invention may be more fully understood, it will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawing in which:
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FIG. 1 is an illustrative view of the uses of the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is an illustrative view of the present invention in use; -
FIG. 3 is a top view of the present invention; -
FIG. 4 is a top view demonstrating function one of the present invention; -
FIG. 5 is a top view demonstrating function two of the present invention; -
FIG. 6 is a top view demonstrating function three of the present invention; -
FIG. 7 is a top view demonstrating function four of the present invention; -
FIG. 8 is a top view demonstrating function five of the present invention; -
FIG. 9 is a top view demonstrating function six of the present invention; -
FIG. 10 is a top view demonstrating function seven of the present invention; -
FIG. 11 is a top view demonstrating the first part of function eight of the present invention; -
FIG. 12 is a top view demonstrating the second part of function eight of the present invention; -
FIG. 13 is a top view demonstrating the third part of function eight of the present invention; -
FIG. 14 is a top view demonstrating the first part of function nine of the present invention; -
FIG. 15 is a top view demonstrating the second part of function nine of the present invention; -
FIG. 16 is a top view demonstrating the third part of function nine of the present invention; and -
FIG. 17 is a top view demonstrating function ten of the present invention. - Turning now descriptively to the drawings, in which similar reference characters denote similar elements throughout the several views, the figures illustrate the Golf Swing Practice and Training Towel of the present invention. With regard to the reference numerals used, the following numbering is used throughout the various drawing figures.
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- 10 Golf Swing Practice and Training Towel
- 12 flexible sheet
- 14 target
- 16 golfer
- 18 body line
- 20 target line
- 24 longitudinal lines
- 26 transverse lines
- 28 indicia
- 30 numeric indicia
- 32 alphabetic indicia
- 33 foot position
- 34 ball position
- 36 club head
- 38 hand position
- 40 grid
- 42 closed stance line
- 44 open stance line
- 46 divot
- The following discussion describes in detail one embodiment of the invention (and several variations of that embodiment). This discussion should not be construed, however, as limiting the invention to those particular embodiments, practitioners skilled in the art will recognize numerous other embodiments as well. For definition of the complete scope of the invention, the reader is directed to appended claims.
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FIG. 1 is an illustrative view of the uses of the present invention. The present invention is a multi-function rectangular towel having one set of spaced apart parallel lines longitudinally extending along one side with spaced apart parallel lines extending latitudinally between the other two sides thereby providing means to assist a golfer in various critical aspects of the game. The towel provides means to establish an intended trajectory line between a starting point, such as a tee, and intended ball location, such as a greens' flag; along with club alignment relative to the line of sight trajectory, ball position, hand position, distance the user stands from the ball and divot analysis. The towel also serves as a golf towel that one would use during normal play. -
FIG. 2 is an illustrative view of thepresent invention 10 in use. Depicted is thepresent invention 10 in use illustrating the myriad variables that determine the location of theball 34. After club selection, how agolfer 16 addresses theball 34 determines the location of theball 34. Addressing theball 34 includes using thetarget line 20 to draw an imaginary line to thetarget 14 location parallel to the tips of the shoes placed proximal to thebody line 18 in conjunction withcoplanar club head 36 placement in the vertical and horizontal with corresponding hand placement, along with distance from theball 34. Currently agolfer 16 tries to mimic variables resulting infavorable ball 34 play while changing one or more duringunfavorable ball 34 play. It is virtually impossible to mimic such diverse intertwined fluctuating functions. Thepresent invention 10 provides means whereby multiple references can be established duly noting other mutable variables enabling a golfer to reposition their stance consistently thereby providing knowledgeable cause and effect judgment of changes to the established variables. -
FIG. 3 is a top view of thepresent invention 10. Shown is the golf practice and training towel of thepresent invention 10 comprising aflexible sheet 12 with spaced apart longitudinal and transverseparallel lines transverse line 26 hasnumeric indicia 30 that assist the golfer with ball position, hand position, divot analysis and club head alignment and foot location. Thelongitudinal lines 24 also haveindicia 28, such asalphabetic indicia 32 to differentiate from thetransverse line 26numeric indicia 30, on which thesheet 12 can be folded to change the distance between the golfer and the golf ball. -
FIG. 4 is a top view demonstrating function one of thepresent invention 10. To more clearly explain the functions of thepresent invention 10, the following illustrations will be referred to asfunctions 1 through 10. Function number one shows thetarget line 20 at the edge of thesheet 12 away from thegolfer 16. Thetarget line 20 is aligned to thetarget 14. This provides thegolfer 16 with a straight line from their present position to thetarget 14. Thegolfer 16 uses this line to align the ball to thetarget 14. Thegolfer 16 can be left or right handed. -
FIG. 5 is a top view demonstrating function two of thepresent invention 10. In function number two, thebody line 18 is indicated by the near edge of thesheet 12. Thebody line 18 is automatically aligned parallel to the intendedtarget 14 thus providing thegolfer 16 with a straight parallel line from their present position parallel to thetarget 14. Thegolfer 16 uses thebody line 18 to align their feet, knees, hips and shoulders parallel to thetarget line 20. Thegolfer 16 can be left or right handed. The purpose offunctions target line 20 andbody line 18 are used by thegolfer 16 to make a perfect aligned stance to thetarget 14. Thegolfer 16 is aligning theball 34 along thetarget line 20, with their body along thebody line 18 therefore aiming straight at thetarget 14. -
FIG. 6 is a top view demonstrating function three of the present invention whereintransverse lines 26 with correspondingnumerical indicia 30 numbered 1 through 12 are used by thegolfer 16 as a reference from where to place theball 34 in their stance. Thetransverse lines 26 will indicate if they are playing theball 34 in the front, middle or back of their stance relative to their feet. The purpose of this function is that thegolfer 16 can play theball 34 from different positions in their stance and use the relevant feedback from the ball's flight to decide optimum ball placement relative to their stance. -
FIG. 7 is a top view demonstrating function four wherein thetransverse lines 26 have corresponding indicia numbered 1 through 12 that are used by thegolfer 16 as a reference as to thehand position 38 when addressing theball 34. Thetransverse lines 26 will indicate if they are addressing theball 34 with their hands in front of theball 34 or on theball 34 or the back of theball 34. The purpose of this function is thegolfer 16 can play theball 34 with their hands in different positions and use the relevant feedback from the ball's 34 flight to decide optimum hand placement. -
FIG. 8 is a top view demonstrating function five of thepresent invention 10 wherein by using thetransverse lines 26 as a reference, thegolfer 16 can easily see if the clubface is open or closed on address. The purpose of this function is that thegolfer 16 can play theball 34 with an open or closed clubface and use the relevant feedback from the ball's 34 flight to decide if they prefer hitting theball 34 with an open or closed clubface. -
FIG. 9 is a top view of function six of thepresent invention 10 wherein thesheet 12 can be folded at one of longitudinal lines a, b, c, d to accommodate longer and shorter club selection and distance that thegolfer 16 stands away from theball 34. The purpose of this function allows thegolfer 16 to fold thesheet 12 to play theball 34 with their stance closer to or further from theball 34 and use the relevant feedback from the ball's 34 flight to decide how far they prefer to stand from theball 34 at address. -
FIG. 10 is a top view demonstrating function seven of thepresent invention 10 wherein the longitudinal lines a, b, c, d and thetransverse lines 26 form agrid 40 that enable thesheet 12 to be folded at different angles. For example, thegolfer 16 can fold thesheet 12 from a1 to b2. This will give the golfer 16 a definedclosed stance line 42 to demonstrate theproper foot position 33 for a slightly closed stance. Folding thesheet 12 from a2 to b1 will give the golfer 16 a definedopen stance line 44 to achieve a slightly open stance. The purpose of this function is to enable thegolfer 16 to fold thesheet 12 to play theball 34 with their stance slightly open or closed and use the relevant feedback from theballs 34 flight to decide if they prefer to play theball 34 with their stance slightly open, closed or square. -
FIG. 11 is a top view demonstrating the first part of function eight of thepresent invention 10. Function number eight is a three-part function providing divot analysis wherein thepresent invention 10 denotes the target line being parallel with the desired direction of the ball when hit. The ensuingdivot 46 should be parallel with thetarget line 20. The first part indicates an inside to outside swing to the right of thetarget 14. The purpose of this function is that thegolfer 16 can use this information to get the desirable downswing of the club during the hitting of agolf ball 34. -
FIG. 12 is a top view of the second part of function eight of thepresent invention 10 providing divot analysis. The angle of theresultant divot 46 indicates an outside to inside swing to the left of thetarget 14. The purpose of this function is that thegolfer 16 can use this information to get the desirable downswing of the club during the hitting of a golf ball. -
FIG. 13 is a top view of the third part of function eight providing divot analysis. The angle of theresultant divot 46 indicates a swing parallel to thetarget 14. The purpose of this function is that thegolfer 16 can use this information to get the desirable downswing of the club during the hitting of agolf ball 34. -
FIG. 14 is a top view of the first part of function nine of thepresent invention 10 providing divot analysis-ballstriking. Function number nine is a three-part function wherein thedivot 46 serves to inform thegolfer 16 where they are hitting with regard to theball 34 position. The resultant divot-46 shown in the first part indicates that thegolfer 16 is hitting behind theball 34. The purpose of this function is that thegolfer 16 can use this information to get a desirable strike of theball 34. -
FIG. 15 is a top view of the second part of function nine of thepresent invention 10 providing divot analysis-ballstriking. Theresultant divot 46 shown in the second function indicates that thegolfer 16 is hitting slightly in front of theball 34. The purpose of this function is that thegolfer 16 can use this information to get a desirable strike of theball 34. -
FIG. 16 is a top view of the third part of function nine of thepresent invention 10 providing divot analysis-ballstriking. Theresultant divot 46 shown in the third part indicates that thegolfer 16 is hitting theball 34 good and clean. The purpose of this function is that thegolfer 16 can use this information to get a desirable strike of theball 34. -
FIG. 17 is a top view of thepresent invention 10. Function ten of thepresent invention 10 is for use as a standard golf towel during practice and play for thegolfer 16 to use to wipe their hands and equipment. - It will be understood that each of the elements described above, or two or more together may also find a useful application in other types of methods differing from the type described above.
- While certain novel features of this invention have been shown and described and are pointed out in the annexed claims, it is not intended to be limited to the details above, since it will be understood that various omissions, modifications, substitutions and changes in the forms and details of the device illustrated and in its operation can be made by those skilled in the art without departing in any way from the spirit of the present invention.
- Without further analysis, the foregoing will so fully reveal the gist of the present invention that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily adapt it for various applications without omitting features that, from the standpoint of prior art, fairly constitute essential characteristics of the generic or specific aspects of this invention.
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1. A golf swing practice and training towel comprising a planar, flexible sheet forming of a cloth towel having a first longitudinal straight edge defining a target line and a second opposing parallel straight edge defining a body line, wherein said sheet is adapted to lie flat on a ground surface with said target line in linear alignment with a specified target for placement of a ball directly on said ground surface adjacent to said first straight edge and said body line providing the user a visual reference for positioning feet directly on said ground surface adjacent to said second straight edge,
a plurality of spaced apart longitudinal reference lines proximal and parallel to said body line, and
a plurality of spaced apart transverse reference lines extending perpendicularly substantially across the width of said sheet to define specific placement points of the club head, said ball and user's feet and hands.
2. A golf swing practice and training towel as recited in claim 1 , said towel being folded to adjust the width of said sheet to accommodate an arm and club length of said user to achieve an appropriate distance between the user and said ball.
3. A golf swing practice and training towel as recited in claim 2 , wherein said longitudinal lines are equidistantly spaced apart.
4. A golf swing practice and training towel as recited in claim 2 , wherein each said longitudinal line has corresponding indicia to allow said user to differentiate and identify a preferred sheet width for subsequent use.
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6. A golf swing practice and training towel as recited in claim 1 , wherein said transverse lines are equidistantly spaced apart.
7. A golf swing practice and training towel as recited in claim 4 , wherein each said transverse line has corresponding indicia to allow said user to differentiate and identify specific placement points of the club head, said ball and the user's feet and hands for incremental adjustment or repetitive positioning thereof.
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13. A golf swing practice and training towel as recited in claim 7 , wherein said transverse line indicia is distinctly different from said longitudinal line indicia.
14. A golf swing practice and training towel as recited in claim 13 , wherein said transverse line indicia is sequentially numerical and said longitudinal line indicia is sequentially alphabetical.
15. A golf swing practice and training towel as recited in claim 13 , wherein said transverse line indicia is sequentially alphabetical and said longitudinal line indicia is sequentially numerical.
16. A golf swing practice and training towel as recited in claim 1 , wherein said transverse lines and said longitudinal lines form a grid that allows the user to fold one end of said body line to a specific point on the grid to establish an angular body line that may be used to work on an open stance or a closed stance.
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