Golf putter with a removeable insert and method of using the same

Abstract

A golf putter including a plurality of visual aids for assisting the golfer to more consistently assume a good head and body position and to better putt a golf ball toward a remote hole. The putter head is engaged with any one of a plurality of detachable flanges that have any one of a number of different shapes. The shaped flanges are designed to aid the golfer in directing the golf ball toward a remote hole. The putter is provided with first and second linear markings to assist in soling the putter head. The second linear marking is disposed rearwardly of the first linear marking and at a position vertically above or below the first linear marking. When viewed from above, the first and second linear markings are aligned when the putter head is correctly soled and the golfer can sole the putter by aligning the first and second markings. The detachable flange may also include a first reflective surface and a second non-reflective surface. The reflective surface is used during practice sessions to aid the golfer in correctly positioning his head by aligning his eyes along the second linear marker. The flange is removed and rotated so that the non-reflective surface faces upwardly during USGA golf games. The putter may also be provided with spaced apart weight ports that receive small weights to balance the putter head and help the golfer hold it in the correct orientation for striking the ball well.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a standard utility application claiming priority from U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 702,131, filed Jul. 25, 2005, the entire specification of which is incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Technical Field [0003] This invention generally relates to golf clubs. More particularly, the invention relates to a golf putter. Specifically, the invention relates to a golf putter that includes a variety of visual aids useful for training the golfer to correctly position their head and body so as to more consistently putt well. [0004] 2. Background Information [0005] Golfers are always trying to improve their game and, consequently, they are always seeking out aids, teaching tools, videos and programs that will assist them in improving their game and achieving their potential as a golfer. The golfer may utilize all of these resources yet still encounter problems when they are actually out o...

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Benefits of technology

[0007] The device of the present invention comprises a golf club, and more specifically a putter, that includes a plurality of visual aids for assisting the golfer to more consistently assume a good head and body position for putting. The club includes a putter head mounted on a shaft. The putter head is engaged with any one of a plurality of detachable flanges that have any one of a number of different shapes. The shaped flanges are designed to aid the golfer in directing the golf ball toward a remote hole. The putter head is also provided with a first linear marking on its upper surface to help the golfer line the putter and ball up with the remote hole. The putter head furthers include a second linear marking disposed rearwardly and at a position vertically above or below the first linear marking. The second linear marking is provided to aid the golfer in soling the putter head, i.e., to help the golfer hold the putter head in a substantially horizontal position on the ground. This is accomplished by aligning the first and second linear markings with each other. As a further aid, the removeable flange provided preferably includes a first reflective surface and a second non-reflective surface. Both of the first and second surfaces are marked with a second linear marking which is used as described above. The reflective surface of the flange, however, is used to help the golfer assume the correct head position relative to the putter head. The golfer looks into the reflective surface and moves his head so that he can see the reflection of his eyes positioned along the second linear marking or slightly below the same The golfer uses this reflective surface to train himself to hold his head correctly. The reflective surface is not allowed, however, in United States Golf Association (USGA) sanctioned games. In order to bring the putter into compliance with USGA regulations, the flange can easily be removed from the putter head, flipped over and reinserted into the putter head so that the non-reflective surface is facing upwardly. The putter of the present invention is also provided with spaced apart weight ports into which small weights may be inserted so as to balance the putter head and help the golfer hold the putter head in a correct orientation for successful putting.

Problems solved by technology

The reflective surface is not allowed, however, in United States Golf Association (USGA) sanctioned games.

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