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Short game golf training matRelated Patent Categories: Games Using Tangible Projectile, Golf, Body Movement Or Position Indicator (e.g., Stance Aids, Etc.), Foot Positioning AidShort game golf training mat description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060194640, Short game golf training mat. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The invention relates to golf training mat. More particularly, the invention relates to a golf training mat specifically adapted for practicing shots associated with a golfer's short game, that is, a wedge swing, a sand swing and a chip swing. [0003] 2. Description of the Prior Art [0004] There are a wide variety of prior art golf practice mats designed to enable a golfer to practice his swing and to simulate various playing situations and conditions encountered on a golf course during the playing of a game of golf. [0005] Specific examples of prior art golf ball hitting mats are disclosed in a variety of U.S. patents. For example, U.S. Pat. No. D335,696 to Byers et al., D472,288 to Grabowski, U.S. Pat. No. 2,707,638 to Manley, U.S. Pat. No. 4,000,905 to Shirhall, U.S. Pat. No. 4,023,810 to Lorang, U.S. Pat. No. 4,164,352 to O'Brien, U.S. Pat. No. 4,194,735 to Wilson, U.S. Pat. No. 4,248,431 to Burnes, U.S. Pat. No. 4,915,387 to Baxstrom, U.S. Pat. No. 5,035,433 to Durso, U.S. Pat. No. 5,163,686 to Bergman, U.S. Pat. No. 5,306,011 to Perry, U.S. Pat. No. 6,050,902 to McCrink Jr., U.S. Pat. No. 6,077,169 to Florian, U.S. Pat. No. 6,086,483 to Brown, U.S. Pat. No. 6,396,041 to Vock et al., U.S. Pat. No. 6,482,102 to Grabowski, U.S. Pat. No. 6,592,376 to Carpenter, U.S. Pat. No. 6,723,004 to Florian, U.S. Pat. No. 6,743,111 to Mindlin and U.S. Pat. No. 6,821,210 to Kallage, Jr. [0006] While a variety of golf training devices are disclosed above, a need continues to exist for improved training devices. The present invention provides such an improved training device. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0007] It is, therefore, an object of the present invention to provide a golf training mat for practicing short game shots. The golf training mat includes a ball striking surface having markings associated with foot and ball positioning. The mat also includes a first position marking having a front foot marking, a rear foot marking and a ball marking. The front foot marking and the rear foot marking are positioned along an alignment axis, wherein the ball marking is positioned substantially between the front foot marking and the rear foot marking along a line substantially perpendicular to the alignment axis. The golf training mat also includes a second position marking having a front foot marking, a rear foot marking and a ball marking. The front foot marking and the rear foot marking are positioned along an alignment axis, wherein the ball marking is positioned substantially in line with the front foot marking along a line substantially perpendicular to the alignment axis. The golf training mat also includes a third position marking having a front foot marking, a rear foot marking and a ball marking. The front foot marking and the rear foot marking are positioned along an alignment axis, wherein the ball marking is positioned substantially in line with the rear foot marking along a line substantially perpendicular to the alignment axis. [0008] It is also an object of the present invention to provide a golf training mat wherein the first, second and third position markings are oriented 90 degrees relative to each other. [0009] It is another object of the present invention to provide a golf training mat wherein the first, second and third position markings each include at least one squared foot position marking. [0010] It is a further object of the present invention to provide a golf training mat wherein the front foot marking of the first position marking includes a squared foot position marking. [0011] It is also an object of the present invention to provide a golf training mat wherein the front foot marking of the second position marking includes a square foot position marking. [0012] It is another object of the present invention to provide a golf training mat wherein the front foot marking and the rear foot marking of the third position marking include respective squared foot position markings. [0013] It is a further object of the present invention to provide a golf training mat including swing guide markings associated with, and in alignment with, the ball markings of the first, second and third position markings. [0014] It is also an object of the present invention to provide a golf training mat wherein each of the swing guide markings includes first and second parallel lines which are substantially parallel to the alignment axis. [0015] It is a further object of the present invention to provide a golf training mat wherein the ball markings of the first, second and third position markings are located along the first and second parallel lines, defining a range of locations along which a ball may be positioned. [0016] It is also an object of the present invention to provide a golf training mat wherein the ball markings of the first, second and third position markings each include first and second ball marks respectively positioned in line with the first and second parallel lines of the swing guide markings. [0017] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description when viewed in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, which set forth certain embodiments of the invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0018] FIG. 1 is a top view of the golf training mat in accordance with the present invention. [0019] FIG. 2 is an edge view of the golf training mat. [0020] FIG. 3 is a side view of the golf training mat. DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT Continue reading about Short game golf training mat... 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