A golf driving and putting training aid comprises a driving module, a
short-putt module, a long-putt module, and a third putting module. The
driving module includes a shaft of telescoping cylinders pivotally
secured at one end to a supporting surface and provided with a driving
handle at the other end. The rate of retraction and extension of all
cylinders is controlled by felt strips restricting the flow of air
between the cylinders. The direction of the swing is controlled by
pivoting joints by which the cylinders are connected to the supporting
surface and to the handle. In one embodiment, the cylinders are pivotally
attached to a slidable sleeve that glides along a horizontal bar. The
movement of the sleeve can be restricted along the horizontal bar. The
short-putt module includes a telescoping cylindrical shaft that is
attached to the user's putter. When used, the short-putt module forces
the user to keep the short-putt stroke straight. The long-putt module
includes an arcuate guide to which a putter may be attached, thereby
requiring the user to use the proper arcuate stroke for a long putt.
Another putting module includes use of a mounting assembly that connects
a putter to a horizontal bar. This embodiment allows movement of the
putter along a generally defined arc that allows a slight transverse or
perpendicular movement of the putter during the stroke.