a golf swing , chip , pitch or putt practice and training device is provided which provides people who play golf the means to develop their ability to swing , chip , pitch and putt . the practice and training device comprises a base and a backstop attached to the base . the base is provided with base alignment marks and a golf ball strike box for positioning and aligning a golfer before , during , and after the execution of a swing , chip , pitch shot or putting stroke . the backstop is likewise provided with backstop alignment marks which further assist in maintaining the golfer &# 39 ; s alignment through the swing , and which immediately provide the golfer with an indication of his swing performance . the backstop is provided at its upper end with adjustable means for attaching the backstop to a ceiling or structure , at its lower end with means for attaching the backstop to the base , and is generally curved to ensure that the golf ball automatically returns to the golfer after each swing .