Nike Patents Golf Shirt Design That Could Double as Coach

Nike Inc. says it can make a golf shirt that could replicate what a coach does. The world's largest maker of sporting goods obtained about a dozen patents on Aug. 27, including one invention with the potential to irk golf pros.

"A coach or trainer can greatly improve an athlete's form or body positioning, which can result in improved athletic performances," Nike said in a patent filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. "For most people, however, a coach or trainer is not always available" and there isn't an easy way to check positioning on your own, Nike said.