452results about "Golfing accessories" patented technology

An adjustable device holder may include a first cradle portion coupled to a second cradle portion. A connector, such as a threaded rod, may be partially disposed within a first slot in the first cradle portion and a second slot in the second cradle portion. A fastener and a spring may be at least partially disposed in the second slot. A cradle adjustment knob may be coupled to the threaded rod such that rotation of the cradle adjustment knob in one direction may thread the threaded rod into the threaded fastener and rotation of the cradle adjustment knob in an opposite direction may thread the threaded rod out of the threaded fastener. The cradle adjustment knob may tighten the cradle portions against the device or spread the cradle portions apart. The spring may exert a force as the cradle portions are tightened against the device.

A golf apparel article wearable on a lower torso of a golfer is provided. The article includes at least one multi-layered pocket affixed on an outer surface of the golf apparel article for cleaning golf balls and golf equipment such as the club faces of golf clubs. The at least one multi-layered pocket is composed of at least three material layers.

A golf green is enhanced by sliding a spacer tube and bell onto and circumscribing a flag pole. The spacer tube upper end suspends the bell above the golf green, defining a gap smaller than golf ball diameter. The bell rings when struck by the golf ball. The spacer tube and flag pole reliably locate the bell relative to the green. In some embodiments, the bell is positioned relative to a cup within the hole in the green, while in other embodiments the bell is positioned relative to the green surface. A method of installing a golf bell onto a flag pole having a flag includes disabling a flag on the flag pole, such as by removal of the flag from the pole, slipping a spacer tube about and down the flag pole, followed by a bell until the bell rests on the spacer tube. The flag is subsequently re-enabled.

A method is provided for calculating an optimal putting line and stroke. The method includes receiving user input data at a processor, including at least a putt distance calibration, a green friction calibration and a targeted distance past the cup calibration; calculating a magnitude of break calibration, including an averaged pitch and roll calculation of the putting green; calculating a velocity calibration, including an averaged optimal initial velocity calculation of a putt, and combining the user input data, the magnitude of break calibration and the velocity calibration to create green reading data. The method also includes using the green reading data to create a user output display that includes an optimal putting line and stroke, where the optimal putting stroke includes a numerical deviation of a backswing of a golfer based at least in part on the golfer's normal backswing and the green reading data.

A system includes: a golf range; targets on the golf range; a building including golf bays including golf ball dispensers, each including a receptacle, a passageway, a gateway, and a display device embedded in the golf ball dispenser; at least one golf ball sensor; one or more computers communicatively coupled with the at least one golf ball sensor and the golf ball dispensers, the one or more computers being configured to track a golf ball in flight on the golf range, identify where the golf ball lands on the golf range, identify the golf bay from which the golf ball was hit, and present information, regarding the golf ball hit from the golf bay, on the display device of the golf ball dispenser associated with the golf bay, the information being in accordance with where the golf ball lands on the golf range.

Methods, systems, and apparatus, including medium-encoded computer program products, for 3D flight tracking of objects includes, in at least one aspect, a method including obtaining (from a camera) two dimensional image data of a golf ball in flight; obtaining radar data (originating from a Doppler radar device) of the golf ball in flight; fitting a curve to the radar data to generate a continuous function of time for the radar data of the golf ball in flight; determining three dimensional location information of the golf ball in three dimensional space including, for each of multiple camera observations, finding a radial distance using the continuous function and a time of the camera observation, finding a depth distance, finding a horizontal distance and finding a vertical distance to the golf ball; and providing the three dimensional location information of the golf ball in three dimensional space to augment other data before display.

A portable golf ball holder includes a ball holder and a clip. The ball holder includes a flexible frame. The frame includes at least one ball-holding unit. The ball-holding unit has an entrance, a circular hole, a pair of expandable frame arms, and a curved recess. The clip is disposed on the rear end of the frame and has a clip body. The clip body has a bent portion connected to the frame to form a clip groove. When a golf ball is placed into the pair of frame arms from the entrance, the golf ball will be accommodated in the curved recess. The overall structure enhances the convenience for golfers to carry golf balls with them for use.

An electronic golf flagstick is configured for sensing objects proximate the golf flagstick. The electronic golf flagstick includes an elongated pole having a first end and a second end. The first end may be adapted to be removably secured to a surface, and the second end may be adapted to receive one or more accessories. The electronic golf flagstick includes a compartment assembly arranged between the first end and the second end, the compartment assembly comprising: at least one sensor; a processor coupled to memory; and power source configured to provide power to the sensor, processor and memory. The at least one sensor may be configured to sense an object on a ground surface approaching the golf flagstick. The processor coupled to memory may be configured to store the sensed information from the sensor.

Embodiments of the disclosure include systems and methods for managing and mitigating erosion in sand features on golf courses. The system can include one or more reservoirs to contain a sand stabilization compound and water, mixers to create a mixed solution, and a distribution subsystem to apply the solution onto golf course sand features. The mixed solution can enhance the stability of sand traps and bunkers, maintaining their aesthetic appeal and playability while reducing maintenance costs. The system can be integrated into existing irrigation systems or applied using portable or vehicle-mounted units, providing flexibility and efficiency in golf course maintenance.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a disc holder, comprising: a first end plate; a first mounting bracket; a second end plate; a second mounting bracket; a first tube; and a second tube, wherein: the first end plate is configured to attach to the first mounting bracket; the second end plate is configured to attach to the second mounting bracket; the first tube connects the assembly of the first end plate and the first mounting bracket to the second end plate and the second mounting bracket along a first line; and the second tube connects the assembly of the first end plate and the first mounting bracket to the second end plate and the second mounting bracket along a second line to define a space for holding discs between the first tube and the second tube.

The invention relates to a flagpole positioning method, system and equipment based on a laser ranging telescope, and the method comprises the steps: obtaining the rotation information and position information of the laser ranging telescope when the laser ranging telescope rotates until ranging light emitted by the laser ranging telescope right faces a flagpole, analyzing the ranging light to obtain the distance between the laser ranging telescope and the flagpole; according to the rotation information and the distance, correcting the magnetic declination of the flagpole obtained at the same time when the distance is measured to obtain a first corrected magnetic declination; according to the rotation information, correcting the magnetic declination in combination with a preset linear model of rotation acceleration and a magnetic declination deviation angle to obtain a second corrected magnetic declination; and performing positioning analysis on the position of the flagpole according to the position information of the laser ranging telescope, the distance, the first corrected magnetic declination and the second corrected magnetic declination to obtain the position information of the flagpole. The flagpole positioning efficiency, the use convenience and the positioning precision are improved.

A magnetic golf glove with a ball marker is provided. The glove includes at least three magnets. Two of the magnets form a magnetic closure that secures the glove to the user's hand and wrist. The third magnet forms at least part of the ball marker. The third magnet may be secured to the first magnet to secure the ball marker to the glove for easy access. The ball marker may be detached from the glove for use in marking a location of the user's golf ball. The ball marker may also be secured to any ferromagnetic surface of the glove or any other object.

Methods and apparatus for aiding golfer gameplay are disclosed. Embodiments may involve a heated cover (2) for a golf bag (201). Golf club heads (202) may be received within an inner warmth area or areas (24) of the cover (2), and golf balls (224) may be received within an inner warmth area or areas (24) of one or more pouches (6) (20). Processed golf round data (216) may be utilized by a golf gameplay aid (223), which in some embodiments may be one or more thermostats (214). Thermostats (214) may raise, lower, or otherwise regulate the temperature in one or more inner warmth areas (24) by controlling one or more heat sources (204). Golf equipment may be heated to achieve specific, desirable performance characteristics to aid golfer gameplay.

An automatic golf ball retrieval system comprises a mat, a conveyor belt system, a cleaning system, an automatic tee setter system, and a processor. The mat includes front, middle and back portions, leftmost and rightmost sides, an exterior face and an interior face. The conveyor belt system comprises at least two frames and a rolling bar which moves between upper and lower ends of the at least two frames. The rolling bar forms a raised surface on the exterior face of the mat which engages and pushes the golf balls towards a base which receives and transfers the golf balls to a cleaning system located below the conveyor belt system which cleans the golf balls, an automatic tee setter system transfers at least one golf ball onto a tee from the cleaning system.

A magnetic accessory holder can include a backing plate and a retaining bracket attached magnetically to each other. The backing plate can include an elongated body with a first set of magnets embedded in the body. The retaining bracket can include an outer surface and an inner surface, each of which extends between the top and bottom surfaces of the retaining bracket. The inner surface can include elongated channels each of which forms a receptacle extending from the top surface to the bottom surface of the retaining bracket. The retaining bracket can also include a second of magnets, where the magnets of the first set and of the second set are positioned to align with each other to fasten the retaining bracket to the backing plate by magnetic attraction, and where each receptacle is configured to receive a protruding portion of an electronics accessory.

An electronic golf flagstick for sensing objects proximate the golf flagstick includes an elongated pole with a first end and a second end, the first end adapted to be removably secured to a surface. A compartment assembly is arranged between the first end and the second end. The compartment assembly includes at least one sensor configured to sense an object proximate the golf flagstick. A ferrule is disposed at the first end and includes a portion a releasably couplable electric connector.

The present disclosure discloses a magnetic button disposed on an apparel. The magnetic button includes a post configured to be inserted into a fabric of the apparel. The magnetic button further includes a magnetic washer configured to be removably attached with a magnetic or metallic accessory.

An attachment system may include a base and one or more connectors. The connectors may be magnetically connected, interchangeably connected, and / or disposed in a stacked configuration. The connectors may also be interchangeably attached to the base and the base may be connected to a support or structure such as a golf cart or golf bag. The base may include a first base portion, and the first base portion may include a first surface having one or more magnets. The first surface may be configured to attach the base to a mounting surface. The base may include one or more base attachment portions, and one or more connectors may be attached to the base attachment portions. The base and / or connectors may also allow one or more accessories to be mounted to the base, and the accessories may be disposed in desired arrangements and configurations.

An accessory system comprising: a sheath, the sheath comprising a pocket configured to hold an item; and at least one eyelet for inserting the item into the sheath. An accessory clip comprising: a first handle member extending into a first clip member; a hinge rotatably connected to the first handle member and first clip member; a second handle member extending into a second clip member and also rotatably connected to the hinge, where when first and second handle members are pressed together the first clip member and second clip member will open the accessory clip so that it may be clipped to user worn item; an arm extending from top surface of the first clip member, and configured to hold one or more tees between the top surface of the first clip member and the arm; a magnet located on or in the top surface of the first clip member, and configured to magnetically attach to a ball marker.

A system for detecting, tracking, measuring and analyzing putted golf balls and golfers' putting performance. The system includes a pole securable in a golf hole cup and a capturing device mounted on an upper portion of the pole. The capturing device includes at least one camera and a viewing screen and is for detecting, tracking, measuring and analyzing golf balls putted along the ground and associated golfer performance data. The camera detects a golf ball as it enters the camera field of view, and tracks and stores a path and stopping point coordinates of the golf ball in relation to the golf hole cup, for analysis. Software on the capturing device includes algorithms which analyze individual performance measurements, formulate performance assessments, and provides personalized feedback and instruction output based on data captured by the capturing device.

A bag is described for carrying a set of golf clubs while playing golf and while traveling. The bag includes at least two panels, with each panel including a first face and an opposite second face. The first face includes sleeves for insertion of shafts of golf clubs together with repositionable stoppers for engaging the ends of the golf club shaft. In this way, the height that each of the golf clubs extends beyond the panels is set by the position of the stoppers. These at least two panels are connected in such a way so as to provide a playing mode with the first faces facing outward, thus providing access to the golf clubs, and so as to provide a travel mode with the first faces facing inward, thus protecting the golf clubs while travelling.

Golf ball markers including a head and a boss. The head includes a body with a planer top surface. The body tapers axially as it extends away from the planar top surface. The boss is coupled to the head distal the planar top surface. The boss includes a shank and a bulb. The shank is coupled to the head distal the top surface. The bulb is coupled to the shank distal the head. The shank has a narrower diameter than the bulb. The narrower diameter of the shank relative to the bulb is configured to securely and selectively mount the shank within a vent hole of a grip member at an end of a golf club handle. The body tapering axially is configured to enable the planer top surface to lie flush with the surface of a putting green when the ball marker is pressed into the putting green.

A golf club cleaner is provided. The golf club cleaner is a portable device to be carried by a golfer or easily attached to a golf bag that cleans and maintains the pristine condition of golf club heads ensuring optimal performance on the golf course. The golf club cleaner includes a housing with an interior compartment that securely holds cleaning fluid, readily accessible through an open upper end. A brush assembly that fits over the housing's open end, features an open channel design with a shoulder and an array of bristles. These bristles effectively remove debris when the golf club head is agitated against them. A sleeve having an annular ring member securely engages with the housing and brush assembly, creating an integrated and easily assembled configuration. Furthermore, the golf club cleaner includes a lid, designed to seal the contents of the housing and the brush assembly.

The present invention relates to a supporting and fastening system for a portable device for playing golf, consisting of a cylindrical anodised aluminium counterweight (3) measuring 43 mm in diameter and 54 mm in length, weighing 57 g and having a cylindrical hollow (1) performed in a lower base (2) of a counterweight (3), wherein there is a lower threaded rod (4) that is in turn screwed into an internally threaded cylinder (5) fastened on the centre of the lower disc (6) and which protrudes to allow screwing and such that it has a bevelled washer (7) that surrounds the threaded cylinder (5) and that is fastened on the lower disc (6).

An attachment system may include a base and one or more connectors. The connectors may be magnetically connected, interchangeably connected, and / or disposed in a stacked configuration. The connectors may also be interchangeably attached to the base and the base may be connected to a support or structure such as a golf cart or golf bag. The base may include a first base portion, and the first base portion may include a first surface having one or more magnets. The first surface may be configured to attach the base to a mounting surface. The base may include one or more base attachment portions, and one or more connectors may be attached to the base attachment portions. The base and / or connectors may also allow one or more accessories to be mounted to the base, and the accessories may be disposed in desired arrangements and configurations.

A bag for carrying a set of golf clubs while playing golf and while traveling. The bag includes first, second, third and fourth panels. Each panel has a middle section with first and second opposing faces, and with first and second opposite sides edges; a first wing section extending at a first angle from the first side edge of each panel; and a second wing section extending at a second angle from the second side edge of each panel. A first hinge connects the second wing section of the first panel to the first wing section of the second panel. A second hinge connects the second wing section of the second panel to the first wing section of the third panel. A third hinge connects the second wing section of the third panel to the first wing section of the fourth panel. At least one closure releasably connects the first wing section of the first panel to the second wing section of the fourth panel. The bag also includes first, second, and third club holding components, each connected to one of the first, second, third and fourth panels, each of the club holding components comprising at least three sleeves for receiving shafts of golf clubs. All of the hinges and the closure allow the bag to be folded into a playing mode with the connected wing sections touching each other and the first faces of the middle sections and the club holding components facing outward. All of the hinges and the closure also allow the bag to be folded into a travel mode with two of the first, second, third and fourth panels being adjacent with the middle sections facing and club holding components facing inward and with an other two of the first, second, third and fourth panels are adjacent with the middle sections and club hold components facing inward.

A bag is described for carrying a set of golf clubs while playing golf and while traveling. The bag includes at least two panels, each with a first face and an opposite second face. The first face includes sleeves for insertion of shafts of golf clubs. The at least two panels are connected so as to provide a playing mode with the first faces facing outward, thus providing access to the golf clubs. They are also connected so as to provide a travel mode with the first faces facing inward, thus protecting the golf clubs while travelling. The bag also includes a cover for covering the end of the bag and heads of the golf clubs when in the travel mode. This cover includes wheels. Consequently, when the bag is vertically inverted, the wheels allow the bag to be pushed and pulled by a user.

To provide a golf marker function and a green fork function, and to easily mark the position of a golf ball and to easily replace the golf ball. [Solution] A green fork with golf marker 1 has a golf marker portion 2 with a notch 3 cut into a portion of a disc in an arc shape, a band-shaped extension portion 5 integral with the golf marker portion and extending in a straight line from a position opposite the notch across the center position of the golf marker portion, a claw portion 6 formed at the tip of the extension portion, and a straight groove 7 passing through approximately the center position of the notch and approximately the center position in the width direction of the extension portion.

A golf putting green cover system that secures to a putting green cup, covering the putting green cup opening. The golf putting green cup cover system may comprise a putting green cup cover holding and adjustment member and a golf putting green cup cover. The putting green cup cover holding and adjustment member is constructed and arranged to be insertable into a putting green cup which is placed within a surface, such as a golf course green or residential backyard. The putting green cup cover holding and adjustment member engages and secures to the putting green cup in a bottom up manner.