330results 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A golf club head cover apparatus for protecting golf club heads and storing golf supplies includes a sleeve shaped to receive a head of a golf club. The sleeve has an opening to facilitate insertion of the head into the sleeve and permit a shaft of the golf club to extend through the opening when the sleeve covers the head. A pocket is mounted to an exterior of the sleeve and defines an aperture which extends therein. A storage magnet is mounted on an interior surface of the pocket and is configured to secure ferromagnetic items within the pocket. A cleaning towel is removably mounted to the sleeve. The cleaning towel may be attachable to the sleeve such that it secures items in the pocket by covering the aperture.

A system includes a first sensor configured facilitate detecting a location of a golf cart, a second sensor configured to facilitate detecting tee shots taken at a tee box of a golf course, and a control system. The control system is configured to detect that the location of the golf cart is proximate a tee box area for the tee box, detect one or more tee shots at the tee box, record one or more tee shot timestamps associated with the one or more tee shots, detect when the golf cart leaves the tee box area, identify a respective tee shot timestamp of the one or more tee shot timestamps associated with a respective tee shot of the one or more tee shots immediately preceding the golf cart leaving the tee box area, and set the respective tee shot timestamp as a start of play for the golf cart.

Method and apparatus for a game of shame to be played as part of a round of a game of conventional golf amongst members of a group of golfers. The game includes a shame indicator in the form of an article displayed by attachment onto a golf cart using a mechanical attachment means in response to a member of the golf group making an errant shot as he / she plays the game. The attachment means is a mechanical device having an upright standing arm portion upon which the article is actually attached for display and also includes a pair of flexible arms which are flexible in nature for use in attachment of the attachment means onto the edge of the roof of the golf cart. The mechanical attachment means has soft material attached to the ends of its bendable arms in order to protect the golf cart roof from scratches and also to add a gripping surface to the flexible arms so that they will more securely attach to the roof of the golf cart.

A divot repair tool for fixing divots in the playing surface made while playing golf. The tool is attached to the grip of a golf club and used to replace and fix divots in the grass. The club allows the tool to be extended to the ground without bending over or squatting down, thus reducing sports related injuries. The divot repair tool includes removable prongs and blade that can be used to fix the divot holes using a levering motion or a rotational motion. The divot repair tool can include an automated motorized embodiment that can rotate the tool and the individual prongs to repair the divot holes. Both versions can press the divot material up against a flat surface of the tool to further flatten the playing surface.

A bag is described for carrying a set of golf clubs while playing golf and while traveling. The bag includes at least one golf club holding panel with a first face and an opposite second face, the first face comprising sleeves for insertion of shafts of golf clubs. The bag also includes an accessory holding panel with a third face and an opposite fourth face, the third face configured for releasable connection of golf accessories. The at least one golf club holding panel and the accessory holding panel are connected so as to provide a playing mode with the first face and third face facing outward, thus providing access to the golf clubs and access to the golf accessories. They are also connected so as to provide a travel mode with the first face and the third face facing inward, to thus protecting the golf clubs and golf accessories while travelling.

A belt buckle for holding a golf ball mark repair tool. Such a belt buckle may include a frame having a recess within the frame, a pocket material held in place within the recess, the pocket material defining a pocket having an opening, a retention piece held in place within said recess, such that there is a gap separating the retention piece and the opening, and optionally a base material.

Embodiments of a golf course maintenance drone include a housing and a wing assembly coupled to the housing, the wing assembly including a propeller that is configured to provide lift to the housing. In addition, the drone includes a golf course maintenance assembly coupled to the housing. The golf course maintenance assembly is configured to fill divots, repair pitch marks, rake bunkers, or collect debris on the golf course.

Systems and apparatus for receiving golf balls include an apparatus including: a body having an ingress and an egress for golf balls passing through the body, wherein each of the golf balls includes a radio frequency identification tag; at least one antenna of a radio frequency identification reader, the at least one antenna arranged with respect to the body to receive information from the golf balls for identification of the golf balls; and multiple protrusions located within the body, the multiple protrusions being positioned with respect to each other in a Galton configuration that both (i) impedes the golf balls from passing through the body without being read by the radio frequency identification reader, and (ii) allows the golf balls to pass through the body without jamming therein.

An edging interface (120) for a golf course bunker (100) includes a strip of backing (122) divided longitudinally into a first portion (128) and a second portion (130). The strip of backing is also laterally divided into a plurality of adjacent sections by a plurality of cuts, where each adjacent section is joined together at the first portion, and artificial turf (124) is secured to the first portion. The second portion of each section is configured to be anchored between the golf course bunker and a grass edge (144) of the golf course. The edging interface can be rolled up for handling and shipping, and unrolled in place for installation. The artificial turf comprises straight and curly yarn and has a color to match natural turf stacked bunker edges. In addition, the first portion and the second portion longitudinally divide the strip of backing into substantially equal portions.

An embodiment provides a golf distance measuring device comprising a main body formed outside a user terminal, a laser beam transceiver formed in the main body, performing transmission / reception with the user terminal, and receiving a direction of a target from the user terminal to transmit / receive a laser beam to / from the target, and a controller formed in the main body, receiving laser transmission / reception information from the laser beam transceiver, and calculating a distance to the target based on the laser transmission / reception information. Therefore, since the golf distance measuring device is attached to the smartphone and functions as a golf distance measuring system in conjunction with the smartphone, ease to carry and a slim size may be achieved.