Golf ball game apparatus and method

Abstract

The present invention comprises a golf ball game apparatus for use in conjunction with billiard cues and a billiard table having cushioned rails and drop pockets, the golf ball game apparatus comprising three interchangeably mateable golf ball game panels having two fixed concave surface configuration members representing golf hazards raised mounds. The gam apparatus is played with at least one set of sixteen golf balls whereby via billiard cues the cue golf ball must strike and pocket game golf balls into the drop pockets of the billiard table.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates a golf ball game apparatus for use in conjunction with billiard cues and a billiard table having cushioned rails and drop pockets. [0002] Billiard games and golf-oriented games are each individually well known. In a few instances there have been attempts to combine these billiard games and golf games into hybrid billiard-golf games. Such devices are exemplified by U.S. Pat. Nos. 1,813,116; 3,871,650; 4,114,876; 4,874,167; 4,875,680; 5,765,828; 6,780,117. [0003] These devices utilize a variety of methods in an attempt to depict a golf course on a billiard table from painted, flat sheets, flexible blankets, and multiple small game pieces set on the table surface all the way to numerous tables each being a single simulated golf hole. Each of these previous game devices are disadvantageous, however, be it their lengthy set up time, use of numerous small parts to maintain, or their requirement of the use of standard size an...

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Benefits of technology

"The present invention is a golf ball game apparatus that can be played on a billiard table using traditional billiard cues and a triangular game golf ball rack. The apparatus includes three interchangeable golf ball game panels that can be placed on the table surface, each panel having different surface configurations to represent different hazards: water, sand, and raised mounds. The game is played using a set of sixteen golf balls, with one cue golf ball and one game golf ball having similar coloring and indicia. The goal is to pocket the game golf balls into the drop pockets of the table using the cue golf ball. The invention provides a unique and interesting addition to the traditional billiard game, allowing for a more challenging and interesting experience for players."

Problems solved by technology

Each of these previous game devices are disadvantageous, however, be it their lengthy set up time, use of numerous small parts to maintain, or their requirement of the use of standard size and weight billiard balls.

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