Divot repair tool

Abstract

Prongs of a divot repair tool that is secured to a golf club are repeatedly inserted into the turf and removed from the turf surrounding a ball mark to repair the turf without requiring the user to bend over. The divot repair tool includes a base portion having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a top, and a bottom opposite the top. At least one prong extends from the first end. A vertical portion extends from the base and is substantially perpendicular to the base. A magnet is secured within the base portion to secure the divot repair tool to the golf club.

Description

[0001]This application claims priority to and the benefit of co-pending U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 411,719, filed on Nov. 9, 2010, entitled “Golf Putter Divot Repair Tool,” which application is hereby incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates in general to an apparatus for turf repair and, more particularly, to a removable golf club tool for repairing divots.[0004]2. Brief Description of Related Art[0005]The game of golf requires a user to strike a golf ball into a hole surrounded by a green, an area of grass around the hole where the grass is cut very short so that a ball can roll long distances. Generally, a golfer will strike the ball onto the green with a club from a distance, such that the ball must leave the ground to land on the green near the hole. This act, while a common part of the game, often causes ball marks on the green. Ball marks are depressions in the green where the ball ...

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Benefits of technology

"The present invention provides a golf club tool for repairing divots, which can be easily attached to the golf club and used to repair ball marks on a vegetative surface. The tool has a base, at least one prong, and a vertical portion that can be inserted into the surface of the ball mark to repair it. The tool can also be used to repair pitch marks or ball marks on a green without causing additional damage. The technical effects of the invention include providing a convenient and efficient tool for repairing divots and preventing damage to the green during the repair process."

Problems solved by technology

This act, while a common part of the game, often causes ball marks on the green.

These ball marks, or depressions, affect the green negatively.

The depressions can cause putting surfaces to be uneven, making it more difficult to putt, or cause the ball to veer unexpectedly when putting.

In addition, the ball marks may damage the grass of the green by compacting the root structure and causing the grass to die.

Repairing such damage is expensive and time consuming for course operators.

Unfortunately, many golfers have bad backs, knees, and / or hips.

As a consequence, many players find it difficult to bend over to repair a ball mark.

Thus, many of these players simply do not repair their ball marks.

Placing the club into his / her bag, analyzing the putt, and then retrieving the club may cause the player to lose track of the expected putt, leading to a greater likelihood of a missed putt.

However, players who set their clubs directly on the ground may find that the club grip is dirty and must be cleaned before taking the putt.

These players often find it difficult to properly swing their club while holding a lit cigarette or cigar.

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