Holder, case and carrier for golf clubs

Abstract

The invention relates to a holder (1) for golf clubs (2). The holder (1) comprises a body (11) comprising slots (12). Each slot (12) comprises a first passage (121) and a second passage (122). The second passage (122) comprises a first end (122a) and a second end (122b). The second end (122b) of the second passage (122) is closed. The holder (1) comprises locking elements (13), each comprising a socket (131). In an open position of the locking element (13), the socket (131) is aligned with the first end (122a) to receive the shaft (21) of a golf club (2) to the first end (122a) and to the socket (131). In a closed position of the locking element (13), the socket (131) is aligned with the second end (122b) to hold the shaft (21) in the second end (122b) and in the socket (131).

Description

[0001] HOLDER, CASE AND CARRIER FOR GOLF CLUBS

[0002] FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0003] The present invention relates to golf equipment and more particularly to a holder for golf clubs. The present invention further concerns a case for golf clubs and a carrier for golf clubs.

[0004] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0005] Traditionally golf clubs are held and carried in a golf bag having a tubular body and dividers for dividing the inner space of the tubular body into separate sections for holding golf clubs.

[0006] A problem related to the traditional golf bag is that the golf clubs are not secured in the sections of the tubular body and thus they are allowed to move around in the corresponding section during transporting the golf bag. This motion may cause the golf clubs to be damaged due to impacts to adjacent golf clubs. Further, as the golf clubs are mostly hidden inside the tubular body of the golf bag, the golf bag does not allow displaying the golf clubs while using the bag.

[0007] Golf clubs may be held in a holder having a plurality of spring clips arranged to hold the shafts of the golf clubs in a pinching manner. While such a spring clip may provide a stable support for the golf club preventing it from moving, it may, however, cause damage, such as scratches, to the shaft of the golf club. This is because when inserting the golf club into the spring clip or removing it from the spring clip, the shaft needs to be pushed or pulled through a gap in the spring clip. This causes the shaft to slide against the surfaces of the gap while the spring clip exerts pressure to the shaft. In this situation, tiny pieces of dirt, which may be present in the surroundings and find their way on the surfaces of the shaft of the golf club and the spring clip, cause abrasion to the shaft of the golf club, resulting in visible damage.

[0008] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] An object of the present invention is to provide a holder, case and a carrier for golf clubs to overcome above problems. The objects of the invention are achieved by a holder, case and carrier which are characterized by what is stated in the independent claims. The preferred embodiments of the invention are disclosed in the dependent claims.

[0010] The invention is based on the idea of providing a holder for golf clubs, wherein the holder comprises a body having

[0011] - a first end,

[0012] - a second end opposite the first end, a front surface, a rear surface opposite the front surface, an upper surface, and

[0013] - a lower surface opposite the upper surface, the front surface, the rear surface, the upper surface and the lower surface extend between the first end of the body and the second end of the body; the front surface and the rear surface extend between the upper surface and the lower surface; the body comprises a plurality of slots extending from the upper surface to the lower surface, wherein each slot is arranged to receive a shaft of a golf club; each slot comprises a first passage and a second passage for receiving the shaft of the golf club via the first passage to the second passage; the first passage is arranged to extend from the front surface towards the rear surface; the second passage is arranged transversally in relation to the first passage; the second passage comprises a first end a and a second end b opposite the first end a, wherein the second end b of the second passage is closed in the direction towards the front surface, in the direction towards the rear surface and in the direction away from the first end a of the second passage; the second passage is open to the first passage from the first end a of the second passage for receiving the shaft of the golf club from the first passage to the second passage; the holder comprises a plurality of locking elements connected to the body, wherein the number of locking elements corresponds to the number of slots; each locking element comprises a socket for receiving the shaft of the golf club, wherein each slot has a corresponding socket; each locking element is arranged to be moved in relation to the body independently from other locking elements between an open position and a closed position; in the open position, the socket is aligned with the first end a of the second passage of the corresponding slot to receive the shaft of the golf club to the first end a of the second passage and to the socket; and in the closed position, the socket is aligned with the second end b of the second passage of the corresponding slot to hold the shaft of the golf club in the second end b of the second passage and in the socket.

[0014] The invention is also based on the idea of providing a case for golf clubs, wherein the case comprises a first housing portion and a second housing portion; the first housing portion comprises a first back wall; the second housing portion comprises a second backwall; the first housing portion comprises a first golf club holder connected to the first back wall, wherein the first golf club holder is the golf club holder as described above; the second housing portion comprises a second golf club holder connected to the second back wall, wherein the second golf club holder is the golf club holder as described above; the first housing portion and the second housing portion are connected pivotably in relation to each other for positioning the case in a closed position and an open position; in the closed position of the case, the first golf club holder and the second golf club holder are positioned between the first back wall and the second back wall; and in the open position of the case, the first back wall and the second back wall are positioned between the first golf club holder and the second golf club holder.

[0015] The invention is also based on the idea of providing a carrier for golf clubs, wherein the carrier comprises a first golf club holder and a second golf club holder; the first golf club holder is the golf club holder according to any one of claims to; the second golf club holder is the golf club holder according to any one of claims to; and the first golf club holder is connected to the second golf club holder in such a way that the rear surface of the first golf club holder is facing the rear surface of the second golf club holder.

[0016] An advantage of the invention is that the holder is able to provide a tight grip of the golf clubs while reducing abrasion caused to the golf clubs when inserting the golf club in the holder and removing them from the holder. This is because in the holder according to the invention, no sliding action is taking place against a biased spring. This results in reduced damage to the golf club due to impacts to other golf clubs and due to abrasion caused by the holder.

[0017] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The invention is described in detail with reference to the enclosed drawings, in which

[0019] Figure 1 is a schematic top view of a holder according to some embodiments of the invention;

[0020] Figure 2 is a schematic side view of a holder according to some embodiments of the invention;

[0021] Figure 3 is a detail view of a part of the holder illustrated in Figure 1;

[0022] Figure 4 is a detail view of a part of the holder illustrated in Figure 2; Figure 5 is a schematic top view of a holder according to some embodiments of the invention with a shaft of a golf club received in each slot, and with one locking element in the open position and the other locking elements in the closed position;

[0023] Figure 6 is a schematic side view of a holder according to some embodiments of the invention with a shaft of a golf club received in each slot, and with one locking element in the open position and the other locking elements in the closed position;

[0024] Figure 7 is a detail view of a part of the holder illustrated in Figure 5;

[0025] Figure 8 is a detail view of a part of the holder illustrated in Figure 6;

[0026] Figure 9 is a schematic top view of a holder according to some embodiments of the invention with a shaft of a golf club received in each slot, and with all locking elements in the closed position;

[0027] Figure 10 is a schematic side view of a holder according to some embodiments of the invention with a shaft of a golf club received in each slot, and with all locking elements in the closed position;

[0028] Figure 11 is a detail view of a part of the holder illustrated in Figure 9;

[0029] Figure 12 is a detail view of a part of the holder illustrated in Figure 10;

[0030] Figure 13 is a schematic cross-sectional top view of a case according to some embodiments of the invention in a closed position;

[0031] Figure 14 is a schematic cross-sectional top view of a case according to some embodiments of the invention in an open position; and

[0032] Figure 15 is a schematic top view of a carrier according to some embodiments of the invention.

[0033] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0034] Holder

[0035] The invention relates to a holder 1 for holding golf clubs 2. For example, the holder 1 is used in a case 3 for carrying golf clubs 2. The holder 1 may also be used alone to hold golf clubs 2, for example as attached to a wall. The holder 1 comprises a body 11. The body 11 has a first end 111, a second end 112 opposite the first end 111, a front surface 113, a rear surface 114 opposite the front surface 113, an upper surface 115, and a lower surface 116 opposite the upper surface 115. The front surface 113, the rear surface 114, the upper surface 115 and the lower surface 116 extend between the first end 111 of the body 11 and the second end 112 of the body 11. The front surface 113 and the rear surface 114 extend between the upper surface 115 and the lower surface 116.

[0036] Slots

[0037] The body 11 comprises a plurality of slots 12. For example, the body 11 comprises at least three slots 12, such as at least five slots 12, preferably seven slots 12.

[0038] Each slot 12 extends from the upper surface 115 to the lower surface 116. In other words, each slot 12 is arranged to extend through the body 11 and to be open to the upper surface 115 and to the lower surface 116. Each slot 12 is arranged to receive a shaft 21 of a golf club 2. The shaft 21 of the golf club 2 received in the slot 12 is parallel to the direction between the upper surface 115 and the lower surface 116.

[0039] Each slot 12 comprises a first passage 121 and a second passage 122 for receiving the shaft 21 of the golf club 2 via the first passage 121 to the second passage 122.

[0040] The first passage 121 is arranged to extend from the front surface 113 towards the rear surface 114. In other words, the first passage 121 is arranged to be open to the front surface 113 to allow inserting the shaft 21 of the golf club 2 from the direction of the front surface 113 into the first passage 121.

[0041] The second passage 122 is arranged transversally in relation to the first passage 121. Preferably, the second passage 122 is arranged perpendicularly in relation to the first passage 121, i.e. the second passage 122 is arranged to extend in a direction between the first end 111 of the body 11 and the second end 112 of the body 11. In other words, each slot 12 has an L-shape.

[0042] The second passage 122 comprises a first end 122a and a second end 122b opposite the first end 122a. The second end 122b of the second passage 122 is closed in the direction towards the front surface 113, in the direction towards the rear surface 114 and in the direction away from the first end 122a of the second passage 122. In other words, the second end 122b of the second passage 122 is open to the direction towards the upper surface 115, to the direction towards the lower surface 116 and to the direction of the first end 122a of the second passage 122. The shape of the slot 12 means that the shaft 21 of the golf club 2 received in the second end 122b of the second passage 122 cannot be removed from the second end 122b of the second passage 122 to a direction towards the front surface 113, to a direction towards the rear surface 114, or to a direction away from the first end 122a of the second passage 122. In other words, the second passage 122 limits the lateral movement of the shaft 21 of the golf club 2 received in the second end 122b of the second passage 122.

[0043] The second passage 122 is open to the first passage 121 from the first end 122a of the second passage 122. This allows receiving the shaft 21 of the golf club 2 from the first passage 121 to the second passage 122 and from the second passage 122 to the first passage 121. In other words, the slot 12 is arranged to allow inserting the shaft 21 of the golf club 2 via the first passage 121 to the first end 122a of the second passage 122, and from the first end 122a of the second passage 122 to the second end 122b of the second passage 122. The shaft 21 of the golf club 2 received in the second end 122b of the second passage 122 can be removed from the second end 122b of the second passage 122 only via the first end 122a of the second passage 122.

[0044] A first imaginary plane Pl between the first end 122a of the second passage 122 and the second end 122b of the second passage 122 defines a second imaginary plane P2 arranged perpendicularly to the first imaginary plane Pl and positioned halfway between the first end 122a of the second passage 122 and the second end 122b of the second passage 122.

[0045] Preferably, the second end 122b of the second passage 122 is lined with rubber. This is to improve friction between the shaft 21 of the golf club 2 and the body 11 to reduce sliding of the shaft 21 of the golf club 2 in relation to the body 11.

[0046] Locking elements

[0047] The holder 1 comprises a plurality of locking elements 13. Each locking element 13 is connected to the body 11. Preferably, each locking element 13 is arranged in an opening (not shown in the figures) in the body 11. The number of locking elements 13 corresponds to the number of slots 12. For example, the holder 1 comprises at least three locking elements 13, such as at least five locking elements 13, preferably seven locking elements 13.

[0048] Each locking element 13 comprises a socket 131 for receiving the shaft 21 of the golf club 2. Preferably, the socket 131 has a shape corresponding to the shape of the shaft 21 of the golf club 2. Each socket 131 corresponds to a slot 12.

[0049] Each locking element 13 is arranged to be moved in relation to the body 11 independently from other locking elements 13 between an open position and a closed position. In other words, moving a single locking element 13 does not affect the other locking elements 13.

[0050] In the open position, the socket 131 is aligned with the first end 122a of the second passage 122 of the corresponding slot 12. This is to receive the shaft 21 of the golf club 2 to the first end 122a of the second passage 122 and to the socket 131. In other words, in the open position, the shaft 21 of the golf club 2 can be inserted via the first passage 121 to the first end 122a of the second passage 122 and to the socket 131.

[0051] In the closed position, the socket 131 is aligned with the second end 122b of the second passage 122 of the corresponding slot 12. This is to hold the shaft 21 of the golf club 2 in the second end 122b of the second passage 122 and in the socket 131. In other words, in the closed position, lateral movement of the shaft 21 of the golf club 2 held in the second end 122b of the second passage 122 and in the socket 131 is restricted by the body 11 and by the locking element 13, holding the golf club 2 in place in relation to the holder 1.

[0052] When moving the shaft 21 of the golf club 2 received in the socket 131 from the first end 122a of the second passage 122 to the second end 122b of the second passage 122, i.e. when inserting the golf club 2 to be held by the holder 1, the locking element 13 is moved from the open position to the closed position. In other words, the locking element 13 is moved from the open position to the closed position when the shaft 21 of the golf club 2 is moved by the user from the first end 122a of the second passage 122 to the second end 122b of the second passage 122.

[0053] Correspondingly, when moving the shaft 21 of the golf club 2 received in the socket 131 from the second end 122b of the second passage 122 to the first end 122b of the second passage 122, i.e. when releasing the golf club 2 held by the holder 1, the locking element 13 is moved from the closed position to the open position. In other words, the locking element 13 is moved from the closed position to the open position when the shaft 21 of the golf club 2 is moved by the user from the second end 122b of the second passage 122 to the first end 122a of the second passage 122.

[0054] In other words, the locking element 13 is moved between the open position and the closed position by moving the shaft 21 of the golf club 2. A lateral force exerted to the shaft 21 of the golf club 2 is transmitted to the locking element 13, more precisely to the lateral surfaces of the socket 131, causing the locking element 13 to move accordingly.

[0055] According to some embodiments, each locking element 13 is arranged to move between the open position and the closed position only after a threshold force is exceeded. The threshold force must be exceeded by a lateral force exerted to the locking element 13, i.e. the lateral surfaces of the socket 131, in a direction between the first end 122a of the second passage 122 and the second end 122b of the second passage 122. In other words, when moving the locking element 13 by the shaft 21 of the golf club 2, a threshold force needs to be overcome before the locking element 13 moves from the open position to the closed position or vice versa. The threshold force prevents unintentional release of the golf clubs 2 held by the holder 1. For example, the threshold force is caused by friction between the body 11 and the locking element 13.

[0056] According to some embodiments, the socket 131 of each locking element 13 is arranged in the second passage 122 of the corresponding slot 12, as exemplified in Figures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12. In other words, the locking element 13 is arranged between the upper surface 115 and the lower surface 116. Preferably, the locking element 13 is arranged between the first passage 121 and the rear surface 114. In these embodiments, in the open position, the socket 131 is positioned in the first end 122a of the second passage 122. Correspondingly, in the closed position, the socket 131 is positioned in the second end 122b of the second passage 122.

[0057] According to some embodiments, each locking element 13 is arranged to be moved linearly in a direction parallel to the first imaginary plane Pl, as exemplified in Figures I, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12. In other words, each locking element 13 is connected to the body 11 in such a way that it is able to slide in relation to the body

[0058] II. Preferably, each locking element 13 is arranged to be moved linearly in a direction parallel to the direction between the first end 111 of the body 11 and the second end 112 of the body 11.

[0059] According to some embodiments, the holder 1 comprises a plurality of first compression springs 14, as exemplified in Figures 1, 2, 5, 6, 9 and 10. The number of first compression springs 14 corresponds to the number of locking elements 13 in such a way that each first compression spring 14 corresponds to a locking element 13 of the plurality of locking elements 13. The purpose of each first compression spring 14 is to create the threshold force for the movement of the corresponding locking element 13.

[0060] Each first compression spring 14 has a first end 141 and a second end 142 opposite the first end 141. The first end 141 of each first compression spring 14 is connected to the body 11. The second end 142 of each first compression spring 14 is connected to the corresponding locking element 13.

[0061] Each first compression spring 14 is arranged in such a way that in the open position or in the closed position of the corresponding locking element 13, the potential energy stored in the first compression spring 14 is smaller than the potential energy stored in the first compression spring 14 in a position between the open position and the closed position. In other words, each first compression spring 14 is arranged in such a way that the first compression spring 14 is more compressed in a position between the open position and the closed position than in the open position or in the closed position. This causes the first compression spring 14 to resist moving the locking element 13 from the open position to the closed position, or vice versa, i.e. from the starting position to the target position, until the position of highest potential energy stored in the first compression spring 14, or the greatest compression of the first compression spring 14, is reached. The position of highest potential energy stored in the first compression spring 14 is, for example, halfway between the open position and the closed position. After passing the position of highest potential energy stored in the first compression spring 14, the stored potential energy of the first compression spring 14 reduces towards the target position. The released potential energy causes the first compression spring 14 to assist in moving the locking element 13 for the rest of the way to the target position. In other words, after passing the position of highest potential energy stored in the first compression spring 14, the first compression spring 14 causes the locking element 13 to snap to the target position.

[0062] According to some embodiments, the first end 141 of each first compression spring 14 is connected to the body 11 at the location of the corresponding second imaginary plane P2, as exemplified in Figures 3, 4, 7, 8, 11 and 12. In other words, the first end 141 of each first compression spring 14 is connected to the body at a location that is halfway between the first end 122a of the corresponding second passage 122 and the second end 122b of the corresponding second passage 122, when viewed from the direction of the front surface 113.

[0063] Preferably, each first compression spring 14 is arranged at least partially between the corresponding locking element 13 and the upper surface 115 of the body 11. In other words, at least part of the first compression spring 14 is arranged between the locking element 13 and the upper surface 115 of the body 11.

[0064] According to some embodiments, the holder 1 comprises a plurality of second compression springs 15, as exemplified in Figures 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12. The number and operation of the second compression springs 15 corresponds to number and operation of the first compression springs 14. Each second compression spring 15 is arranged at least partially between the corresponding locking element 13 and the lower surface 116 of the body 11. In other words, at least part of the second compression spring 15 is arranged between the locking element 13 and the lower surface 116 of the body 11.

[0065] Connector

[0066] According to some embodiments, the holder 1 comprises a connector 16 arranged in the rear surface 114 for connecting the rear surface 114 of the holder 1 to a rear surface 114 of another holder 1, as exemplified in Figures 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11. This allows combining two holders 1 to form a carrier 4 to carry a plurality of golf clubs 2 on the opposite sides of the carrier 4. Preferably, the holder 1 comprises a plurality of connectors 16.

[0067] Case

[0068] The invention relates to a case 3 for holding golf clubs 2. In other words, the invention relates to a case for holding and carrying golf clubs 2. The case 3 comprises a first housing portion 31 and a second housing portion 32. The first housing portion 31 and the second housing portion 32 are connected to each other. Preferably, the first housing portion 31 and the second housing portion 32 are made of rigid material, such as plastic.

[0069] According to some embodiments, the first housing portion 31 and the second housing portion 32 are arranged to enclose the golf clubs 2 at least partially. This is to protect the golf clubs 2 in the case 3.

[0070] The first housing portion 31 comprises a first back wall 311. The first back wall 311 has an inner surface and an outer surface. The first housing portion 31 comprises a first golf club holder 312 connected to the first back wall 311. In other words, the first golf club holder 312 is connected to the inner surface of the first back wall 311. The first golf club holder 312 is the golf club holder 1 as described above. The purpose of the first golf club holder 312 is to hold at least one golf club 2 essentially immobilized in relation to the first housing portion 31. In other words, the first golf club holder 312 is arranged to hold the at least one golf club 2 in such a way that its movement in relation to the first housing portion 31 is prevented.

[0071] According to some embodiments, the first golf club holder 312 is connected detachably to the first back wall 311. In other words, the first golf club holder 312 is connected to the first back wall 311 in such a way that the first golf club holder 312 can be detached from the case 3 and attached back to the case 3. This allows using the first golf club holder 312 separately from the case 3. This also allows converting the case 3 for holding and carrying other items than golf clubs 2. For example, the first golf club holder 312 is connected to the first back wall 311 using the connector 16.

[0072] The second housing portion 32 comprises a second back wall 321. The second back wall 321 has an inner surface and an outer surface. The second housing portion 32 comprises a second golf club holder 322 connected to the second back wall 321. In other words, the second golf club holder 322 is connected to the inner surface of the second back wall 321. The second golf club holder 322 is the golf club holder 1 as described above. The purpose of the second golf club holder 322 is to hold at least one golf club 2 essentially immobilized in relation to the second housing portion 32. In other words, the second golf club holder 322 is arranged to hold the at least one golf club 2 in such a way that its movement in relation to the second housing portion 32 is prevented.

[0073] According to some embodiments, the second golf club holder 322 is connected detachably to the second back wall 321. In other words, the second golf club holder 322 is connected to the second back wall 321 in such a way that the second golf club holder 322 can be detached from the case 3 and attached back to the case 3. This allows using the second golf club holder 322 separately from the case 3. This also allows converting the case 3 for holding and carrying other items than golf clubs 2.

[0074] The first housing portion 31 and the second housing portion 32 are connected pivotably in relation to each other for positioning the case 3 in a closed position and an open position. Preferably, the pivotable connection between the first housing portion 31 and the second housing portion 32 allows positioning the case 3 to any position between the closed position and the open position. For example, the second golf club holder 322 is connected to the second back wall 321 using the connector 16.

[0075] In the closed position of the case 3, the first golf club holder 1 and the second golf club holder 1 are positioned between the first back wall 311 and the second backwall 321.

[0076] In the open position of the case 3, the first back wall 311 and the second back wall 321 are positioned between the first golf club holder 1 and the second golf club holder 1. In other words, in the open position, both the first housing portion 31 and the second housing portion 32 are turned 180° compared to their position in the closed position.

[0077] Carrier

[0078] The invention relates to a carrier 4 for carrying golf clubs 2. The carrier 4 comprises a first golf club holder 41 and a second golf club holder 42. The first golf club holder 41 is the golf club holder 1 as described above. The second golf club holder 42 is the golf club holder 1 as described above. The first golf club holder 41 is connected to the second golf club holder 42 in such a way that the rear surface 114 of the first golf club holder 41 is facing the rear surface 114 of the second golf club holder 42. For example, the first golf club holder 41 is connected to the second golf club holder 42 using the connectors 16, as exemplified in Figure 15.

[0079] The carrier 4 allows the user to hold and carry golf clubs 2 without having to carry a golf bag or a golf club case. This is useful in a situation in which only the essential equipment, i.e. the golf clubs, is required and no further storage space provided by the golf bag is needed. The carrier 4 provides a lighter way to hold and carry golf clubs 2 compared to the golf bag or the golf club case.

[0080] The invention has been described above with reference to the examples shown in the figures. However, the invention is in no way restricted to the above examples but may vary within the scope of the claims.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A holder (1) for golf clubs (2), c h a r a c t e r i z e d in that the holder (1) comprises a body (11) having- a first end (111), a second end (112) opposite the first end (111), a front surface (113), a rear surface (114) opposite the front surface (113),- an upper surface (115), and- a lower surface (116) opposite the upper surface (115), the front surface (113), the rear surface (114), the upper surface (115) and the lower surface (116) extend between the first end (111) of the body (11) and the second end (112) of the body (11); the front surface (113) and the rear surface (114) extend between the upper surface (115) and the lower surface (116); the body (11) comprises a plurality of slots (12) extending from the upper surface (115) to the lower surface (116), wherein each slot (12) is arranged to receive a shaft (21) of a golf club (2); each slot (12) comprises a first passage (121) and a second passage (122) for receiving the shaft (21) of the golf club (2) via the first passage (121) to the second passage (122); the first passage (121) is arranged to extend from the front surface (113) towards the rear surface (114); the second passage (122) is arranged transversally in relation to the first passage (121); the second passage (122) comprises a first end (122a) and a second end (122b) opposite the first end (122a), wherein the second end (122b) of the second passage (122) is closed in the direction towards the front surface (113), in thedirection towards the rear surface (114) and in the direction away from the first end (122a) of the second passage (122); the second passage (122) is open to the first passage (121) from the first end (122a) of the second passage (122) for receiving the shaft (21) of the golf club (2) from the first passage (121) to the second passage (122); the holder (1) comprises a plurality of locking elements (13) connected to the body (11), wherein the number of locking elements (13) corresponds to the number of slots (12); each locking element (13) comprises a socket (131) for receiving the shaft (21) of the golf club (2), wherein each slot (12) has a corresponding socket (131); each locking element (13) is arranged to be moved in relation to the body (11) independently from other locking elements (13) between an open position and a closed position; in the open position, the socket (131) is aligned with the first end (122a) of the second passage (122) of the corresponding slot (12) to receive the shaft (21) of the golf club (2) to the first end (122a) of the second passage (122) and to the socket (131); and in the closed position, the socket (131) is aligned with the second end (122b) of the second passage (122) of the corresponding slot (12) to hold the shaft (21) of the golf club (2) in the second end (122b) of the second passage (122) and in the socket (131).

2. The holder (1) according to claim 1, c h a r a c t e r i z e d in that the socket (131) is arranged in the second passage (122); in the open position, the socket (131) is positioned in the first end (122a) of the second passage (122); and in the closed position, the socket (131) is positioned in the second end (122b) of the second passage (122).

3. The holder (1) according to claim 1 or 2, c h a r a c t e r i z e d in that each locking element (13) is arranged to be moved linearly in a direction parallel to a first imaginary plane (Pl) between the first end (122a) of the second passage (122) and the second end (122b) of the second passage (122).

4. The holder (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, c h a r a c t e r i z e d in that the holder (1) comprises a plurality of first compression springs (14); each first compression spring (14) corresponds to a locking element (13) of the plurality of locking elements (13); each first compression spring (14) has a first end (141) and a second end (142) opposite the first end (141); the first end (141) of each first compression spring (14) is connected to the body [nJ; the second end (142) of each first compression spring (14) is connected to the corresponding locking element (13); in the open position or in the closed position of the corresponding locking element (13), the potential energy stored in the first compression spring (14) is smaller than the potential energy stored in the first compression spring (14) in a position between the open position and the closed position.

5. The holder (1) according to claim 4, c h a r a c t e r i z e d in that a first imaginary plane (Pl) between the first end (122a) of the second passage (122) and the second end (122b) of the second passage (122) defines a second imaginary plane (P2) arranged perpendicularly to the first imaginary plane (Pl) and positioned halfway between the first end (122a) of the second passage (122) and the second end (122b) of the second passage (122); the first end (141) of each first compression spring (14) is connected to the body (11) at the location of the second imaginary plane (P2).

6. The holder (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holder (1) comprises a connector (16) arranged in the rear surface (114) for connecting the rear surface (114) of the holder (1) to a rear surface (114) of another holder (1).

7. A case (3) for golf clubs (2), characterized in that the case (3) comprises a first housing portion (31) and a second housing portion [32); the first housing portion (31) comprises a first back wall (311); the second housing portion (32) comprises a second backwall (321); the first housing portion (31) comprises a first golf club holder (312) connected to the first back wall (311), wherein the first golf club holder (312) is the golf club holder (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; the second housing portion (32) comprises a second golf club holder (322) connected to the second back wall (321), wherein the second golf club holder (322) is the golf club holder (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; the first housing portion (31) and the second housing portion (32) are connected pivotably in relation to each other for positioning the case (3) in a closed position and an open position; in the closed position of the case (3), the first golf club holder (1) and the second golf club holder (1) are positioned between the first back wall (311) and the second backwall (321); and in the open position of the case (3), the first back wall (311) and the second back wall (321) are positioned between the first golf club holder (1) and the second golf club holder (1).

8. A carrier (4) for golf clubs (2), characterized in that the carrier (4) comprises a first golf club holder (41) and a second golf club holder (42);the first golf club holder (41) is the golf club holder (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 7; the second golf club holder (42) is the golf club holder (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 7; and the first golf club holder (41) is connected to the second golf club holder (42) in such a way that the rear surface (114) of the first golf club holder (41) is facing the rear surface (114) of the second golf club holder (42).

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