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| 20080234073 | Processing Golf Score Data - The invention relates to a score recording terminal ( | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080268986 | Simulated Golf Game - A golf type game for playing at a driving range, or other golf practice facility is provided consisting of a series of cards that simulate a series of golf holes. The cards are placed and moved within a handbook that has an opaque cover with a slot so that the player can determine his own position and make his own strategy decisions to determine his desired target and/or target line. Once closed, the handbook cover has grid markings that correspond to grid markings on the driving range so that a shot outcome can be transferred to said card. The player then plays a shot directly towards a target, and observes the shot outcome. A series of holes are provided on said cover through which the player can mark the shot outcome on the card, prior to opening the handbook. By being opaque, however, the player marks the card in an unbiased fashion. As a result of using the player's own strategy, moving the card to provide a consistent driving range target, and having an unbiased marking of the shot outcome on the card, a more realistic simulation of a golf game results. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20090017945 | Golf ball selection assisting method and selection assisting apparatus - This invention provides a golf ball selection assisting method to be executed by a server which is connected to a client computer to allow communications with each other. This invention includes a step of sending display data for prompting a user of the client computer to select one of first and second selection assisting modes to the client computer, and a step of receiving the selection result of the selection assisting mode from the client computer. When the first selection assisting mode is selected, a recommended golf ball is selected based on shot data of a golf ball by the user. On the other hand, when the second selection assisting mode is selected, a recommended golf ball is selected based on user's answers to predetermined questions. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090023522 | METHOD OF PLAYING A GOLF GAME - A method of managing the real-time play performance and play flow between geographically remote players of a golf type game comprising real golf shots where a hit ball traverses and encounters a real physical surface. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090036237 | GOLF GAMING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The present inventions relate to golf gaming systems and methods for evaluating a golfer's performance and facilitating golf gaming and competition. Specifically, The present invention provides methods, locations, installations, devices and systems adapted and arranged for observing, processing, analyzing and communicating data and images of individual or group golf gaming performance with respect to golf balls in play in three-dimensional environments. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090048038 | U-DA-MAN - Herein is described an ability transformation golf game that transforms a golfer's skills through the use of mulligans (second chance shots) and automatic shots to mimic the skills of the real or fictional player identified on the game card. The game can be played in skins or scoring play, in two-some to four-some play, and multi-group and outing play. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090062038 | Golf with side game and die - Method and die for playing a golf game and side game with a die. A die preferably six-sided is provided. Each face of the die has a symbol (indicia) representing one of various available golf side games. At each golf hole, the die is rolled to select one of the golf side games to be played. This same die can also select a player grouping rule for grouping players into teams. After the golf side game is selected, the golf side game is used to play the first golf hole to its conclusion. The die is also rolled for each subsequent golf hole that is played to select one of the golf side games. Points accumulated by each player are then determined. A total payout of value items may be determined based on the number of points accumulated by each player. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090069120 | Golf round pace regulator - Embodiments of a Golf Round Pace Regulator timing device is shown and described. The timer, with a custom course specific face decal, illustrates the time allocated to each hole on the golf course to help golfers maintain a steady pace of play to complete the course in the time allotted by the golf course management. The golfer(s) are responsible for maintaining the same pace on the course as the pace of the timer's moving clock hand across the easy to read face decal. The timer solves the problem of slow play and decreased course revenue due to slow play. The timer solves the expensive customization manufacturing problem since it may be mass produced, and after manufacturing the customized course decal may be created and applied. The Timer is easy to implement and use on any golf course. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090088275 | Methods, Apparatus, and Systems to Custom Fit Golf Clubs - Embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems to custom fit golf clubs are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090088276 | METHODS, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEMS TO CUSTOM FIT GOLF CLUBS - Examples of methods, apparatus, and systems to custom fit golf clubs by providing gapping determination are generally described herein. Other examples may be described and claimed. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090098953 | METHOD FOR TEACHING A GOLF SWING USING SIMPLE THOUGHT IMAGERY AND VERY LIMITED BODY AWARENESS - A method for teaching a person to effectively swing a golf club includes establishing a pivot line or imaginary plane used by the golfer during both the setup and swing phase of a golf swing. A hand line is established when the person feels when gripping the club. A nose line awareness is created by the natural, vertical line existing between the golfer's eyes. A foot line is also established for the golfer's awareness of releasing or shifting his weight at the proper time. The method emphasizes how these reference lines align relative to the ball during setup and impact and involves first visualizing the pivot line extending beneath the ball and perpendicular to the intended line of flight. The pivot line provides a simple frame of reference for alignment of the club face, hands, feet, waist, head; and a natural plane for the golfer's body to turn and pivot around. At the beginning of each swing the golfer's phinge line is aligned straight along the pivot line and his nose line is set behind the pivot line. During his swing, the golfer's thought is to return his power hinge line straight along the pivot line at impact, and then release his nose line or foot line after his hand line passes the pivot line. Practice aids such as a quick reference guide incorporating the unique mental golf imagery techniques are used to help facilitate learning and actually experiencing the method. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090191985 | Golf swing posture correction apparatus and method of correcting golf swing posture - A golf swing posture correction apparatus and method therefor are provided. Provided is the golf swing posture correction system apparatus capable of detecting movement of an anchored leg in a golf swing and notifying a user, thereby correcting a golf swing posture. The anchored leg is a left leg for a right-handed person and a right leg for a left-handed person. The golf swing posture correction apparatus detects the movement of the anchored leg, and processes a detected signal, thereby generating sound via a speaker or vibration. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20090209371 | Golf Club Grip - A pre-molded or moldable shaft grip includes a pre-configured or moldable section disposed within a substantially circular outer grip layer. A pre-configured or moldable section substantially conforms to a player's grip, facilitating consistent finger placement. The pre-configured section may comprise the shaft, a separate section, or multiple sections of varying durometer. The moldable section may include a layer of moldable material, or a cavity disposed between the outer grip layer and the shaft containing a moldable substance. Overall grip durometer can be adjusted by varying the pressure within the cavity. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090239685 | System and Method for a Golf Tournament - The present invention enhances a golf tournament using novel tournament scoring and novel rules that include allowing viewer interaction with a live tournament to affect the outcome of the tournament. In a match play golf tournament, the number of tournament points awarded to a match winning team is directly proportional to a sum of the difference in the number of holes won and the number of holes left to play. In addition, elected spectators of the event may participate in a team's compliance with one or more of the tournament rules, such as selecting a player whose results will be counted double. The tournament is preferably based on the Ryder cup format, but condensed into a single day. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090270204 | METHOD FOR GOLF CLUB SELECTION, AND GOLF CLUB - A method for golf club selection uses a behavior of the golf swing when a golf club is gripped and swung. The method for golf club selection has a step of obtaining information of a vertical movement direction relative to a horizontal plane of a golf club head immediately before striking a golf ball, and information of the horizontal movement direction of the golf club head immediately before striking the golf ball on a plane parallel to the horizontal plane, a step of classifying the golf swing step as a predetermined type using the information of the vertical movement direction and information of the horizontal movement direction obtained, and a step of selecting a golf club suited for the classification according to the classification result. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090305821 | UNIVERSAL PULL CART ATTACHMENT DEVICE AND METHOD TO ENHANCE GOLF PLAY - This disclosure generally relates to a universal pull cart attachment device and method to enhance golf play. In some cases, a universal pull cart attachment device having a displaceable member is coupled to a motorized golf cart to allow users to displace the member to interchangeably receive a handle of a conventional golf bag pull cart. A method of playing golf using such a universal pull cart attachment device is also provided. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090305822 | METHOD TO ESTABLISH A SCORE DATABASE FOR GOLF PLAYERS BY MEANS OF A GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM - A method for a satellite positioning system to establish a golf player score database, which uses a golf GPS (Global Positioning System) device to receive geographic position satellite coordinate signals, and, based on the results of computational processing of which, map and digital information of the terrain, terrain features and related geographic information of the corresponding hole of the corresponding golf course are displayed on the golf GPS device or other display device for reference by the user. Furthermore, the user can input golf stroke scores and related information into the golf GPS device for recording and storage, and transmit the information to a player score database of a remote computer for storage. After carrying out comparative analysis of the player score database according to user instructions, the results are transmitted back and displayed on the golf GPS device or other display device for reference by the user. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20100004074 | Golf club fitting system and method - A method and system of fitting golf clubs to a person includes generating a dimensional reference number from a golfer's physical characteristics and applying an algorithm to determine desired parameters of golf clubs for the golfer from the dimensional reference number. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100009781 | PUTTER AND GOLF BALL DEFORMITY MEASURING APPARATUS - A putter and golf ball deformity measuring apparatus is described. A putter head comprises a front portion, a rear portion, a bottom portion defining an oblong through hole, and a containment area above the oblong through hole sized and shaped to surround at least a portion of a golf ball without gripping the golf ball, the containment area defined between the front portion and the rear portion. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100022331 | System and Method for Improving Golf Scores - A method for improving golf scores. Golfing data relating to the performance of a plurality of golfers is gathered and organized into data groups representing predetermined golfer skill levels, the data groups including a set of numerical scores relating to a predetermined set of golfing skillsets. The numerical scores of the golfing data are displayed in tabular form, the columns of the table representing the golfing skillsets and the rows of the table representing the golfer skill levels. A select user's golfing performance data is superimposed upon the displayed table, indicating the user's performance with respect to the golfing skillsets and golfer skill levels and thereby identifying to the user those particular golfing skillsets needing the most improvement. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100022332 | Golf Club Fitting System Based on Golfer Height - Methods and systems for fitting golfers with a set of golf clubs are provided. Golf club sets are designed for golfers within narrow height ranges, such as approximately three or six inches. Each set of golf clubs includes golf clubs with shaft lengths adjusted for golfers within the narrow height range. Golf club heads are also customized for the golfer and are selected based on the height, strength, and swing speed of the golfer. Customized golf club sets are then labeled with identifiers that convey relevant information about the golf clubs to golfers. Such information can include the height of the golfers for whom the sets are intended, the length of the clubs in the set and, optionally, the weight of golf club heads. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100029415 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IDENTIFYING THE LAUNCH POSITIONS OF DESCENDING GOLF BALLS - Identification of the tee-off bay ( | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100048330 | ADJUSTABLE DISPLACEMENT PERCEPTION COMPENSATION GOLF PUTTER APPARATUS AND METHOD - A method to reduce parallax effect and reduce aiming error while a golf player is putting is disclosed. The player positions a golf putter along a first selected alignment marker to align a multi-alignment marker golf club with a line of putt. Aiming along the first selected alignment marker of the golf putter body, the player perceives correct alignment, but actual results in an alignment error to the line of putt. After receiving feedback (from coach or self), a second selected alignment marker is chosen. The player positions the club face along the second selected alignment marker to the line of putt and the result is evaluated. The alignment marker selection process repeats until the player finds a marker that achieves a consistency of aiming that aligns a club face along the line of putt. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100056305 | RECYCLABLE GOLF BALL AND METHOD THEREFOR - Distribution channels for returning used golf balls to the original manufacturers are disclosed. Incentives for golfers to return golf balls for recycling are also provided. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100081520 | Method and Device For Improving Putting - Implementations of the present invention provide systems and methods for providing a golfer putting information. Preferred embodiments may provide a golfer with optimal ball trajectory, including the initial path the ball should be stuck on, point to which the ball should be struck and optimal force with which the ball should be struck. In preferred embodiments a golfer utilizes a mobile putting device, which may be placed anywhere on or around a putting surface, where a putting surface may be any suitable environment for striking a golf ball with a putter. Preferred embodiments of the putting device are structured to allow alignment with the cup and/or stationary object, indicate where the ball should be placed, indicate the optimal line on which the ball should be struck and the computed force with which the ball should be struck. Some embodiments are structured to provide a golfer with feedback on the distance a practice swing would move the ball if struck, or after an actual putt, how hard the ball was hit with respect to the calculated target. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100130311 | GOLF TEE CLIP - A clip, the clip attaches to a standard golf tee. The clip provides alignment to the target, the clip reduces the resistance normally created by a tee when a ball is hit off of a standard golf tee. The clip normally snaps off the cup of a standard golf tee when a golf ball is hit. By allowing the clip to snap off the cup of a standard golf tee, resistance is reduced. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100151973 | METHOD OF TRAINING A GOLFER TO CORRECTLY POSITION THEIR HANDS ON A GOLF CLUB GRIP - A method of using a golf training aid to train a golfer to correctly position their hands on the grip of a golf club. The training aid is temporarily engaged on the grip in the correct position by aligning a positioning aid on the training aid with the ball-striking of the club. The correct positioning of the hands is ensured by providing thumb and finger placement indicators on the training aid. The golfer is trained to use the correct amount of force to hold the club by heeding pressure sensors provided in the training aid. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100160091 | Golf Clubs and Golf Club Heads Having Interchangeable Rear Body Members - Golf club heads (e.g., drivers, fairway woods, wood-type hybrid clubs, or the like) according to at least some example aspects of this invention include: (a) a heel; (b) a toe; (c) a crown; (d) a sole; (e) a striking face; (f) a cavity, wherein the cavity is at least partially open; (g) a rear face opposite the striking face, the rear face defining an opening to the cavity; and (h) a rear body member configured to be inserted into the opening. The rear body member may be releasably engaged with the opening to the cavity, rear face, and/or other portion of the club head body. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100203985 | PUTTING TRAINING DEVICE AND METHOD - The present invention provides a device and method for putting practice. The putting training device of the present invention positions a plurality of objects and a practice ball on a practice surface in a pattern and, in the preferred embodiment, comprises an arm arrangement of two connected rods having telescoping ball receptacles at each end. The rods are pivotally connected at the approximate midpoint of each rod at a pivot point such that the rods may move in a scissor-like fashion. Each receptacle contains a cavity that allows a standard golf ball to nest within it. A fifth receptacle is located directly below the pivot point of the two rods and also contains a cavity in which a golf ball may nest. The four golf balls contained within the perimeter receptacles are the guiding balls. The golf ball positioned within the fifth receptacle is the practice ball to be putted once the putting training device is removed from the five positioned golf balls. The method comprises: providing an alignment device comprising; two ball sockets that define a take-away gap; two ball sockets that define a follow-through gap; the take-away gap and follow-through gap further defining a putting arc distance gap; placing a plurality of objects on a putting surface; overlaying the alignment device on the objects so that the sockets contain an object; and removing the device, thereby leaving the objects on the putting surface. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100210377 | OBJECT LOCATION AND MOVEMENT DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for detecting object location and movement utilizes a first viewing area ( | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100216577 | METHOD FOR ANALYZING A GOLF SWING - A method for analyzing a golf swing in which at least part of a golf ball is coated with a powder. The coated golf ball is then struck with a golf club and the pattern of the powder transferred to the golf club is examined to analyze the golf swing. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100240475 | METHOD OF SELECTING PREFERRED CUSTOMIZED EQUIPMENT PARAMETERS FOR GOLF CLUBS - A method of selecting preferred customized equipment parameters for golf clubs, according to one or more aspects of the present invention, may comprise collecting a primary data set comprising a plurality of actual golf-equipment parameters and a plurality of actual player-skill evaluation data; providing a plurality of secondary data sets, each comprising a first subset including a plurality of reference golf-equipment parameters and a plurality of reference player-skill evaluation data, and a second subset including a plurality of potential customized golf-equipment parameters; comparing the first subset of each of the plurality of secondary data sets with a corresponding subset of the primary data set; selecting all secondary data sets wherein the first subsets match the corresponding subset of the primary data set; identifying, from the second subsets of all the secondary data sets wherein the first subsets match the corresponding subset of the primary data set, the plurality of potential customized golf-equipment parameters belonging to a specific secondary data set; and designating the plurality of potential customized equipment parameters belonging to the specific secondary data set as the plurality of preferred customized golf-equipment parameters. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100267492 | METHOD OF PROVIDING CONSTRAINTS IN A GOLF SCRAMBLE GAME - A method for providing constraints in a scramble game including a first team member starting a launching motion and launching a first projectile game object; starting a temporal launch window; at least a second team member starting a launching motion and launching a second projectile game object before the end of the launch window; and ending the launch window. Additionally, a method for providing constraints in a scramble game comprising determining a hitting point based on the initial position of at least a first ball on a course; positioning at least a second ball based on the location of the hitting point; and a team of at least two members hitting the first ball and second ball. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100273584 | Visual Golf Shot Alignment - Provided are, among other things, systems, methods and techniques for setting up a golf shot. According to one embodiment, a visual-alignment tool is placed at an identified position that is along a line between (i) a first location corresponding to at least one of a position of a golf ball to be hit and a position from which a golfer is to hit the golf ball and (ii) a target location. The visual-alignment tool also is aligned with the line between the first location and the target location. After sighting with the visual-alignment tool from the position from which the golfer is to hit the golf ball, the golf ball is hit. According to this embodiment, the identified position of the visual-alignment tool is at least 4 feet from the first location. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100279799 | Golf-related Game - A golf-related game includes obtaining an instruction relating to at least one golf-related task; attempting the at least one golf-related task, and rewarding a player upon successful completion of the attempted golf-related task. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100298072 | METHOD OF A PLAYER PUTTING A GOLF BALL - A method of a golfer putting a golf ball along a target line to a destination hole on a putting green of a golf course or practice area includes grasping the grip of a selected putter with the golfer's nondominant hand between the nondominant thumb and the nondominant forefinger to create a putter pivot point, grasping the grip of the putter with the golfer's dominant hand below the position of the nondominant hand, addressing the golf ball, rotating the putter about the putter pivot point with the dominant hand to make a back stroke, and releasing the dominant hand from the grip to make a forward stroke to make striking contact with contact the golf ball. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100331120 | METHOD FOR SELECTING A GOLF CLUB - A method for selecting the optimum golf club is disclosed by utilizing formulas based on the golfer's ability, distance required and wind conditions. The selection is made by obtaining an average hitting distance with a golf club, determining the distance between the hitting spot and the target, calculating a club indicator, and correlating the club indicator to a particular club. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20100331121 | INTERCHANGEABLE SHAFT SYSTEM - A golf club incorporating an interchangeable shaft system includes a shaft, a shaft sleeve, a club head and a fastener. The shaft sleeve is coupled to an end of the shaft and is received in a hosel included in the club head. The fastener retains the shaft sleeve in the hosel. Hosel and shaft sleeve alignment features are provided that provide discreet orientations between the shaft and club head. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110009215 | Method and System for Golf Ball Fitting Analysis - The present invention provides three golf ball recommendations correlating to ball fit values calculated using subject criteria, objective criteria and a composite fit value employing both subjective and objective criteria. The concept of the invention is to attempt to quantify even the subjective parameters of golfer's game and answers to survey questions in order to provide an avenue for quantitative analysis for golf ball fitting. The ball fit values are a construct based on a scale devised for this method to quantify how difficult or easy a golf ball is to play. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110028248 | METHOD OF EVALUATING A GOLF CLUB - A method of evaluating a golf club is disclosed. The method includes a step (St | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110053712 | Method for Conducting Sports Tournaments with Wagering - A multi-level single elimination sports tournament with wagering for a field of players divided into groups of generally equal size. Each group competes within itself in a series of play sequences, such as a series of golf holes. Each play sequence comprises at least one competitive play action toward a goal, such as one or more golf strokes toward a hole. The players wager after each play action on their expected results in the current play sequence. Players are eliminated when they can no longer meet a minimum ante on the next play sequence. A round of the tournament is completed when only a single player remains in each group. The survivors are divided into new groups for another round. This continues until a last round that has only one group. A single winner survives, and is awarded most of the pot. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110086731 | Method of Custom Fitting a Golf Club or Like Game Implement - A method of custom fitting a golf club or like implements having a shaft and a club head at a lower end thereof. The method utilizes the centerline of the shaft to determine the proper lie angle and true playing length for the shaft. A pointing device is attached to the shaft such that a projected point thereof is aligned with the centerline of the shaft to extend the centerline to the sole of the club head. The club head is placed on a universal setup mat with the club face aligned with the baseline thereof and the projected point on a target line where the sweet spot of the club head should hit a ball. A lie angle protractor on the mat is folded upward so the lie angle can be read from the protractor. The method also determines the proper grip size for the handle of the shaft. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110124440 | METHOD FOR EVALUATING HIT FEELING - A valuation method of the present invention quantitatively estimates hit feeling of a sport hitting tool. The evaluation method includes: a first step of using a measuring means M | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110130223 | Smart transmitter and receiver for interactive sports - A system that wirelessly integrates actual golf equipment with a computer and the internet to allow players remotely located from one another to play a competitive simulated game of golf. An individual player may opt to play solo or practice to improve basic golfing techniques. The system includes smart golf clubs, a golf ball receptacle and a golf club motion sensing device, all containing circuits with contact sensors and or motion sensors coupled with signal processing and radio frequency transmitter circuitry, to thereby wirelessly communicate game status and performance parameters to a remote receiver-computer. The computer displays player information and visually simulates and controls a golf game between two players, via the internet, having similar equipment and remotely located from each other. Standard golf clubs may be retrofitted with the sensors and associated circuitry to convert such clubs into “smart clubs” for use with the system. The system employs specially developed computer software to process player performance data, control game play, communicate game information between players, generate and control real-time audio, video, visual simulations and display player performance information. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110143866 | Core Tempo Golf Swing Training Tones - A computer program product and method for generating an audio file and a method of training a golfer using the audio file on how to make a golf swing with a golf club and strike a golf ball through synchronization of golf club movement with an audio analog model of a preferred tempo-consistent golf swing comprising a pre-shot training sequence, a continuous backswing audio signal that models the backswing velocity of a clubhead, a continuous downswing to impact audio signal that models the downswing velocity of the clubhead, an impact audio signal that provides an indication to the golfer of when the peak clubhead speed should occur, and a followthrough audio signal that models the velocity of the clubhead from impact to the finish of the followthrough. In addition, a process for generating an audio file and a method of training a golfer using the audio file on how to make a putting stroke with a putter is included. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110177890 | Methods And Systems For Customizing A Golf Ball - A method for customizing a golf ball, and associated kits, are provided. The method includes steps of heating a golf ball that has a semi-crystalline thermoplastic polymer material making up the cover layer, and then cooling the golf ball at a preselected rate so as to change the degree of crystallinity. The change in degree of crystallinity allows the golf ball to achieve different play characteristics. The change is reversible by repeating the method, and the method may be repeated many times using the same golf ball. Kits used to carry out the method may include a golf ball having a semi-crystalline thermoplastic polymer material for the cover layer, a graphical representation of how the cooling relates to the desired play characteristics, a stand for holding the golf ball, a heater, and an additive that aids in heating or cooling the golf ball. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110183780 | Golf Swing Data Gathering Method And System - A method and system for capturing, transmitting, and displaying golf swing data uses data capture elements in golf balls or golf clubs to capture data and transmission elements to transmit the golf swing data to a mobile computing auxiliary device. The mobile computing auxiliary device relays the captured and transmitted golf swing data to a mobile computing device. The mobile computing device transmits the golf swing data to a database. A server associated with the database generates web pages to make the golf swing data available over the internet. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110250993 | ADAPTIVE GOLF BALL - The present invention relates to a smart golf ball comprised of one or more mantle layers juxtaposed between an inner core and outer cover, where the core, the mantle layer(s), and/or the cover are further comprised of a ferrofluid, a magnetorheological fluid, an inverse magnetorheological fluid, and/or a magnetorheological elastomer, in any of its construction. These nano-engineered materials make possible a golf ball with heretofore-unprecedented levels of adaptive play. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110319199 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FITTING GOLF EQUIPMENT - A golf equipment fitting system that uses advanced technology to not only objectively identify the optimum equipment for the golfer, but to also identify and help correct swing flaws so that the golfer can achieve optimum performance on the golf course. Thus, in one embodiment, golf fitting includes collecting data related to the golfer's swing and determining if the golfer's swing technique should be modified based at least in part on the collected swing data. When it is determined that the golfer's swing technique should be modified, then providing swing instruction to the golfer. When, however, it is determined that the golfer's swing technique is fine, then collecting data related to how the golfer's swing launches a golf ball. Finally, golf equipment, e.g., golf clubs, can be specified based on the collected swing data and launch data. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120028737 | GOLF GLOVE WITH GRIP PRESSURE REDUCING MEANS - A golf grip training apparatus for resisting finger and thumb flexion and for counteracting grip forces is disclosed. The apparatus assists the golfer in achieving a lighter grip pressure than would be exerted on the club without its use by providing a golf glove adapted with means for actively counteracting grip pressure by creating forces in opposition to those required for gripping the club handle. The apparatus is used to teach the golfer to relax the hands and fingers and to hold the club handle more lightly. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120088610 | Method Using Visual Indicia For Golf Instruction - A method for using visual indicia for teaching a student proper alignment and club selection for each of a plurality of different positions of a ball for a golf type game in which the ball is struck with a club toward a target. The method includes positioning sets of markers at different distances from the target wherein each distance is chosen to represent a particular type of stroke to be made with a club. Other markers are positioned on the putting green to represent a landing spot for a ball struck from a location off of the putting green. Thereafter, directional arrows are positioned along a preferential path for a ball to travel in order to reach the target. The student is aligned with the markers and arrows to create a visual reference to associate with the striking of the ball. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120094785 | Methods For Encouraging Use Of Greenhouse Gas Reducing Golf Balls - This disclosure provides methods for encouraging golfers and other users to use greenhouse gas reducing golf balls. Greenhouse gas reducing golf balls may include carbon dioxide absorbents, in order that the golf ball may reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide levels to aid in alleviating global warming. The methods may include determining a degree of usage of a used greenhouse gas reducing golf ball, and awarding a reward to a user based on the degree of usage. The methods thereby promote the use of certain greenhouse gas reducing golf balls instead of conventional golf balls, and encourages the reuse of those greenhouse gas reducing golf balls. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120108363 | METHOD FOR SELECTING GOLF CLUB - The fitting method includes a step of preparing a relationship C in which a face angle at or before impact and a hitting result are considered when a plurality of golf players swing using a plurality of golf clubs with different head physical property values; a step of obtaining measurement result of the face angle by a subject (golf player) hitting a ball with a test club; and a step of determining a head physical property fitted to the subject on the basis of the relationship C and the measurement result of the face angle. Preferably, the relationship C is a relational expression F | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120108364 | METHOD FOR FITTING GOLF CLUB - A fitting method according to the present invention includes steps of preparing a relationship C of a shaft flex point Y and a face angle X before impact or at impact; measuring a subject's face angle X before impact or at impact by using a test club; and selecting a shaft fitted to the subject on the basis of the measured face angle X and the relationship C. The relationship C is created by using correlation R of the face angle before impact or at impact and a hitting result. The correlation R is based on hitting results of a plurality of golf clubs having different shaft flex point rates. Preferably, the relationship C is a relational expression F | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120214617 | GOLF CLUB AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING PROPERTIES THEREOF - A golf club is provided which includes: a head having a hosel having a hosel hole; a shaft; a shaft case having a shaft insertion hole to which one end of the shaft is inserted and configured to be inserted to the hosel hole; and a ring-shaped screw member configured to be screwed into one end of the hosel to fix the shaft case in the hosel hole, and to be fitted with an outer face of an one end of the shaft case so as not to contact with the shaft directly, wherein an axis of the shaft insertion hole is nonparallel to an axis of the hosel hole, and an inner face of the hosel hole and an outer face of the shaft case includes a triangular or more polygonal cross-sectional face that is perpendicular to the axis of the hosel hole. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120231901 | GOLF CONTEST AND METHOD - An efficient golf contest and methods of playing and operating it are provided. A player acquires a supply of golf balls, which may be limited, and a golf club. The player must hit golf balls from a first location into a first hole located a first distance from the first location, a second hole located a second distance from the first location, and a final hole located a final distance from the first location, all within a standard, in order to advance in the contest. The standard can be defined by any one or a combination of a limited supply of golf balls available to play all of the holes, a limited playing time to play all of the holes, and comparing the playing time to the playing times of other players in the contest such that only a selected number or percentage of players with the lowest playing times will advance. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120238381 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SHOT TRACKING - A method for predicting a golfer's swing speed, wherein the method comprises determining that the golfer is addressing a golf ball to swing a golf club, monitoring a backswing, determining a transition time, monitoring a downswing, determining an impact time, transmitting data for the golfer's swing to a receiver for analysis and generating a golfer's swing speed using a length of a shaft of the golf club. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120264545 | CARRIER APPARATUS, ACCESSORY CARRIER KIT, AND METHOD OF USING SAME - An accessory carrying apparatus can include a central body region including a magnetic material for receiving and attaching a magnet thereon. A first aperture region defines a first aperture, and a second aperture region defines a second aperture. An accessory comprising a magnet can be received on and releasably attached to the central body region of the carrying apparatus. The first and second apertures can receive a shoelace for attaching to a shoe, and the accessory carried by the apparatus can be a golf ball marker. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120264546 | GOLF GAME AND SCORING METHOD - A method for playing and scoring a golf game, comprising determining an actual time it takes a team to complete a golf hole, determining a number of strokes taken by the team in completing the golf hole, multiplying the number of strokes taken by the team in completing the golf hole by a predetermined amount of time to determine an added shot time, determining a total hole time by adding the added shot time to the actual time it takes the team to complete the golf hole, and recording the total hole time on a score keeping means. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120277034 | Extra Caddy Golf Accessory - A golf accessory useful in carrying golf clubs which comprises a lightweight wraparound sleeve for ensheathing the shafts of the golf clubs and a handle attached to the sleeve. Also disclosed are methods of use of the accessory in the sport of golf. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120277035 | METHOD FOR EVALUATING HIT FEELING - The evaluation method includes a first step, by using measurement means M | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120277036 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR VIRTUAL GOLF SIMULATION IMAGING MINI MAP - Disclosed herein are an apparatus and method for virtual golf simulation imaging a mini map that provides contents on the mini map for allowing a golfer to recognize the state of a golf course and a state in which a round of golf is being currently played in a virtual golf process through virtual golf simulation in a more active user-oriented form. The apparatus includes a simulation means for performing golf simulation on a virtual golf course, an image processing means for displaying a golf simulation image obtained by the simulation means and a mini map image having a downscaled image of the virtual golf course displayed in a predetermined region of the golf simulation image, and a mini map control means for controlling a plurality of mini maps showing states and information changed according to progress of the virtual golf simulation performed in the virtual golf course to be displayed step by step. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120283044 | GOLF CLUB, HEAD OF GOLF CLUB AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING PROPERTIES OF GOLF CLUB - A golf club head with a leading end of a shaft mountable thereon, the golf club head includes: a head main body, formed with a hosel insertion hole; a hosel, formed with a shaft case insertion hole and removably mounted in the hosel insertion hole; and a shaft case, formed with a shaft insertion hole and removably mounted in the shaft case insertion hole. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120295739 | Machine and Method for Comprehensive GolfTrainingand Instruction - The present invention relates to a machine and method used to capture, analyze, score, archive, track and communicate real-time relevant golf data specific to individual golfers: 1) during practice/lessons; or 2) for every shot on every hole of an entire recreational golf round; and 3) acts as the “glue” to tie together the various critical skills a golfer learns from the numerous machines and processes independently available to the golfer similar to the way the better golf schools or training academy's provide comprehensive across the board golf instruction. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120322585 | Method and System for Performing a Golf Swing using Apparatus to Fix Two of the Three Impact Coordinates and Change the Motion Fundamentals - The Invention changes all three Motion Fundamentals (starting point, trajectory, engine) and the mechanics of the golf back swing. Using the golf club as apparatus, it Pre-sets and Fixes Two of the Three Coordinates of the Impact Point and lets the Third coordinate return to its Starting Point. The Engine of the swing is shifted from the upper body to the lower body at the very start. The feet (the Base of the swing) are positioned in a New Way to provide for an immediate 90 degree rotation of the Base via the New Footwork system. The New Method substantially improves both consistency and repeatability, and eliminates the majority of the mistakes caused by the Old Method and System, and virtually eliminates the causes for the common golf injuries. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20120329579 | METHOD OF PUTTING - A method of putting a golf ball located on a putting green into a hole includes grasping a putter with at least one hand of a golfer and locating the putter at a first position such that the putter head is positioned proximate the golf ball and is at least four feet from the golfer. Furthermore, the method includes translating the putter head away from the golf ball to locate the putter at a second position, and orienting the shoulders of the golfer to be substantially perpendicular to the putter shaft in the second position. Additionally, the method includes translating the putter head towards the golf ball while the shoulders of the golfer face the hole, and instantaneously striking the golf ball with the putter head to cause the golf ball to develop a top spin and translate in a direction along a line of the putt towards the hole. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20130029791 | METHODS FOR ANALYZING AND PROVIDING FEEDBACK FOR IMPROVED POWER GENERATION IN A GOLF SWING - This invention relates to methods for optimizing a golf swing by measuring and providing feedback on a combination of various key parameters of a subject's movement to both generate more power and reduce injury. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130065711 | SWING ANALYSIS METHOD - An analysis method of the present invention includes the steps of: measuring a swing of a golf club to which a sensor capable of measuring accelerations in directions of three axes and angular velocities or angles about the three axes is attached; obtaining an index for classifying the swing based on a measuring result of the sensor; and classifying the swing based on the index. The index includes the following item (a) or (b): | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130102419 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO ANALYZE SPORTS MOTIONS USING MOTION SENSORS OF A MOBILE DEVICE - A method and system to analyze sports motions using the motion sensors of a mobile device, such as a smart phone, is provided. This method uses the mobile device motion sensor output to define the impact point with a virtual object, such as a golf ball, baseball or tennis ball. The motion sensor signature of the sports motion is analyzed for characteristics, specific to each type of sports motion. A method is disclosed using multiple sensors outputs in a mobile device to compute the impact point with a virtual object, such as a golf ball, baseball, tennis ball. Further, a method is disclosed where moving virtual sports objects interact with virtual sports motions and the responsive outputs are displayed on the mobile device and/or any Web-enabled display device. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130165274 | GOLF SWING TRAINING DEVICE AND METHOD - A golf swing training device and method. First and second tension members, such as tension cords, have first ends respectively attached to opposite sides of the upper body of a golfer and opposite ends attached to anchor points. The first tension member extends in a substantially rearward direction and the second tension member extends in a substantially forward direction from a shoulder line of the golfer when the golfer is in a ball address position. The tension members provide equal resistance to rotation of the shoulders and torso of the golfer throughout the backswing, and also provide an equal release of the resistance through the downward swing, thereby encouraging consistent and fluid golf swing mechanics. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130172128 | Golf Teaching and Golf Club Positioning Method - Golf teaching and club positioning methods utilize a golf club with a cavity configured to accept the footwear of a golfing instructor, partner, or other assistant. The head of the club has a flat bottom. Once placed flush on the ground, the club is positioned at the proper shaft angle with the club face aligned towards the target, and the assisting individual places his foot into the cavity of the head to maintain it in this position. The golfer then “steps into the golf shot” by accepting the pre-aligned club and positions himself with the club. When the assister's foot is removed from the cavity, the golfer is free to swing the club in the proper pre-shot position. The golf club can be used while playing a round of golf, and also in the teaching process. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130203526 | GOLF SWING ANALYSIS WITH PHYSICAL AND SKILL DEFICIT CORRECTION METHOD - The present invention relates for a golfer's swing training system for the improvement in playing a game of golf. The method observes and corrects a golfer's swing by first correcting any physical deficiency and then correcting faults to the golfer's swing. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130217519 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND ARTICLES OF MANUFACTURE TO MEASURE, ANALYZE AND SHARE GOLF SWING CHARACTERISTICS - Embodiments of systems, methods, computer-readable media and article of manufacture related to putting stroke characteristics are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130260921 | Golf Swing Caddie - The Golf Swing Caddie is a synthetic artificial turf that is very durable golf training equipment. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130260922 | Methods For Selecting Golf Balls Based On Environmental Factors - Methods for selecting golf balls based on environmental factors are provided. Such methods involve indicating a golfing environment and establishing one or more corresponding environmental factors. Such methods may include ascertaining one or more trajectory components that are dependent upon the environmental factors. One or more aspects of golf ball construction may pertinent to the environmental factors, or to the trajectory components, may then be determined. Upon identifying a plurality of golf balls and a selection criteria related to the golf ball construction aspects, a golf ball may be selected. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130260923 | GOLF CLUB SHAFT FITTING METHOD - A fitting method of a shaft of a golf club for selecting a shaft matching a golfer based on a swing of the golfer. The method includes the steps of obtaining measurement values from a sensor attached to a grip of a golf club; determining address, top, and impact of a swing from the measurement values; and selecting a shaft that matches a golfer through a usage of the swing characteristic amounts and values. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130267352 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING GOLF BALL STRIKING INFORMATION - A system and method for measuring golf ball striking information includes a floor sensor array for detecting the space velocity and position of a golf ball or detecting the speed of a club head and the trajectory of a circle drawn by the club head; a floor light source emission array for emitting a light source to the floor sensor array from a position corresponding to the floor sensor array; a horizontal sensor array for detecting the entry angle and speed of the club head by left-handed hitting or right-handed hitting; and a horizontal light source emission array for emitting a light source to the horizontal floor sensor array from a position corresponding to the horizontal sensor array. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130288829 | FITTING METHOD OF GOLF CLUB - This fitting method includes, for example, the following steps A1 to E1:
| 10-31-2013 |
| 20130296078 | Golf Fitting Systems and Related Methods - Embodiments of golf fitting systems are disclosed herein. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130310201 | Apparatus and Method for Simulating a Golf Game Using a Driving Range and a Putting Green - An apparatus and method using the apparatus to simulate a golf game using a driving range and a putting green. A course card having a pictorial schematic representation of a hole of a golf course is used to plan and record strokes made at the driving range. The golfer estimates the distance and direction from the marked position on the course card to the cup, chooses a club, and then drives a ball in a desired direction and with a selected force towards the green and cup. Each stroke taken by the golfer is recorded on the course card and marks the landing location of the ball from the stroke on the course card. This process continues until the golfer deems that his/her ball would be on the green of the hole being simulated. The hole may then be putted at a putting green. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20130324327 | Adjustable Golf Club and System and Associated Golf Club Heads and Shafts - In general, aspects of this invention relate to golf clubs or golf club components incorporating adjustment members that permit ready adjustability of golf club parameters and/or interchangeability of golf club components to change a golf club configuration, and methods for providing golf clubs. According to aspects of this invention, an adjustment member may be utilized to allow the adjustability of a golf club parameter to change a golf club configuration, while ensuring there is substantially no change to other club or club head variables, parameters or characteristics. According to another aspect of this invention, an adjustment member may be utilized to allow the adjustability of two golf club parameters independently to change a golf club configuration, while ensuring there is substantially no change to other club or club head variables, parameters or characteristics. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20140045624 | METHOD AND SYSTEM PERMITTING A USER TO PLAY GOLF AGAINST A SELECTED PROFESSIONAL - A method of playing golf in which a user can play against a professional golfer. A first professional (pro) golfer plays a round of golf at a selected golf course, which round is recorded. Later, which time is at least five days but may be a week, a month or more later, a plurality of amateurs play a round of golf at the selected golf course, which rounds re also recorded. The pro round and the amateur rounds are compared, and each of the amateurs is provided a plaque or other memorabilia comparing the scores of the amateurs to the professional. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140135148 | DETACHABLE CARRIER FOR ATTACHMENT TO A GOLF CART - A detachable golf club carrier has a handle, a carrier body, a golf club bag, at least one wheel and a second hitching device. The golf club carrier and the motorized golf cart can be hitched together without lifting the golf club carrier. A carrier for attaching to a golf car is also provided. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140243114 | System for preventing loss of golf clubs - An attachment consisting of a frame with three small flags is to be clipped to the upper seam of a golf bag, and used to remind the golfer of how many golf clubs have been removed from the golf bag. The set consists of flags numbered two through four, corresponding to the number of golf clubs the golfer has removed from the golf bag. The frame is equipped with one or more clips for removably clipping to the golf bag without damaging it. Once the golfer has removed a specific number of golf clubs from the golf bag, he will raise the flag that represents that number. When the golfer is returning to his cart, he will notice the flag and will be reminded of the number of golf clubs he took, and whether one was accidently left behind on the course. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140274477 | GOLF TOWEL TRANSPORT AND RETRIEVAL - A golf towel transport and retrieval apparatus may comprise a receptacle operable to accept at least a portion of a golf club head and one or more 5attachment points operable to attach to a towel. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140315661 | Article of Manufacture Providing Golf Tee Receptacles - A tee holder article of manufacture for holding golf tees provides one or more loops of material, each loop sized to hold a golf tee, mounted to a backing. The tee holder is attached to an item of apparel, such as a hat or visor, at an attachment portion of the backing. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140329621 | GOLF PUTTING METHOD - Golf putting method for striking a golf ball with a putter toward a hole, comprising the steps of taking a golf putter club comprising a shaft and a head extending itself at a lower end of the shaft, said head having a face to strike the ball; grasping the shaft, with or without interposition of a grip, at a distance from the head with at least the hand of the arm on the side of the hole, or leading hand; and positioning the leading hand on the shaft or the grip so that at least part of the shaft or the grip extends in the region between the thumb and the index of the leading hand and at least the palm side face of the proximal phalange of the auricular or little finger is not in contact with the shaft or the grip. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20150018129 | GAME STICK AND GAME UTILIZING THE SAME - A game stick and game are disclosed. The game stick includes a shaft with a head at one end. A channel wide enough for a game ball is defined in the head. The ball is placed in the channel and when the game stick is swung, the ball rides along the channel and is released therefrom to fly through the air. The head may be adjustable to affect the way in which the ball is thrown. The game is similar to golf except that instead of hitting the ball, the ball is thrown toward a target location at the end of a fairway. When the target location is reached, the game stick may be used as a putter to push or putt the ball to sink it into a sunken cup in the ground. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150018130 | FITTING SYSTEM FOR A GOLF CLUB - A method relating to an improved fitting system for finding the best performing golf club for a specific golfer. More specifically, the present invention utilizes a highly efficient method of using specific data gathered from the golfer's golf swing to quickly and efficiently fit a golfer into the best performing product for him or her. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150080153 | METHOD OF PLAYING A COMPACT GOLF COURSE - A compact golf course layout and method of play utilizing shared fairways and greens. The course includes a central green complex, a proximal green complex, and distal green complex. An imaginary PGD-DGC centroid connector is a straight line from the centroid of the proximal green complex to the centroid of the distal green complex. The course has at least two fairways located on opposite sides of the PGC-DGC centroid connector, and a plurality of teeing areas with at least two of the plurality of teeing areas located on opposite sides of the PGC-DGC centroid connector. The course design includes par-3 holes, par-4 holes, and par-5 holes and provides a golfer with a very diverse playing experience involving a wide variety of holes, tee shots, approach shots, forced carries, forced lay-ups, and changes in direction. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150105184 | Method For Conducting A Golf Tournament Over A Plurality Of Geographic Locations - In one embodiment, a method is provided for conducting a golf tournament over a plurality of geographic locations. The method includes the steps of providing a golf course with a fixed layout in each geographic location and directing one or more players to simultaneously commence play at the golf course in each geographic location. The method further includes the steps of recording a score of each player at the golf course in each geographic location and ranking the scores of the players over the plurality of geographic locations with a computer. The method further includes the step of broadcasting the ranking of the scores over a broadcast medium linked to the computer. Another method and system are also included. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150367174 | GOLF SWING ANALYSIS APPARATUS AND GOLF CLUB FITTING APPARATUS - A golf swing analysis apparatus for analyzing a swing action of a golf club is provided. The golf swing analysis apparatus comprises an acquisition unit configured to acquire a measurement value obtained by measuring the swing action using a measurement device; a grip behavior derivation unit configured to derive a behavior of a grip of the golf club that occurs during the swing action, based on the measurement value; and a shoulder behavior derivation unit configured to derive a behavior of a pseudo shoulder of a golfer that occurs during the swing action, based on the behavior of the grip. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20150367223 | MULTI-ROTOR APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MOTION SCULPTING - A reversibly attachable muscle trainer includes a multi-arm structure with motion sensors and force generators for exercising opposing muscles of a person moving an implement so as to maintain an ideal movement. When attached to the implement, the muscle trainer trains the opposing muscles to consistently move the implement in an ideal way. While the person moves the implement with the muscle trainer attached, a processor receives signals from the motion sensors and determines differences between the actual implement motion and an ideal implement motion. The difference indicates a dominating force direction in which the dominating muscles urge the implement. The processor activates the force generators to apply external forces to the implement to urge the implement in various types of training force directions. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20160030803 | GOLF CLUB FITTING APPARATUS - Provided is a fitting apparatus that accurately and objectively determines an optimal swingability index, which is a swingability index of a golf club suited to a golfer. The fitting apparatus is provided with an acquisition unit, a calculation unit, and a determination unit. The acquisition unit acquires a measurement value obtained by measuring a swing action of a test club by the golfer with a measurement device. The calculation unit calculates a swing index indicating a feature amount of the swing action, based on the measurement value. The determination unit determines the optimal swingability index, according to a magnitude of the swing index. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160030805 | MOTION ANALYSIS METHOD, MOTION ANALYSIS DEVICE, AND PROGRAM - A motion analysis method includes: acquiring velocity information of a prescribed part of a golf club when a ball is hit; acquiring actual flying distance information which relates to an actual hit-ball flying distance; acquiring set meeting rate information which is set by a user; acquiring calculated flying distance information which is calculated based on the velocity information of a prescribed part of the golf club when a ball is hit and the set meeting rate information; and comparing the actual flying distance and the calculated flying distance. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160045786 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND ARTICLES OF MANUFACTURE TO MEASURE, ANALYZE AND SHARE GOLF SWING AND BALL MOTION CHARACTERISTICS - Embodiments of systems, methods, computer-readable media and article of manufacture related to measuring, analyzing and sharing golf swing and ball motion characteristics are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160144261 | System and Method for Playing a Golf Game - A method for playing a recreational game on a golf course comprising placing a golf ball into a launching mechanism; propelling, via the launching mechanism, the golf ball towards a cup on the golf course; repeating, as necessary, the step of propelling until the golf ball reaches a location within a predetermined region surrounding the cup; advancing, via a free-standing putting mechanism, the golf ball from the location within the predetermined region towards the cup; repeating, as necessary, the step of advancing until the golf ball is advanced into the cup. A kit comprising a launching mechanism configured to propel a golf ball through the air over significant distances associated with drives and wedge shots; and a putting mechanism configured to advance the golf ball on the ground or through the air in an arced path over distances typically associated with putts and chip shots. | 05-26-2016 |
| 20160158624 | GOLF GAME REWARD SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present invention is directed to a system and method for administering a hole-in-one contest. Upon receiving payment, an identification code is transmitted to the golfer, and a video recording is made of the following events: 1) the player writing the identification code on the ball, 2) the player hitting the ball toward the green, 3) the ball's flight path toward the green, 4) retrieval of the ball from the cup, and 5) a close-up view of the ball showing the same identifying code that was placed on the ball earlier. The video recording is transmitted to a server where it is authenticated and verified. If the hole-in-one is verified, the player is awarded a prize. The system includes a player device, a video recording device (which may be integrated with the player device), a transmitter unit, a receiver unit, and a server. | 06-09-2016 |
| 20160184632 | GOLF SWING ANALYSIS APPARATUS - A golf swing analysis apparatus capable of estimating the strike point of the ball on the face in a simple manner when a golf club is swung is provided. The apparatus is provided with a derivation unit, a calculation unit, and an estimation unit to analyze a swing using a golf club having a grip, a shaft and a head. The derivation unit derives analytical data including at least one of time-series angular velocity data and time-series acceleration data in an analysis time interval near impact, from sensor data output from at least one of an angular velocity sensor and an acceleration sensor attached to at least one of the grip and the shaft. The calculation unit calculates a feature amount of a waveform of the analytical data. The estimation unit estimates an impact position of a ball on a face of the head, according to the feature amount. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20160184677 | FOOT STRAP FOR PICKING UP A GOLF BALL - A foot strap is provided for use for picking up a golf ball from ground and placing it on a tee. The foot strap comprises a belt including a fastening unit for fastening two end portions of the belt, and a socket attached to the belt and having an inner surface configured to fit around part of the golf ball for receiving and holding the golf bait with support of a golf club. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20160375333 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR LAUNCHING A PROJECTILE ACROSS A RANGE - A device and method for launching a projectile, such as a golf ball, across a range. The device enables a golf ball to be launched across a golf course with greater control than is possible with a traditional golf club. The ease of loading the projectile into the launching device and swinging the launching device forward adds greater distance to the projectile due to an increase in angular momentum and back spin on the projectile. The device includes a C-shaped head defined by a nest, a pair of lateral retention arms, and a base. A distal portion is longer than a proximal portion to create backspin on the projectile. The concavity and lateral arms hold the projectile in place. The distal and proximal portions terminate at concave points that grip dimples on the projectile. The base is fixedly attached to a shaft, which is used for swinging the head. | 12-29-2016 |
| 20190143175 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FITTING GOLF EQUIPMENT | 05-16-2019 |
