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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7914387 | Golf game apparatus and method A fun and entertaining backyard lawn game related to the traditional game of golf. Players take turns striking their ball with a golf club from a plurality of designated tees towards a singular cup. Each player's ball is of a non-traditional design and changes the s... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7837573 | Golf putting training device A golf putting training device including a circular target having a substantially flat body having substantially parallel upper and lower surfaces. A bumper formed of rubber or an elastomeric polymer is attached to or integral with the peripheral edge of the target.... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7338385 | Golf assisting device The present invention is a putting tool to assist a golfer. The putting tool comprises a box like structural housing having a cavity therein. The housing is further defined by a top wall, bottom wall, back wall, first side wall, and an opposing second side wall. The... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7160197 | Target identifier sports training aid A sports training aid that displays multiple surface-targets so as to aid the practitioner in acquiring accurate alignment, identifying an intermediate surface-target upon which to focus, and building confidence. The training aid utilizes a beginning point (16 | 01/09/2007 |
| 7115044 | Magnetic module golf swing learning, training, and practice device The present invention is a Golf learning, training, practice device utilizing a Magnetic Module, Swing Plate, Impact Form, and Ball Holder. The Magnetic Module is a shallow case enclosing a plurality of magnets, inserted flush with earth ground, or a board. The Swin... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7086953 | Golf putter and putting aid A golf putter and putting aid. The golf putter comprises a putter head, a shaft and a grip. The head includes a face, a sole and a handle attachment. The shaft includes a first end, a second, a reinforcing means and an interior region having a fill assembly position... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7033280 | Golf flagstick ferrule and method of use A ferrule that includes a ledge having an underside with indentations. The indentations cooperating with a golf putting cup that has a ferrule socket formed by a plurality of primary fins. The ferrule and ferrule socket cooperating to prevent spinning of the flag, r... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6939240 | Golf putting device An improved portable putting cup is disclosed that more effectively reproduces an accurate representation of a regulation putting cup for practice putting. ... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6916250 | Environmentally simulated golf game An indoor miniature golf game is provided with a plurality of environmentally realistic simulated fairways and greens with an optional plurality of tee off positions. Sequential visual activity segments with intermediate target areas are provided on the fairways bet... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6800034 | Golf putting/chipping instructional device and method of use The present invention relates to a golf instructional device for assisting a golfer to putt/chip a golf ball to a golf hole. The device includes a substantially rigid body formed to visually identify a point of entry adjacent the golf hole and a breaking point on a ... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6419590 | Portable golf putting target and game improvement system The present invention provides a scoring overlay in the form of a target and a system for improving golf putting. The overlay is designed for use after a golf putt to provide a score based on the position of the ball relative to the hole. The center of th... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6283873 | Putting cup A putting cup may be used not only to practice putting, but also as a promotional item, having a transparent element closing off a depression in the body of the putting cup, and with a printed sheet visible through the transparent element. The printing on... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6248022 | Golf putt improvement system A golf practice system is provided including a supporting surface having at least one set of concentric rings. Also included is a base positioned on the supporting surface in spaced relationship with the concentric rings.... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6015352 | Golf training device for chip shots An apparatus for practicing chip shots in the game of golf includes a base member that is secured to the ground by a stake. A pair of reels are rotatably mounted on the base member and an elongate flexible cord is wound about each reel. A preselected amou... | 01/18/2000 |
| 5947830 | Golf practice system A new golf practice system for helping a golfer improve their grip on a golf club and fundamentals of golf. The inventive device includes a compact golf club having a standard size club head, a standard size grip, and a reduced shaft therebetween. A golf ... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5776007 | Putting practice device A device and method for improving the putting of a golf ball is described herein. The instructional device employs a sighting member and a shaft guide to assist in aligning and stroking a golf putt. The device is configured such that a golfer or instructo... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5435560 | Golf putting and chipping target A practice putting and chipping target simulating a real golf hole comprised of a thin, flexible circular disk 10 with a centrally located, solid, dark colored circle 12 which simulates a conventional golf hole surrounded by a contrasting, light colored b... | 07/25/1995 |
| 5421578 | Golf putting and chipping trainer and desk accessory device This invention provides a golf putting and chipping trainer and desk accessory device (10) for improving a golfer's putting and chipping stroke which can also be used as a desk accessory when not being used as a trainer. The device (10) includes a ramp (2... | 06/06/1995 |
| 5282626 | Golf putting practice device A golf putting practice device comprises a weight having a generally annular configuration resembling a hole in a putting green in a game of golf and being provided with a planar surface target on a side thereof.... | 02/01/1994 |
| 5257808 | Game ball target A golf practice device has a flexible weighted ring and a sloped shoulder. A bottom surface includes an array of gripping projections generally encircling the ball receiving opening defined by the ring. The game target is placed upon a natural ground surf... | 11/02/1993 |
