Golf Ball Putting Practice Target, Collection, and Storage Apparatus

Abstract

A device for golf putting practice that is an all-in-one golf ball target cup, golf ball collection and storage for up to a dozen golf balls. A quadrilateral tube is connected to a pole with handle. A ball storage bag is connected to the said quadrilateral tube. This device allows for maximum amount of golf ball practice putts in a very short period of time. Balls are dropped on the practice putting surface from the device storage bag. The device is placed at the desired putting target location and putting practice can begin. Ball collection is completed with the device without bending over, reducing the work and time required.

Claims

1. A device for golf putting practice that is an all-in-one golf ball target cup, golf ball collection, and golf ball storage comprising: a. A quadrilateral tube is connected to a pole with handle. A ball collection and storage bag is connected to the said quadrilateral tube. b. The said quadrilateral tube has dimensions and thickness for rolling golf ball entry. c. The said quadrilateral tube has dimensions, thickness, weight, and shape for the said device to stand and balance vertically. d. The said quadrilateral tube has connectors for storage bag connection. e. The said quadrilateral tube has an adapter for said pole handle connection. f. The said storage bag has connectors for said quadrilateral tube connection.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0012] FIG. 1 shows the complete assembly. Target cup 1, Collection and storage bag 2, and Pole handle 3, Pole adapter with nut 4, Female snaps for mesh bag 5, and Male snaps for target cup 6.

[0013] FIG. 2 shows the exploded rear view of the device assembly (less the collection and storage bag).

[0014] FIG. 3 shows the rear view of the device assembly (less pole handle) with an exploded view of the mesh collection and storage bag assembly.

[0015] FIG. 4 shows the front view of the device assembly (less the pole handle and mesh collection and storage bag).

[0016] FIG. 5 shows the rear view of the device assembly (less the mesh collection bag).

[0017] FIG. 6 shows the bottom view of the device assembly (less the pole handle and mesh collection and storage bag).

[0018] FIG. 7 shows the top view of the target cup assembly (less the pole handle and mesh collection and storage bag).

[0019] FIG. 8 shows the side view of the device assembly (less the pole handle and mesh collection and storage bag). Both sides are identical.

DRAWINGS—REFERENCE NUMERALS

[0020] 1: Target Cup [0021] 2: Collection and Storage Bag [0022] 3: Pole Handle [0023] 4: Pole Adapter with Nut [0024] 5: Female Snaps [0025] 6: Male Snaps

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0026] In FIG. 1, the device is in golf putting target position and balanced on the putting surface. The putted ball is designed to enter the quadrilateral target cup 1 and roll through to the mesh collection and storage bag 2.

[0027] In FIG. 1, the device is also in the golf ball collection position. Balls are collected by using the target cup 1 as a scoop and lifting the device with the pole handle to push balls through the target cup and into the mesh bag for collection and storage 2. Alternatively, a putter or foot can be used to force balls into the target cup. The pole handle 3 acts is the handle of the device. The device can be stored just like a golf club in the players golf bag. The balls can be accessed directly from the device as needed. Or the removeable mesh bag acts as a golf ball storage bag allowing the player to bring to any location.

Method of Manufacture

[0028] The present device design consist of an assembly of a modified standard PVC downspout to drain adapter, a broom handle adapter, sport mesh bag with drawstring, clothing/canvas screw snaps, and a shortened broom pole. This is very economical, however future designs will likely involve customized components to reduce the manufacturing costs and improve the functionality of the device.

Method of Use

[0029] This device allows putting practice on carpeting or golf putting green. It can collect up to two dozen golf balls allowing for practice repetition. The player can putt to the target followed by ball collection. The bag full of balls becomes a storage bag that can easily be detached and placed in the golf cart or anywhere else.

[0030] Ball Target Use: The device is placed on the putting surface in a balanced and resting position. The successfully made golf ball hits target cup and enters the cup front, rolls through the cup, and enters the collection bag.

[0031] Ball Collection Use: The device pole handle is held up vertically and cup front is placed directly behind the golf ball. Cup is dragged behind the ball and enters the cup front, rolls through the cup, and exits into the collection and storage bag.

[0032] Ball Storage Device Use: The collection bag also stores the balls. The device can be placed in the golf bag. Balls can be removed by hand or the bag can be detached and carried away.

Variations

[0033] The spirit of the present invention is to be a combined target, collection, and storage device for two dozen golf balls. The parts that make up this device may be optimized dimensionally, and the components may be customized further. Improvements and changes to the device may include cup thickness and shape, materials of construction, type and size of collection bag, types of adapters for the pole adapter, type of fastener for the bag to cup connectors, and type of pole-handle.