Golf game

• US 4,171,134 A
• Filed: 06/29/1978
• Issued: 10/16/1979
• Est. Priority Date: 06/29/1978
• Status: Expired due to Term

• Current Assignee: Ray G. Reck
• Original Assignee: Ray G. Reck
• Inventors: Reck, Ray G.
• Primary Examiner(s): Marlo, George J.
• Application Number:
  US05/920,240
• Time in Patent Office: 474 Days
• Field of Search: 273/181 A, 273/181 R, 273/177 R, 273/180, 273/176 B, 273/105 A
• US Class Current: 473/196
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2063/002 variable in size
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 63/08 with substantially horizontal opening for ball, e.g. for basketball A63B57/40, A63B63/06 take precedence

Abstract

A simple, inexpensive and yet totaly enjoyable golf game is provided for use outdoors. The game comprises a golf flag assembly insertable into a natural ground surface and at a distance spaced from a tee area. A first annulus is positioned on the ground around the golf flag assembly and defines a first target area within its inner periphery. A second annulus, having a diameter greater than the first annulus is in turn positioned on the ground surface and around the first annulus and defines a second target area between the first and second annulus. A hollow and perforated practice golf ball is then struck with a standard golf club from the tee area and towards the golf flag assembly. The player'"'"'s score is determined by the numer of strokes necessary to hit the practice golf ball into either the first or second target area plus a predetermined number of strokes for the target area into which the practice ball lands. This predetermined number of strokes is larger for the second target area than for the first. Each annulus is constructed from one or more pieces of tubing, the ends of which may be detachably joined by a resilient double C-shaped clamp. Centrally of the first annulus, a putting cup is staked to the ground by a flag assembly.

Claims

1. A golf game apparatus for use on a natural ground surface comprising:

a golf flag assembly insertable into the ground surface;

a first annulus positioned on said ground surface around said golf flag assembly and defining a first target area within its inner periphery;

a second annulus having a diameter larger than the diameter of the first annulus, said second annulus being positioned on said ground surface around said first annulus and defining a second target area between said first annulus and said second annulus;

a third annulus having a diameter larger than the diameter of the second annulus, said third annulus being positioned on said ground surface around said second annulus and defining a third target area between said third and said second annulus;

wherein each annulus comprises at least one elongated tubular cylindrical member, the ends of said tubular cylindrical member being brought together in an end to end relationship, and means for detachably joining the ends of the tubular cylindrical member together, wherein said last mentioned means comprises a double C-shaped clamp adapted to resiliently engage the outer periphery of the tubular cylindrical member;

a substantially hollow and perforated golf practice ball;

wherein said perforated ball is hit with a standard golf club toward the golfing assembly; and

wherein a player'"'"'s score is determined by the number of strokes necessary to hit said practice ball into either said first, second or third target areas plus a predetermined number of strokes for the target area into which the practice ball lands, said predetermined number of strokes being larger for said second target area than said first target area, and said predetermined number of strokes for said third target area being larger than said second target area.

2. The invention as defined in claim 1, wherein said clamp is made of plastic.

3. The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein the engagement of said C-shaped clamp around the outer periphery of the tubular cylindrical member is longitudinally adjustable along the tubular cylindrical member.

4. A golf game apparatus for use on a natural ground surface comprising:

a golf flag assembly insertable into the ground surface, said golf flag assembly comprising a circular cup defining a central cylindrical chamber, a stake member inserted through the cup member and into the ground surface for holding the cup member to the ground and a flag pole detachably connected to the stake member;

a first annulus positioned on said ground surface around said golf flag assembly and defining a first target area within its inner periphery;

a second annulus having a diameter larger than the diameter of the first annulus, said second annulus being positioned on said ground surface around said first annulus and defining a second target area between said first annulus and said second annulus;

a substantially hollow and perforated golf practice ball;

wherein said perforated ball is hit with a standard golf club toward the golfing assembly from a tee area spaced from the golf flag assembly; and

wherein a player'"'"'s score is determined by the number of strokes necessary to hit said practice ball into either said first or second target areas plus a predetermined number of strokes for the target area plus a predetermined number of strokes for the target area into which the practice ball lands, said predetermined number of strokes being larger for said second target area than said first target area.

5. The invention as defined in claim 4, wherein the height of the cup is less than the height of grass on the ground support surface whereby a lawn mower can pass over the cup member without striking the cup.

6. A golf game apparatus for use on a natural ground surface comprising:

a golf flag assembly insertable into the ground surface;

a first annulus positioned on said ground surface around said golf flag assembly and defining a first target area within its inner periphery;

a second annulus having a diameter larger than the diameter of the first annulus, said second annulus being positioned on said ground surface around said first annulus and defining a second target area between said first annulus and said second annulus;

a third annulus having a diameter larger than the diameter of the second annulus, said third annulus being positioned on said ground surface around said second annulus and defining a third target area between said third and said second annulus;

wherein each annulus comprises at least one elongated tubular cylindrical member, the ends of said tubular cylindrical member being brought together in an end to end relationship, and means for detachably joining the ends of the tubular cylindrical member together, said first annulus being constructed of a single tubular member, said second annulus being constructed of two tubular members, and said third annulus being constructed of three tubular members, said tubular members being substantially of equal length;

a substantially hollow and perforated golf practice ball;

wherein said perforated ball is hit with a standard golf club toward the golfing assembly from a tee area spaced from the golf flag assembly; and

wherein a player'"'"'s score is determined by the number of strokes necessary to hit said practice ball into either said first, second or third target area plus a predetermined number of strokes for the target area into which the practice ball lands, said predetermined number of strokes being larger for said second target area than said first target area, and said predetermined number of strokes for said third target area being larger than said second target area.