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Golf driving range

  • US 6,569,028 B1
  • Filed: 01/28/2000
  • Issued: 05/27/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/28/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A system for facilitating the practice and play of golf, said system comprising:

  • a target subsystem for providing a target for a golfer;

    said target subsystem comprising a frame member and a support structure for said frame member to permit said target to be visible by a golfer, and a barrier portion connected within said frame member and configured for receiving a golf ball upon being hit by a golfer, said frame member comprising an illuminated member encircling said target such that said target is illuminated to facilitate the practicing of golf, wherein operation of said illuminated member is adjusted by a golf ball impacting said barrier portion; and

    a detection subsystem connected to said target subsystem for detecting presence of the golf ball within said barrier portion of said target subsystem, wherein said detection subsystem is coupled to said target subsystem and configured for providing a first signal substantially immediately after impact of the golf ball within said target, and for providing a second signal providing an indication of the accuracy of the golf shot.

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