Abstract: A monitoring device in the form of a ribbon or tape switch used to detect the distance an object is hit out in a field or open area. The switch consists of two conductor contacts mounted continuously on an insulated synthetic material to provide electrical continuity when an object touches it or rolls across it. The switch is sensitive enough to close from the weight of one ounce avoirdupois. The switch is constructed with a low profile angular shape so an object can roll over it without impeding its destination. The switch is made of simple enough construction to allow economic large scale manufacturing.

Abstract: A compact golf course is disclosed which, in one embodiment, simulates a conventional nine hole golf course. By playing on this compact course a golfer can approximate all of the swings that he personally would have required in order to play nine holes of golf on a conventional course. Yet, that player need only walk the length of one conventional fairway.The compact golf course comprises a single common elongate fairway and a single common target green at one end of the fairway. A plurality of hitting positions are disposed radially with respect to the target green and are spaced peripherally along one side of the length of the fairway as well as along the end of the fairway opposite to the end where the target green is located. A common putting green is disposed adjacent the fairway near the hitting position located closest to the target green.