Abstract: A golf club includes an assembly that can be contained within the shaft of the golf club or can extend from the shaft of the golf club. The assembly includes a tine support and a tine attached to the tine support. When the assembly is within the shaft, the tine is positioned against the tine support. When the assembly extends from the shaft, the golf club can be positioned with the tine inserted into the ground. The insertion of the tine into the ground prevents the grip of the golf club from coming in contact with the ground. The tine and the tine support can be engaged by an insert structure, the insert structure being attached to the interior of the golf club shaft.