Abstract: A method is disclosed for facilitating a golf competition. The method includes providing a camera that is utilized to capture an image of a golfer in the act of striking a ball. The camera is also utilized to capture an image of the ball after the ball has come to rest. The distance between the ball and pin is evaluated.

Abstract: A method for playing a board game is provided using one standard deck of playing cards ranked in order Ace, King, Queen, Jack, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2; or a pocket billiard table with pool balls ranked in order, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15. The game board playing surface comprises the steps for two to ten players taking turns throwing two dice, moving a moving piece the correct number of spaces along the playing path. Depending on the space landed on the player either acts on that space, or draws one of the three draw cards: game, pay or collect. If the player lands on a pay space he must pay the penalty listed. If the player lands on a collect space he must collect the bonus listed. If the player lands on a game space he must play the game listed. He must also follow the correct limits to play for as listed on the game card. When the game card is drawn that player shuffles and deals the cards to all players, or racks the pool balls and breaks to begin the game.

Abstract: A door opener system which includes a compact unit containing a motor, circuitry and various accessories, which can be quickly connected to and disconnected from the operator system, said motor having a first gear which easily is positioned into a meshing relationship with a second gear upon connection of the compact unit to the operator system. The operator system further includes the use of only two common switch actuators for operating the motor to move the door in open and closed positions, and to stop the motor upon the door striking an obstruction in its path of travel, said actuators being cooperatively associated with a cam actuator and drive chain pressure responsive means. Also, a unitary gear and drive sprocket structure is utilized in the drive system. Finally, an adjustable shock absorber type draw bar interconnects the door to the chain drive.