Abstract: A ball pickup device includes a plurality of gang assemblies for pivotal movement about a vertical axis. One of the gang assemblies is positioned at the forward end of the device and includes a float wheel which bears a major portion of the weight of the assembly. This facilitates turning, maneuvering, and wear of the various discs that are included in each gang assembly for picking up balls.

Abstract: A golf flagstick assembly includes a flagstick and an accessory aligned substantially straight with each other along a common longitudinal centerline. The flagstick and the accessory are rapidly joined together utilizing crimps upon the accessory which engage the flagstick. The accessory may be joined to the golf flagstick assembly at either end or between the ends. The method includes the steps forming an assembly by placing the rod within the accessory and joining in alignment the assembly by crimping the accessory at balanced locations around a circumference of the accessory to press against the flagstick.