Abstract: A method for conducting and scoring a golf video game, comprising determining the number of strokes it takes a team to complete a golf hole, wherein the team comprises of a plurality of players collectively playing one ball, allowing at least one player to take a strategic position further down the golf course ahead of where the ball is being played, and basing a score on the number of strokes the team collectively takes to complete the golf hole.

Abstract: Systems and methods to practice putting are provided. In one embodiment, the system includes a framework, actuators mounted to the framework, a control system, a computing device, and an artificial green. The control system is coupled to the actuators and controls actuation of the actuators. The computing device includes a display for viewing mapped green profiles and is configured to communicate with the control system. The artificial green includes a putting surface with a cup defined therein, wherein the artificial green is positioned over the actuators. With this arrangement, a user can select a putting region, after which, the computing device can translate and transfer the mapped data of the putting region to the controllers to actuate the actuators to, therefore, adjust the putting surface of the artificial green to correspond to the mapped green profile of an actual green.

Abstract: This invention relates to a practice platform for a golfer comprising a platform on a base which is provided with hinge supports at each corner to be in an inclined plane wherein a lifting mechanism is provided between said platform and base, and said platform is comprised of a slidable platform on two sides.

Abstract: A device for practice putting of golf balls is provided comprising a platform covered by a synthetic matting simulating a putting surface 2, a standing area 1 for the golfer with first 16 and second 19 foot operated electrical on/off switches for operating an electromagnetic return means such that the golfers can retrieve each golf ball without ever changing their putting position.

Abstract: A slope controllable foot plate for a golf swing practice apparatus which includes a actuating oil pressure motor providing the power for controlling the slope, a transformation device for transforming the rotating driving power to linear driving power, and a slope control oil pressure cylinder for controlling the slope of the foot plate, whereby a lower height and a simplified structure of the foot plate is obtained.

Abstract: A multi-function golf training device, including: a base member; at least three of elevating assemblies nonlinearly provided on the base member, each elevating assembly having a elevating part that can be forced up or down by external power. A putting green board pivots on those elevating parts of those elevating assemblies and the sloping degree and direction can be adjusted by moving those elevating parts up or down. The putting green board includes a ball cavity for the golf ball. The base member has a wall around three sides, a vent at one side, and a recess in the center area that connects with the ball trench by a guide way.

Abstract: A golf putting training apparatus comprises a base, which has a ball hole, a detect device disposed in the ball hole, a back tunnel, a return tunnel and a connect tunnel communicating the ball hole with the return tunnel. Three motor-driven elevating assemblies are disposed at the base. Each elevating assembly has an elevating device to be driven to move upwards and move downwards. The elevating assemblies are not arranged in a line for the top ends of the elevating devices can construct a face. A movable surface has a ball aperture thereon. The top ends of the elevating devices of the elevating assemblies connect movable surface for drive the movable surface to be bent to change the slope thereof. A interface unit has a display portion thereon for displaying corresponding information and a setting portion thereon for manual operating, and a control unit is for controlling the elevating devices of the elevating assemblies to move.

Abstract: A golf training device. The device is used for training a player's approaching skill and putting skill. The device includes a main member, a board, an alley, an assisting board and a cage. The main member has two lateral walls and a back wall and the board. The alley and the assisting board are secured on he base member in sequence and a hole is provided thereon to be the goal. The cage consists of a frame and a net and the frame is mounted on the walls of the base member and the net is secured to the frame. Three elevating assembly are provided between the base member and the board to change slopes of the board. If a ball flies over the base member, the cage will stop it so that the player can practice the approaching skill.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tiltable tee apparatus suitable for use in practising golf driving. The apparatus comprises a ground support, and a tee platform rotatably mounted on the ground support. The tee platform comprises a base portion and a playing surface panel hingedly connected at a first edge portion to a corresponding edge portion of the base portion. The playing surface panel is supported at a jack support portion remote from the first edge portion on an upper end of at least one screw jack pivotally connected thereto. At least one screw jack has its lower end pivotally connected to the base portion. One of the ground support and the tee platform base portion has a fixed spur gear secured thereto in a substantially horizontal plane on the rotational axis of the rotatable tee platform, and the other has mounted thereon a drive motor with an elongate toothed drive output transmission member for driving engagement with the spur gear so as to rotate the tee platform in use of the apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention provides a golf practice device having a tiltable golf platform. In one embodiment, the platform is supported by an assembly that allows the platform to be controllably adjusted to simulate various golf lies. The device (200) includes a platform surface (250) mounted in a platform frame (202) that is affixed to a base frame (204) through a pair of actuators (205 and 206), each mounted to the base frame by a pivot block assembly (212) and affixed to the platform frame by an end block assembly (400). The platform frame is pivotally affixed to the base frame by a double cross-joint (203) mounted on the platform frame. The pivot block assemblies allow each actuator to adjust to the side angle relative to the actuator, thus allowing the platform to move freely in two different angles preventing unnecessary stress on the double cross-joint and the positions of attachment of the actuators to the base and platform frames.

Abstract: A portable practice putting green comprising a first flexible layer. A second flexible layer is molded onto the first flexible layer to form a plurality of inflatable chambers therebetween. A third flexible layer is bonded onto the second flexible layer. The third flexible layer has a hole to receive a golf ball putted therein. The first flexible layer, second flexible layer and third flexible layer can be rolled up together to be conveniently placed into storage and safely transported.

Abstract: A practice putting green assembly has a strip of artificial grass supported on an articulated multi-sectional frame. A plurality of motor/lift arm combinations can selectively raise or lower individual hinge points between the frame sections. A programmable circuit such as a microprocessor, is able to store a repertoire of programs of different movements responsive to the individual motor/lift arm combinations. This way, a series of topographies of the artificial grass strip may be selected by a player from a plug-in console connected to the programmable circuit. Putted balls are returned to a player over the grass surface by automatically inclining the target end of the grass strip toward the player, causing a pendulum controlled cup to empty and any balls on the grass surface to roll under gravity back to the player.