Abstract: A golf club head includes a club body having a crown opposite a sole, a toe end opposite a heel end, a back end, and a hosel. A first magnet is coupled to the club body. A second magnet selectively engages the first magnet, such that in a first configuration the first and second magnets attract, and in a second configuration the first and second magnets do not attract, wherein the second magnet is configured to rotate relative to the first magnet between the first configuration and the second configuration.

Abstract: A turkey call holder includes an open-top receptacle for receiving a pot call there through such that at least a portion of the pot call resides within the receptacle. Clamping shoes, disposed in opposition to one another within the receptacle, are elastically biased towards one another by at least one elastic member such that the clamping shoes engage opposing sides of a portion of the pot call residing within the receptacle. A flexible strap is coupled to the receptacle for securing the receptacle to a limb of a user.

Abstract: A golf club head includes a club body having a crown opposite a sole, a toe end opposite a heel end, a back end, and a hosel. A first magnet is coupled to the club body. A second magnet selectively engages the first magnet, such that in a first configuration the first and second magnets attract, and in a second configuration the first and second magnets do not attract, wherein the second magnet is configured to rotate relative to the first magnet between the first configuration and the second configuration.

Abstract: A golf club stand used for elevating a golf club handle above the ground. The golf club stand includes a rod disposed through and slidably engaged with a mount. An anterior terminal end of the rod extends from one side of the mount, while an oppositely situated posterior terminal end extends from an opposite side of the mount. The rod may extend both vertically and horizontally from the mount. The golf club stand further comprises a cap which is fixedly secured to the anterior terminal end of the rod, and which is removably engaged with the mount.

Abstract: A retrieval device for golf clubs and golf balls includes a magnet, a ball retrieval implement, and a helical thread fixed relative to the magnet. The helical thread is screwed onto a proximal end of a grip. The golf club can be used by a golfer to retrieve a laying golf club or ball already on a playing surface without the need for the golfer to bend over or down. The helical thread may include a pointed distal end and a cutting slot or a drill distal end. A body may surround the magnet, where the body includes a base and a top. The top may include an elastomeric material such as rubber. A ball retrieval implement is fixed to the proximal end of the device, such that the device allows a golfer to pick up a ball laying on the ground without the need to bend over or down.

Abstract: A golf putter ball-marker handling system uses distance of a magnet from the marker to control whether the marker is captured or dropped. The golf putter preferably also has a ball-handling system that captures a ball in an aperture in the club head by sliding a ball-engagement pin into the aperture and underneath the ball. Both the marker-handling system and the ball-handling system are actuated at generally the same time by an actuation system that is controlled by a single handle at or near the club grip.

Abstract: The golf putter attachment is an apparatus that is able to grasp golf balls from hard-to-reach places and is able to prop up the grip of a golf putter. The apparatus includes a grip insert, two separate bodies, a locking mechanism, a hinge, a thumbnail opener, a suction cup, and a ball marker. The grip insert attaches the apparatus to a golf putter. The suction cup is used to grasp a golf ball by using the full length of a golf putter. The locking mechanism allows the two bodies to attach and detach from each other, which allows the two bodies to reconfigure themselves and prop up the golf putter. The thumbnail opener can separate the two bodies, and the hinge keeps the two bodies adjoined while the two bodies are separated. The ball marker is detachable component used to mark the location of a golf ball during a game.

Abstract: A multi-purpose golf accessory that incorporates various golfing related functions is disclosed. The golf accessory may comprise a retractable divot fork, a ball marker, a level, a cleaning pad, a nylon brush, a stroke counter, or any combination thereof. The divot fork may be attached to a brush head that comprises one or more brushes, an abrasive brush, an abrasive surface for maintaining golf balls, or any combination thereof. The brush head may be attached within a brush head cover that comprises a counter, tee holders, therapeutic magnets, or any combination thereof. The multi-purpose golf accessory and the brush cover are configured to be attachable to a golfer's belt, other piece of clothing, or a golf bag for convenient carry.

Abstract: A golf putter ball-marker handling system uses distance of a magnet from the marker to control whether the marker is captured or dropped. The golf putter preferably also has a ball-handling system that captures a ball in an aperture in the club head by sliding a ball-engagement pin into the aperture and underneath the ball. Both the marker-handling system and the ball-handling system are actuated at generally the same time by an actuation system that is controlled by a single handle at or near the club grip.

Abstract: The golf putter attachment is an apparatus that is able to grasp golf balls from hard-to-reach places and is able to prop up the grip of a golf putter. The apparatus includes a grip insert, two separate bodies, a locking mechanism, a hinge, a thumbnail opener, a suction cup, and a ball marker. The grip insert attaches the apparatus to a golf putter. The suction cup is used to grasp a golf ball by using the full length of a golf putter. The locking mechanism allows the two bodies to attach and detach from each other, which allows the two bodies to reconfigure themselves and prop up the golf putter. The thumbnail opener can separate the two bodies, and the hinge keeps the two bodies adjoined while the two bodies are separated. The ball marker is detachable component used to mark the location of a golf ball during a game.

Abstract: A golfing accessory having a golf club handle holder, a divot repair tool, and a golf ball marker retainer. The accessory has a pair of prongs attached to each end of its body. The first end having prongs that form a U-shape adapted to cradle a golf club handle. The opposite end of the accessory has a second set of prongs attached thereto that form a V-shape, divot repair tool. When the second end of the accessory is planted into the ground, a collapsible stand may be extended and a golf club handle may be laid upon the device to provide a stable way to hold the club aloft above the soil. The middle portion of the accessory's body contains a round cut-out for storing a golf ball marker of predetermined size and shape. This cut-out is lined with a magnetic material to facilitate retention of a marker.

Abstract: A golf club shaft that holds a disc-type or spike-type golf marker is disclosed. For disc-type ball markers, the top of the shaft may feature a partially raised circumference and lip such that the disc marker may be slid into the part of the circumference that is not raised and may be retained there by tension. For spike-type ball markers, a plurality of hinged, pie-shaped members line the circumference of an opening and are urged inward. The pie shaped members may retain the spike of the golf marker.

Abstract: A magnetic retrieval device includes a magnet and a helical thread fixed relative to the magnet. The helical thread is screwed onto a proximal end of a grip of a golf club. The golf club can be used by a golfer to retrieve a laying golf club already on a playing surface without the need for the golfer to bend over or bend down. The helical thread may include a pointed distal end and a cutting slot or a drill distal end. A body may surround the magnet, where the body includes a base and a top. The top may include an elastomeric material such as rubber. A metallic ball marker may be magnetically attached to the body.

Abstract: Devices, apparatus, and methods of storing and releasing a ball marker from the bottom of a head of the golf club, such as a putter. A compartment in the bottom of the golf club head has a side opening adjacent to the rear of the golf club head for allowing a disc shaped ball marker to be slid into the compartment, and sliding the marker in reverse allows the marker to be slid out of and removed from the compartment. A magnet can also be used. Also, the compartment can have grooved side walls that act as tracks to allow the marker to be slid into and out of the compartment. A removable top disc and front plate on the golf club head allows for advertising indicia and logos to be placed on the head of the golf club.

Abstract: A ball marker magnetically attached and stored on the back of a golf putter head blade. The ball marker can be positioned to the sole of the putter head to mark the spot on the ground behind the golf ball without bending. The ball marker may be retrieved without bending.

Abstract: An apparatus for sporting equipment includes a housing. An inlet orifice is disposed on a first side of the housing for enabling a volume of air to enter the housing in response to the housing being passed through the air generally about a plane defining a swing. An exhaust orifice disposed on a second side of the housing for enabling the volume of air to exit the housing to produce a sound indicative of a path of the housing about the plane. Means joins the housing to the sporting equipment.

Abstract: A multi-purpose golf accessory that incorporates various golfing related functions is disclosed. The golf accessory may comprise a retractable divot fork, a ball marker, a level, a cleaning pad, a nylon brush, a stroke counter, or any combination thereof. The divot fork may be attached to a brush head that comprises one or more brushes, an abrasive brush, an abrasive surface for maintaining golf balls, or any combination thereof. The brush head may be attached within a brush head cover that comprises a counter, tee holders, therapeutic magnets, or any combination thereof. The multi-purpose golf accessory and the brush cover are configured to be attachable to a golfer's belt, other piece of clothing, or a golf bag for convenient carry.

Abstract: A golf ball marker retention system, comprising: a retaining cavity associated with a golf club handle, the retaining cavity having an entry channel that expands as an object is inserted and contracts when the object has been substantially fully inserted within the cavity, the cavity being oriented substantially perpendicular to an elongate axis of the golf club handle; and a ball marker receivable within the cavity, the ball marker being insertable and storable within the retaining cavity and being sized and shaped such that, as the marker is inserted into the cavity through the entry channel, the entry channel first expands and then contracts after the marker has been substantially fully received within the retaining cavity.

Abstract: A golf marker holder has a body. An anchor extends from the body and is adapted to be received by an opening within the grip of a golf club handle. An open-ended slit is formed within the body and dimensioned to receive a marker. The slit defines the travel path within the body for the marker. A biasing member is disposed within the body to operatively communicate with the slit to maintain a tension fit against a marker as a marker moves through the slit along the travel path.

Abstract: A multi purpose golf tool adapted for repair for pitch mark type depressions in turf of a golf course. The tool employs an angled engagement of a handle and forks to a body to obtain mechanical advantage for forcing turf upward to repair turf depressions. A bottle opener and pop top opener are also provided. The device is also adapted to hold a cigar and to maintain a club shaft in an elevated position above the turf using an arched engagement of a handle end.

Abstract: A grip for a golf club and a golf club is provided. The grip has an elongate gripping handle defining a cavity sized to surround an end of a shaft of a golf club. An end surface of the grip is provided with a magnet recessed into the end surface. A ball marker having a magnetic material is magnetically held in place on the end surface by the magnet. A ridge partially defines an outline of the ball marker so that the ridge at least partially surrounds the ball marker when the ball marker is positioned on the end surface, holding the ball marker in place on the end surface of the grip of a golf club when the ball marker is not needed.

Abstract: A golf iron lifter tool formed with an elongated stem surmounted by a pair of semicircular fingers terminating in ends spaced apart a distance to from a throat for receipt of the narrow part of a golf iron shaft and configured to be drawn up the shaft to frictionally engage and compress the golf club grip to be held stationary relative thereto.

Abstract: A golf accessory operates as a golf ball retrieval and marking device. The golf accessory includes an opening for receiving the golf ball and grasping arms for holding the ball therein. The golf accessory also includes an arm which carries a magnet and a mark magnetically coupled to the magnet. The magnet is moved away from the mark in response to the golf ball being received by the opening. The mark falls to the ground in response to the magnet being moved away from it and marks the location of the golf ball.

Abstract: A golf accessory operates as a golf ball retrieval and marking device. The golf accessory includes an opening for receiving the golf ball and grasping arms for holding the ball therein. The golf accessory also includes an arm which carries a magnet and a mark magnetically coupled to the magnet. The magnet is moved away from the mark in response to the golf ball being received by the opening. The mark falls to the ground in response to the magnet being moved away from it and marks the location of the golf ball.

Abstract: A weighted golf club grip for a golf club includes a hollow grip member that defines a first longitudinal channel for receiving a shaft and a second longitudinal channel disposed within a wall of the hollow grip member for receiving a plurality of weighted members disposed within the second channel. An end cap is attached to the end of the grip member. The weighted grip is capable of face-balancing the head of a putter and square-balancing the face of other golf clubs to an open, square, or closed position.

Abstract: When the present invention when it is turned horizontally and the user looks at the hole from behind the ball, a level placed parallel to the horizontal edge of the present invention, when aligning the edge to the top of a golf hole, tells the slope. On the edge of the present invention are distance lines so that when the tool is held vertically, distances can be determined on the fairway to the hole.

Abstract: A portable golf caddy for a golfer includes a pole adapted to be inserted into the ground that has various removable attachments or accessories adapted to enhance a golfer's comfort and convenience while on a golf course. The golf caddy optionally includes one or more or a combination of the following attachments; a telescopically extended suction cup adapted to retrieve and to retain a golf ball; a range scope support; a laser device useful for stroke alignment; a measuring device for measuring the distance from a ball to a hole; a golf handle holder; a tee setting device; a cigar holder; and a beverage holder. Additional accessories may be provided as attachments to the caddy such as an umbrella or a scorekeeper. The caddy is lightweight and may be easily carried from one location to another to assist a golfer while golfing.

Abstract: A grip for a golf club and a golf club is provided. The grip has an elongate gripping handle defining a cavity sized to surround an end of a shaft of a golf club. An end surface of the grip is provided with a magnet recessed into the end surface. A ball marker having a magnetic material is magnetically held in place on the end surface by the magnet. A ridge partially defines an outline of the ball marker so that the ridge at least partially surrounds the ball marker when the ball marker is positioned on the end surface, holding the ball marker in place on the end surface of the grip of a golf club when the ball marker is not needed.

Abstract: An accessory for a golf club comprising a ball marker and a pitch repair portion, the ball marker selectively retained in a recess of the pitch repair portion such that a user can slide, pull or roll the ball marker from the recess. The accessory is suitable for locating in a golf club head or grip provided with an opening. The pitch repair portion includes legs which can be sprung or otherwise biased to grip the internal wall of the golf club when located therein.

Abstract: A putter used for playing the game of golf has a putter body formed with a vertical opening sized to engage the diametric circumference of a golf ball to permit the golf ball to be elevated by the putter. The putter body is sized to permit insertion into the cup formed in the surface of the green to engage a golf ball at the bottom of the cup for removal therefrom. The putter body is also formed with a magnetic ball marker retriever positioned along a peripheral edge of the putter body to permit the magnetic attraction of a ball marker for elevation thereof from the surface of the green. The putter permits a golf ball to be elevated and a ball marker to be placed on the surface of the green, as well as be retrieved from the surface of the green without requiring the player to bend over.

Abstract: A device utilizing a soft rubber composition disk and a soft composition suction cup with a magnetic ball marker located on the end of a golf club grip. To pick up golf balls on the course (including shallow water hazards), most specifically, to pick up golf balls from the holes and ball markers used in the game without bending over.

Abstract: A thin elongated plastic member has at one end a golf club shaft receiving groove that is disposed between two opposite finger like supporting arms which extend longitudinally outward. The groove is integral with a first short slot extending longitudinally inward in opposite direction from the arms. Two oppositely disposed spaced apart scissor like prongs extend longitudinally outward and are separated by a second short slot extending longitudinally inward in opposite direction from the prongs.

Abstract: A two-piece advertising, recognition and identification marker facilitates placing advertising, recognition or identification information on an item having a marker receiver. The advertising, recognition and identification marker includes, among other elements, a disc-like base unit, a disc-like insert unit, and affixing devices and applied adhesive materials. The disc-like base unit has a top surface, a bottom surface and an angular lateral bevel. The bevel bears advertising, recognition or identification information. The disc-like insert unit has a flat surface to bear advertising, recognition or identification information. The affixing devices and applied adhesive materials permit the insert unit to be affixed to the base unit and the base unit to be affixed to the item.

Abstract: The present is a novel golf grip capable of retaining a divot repairer and a ball marker. In a preferred embodiment the golf grip is a putter grip. The grip has an open end, a closed end, and a hollow body portion for accepting a golf club shaft. The closed end of the grip a slot is formed for insertion and retention of a divot repairer. In the body portion of the grip, proximate the closed end at least one aperture is formed in the grip for insertion and retention of a ball marker. The ability to retain a divot repair tool and a ball marker within a club grip, such as a putter grip, allows the golfer to readily repair the course during play, as well as speed up the course of play.

Abstract: A golf ball position marking assembly that includes a marker removably secured to a decorative or functional accessory item such as a ring, pendant, clip, belt, key ring, bracelet, buckle, divot tool, or the like. The marker is magnetically secured to a base in such a way that a golfer can quickly and easily detach it to mark the position of a golf ball, and as easily re-attach it when the time comes to play. The assembly is made of any suitable material, including plastics, metals, ceramics, and composites. If desired, it can include decorative or functional indicia such as precious stones, decorative etching or enameled ornamentation, the user's name or initials, memorable dates, advertising material, tournament logos, or golf club logos.

Abstract: A golf ball location marker is provided that provides controlled release of a powder under user control for marking the location of a golf ball on a green in a manner so as to avoid the possibility of interfering with subsequent golf putts, while precisely marking the ball's location and without permanently marking the green or causing harm to the green. Several embodiments of this invention are provided, specifically for use as a hand-held device, or alternatively as installed in the end of a golf club or a walking stick or pole.

Abstract: A golf ball marking guide has opposing first and second body portions. Each body portion has opposing front and back ends and opposing top and bottom edges. The body portions also have a drawing slot positioned between the opposing top and bottom edges and extending at least partially between the front and back ends. The body portions also have generally spherical concave inner surfaces. A tab extends from the front of the first body portion in a direction generally away from the body portion back. Another tab extends from the front of the second body portion in a direction generally away from the body portion back. A connector is provided at the back of the first body portion. A cooperating connector is also provided at the back of the second body portion. The two connectors are coupled, one with the other, whereby the two body portions are aligned with each other, their inner surfaces face each other and define a spherical frustum, and the two tabs are aligned with each other.

Abstract: A multi-purpose golf tool including a body member having a top, a bottom, a first lateral side, a second lateral side, a front surface and a rear surface is provided. The body member is equipped with one or more pivotable support arms for selectively supporting a plurality of golf club grips off a golf playing surface. An enclosure is removably secured to the body member for selectively storing or displaying various items contained therewithin.

Abstract: The present is a novel golf grip capable of retaining a divot repairer and a ball marker. In a preferred embodiment the golf grip is a putter grip. The grip has an open end, a closed end, and a hollow body portion for accepting a golf club shaft. The closed end of the grip a slot is formed for insertion and retention of a divot repairer. In the body portion of the grip, proximate the closed end at least one aperture is formed in the grip for insertion and retention of a ball marker. The ability to retain a divot repair tool and a ball marker within a club grip, such as a putter grip, allows the golfer to readily repair the course during play, as well as speed up the course of play.

Abstract: The golf ball positioner has a fork assembly attached to the end of a shaft such that the fork assembly may be pushed over, around and under a golf ball without a golfer having to bend over. This is particularly useful on golf driving ranges where a golfer must continually bend over to retrieve and place a ball on a golf tee. The fork assembly has one or more fork elements that include a pair of generally semicircular fingers oriented orthogonal to the shaft. A spring is attached in the fingers to engage and be deformed by a golf ball as the fork element is pushed over it. The force of the spring then serves to retain the ball on the fingers. The ball may then be placed on a golf tee and the fork element slid out from under the ball.

Abstract: A golf putter having a magnetic ball marker mounted thereon, a ball retrieval and marker retrieval and putting surface repair device incorporated therein and to allow ball marker placement whereby a ball can be retrieved from a golf hole or putting surface, a marker can be placed or retrieved and a ball mark can be repaired by the user all from an erect or upright standing position.

Abstract: A method and device for marking and keeping track of the correct location of a golf ball. The marking device includes a two-sided body, with the first side displaying an indication to play the ball from the present location of the marker and the second side displaying an indication to remark the location of the ball before it is played, and a means of securing the body to the ground. The method utilizes the two-sided body to remind a golfer of the correct position of his or her ball.

Abstract: A device for inscribing a mark on a circumference of a golf ball is disclosed. The device is a rigid hollow cylindrical member of selected internal diameter with internal and external surfaces, and with a closed end and an open end. The open end has an open end surface having a bevel on an edge adjacent the hollow cylindrical member internal surface. The hollow cylindrical member selected internal diameter is sized to accept and support a golf ball with the golf ball circumference positioned adjacent the cylindrical member open end bevel edge. A user supports a golf ball on the hollow cylindrical member open end, and inscribes a visible mark on at least a portion of the golf ball circumference with a marking device. Also disclosed is a method of using the novel device.

Abstract: A putter is disclosed having a ball mark assembly integrated within the body of the club head. The ball mark assembly holds a ball positioning marker when it is not being used to indicate the position of a golf ball. The ball mark assembly includes a housing which houses a spring. The spring forces the ball position marker to abut a surface of the housing when it is inserted into its stored position. A magnet is secured to the end of the spring and, when the ball position marker is ferromagnetic in material, applies a retention force to it adding to the force required to remove the ball position marker from the housing. An indented guide further protects the ball position marker from being dislodged inadvertently. The housing and guide are spaced equidistantly from an outward surface and an inward surface to ensure proper balance and alignment of the putter while a golfer is putting. Different sized ball position markers may be used to change the weighting of the putter as desired by the golfer.

Abstract: A golf club handle support for keeping handles of golf clubs lying on the ground in a raised position above the ground. The handle support comprises a stiff sheet defining a central foldline to form sidewalls on each side of the foldline. This permits the sheet to assume a substantially inverted V-shape in cross section so that the remote edges parallel to the foldline may engage the ground and a golf club may rest on the sidewalls at or adjacent to the foldline.

Abstract: A stand assembly for use during golf is described. The stand assembly comprises a post having one end suitable for fixed insertion in the ground and a second end. The stand assembly also includes a support member that is designed and sized for selectively carrying a cigarette or cigar, or golf club grip.

Abstract: A holder for a golf ball marker which can accommodate a marker having a spike portion. The holder is of a one-piece construction with a post member which can fit into an opening in a golf club in a friction-fit manner. The holder permits easy insertion and removal of the golf ball marker, yet firm retention therein.

Abstract: A golfer putter is provided which includes a ball mark repair tool which is integrally stored on a grip of the putter. The repair tool has at least two tines which are received in the grip so that they remain outside of the putter shaft.

Abstract: An improved golf ball divot tool. A single spike fits into the vent hole of the putter grip which surrounds the upper end of the shaft. The divot tool is a body having a first end portion tapered to a point, and a second end portion fixed with a knob. The first end portion is guided into the putter grip vent hole and pushed downward until the knob touches the putter grip. This location readies the tool for use on the green. The tool is removed from this stored position by pulling on the knob. The pointed end is used to penetrate the soil or turf and repair the damage caused by the ball impacting the green. Extra leverage provided by the elongated divot tool surpasses prior art applications.

Abstract: A golf ball retriever is attached to the handle of a golf putter and is used to retrieve a golf ball from a playing surface and to concurrently deposit a golf ball marker in place of the golf ball. The apparatus includes a fork rotatably mounted to a support body that is secured to the extremity of the handle of a golf club shaft. The fork has a pair of arms which lie substantially in a common plane and are arcuately curved toward each other. One of the arms is longer than the other. A golf ball marker with a turf-engaging spike is placed on the underside of the body supporting the fork and is held thereto by a magnet within the support body. The fork is moved toward the golf ball while residing at a lifting angle inclined about fifteen degrees downwardly relative to the golf club shaft. The arms of the fork engage the undersurface of the golf ball and cradle it therebetween.