Abstract: An insect repelling and scented golf ball including a golf ball assembly, and a golf tee assembly is disclosed herein. The golf ball assembly includes a golf ball having a core, intermediate layers, and an outer cover layer. The outer cover layer envelops the outer portion of the golf ball. This outer cover layer is embedded with an insect repellent to prevent insects from coining into contact with the golf ball. The golf ball additionally includes a paint layer that may further be imbedded with the insect repellent. The outer cover layer and the paint layer may also be embedded with a scented material to provide a user with pleasantly smelling golf balls. The golf tee assembly includes a golf tee having a tee outer cover layer and a tee paint layer that may also be embedded with an insect repellent or scented material.

Abstract: A golf teeing device. The golf teeing device may engage with a surface, such as an artificial golf mat, such that the user may conveniently place a golf ball to be hit. The golf teeing device may comprise a base and a top, wherein the base has extensions or hooks that extend in a substantially downward and sideways manner. These hooks, when rotated, grip into the artificial golf mat and hold the golf teeing device in place on the mat. The top portion of the golf teeing device may be configured to engage with a golf ball and/or golf tee.

Abstract: A golf tee has a head contoured to balance a golf ball thereon, a point for insertion into a ground surface, and a stem joining the head to the point, the stem providing an enlarged medial portion relative to a proximal portion near the head and a distal portion near the point. The stem has a continuous curvature between the head and the point and joins the head to the point such that the point inserts into the ground surface at an angle that facilities ejection of the tee from the ground surface when the curvature is placed outward relative to a direction of a ball strike force.

Abstract: An apparatus for characterizing a golf swing proximate a mat formed of an engineering material may include a shank having a cup shaped to receive a golf ball at an upper end and a lower end; an articulated joint connected to the lower end of the shank, wherein the articulated joint is configured to allow the shank to bend along at least two axes; a base connected to the articulated joint and having a spike at a lower end; a motion control device operatively engaging the articulated joint, the motion control device maintaining the shank in a nominal position before the golf swing and in a deflected position after the golf swing; and an adapter configured to engage a mat, the adapter having a pliant portion and an opening in the pliant portion for receiving the spike.

Abstract: A golf teeing device. The golf teeing device preferably engages with a surface, such as an artificial golf mat, such that the user may conveniently place a golf ball to be hit. The golf teeing device is preferably comprised of a base and a top, wherein the base has extensions or hooks that extend in a substantially downward and sideways manner. These hooks, when rotated, grip into the artificial golf mat and hold the invention in place on the mat. The top of the golf teeing device is configured to engage with a golf ball and/or golf tee.

Abstract: Disclosed is a golf tee including a main body having an upper seat on which a golf ball is supported; an insertion pin having a lower pointed part; and a connection pin connecting the insertion pin and the main body, the connection pin including an upper integral-type head part and a body part extending from the head part and having a lower screw section on a lower end thereof and around which a spring is integrally fitted, the insertion pin having an elongated screw hole extending from an upper central portion thereof such that the screw part of the connection pin is screwed therethrough.

Abstract: A multi-use golf device is able to be used as a golf tee and as a divot repair tool. The multi-use golf device includes two portions that move relative to one another to change a configuration of the multi-use golf device. In a first configuration the multi-use device is generally extended and can hold a golf ball above a ground level. In a second configuration two portions of the multi-use golf device can be positioned near each other to repair a divot in a golf course putting green.

Abstract: A golf tee apparatus for altering a golf ball's launch angle from an initial launch angle to a final launch angle, and for simultaneously imparting a spin for increasing the ball's roll distance. The apparatus includes a penetrating element for inserting the tee into a surface. A stem extends from the penetrating element, and a platform element extends from the stem. The platform element includes a ball setting surface and an impact surface, the impact surface extending from the ball setting surface at an angle.

Abstract: A reusable target device is used on with a golf swing practice mat having a teeing aperture formed therein to take the place of the collapsible tee conventionally used for teeing a practice golf ball thereon. The target device has i) a base flange portion received below the practice mat, ii) a stem portion extending upwardly from the base flange portion through the teeing aperture in the practice mat, and iii) a target portion supported at the top of the stem portion to simulate a golf ball to be struck during a practice swing. The base flange portion, the stem portion and the target portion are integrally and seamlessly formed with one another of a resilient material with a hollow passage arranged to be externally vented and collapsed upon impact by a swinging golf club.

Abstract: A club-swing practice apparatus includes a tee and a bar assembled to the tee. The tee has a positioning portion and a ball supporter. The bar is assembled to the tee and has a coupling portion capable of being coupled with the ball supporter.

Abstract: A golf tee may be constructed with a body formed from a polymer tolerant of exposure to a temperature at least as high as 480° F. without incurring diminishment of its structural integrity. A low-friction coating may be applied to a ball support of the tee.

Abstract: A multi-use golf device is able to be used as a golf tee and as a divot repair tool. The multi-use golf device includes two portions that move relative to one another to change a configuration of the multi-use golf device. In a first configuration the multi-use device is generally extended and can hold a golf ball above a ground level. In a second configuration two portions of the multi-use golf device can be positioned near each other to repair a divot in a golf course putting green.

Abstract: A golf tee having a contact alert coating provides a novel training aid that is economical, compact, and encourages proper golfing form. The golf tee has a golf tee body with a top plate, top wall and side walls. The top plate is fixedly attached to a shaft which terminates into a point that is inserted into a ground surface when a ball is placed on the top plate. A contact alert coating is coated on at least an upper portion of the golf tee body. The contact alert coating is composed of a material that will generate an alert when a golf club head strikes the ball and strikes the contact alert coating of the golf tee at the coating/golf tee interface. Preferably, the material is a spark inducing composition and/or a sound generating composition.

Abstract: Rewindable golf tee. This includes a small rewinding device encased in a smooth edged multifarious holder with dampened press control element or pull to stop, pull to rewind system to safely rewind a golf tee via a strong flexible quality link. The aid can have two tees of varied lengths to suit golf club selection, two rewinding devices and two flexible connections. It can be cheap or expensive. The invention can support other golf gadgets such as pitch-mark repairer, ball marker, groove cleaner and/or score keeper. The invention can hold personal ID or corporate logo or advertisement. The invention is environmentally friendly. The tees can be made of more durable materials, with new special integrated finishes such as soft grip patterns. They can be easily replaced via connecting links. The rewindable tee device will sensibly save time on the tee box and avoid clutter in bags, pockets and/or greens.

Abstract: A golf tee/club face groove sharpening device is provided and includes a golf tee article, wherein the golf tee article includes a tee stem having a tee stem top and a tee stem bottom. The golf tee/club face groove sharpening device further includes a sharpener article connected to the tee stem proximate the tee stem bottom, wherein the sharpener article includes at least one sharpening surface and is sized and shaped to fit into a golf club face groove such that the at least one sharpening surface contacts at least one side of the club face groove.

Abstract: A smart golf tee that includes a body having a ball receiving end and a ground insertion end, a processor joined to the body, at least one sensor connected to the processor, a communications means connected to the processor, and computer executable instructions readable by the processor and operative to use the at least one sensor to determine a ground insertion height of the body, and use the communications means to send an electronic communication related to the ground insertion height to a mobile device.

Abstract: A Magnetically Attached Golf Tee (MAGT) consisting of an upper section and a lower section. The upper section has an upper concave surface that supports a golf ball and a lower flat surface that has attached an upper permanent magnet. The lower section has a lower pointed end that is inserted into the ground and an upper flat surface that has attached a lower permanent magnet. When the two magnets interface, the MAGT can be used as a conventional golf tee. When the upper section is struck by a golf club, the upper section separates from the lower section without causing damage to the MAGT. The separated upper section can be retrieved and re-attached to the lower section, allowing the MAGT to be reused numerous times.

Abstract: The present invention provides a golf tee souvenir, comprised of: a flat support form, supporting unassembled golf tee components. The unassembled tee components are planar and lie parallel to the surface of the flat support. The golf tee components are removable from the flat support form and may be assembled to form a golf tee adapted to support a golf ball thereupon. The flat support form may resemble one of: a postcard, a business card, a keychain ornament, a membership card, a tournament card, and a memento. Printing may be displayed on any part of the invention. Additional golf aids may be included, such as a planar ball marker, and a planar pitch-mark repair tool. The invention additionally provides planar golf aid tools without an underlying support, such as a planar golf tee, a planar ball marker, and a planar pitch-mark repair tool.

Abstract: An elevation tube comprising a substantially cylindrical body having a first end configured to hold a golf ball and a second end configured to insert into the ground. The second end includes a tapered portion, a bullet-like shaped portion, a spike-like shaped portion, a serrated edge, a regularly curved edge or an irregularly curved edge. An elevation tube comprising a substantially cylindrical body having a first end configured to hold a golf ball, the elevation tube being coupleable to a conventional golf tee, wherein when the elevation tube is coupled to the conventional golf tee, the first end of the elevation tube holds the golf ball to the exclusion of a golf ball holding means of the conventional tee.

Abstract: A golf tee includes: an elongate shaft having opposed upper and lower ends, the lower end configured to be inserted into an underlying surface; and a support cup that is configured to support a golf ball from beneath and that merges with the shaft. The support cup has a base portion and further includes at least three arcuate support prongs projecting upwardly from the base portion. The support prongs define a discontinuous annulus about the periphery of the support cup.

Abstract: A trajectory correcting golf tee constructed with a stem for inserting into the ground and for supporting a golf ball in a fixed position above the ground. The stem is tapered so as to easily insert into the ground in a generally vertical position. The golf tee further includes a top surface with a depression to accept and retain a golf ball. The improvement including an elevated portion along one or two opposing edges of the top surface so as to control and correct a golf ball trajectory.

Abstract: An apparatus for characterizing a golf swing includes a shank, an articulated joint, and a base. The apparatus may also include a motion control device. An implement is responsive to a co-action with another object. The apparatus may bend or deform in a way that provides information as to the dynamics of a co-action between a golf club and a golf ball.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, the present teachings comprise a golf tee. The golf tee can comprise a point section, a shaft section, and a head section. The shaft section can comprise four opposing arms configured to allow for improved ground penetration. The head section can comprise a circular dish having a rim with a number of raised points disposed on the rim. The head section can comprise opposing arms, each having a raised point.

Abstract: A golf tee comprises substantially conically ball support component with a substantially annular edge substantially surrounding a central recess. The recess is sufficiently deep so that an annular surface area of the ball touches the edge along a circular contact zone when the ball is teed up. A shaft member extends from an apex of the ball support component and comprises a material that breaks or bends as a club head moves through a teed up golf ball to provide a resistance to such movement approaching zero.

Abstract: A golf tee made from durable materials with an upper portion flexible shaft of the tee providing a method for the tee to flex freely when struck and return to its normal position without wear or damage. The insertion height of the tee is controlled with a height disk formed in the center of the tee that allows pushing the tee into the ground consistently each time. A fluted bottom post of the tee provides stabilizing ribs and increased surface area to contact the ground, thus holding the tee in place more securely than the tradition round tees. A 120 degree angled tri-post ball seat creates a self-centering method for teeing the ball easily and consistently. The durable material the tee is constructed from provides durability allowing the tee to be used repeatedly without wear or breaking.

Abstract: Rewindable golf tee. This includes a small rewinding device encased in a smooth edged multifarious holder with dampened press control element or pull to stop, pull to rewind system to safely rewind a golf tee via a strong flexible quality link. The aid can have two tees of varied lengths to suit golf club selection, two rewinding devices and two flexible connections. It can be cheap or expensive. The invention can support other golf gadgets such as pitch-mark repairer, ball marker, groove cleaner and/or score keeper. The invention can hold personal ID or corporate logo or advertisement. The invention is environmentally friendly. The tees can be made of more durable materials, with new special integrated finishes such as soft grip patterns. They can be easily replaced via connecting links. The rewindable tee device will sensibly save time on the tee box and avoid clutter in bags, pockets and/or greens.

Abstract: A tee for use with a golf ball. It includes a first leg, a second leg, and a third leg, joined at a hub, each leg having an end that is coplanar to form a terrain plane with the ends of corresponding legs. It also has a first ball support; a second ball support; and a third ball support, extending from the hub, wherein each ball support has an end that is coplanar to the ends of the corresponding ball supports in a ball support plane The ball support plane may be within a few degrees of parallel to the terrain plane.

Abstract: A device for teeing a golf ball includes a ball support member that has at least two opposed feet and that defines at least one ball locating formation for supporting a golf ball interposed between the feet. The, or each, ball locating formation is in a plane that is spaced from a plane in which the feet are positioned. The ball support member is of a resiliently flexible material to permit the, or each, ball locating formation to deflect, against a bias of the ball support member, towards the plane of the feet when either or both of the ball support member and the ball are struck with a golf club head.

Abstract: This invention relates to a golf tee extender of a simple but effective structure for repetitive tee shots that does not require re-inserting a new tee into the ground. The golf tee extender for repetitive tee shots comprises a ball support portion for receiving a golf ball thereon, an upper opening for allowing insertion of a golf tee, a hollow body for allowing passage of the golf tee, and a tee head chamber for engaging head of the golf tee therein and securely confining and holding head of the golf tee. The tee head chamber is configured in a shape reverse to the shape of the head of the golf tee to securely engage and confine the head of the golf tee. The tee head chamber comprises a middle opening and a lower opening wherein the middle opening is smaller in diameter than the head of the golf tee.

Abstract: A golf tee includes a stem having a distal end and an opposing proximal end for supporting a golf ball thereon. A suction member is disposed at the proximal end of the stem and includes a suction surface for temporarily maintaining the golf ball on the golf tee.

Abstract: A golf tee includes: an elongate shaft having opposed upper and lower ends, the lower end configured to be inserted into an underlying surface; and a support cup that is configured to support a golf ball from beneath and that merges with the shaft. The support cup has a base portion and further includes at least three arcuate support prongs projecting upwardly from the base portion. The support prongs define a discontinuous annulus about the periphery of the support cup.

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for teeing a golf ball. A first tee has a detachably coupled post and base. The post may be a cylinder, such as a hollow cylinder, and may be made of deformable resilient material that reliably returns to a vertical position after receiving momentum originated from a golf club. The first post end includes a threaded shaft that engages with a tapped aperture of the base. The second post end presents a repeatable height from the base when the threaded shaft is fully seated into the tapped aperture. The post may be coupled with and decoupled from the base by the golfer applying manual force to alternately screw the threaded shaft into the base for coupling and then away from the base for decoupling. A plurality of posts of different lengths are provided. The base may be coupled with a mat.

Abstract: A golf tee may be constructed with a body formed from a polymer tolerant of exposure to a temperature at least as high as 480° F. without incurring diminishment of its structural integrity. A low-friction coating may be applied to a ball support of the tee.

Abstract: A trajectory correcting golf tee constructed with a stem for inserting into the ground and for supporting a golf ball in a fixed position above the ground. The stem is tapered so as to easily insert into the ground in a generally vertical position. The golf tee further includes a top surface with a depression to accept and retain a golf ball. The improvement including an elevated portion along one or two opposing edges of the top surface so as to control and correct a golf ball trajectory.

Abstract: A set of golf tees that includes at least a low spin golf tee and a high spin golf tee. The low spin golf tee is constructed in a manner to provide decreased resistance to the deformation of a golf ball that is impacted by a golf club while resting on the low spin golf tee. The high spin golf tee is constructed in a manner to provide increased resistance to the deformation of a golf ball that is impacted by a golf club while resting on the high spin golf tee.

Abstract: A golf tee designed to provide full contact between golf ball and club. The golf tee comprises a stem having tapered shape for inserting into ground, and a support having at least a pair of arms extending horizontally from the top portion of the said stem, wherein said arms supporting the golf ball by its lower perimeter and leaving the underside of the golf ball open. The supporting arms have circular shape or U shape, extending horizontally with an angle of 0 to 75 degree to ground. The supporting arms have positioning bump to retain the golf ball.

Abstract: Golf tees are used by golfers to tee up the ball for their first shot on a golf hole. Our golf tee design incorporates the functionality of a golf tee while encompassing a novelty explosion at the end of the golfers swing. The tees are designed to explode upon impact with a golf club. This novelty item is used for entertainment purposes while on the golf course.

Abstract: A device for training a golfer to properly position his/her head during a golf swing by coupling a golf tee having a flared end for receiving a golf ball and a conical end for insertion into the ground to a flat member that is connected at or near the flared end of the tee and is hidden from view by a ball on the tee as a golfer is preparing to hit the ball. In use a golfer will not see any part of the flat member up to and including the striking of the golf ball when the golfer's head is positioned correctly throughout the swing.

Abstract: A trajectory correcting golf tee constructed with a stem for inserting into the ground and for supporting a golf ball in a fixed position above the ground. The stem is tapered so as to easily insert into the ground in a generally vertical position. The golf tee further includes a top surface with a depression to accept and retain a golf ball. The improvement including an elevated portion along one or two opposing edges of the top surface so as to control and correct a golf ball trajectory.

Abstract: A dual composition polymeric device to be used as a golf tee, the device having a polymeric hollow stiff stem portion with an integral cone portion at its top end, a cone-shaped polymeric flexible face portion mechanically joined to the cone and stiff stem portion and an internal air passage through the center of the cone-shaped flexible face and a removable mechanical screw joining the cone-shaped flexible face portion with the stiff stem portion and its integral cone portion. The flexible face portion internal cone is made from a 50-85 durometer elastomer material and the stiff stem portion and its integral external cone is made from a 90-95 durometer elastomer material.

Abstract: A golf tee is provided for supporting a golf ball. The golf tee is adapted to sit on top of the ground and comprises a support rim or at least three support points for supporting a golf ball and an open body having a lower end suitable for placement on the ground and an upper end suitable for connection to the support rim. An optional neck may be used connecting the upper end of the open body to the support rim. The open body comprises a plurality of support columns and optionally one or more support rings connecting the support columns. The support columns are separated by holes thereby increasing the surface area of the golf tee. The open body and holes are adapted to receive grass and can allow for substantial level placement of the tee relative to the ground even when the grass is dense or longer. The support columns and holes result in a golf tee having a high drag and relatively low weight thereby providing a golf tee which travels a relatively short distance when struck by a swinging golf club.

Abstract: A golf tee with excellent support stability is provided. The golf tee is capable of preventing itself from being driven together with a golf ball. The golf tee is a truncated conical golf tee having a hollow structure with a lower end placed on the ground surface and an upper end on which a golf ball is placed. The golf tee has shape restoration properties. The golf tee has a plurality of columns extending from the lower end toward the upper end, sidewalls thinner than the column formed between respective columns, and a plurality of vents provided in each of the sidewalls.

Abstract: A golf stroke aim assisting assembly includes a golf tee that has a top end, a bottom end and a peripheral surface extending between the top and bottom ends. The bottom end is pointed and the top end is concave to support a golf ball. A plate has a top side, a bottom side and a perimeter edge. The plate has an aperture therein extending into the top side and outwardly of the bottom side. The peripheral edge includes a pair of lateral edges tapering toward each other and coming to a point. The bottom end of the tee is extended through the aperture and is extendable into a ground surface. The point is directable toward an area in which a golf ball is to be struck to assist a person in aiming while striking a golf ball off of the top end.

Abstract: A low ground resistance golf tee for insertion into a playing surface to support a golf ball above the playing surface to be struck by a golf club launching the golf ball in a flight direction is provided. The golf tee includes a body having an impact side, a release side, an insertion end, and a ball support end. The golf tee has a low exit resistance region that includes a low exit resistance region insertion edge for penetrating and separating the playing surface to create a preferred exit path for the low exit resistance region upon impact by the golf club. The golf tee further includes a stem region located between the low exit resistance region and the ball support end, which is designed to be displayed above the playing surface. Upon impact, the golf tee pivots forward in the flight direction with minimal resistance from the playing surface.

Abstract: A molded plastic unitary driving range golf tee which has an outwardly extending flange at its base with a tubular member centrally disposed thereon and extending therefrom. The tubular member terminates at a rim and a plurality of discrete flexible fingers extend upwardly from the rim and terminate in distal ends which support a golf ball. The molded plastic tee is adapted to be received in an opening provided in a typical driving range mat with the discrete flexible fingers extending above the surface of the mat.

Abstract: A golf tee with a body portion having a first end for inserting into the ground and a second end for supporting a golf ball when the first end is inserted in the ground, wherein the body portion is constructed of a biodegradable material. A golf tee insertion device having a base for supporting the device, a mandrel for holding a golf tee to be inserted into the ground and an actuator for moving the mandrel toward the ground so that the golf tee is inserted into the ground, wherein the actuator controls a depth of insertion of the tee.

Abstract: A golf tee comprising parallel golf ball supporting fins extending from an elongated blade-like main body. The fins bend and flex with the rapid momentary expansion and compression of the golf ball due the impact from a golf club, thereby offering a clear and unimpeded exit channel for the golf ball. The elongated main body tapers to a point for easy insertion into the teeing ground and has large side surface areas for the clear display of logos and general indicia.

Abstract: Golf training apparatus comprises a base having an opening through which an anchor member passes for embedding in the ground. The anchor member and the base have engageable and disengageable retainers which respectively enable and prevent separation thereof. The anchor member is coupled to a ball support in such manner as to enable the ball support to provide support for a golf ball and to rock relative to the anchor member in response to the striking of the ball or its support by a golf club. The coupling between the ball support and the anchor member is resiliently elastic, thereby enabling automatic recovery of the ball support member to its ball-supporting condition following the execution of a stroke.

Abstract: A golf tee having indicia thereon with alphanumeric characters which spell out a word or name in one order, but which are printed on the tee in a scrambled order. The mental exercise of determining the actual word or name relaxes a golfer who is about to strike a ball which has been placed on the tee. Optionally, additional indicia may spell out a name such as for advertising purposes.

Abstract: A golf tee having a stem constructed of a rigid plastic material having a first end terminating in a tip adapted to penetrate the earth and a second end which supports a golf ball supporting member having a plurality of upwardly directed extensions arranged to support a golf ball. The golf ball support member may be constructed of a flexible plastic material which is over molded on the stem at the end thereof opposite the earth penetrating tip. The golf ball supporting member may be constructed of a plurality of upwardly extending fingers or a plurality of tooth shaped outwardly flared members.