Abstract: An all-in-one golf tool assembly (10) having a divot repair tool (14), a decorative ball marking tool (100) which is magnetically coupled to a selectively movable portion (16). Particularly, the selectively movable portion (16) is coupled within a body portion (12) and moves from a first closed position to a second open position, wherein the second open position provides a cigar holder.

Abstract: A combination golf ball marker retention and divot repair device includes a body having an opening for receiving a ball marker, and a divot repair portion. A retaining device in the form of a flexible arm retains a ball marker received through the opening.

Abstract: A pocket-sized hinged mechanical golf ball mark repair device for the proper repair of ball marks on a golf putting green. The hinging action squeezes the damaged sod together in one or two easy motions without destroying the roots; repairs the ball mark; thus expediting the repair/growth of the damaged green. The device is enabled for display of promotional information.

Abstract: A golf accessory usable in combination with a ferromagnetic surface and in combination as a rest for an object is comprised of a fixed plate defining at least one descending leg serving as a divot tool and a hinged plate rotatably coupled to the fixed plate. A rigid tab extends from the hinged plate and us rotatable to a position in contact against the fixed plate to act as a as a lever to assist in rotation of the hinged plate and to act as a stop to define a fixed dihedral angle between the fixed and hinged plates when in an open configuration to serve as the rest for the object. A magnet is disposed through the fixed plate for providing magnetic attachment of the fixed plate to the ferromagnetic surface. A ball marker is magnetically coupled to the magnet.

Abstract: A combination putter and divot repair device includes an elongated shaft, a club head connected thereto. The front portion of the club head has a substantially flat surface for striking a golf ball. The rear portion of the club head defines a lip portion and further has a generally arcuate portion extending vertically from the lip portion. The device further includes a mechanism for repairing a golf ball divot, which is adjustably connected to the club head wherein the club head has a slot formed for allowing the repairing mechanism to pass therethrough. The repairing mechanism includes a tool member pivotally connected to the lip portion of the club head and movable between extended and retracted positions.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a powder chamber comprises a sleeve having a cavity, a powder cartridge and a divot repair tool. Adapted for insertion into and removal from the cavity, the powder cartridge features an opening to dispense a powder in response to an event. The divot repair tool is adapted to move from a first position to a second position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a divot repair tool (1) with a first base member (4), which basically creates the gripping function of the divot repair tool (1), and a second base member with at least two prongs (2) extending from the first base member (4) and which basically creates the divot repair function of the divot repair tool (1). The functions of the divot repair tool are further expanded by the fact that the second base member (4) features a recess (13) for lodging a ball marker (14). In a preferred embodiment, the recess (13) is shaped as a slot between the prongs (2), a bridge (15) being attached to the ball marker allowing to slip the ball marker (14) in the slot.

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 repair tool for a depression formed in a putting green enables a golfer responsible for the repair of the depression to gather the earth surrounding the depression easily toward the center of the depression by using the tool just once and even enables the golfer to perform the repair while continuously standing without doing any harm to the roots of the turf grasses. In this repair tool, split projecting pieces 9 which are so disposed as to encompass the outer periphery of a depression D in a putting green and made to form inserting claw parts 10 on the lower terminal side thereof and tapered parts 11 on the outer wall side thereof are extended downward from the lower side of a grip part through a rod and the grip part is provided with a slide engaging member 14 which is vertically moved relative to the tapered parts 11 by the manipulation of the grip part.

Abstract: A golf green repair tool that includes a housing, a blade, locking apparatus, and extending apparatus. The blade is operatively attached to the housing, and has a retracted/stored position where it is contained within the housing and an extended/operational position where it is extended from the housing. The locking apparatus maintains the blade in each of its retracted/stored position and its extended/operational position by being engaged with the blade and releases the blade from each of its retracted/stored position and its extended/operational position by being disengaged from the blade. The extending apparatus automatically moves the blade from its retracted/stored position to its extended/operational position when the locking apparatus is released.

Abstract: A combination golf ball marker retention and divot repair device includes a body having an opening for receiving a ball marker, and a divot repair portion. A retaining device in the form of a flexible arm retains a ball marker received through the opening.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an improved ball mark repair tool and method that quickly and easily repairs ball mark indentations in golf course greens One embodiment of a tool for repairing ball marks according to the present invention, comprises a body and a corkscrew housed within and extendible from the body. The corkscrew turns when extending from the body to turn into a ball mark indentation and raise the indentation. One embodiment of a method for repairing a ball mark indentation according to the present invention, comprises driving a corkscrew into the ball mark indentation area while the corkscrew is turning. The corkscrew is then turned to allow the spiral of the corkscrew to pull up the soil and turf in the indentation. The turning of the corkscrew is then reversed to withdraw the corkscrew from the indentation.

Abstract: A multi-purpose golf accessory includes a divot repair tool pivotally attached to a cover. A ball marker may be removably attached to a top portion of the cover, and a glove attachment device, such as hook and loop fasteners, may be positioned on a lower portion of the cover. A surface may be defined on the cover between the ball marker and the glove attachment device for displaying a visual image. The cover may have a resilient clip for attaching the golf accessory to the apparel of a user.

Abstract: A combined golf ball mark repair tool and ball mark holder tool is disclosed. The combined tool includes a body, multiple legs extending from the body for repairing a golf ball mark, and an aperture located within the body for receiving a ball mark. In one embodiment, the aperture includes an interior sidewall composed of rubber, such that the peg of a ball mark can be configured to form a friction fit within the inner sidewall. One way of forming the rubber interior sidewall is to place a rubber grommet disposed within the aperture, wherein the rubber interior sidewall comprises an interior surface of the rubber grommet. In one embodiment, the tool also includes a bottle opener, which may be formed by including a wave shaped protrusion extending from the body and a finger extending from the body in a u-shaped relationship with the protrusion.

Abstract: A method of using a golf cleaning device includes providing a golf cleaning device comprising a cleaning portion made of an absorbent cleaning material, and a fastening portion connected to the cleaning portion; providing a horizontally extending support adjacent a golfer's waist; connecting the fastening portion of the golf cleaning device to the horizontally extending support adjacent a golfer's waist so that the cleaning portion hangs down from a golfer's waist area partway along a leg of the golfer; and cleaning a golf-related item with the cleaning portion of the golf cleaning device.

Abstract: A golf divot repair tool that includes a holder for markers used in marking the position of golf balls on the golf course is disclosed. The golf divot repair tool comprises: a body, at least one pointed arm extending from the body, a depression in the body, a magnetic material disposed in the depression, a ball marker constructed at least partially of a material attracted by magnetism and adapted to be releasably held in the depression by the magnetic material, and an opening formed through the body at the depression. Optionally, a movable member is disposed in the opening which, when moved, moves the ball marker, when the ball marker is held in the depression, away from the magnetic material a sufficient distance to release the ball marker from the depression.

Abstract: The invention provides a tee-enabled divot fixer having a cover. The divot fixer includes a body configured to hold at least two golf tees in an approximately parallel configuration via a first cavity and a second cavity that are each configured to accept a golf tee such that a tip of a golf tee can protrude from the cavity as a tine. The body is also configured to secure at least two golf tees in place within the body via a securing mechanism that is configured to hold a first end of a cover securely to the body.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a powder chamber comprises a sleeve having a cavity, a powder cartridge and a divot repair tool. Adapted for insertion into and removal from the cavity, the powder cartridge features an opening to dispense a powder in response to an event. The divot repair tool is adapted to move from a first position to a second position.

Abstract: A ball mark repair tool is provided which contains a method by which a scoring pencil can be held by the repair tool and removed or replaced as needed. This cuts down on the number of loose articles in a golfers pocket and prevents the loss of tools during play.

Abstract: A repair tool for a depression formed in a putting green enables a golfer responsible for the repair of the depression to gather the earth surrounding the depression easily toward the center of the depression by using the tool just once and even enables the golfer to perform the repair while continuously standing without doing any harm to the roots of the turf grasses. In this repair tool, split projecting pieces 9 which are so disposed as to encompass the outer periphery of a depression D in a putting green and made to form inserting claw parts 10 on the lower terminal side thereof and tapered parts 11 on the outer wall side thereof are extended downward from the lower side of a grip part through a rod and the grip part is provided with a slide engaging member 14 which is vertically moved relative to the tapered parts 11 by the manipulation of the grip part.

Abstract: A golfing aid includes an elongated cylindrical member having a passage which runs the length thereof. One end of the cylindrical member is provided with a resilient cup-like element designed to grip a golf ball. A rod extends through the cylindrical member and projects from the other end thereof. The projecting part of the rod is formed with a knob which is urged away from the cylindrical member by a spring. When the spring holds the knob away from the cylindrical member, the rod is in a retracted position in which the end of the rod opposite the knob is inside the cylindrical member. The knob can be depressed against the action of the spring to move the rod to an extended position in which the end of the rod opposite the knob projects into the cup-like element to eject a golf ball therefrom. A magnetic or magnetizable button on the knob holds a magnetic or magnetizable washer serving as a marker.

Abstract: A grass repair tool that efficiently and easily repairs ball marks as well as other grass damage. The grass repair tool of the present invention not only stretches the undamaged grass surrounding the ball mark over the ball mark or other damage but also moves and compacts the soil beneath the damage into the damage and levels the playing surface. In a preferred embodiment the damage may be repaired from a standing position without bending over or kneeling.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a powder chamber features an upper end attached to a divot axle housing. Both the chamber and housing are formed by two separate half units that are brought together into a single unit in an assembly process. A divot repair tool axle is captured between these two halves in this assembly process by entering corresponding female slots of the divot axle housing. The shaft of the divot repair tool rests in this slot when the tool is fully opened and closed. The axle of the divot repair tool allows the tool to swing upon an axis into open and closed positions. A decorative sleeve is slid over the assembled powder chamber and locked securely into place connected to a base of the divot axle housing as well as to the powder chamber. A powder release mechanism is attached to an open end of the powder chamber.

Abstract: A golf divot fixer having tines integrally molded to a hollowed cyndrical base contoured to slide snugly onto the end of a golf club shaft, said base having an expandable side clip and one flattened interior side for alignment with flat side of golf club shaft.

Abstract: A clip holder for supporting sports accessories such as gloves, and towels, for being attached to pockets and belts, for different types of sports such as but not limited to racquetball, handball, baseball, bowling, bicycling, football, and the like. The clip holder is compact with two plate like portions substantially parallel and adjacent to one another, with interior facing ridge and groove for allowing the clip holder to grip about pocket edges, belts and straps. The clip holder plates can have concave lower edges which face away from one another. A removable golf tool such as a tack shaped ball marker can attach to an exterior side of one of the plates. A built on tool such as a fork shaped divot repair tool can be fixably attached to or be part of one of the edges of the first and the second plates, and can be used with or without the removable golf tool.

Abstract: A combined golf ball mark repair tool and ball mark holder tool is disclosed. The combined tool includes a body, multiple legs extending from the body for repairing a golf ball mark, and an aperture located within the body for receiving a ball mark. In one embodiment, the aperture includes an interior sidewall composed of rubber, such that the peg of a ball mark can be configured to form a friction fit within the inner sidewall. One way of forming the rubber interior sidewall is to place a rubber grommet disposed within the aperture, wherein the rubber interior sidewall comprises an interior surface of the rubber grommet. In one embodiment, the tool also includes a bottle opener, which may be formed by including a wave shaped protrusion extending from the body and a finger extending from the body in a u-shaped relationship with the protrusion.

Abstract: It is proposed that a divot tool comprising a handle part and a fork part be constructed as a divot tuning fork whereby the fork part is in the form of a tuning fork which vibrates at a defined frequency, and in that the construction of the handle part and the arrangement of the fork part on a handle part be such that the handle part does not substantially affect the frequency of vibration of the fork part.

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: A multi-purpose golf accessory includes a divot repair tool pivotally attached to a cover. A ball marker may be removably attached to a top portion of the cover, and a glove attachment device, such as hook and loop fasteners, may be positioned on a lower portion of the cover. A surface may be defined on the cover between the ball marker and the glove attachment device for displaying a visual image. The cover may have a resilient clip for attaching the golf accessory to the apparel of a user.

Abstract: A retractable golfer's divot tool comprising a housing, a divot tool slidable inside the housing, a spring connected between the housing and the divot tool and a locking mechanism to lock the divot tool in certain positions. The spring biases the divot tool to extend from the housing so that when the golfer presses a button member in the locking mechanism, the divot tool automatically extends from the housing. Once extended, the locking mechanism locks the divot tool in place allowing the golfer to repair the ball marks on the green. To retract the divot tool back into the housing, the golfer again presses the button member and manipulates a sliding lever to draw the divot tool back into the housing where the locking mechanism again locks the divot tool in place.

Abstract: A tee in combination with a divot tool includes a head and a body. A concave top surface is formed on the head to mate a spherical periphery of a golf ball. Multiple tines extend away from the head to be plugged into a ground for standing the head upright. Each one of the tines has a front side and a rear side, and both sides are inclined toward each other to form a sharp end. Therefore, the present invention can be used as a conventional tee for raising the golf ball, as well as being used as a conventional divot tool for leveling a recess in a putting green.

Abstract: The present combination golf device comprises two unitary components: a golf ball marker and turf repair tool. The turf repair tool component is rod-like and hairpin shaped with two arms. The tool has a constricted section proximate the base of the hairpin forming a loop section therein. The arms extend proximately in parallel from the constriction section and terminating in a blunt end. The ball marker component is wafer shaped with a front and back surfaces. An attachment means is disposed on the back surface of the ball marker and attaches the ball marker to the loop of the turf repair tool. Both components of the device have a message display surface where advertising, promotional of other message media may be displayed. The entire device is made of a safety material that is non-magnetic and relatively soft.

Abstract: The present combination golf device comprises two unitary components: a golf ball marker and turf repair tool. The turf repair tool component is rod-like and hairpin shaped with two arms. The tool has a constricted section proximate the base of the hairpin forming a loop section therein. The arms extend proximately in parallel from the constriction section and terminating in a blunt end. The ball marker component is wafer shaped with a front and back surfaces. An attachment structure is disposed on the back surface of the ball marker and attaches the ball marker to the loop of the turf repair tool. Both components of the device have a message display surface where advertising, promotional of other message media may be displayed. The entire device is made of a safety material that is non-magnetic and relatively soft.

Abstract: A retractable golfer's divot tool comprising a housing, a divot tool slidable inside the housing, a spring connected between the housing and the divot tool and a locking mechanism to lock the divot tool in certain positions. The spring biases the divot tool to extend from the housing so that when the golfer presses a button member in the locking mechanism, the divot tool automatically extends from the housing. Once extended, the locking mechanism locks the divot tool in place allowing the golfer to repair the ball marks on the green. To retract the divot tool back into the housing, the golfer again presses the button member and manipulates a sliding lever to draw the divot tool back into the housing where the locking mechanism again locks the divot tool in place.

Abstract: A multi-purpose golfer's tool including a retractable ball-mark repair blade and a cigar cutter, the housing for the tool having a central opening adapted to receive the end of a cigar. The ball-mark repair blade is actuated by a lever arm that is secured to the blade by means of, e.g., a hinge. The lever arm is adapted to present a smooth flush surface with the housing when the blade is retracted. The lever arm may also include a magnet so as to removably secure a magnetic/magnetizable ball marker to the tool.

Abstract: A multi-purpose golfer's tool including a retractable ball-mark repair blade and a cigar cutter, the housing for the tool having a central opening adapted to receive the end of a cigar. The ball-mark repair blade is actuated by a lever arm that is secured to the blade by means of, e.g., a hinge. The lever arm is adapted to present a smooth flush surface with the housing when the blade is retracted. The lever arm may also include a magnet so as to removably secure a magnetic/magnetizable ball marker to the tool.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a turf repair device having a base member with first and second portions. The first portion has at least one extension extending therefrom. The second portion is oppositely disposed on the base member from the extension. A pivot member is associated with the base member for pivotal movement of the first and second portions. Additionally, an angle is disposed between the first and second portions such that the two portions are not co-planar. A folding joint is also included such that said first portion is collapsible toward said second portion.

Abstract: A putter cover and removably attached divot repair tool comprising a putter cover body having at least an inner surface and an outer surface where the outer surface includes two spaced apart slits. The slits have a width that is substantially similar to a tool width of the divot repair tool and the slits are spaced apart by a spaced distance that is less than a length of the divot repair tool.

Abstract: A ball mark repair tool is provided which contains a method by which a scoring pencil can be held by the repair tool and removed or replaced as needed. This cuts down on the number of loose articles in a golfers pocket and prevents the loss of tools during play.

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 means for selectively supporting a plurality of golf club grips off a golf playing surface. An elongate base extends from the bottom of the body member for engaging the golf playing surface.

Abstract: The present invention is a turf repair tool known as a divot fixer. Generally, the divot fixer will include a body configured to hold at least two golf tees in an approximately parallel configuration, and the body will be configured to secure the golf tees in place. The body may include enhancements to enable the divot fixer to secure a ball-marker holder, and may include a securing member to help hold tees in place. In an alternative embodiment the invention is a method of configuring a tee enabled divot fixer that includes placing a tee in a tee holder associated with a tee enabled divot fixer. Then, the tee is secured within the tee enabled divot fixer via a securing member.

Abstract: A divot repair tool holding device for securing a divot repair tool to a user for convenient use and storage. The divot repair tool holding device includes a housing having a front wall, a back wall and a peripheral wall. The front wall has an opening therein. A spindle is positioned in the housing. A spool is positioned on the spindle such that the spool is rotatable with respect to the housing. A biasing means biases rotation of the spool in a first direction. An elongated flexible member has a first end and second end. The first end is attached to the spool and wound about the spool when the spool is rotated in the first direction. The second end of the elongated flexible member extends through the opening. A divot repair tool is securely attached to the second end of the elongated flexible member.

Abstract: The invention is combination adjustable golf tee setter and divot tool with a golf ball marker comprising a case, a screw, and a divot tool. The case comprises a retainer for retaining the divot tool the screw comprises a head with includes a magnet for retaining a golf ball marker. The head of the screw includes a recess for facilitating removal of the golf ball marker as required.

Abstract: A golf accessory device is shown which includes a shaft having a first and second oppositely arranged shaft ends. A ball retrieval suction cup is affixed to the first shaft end. A ball mark repair tool is affixed to the oppositely arranged second shaft end. A hook located at approximately the ball mark repair tool on the shaft is sized for use in picking up objects which are lying in a horizontal position on a surrounding playing surface.

Abstract: A ballmark repair tool for repairing marks left by the impact of a golf ball on turf. The ballmark repair tool includes a handle portion, a shovel portion, and a button. The shovel portion extends from the handle portion. The shovel portion is oriented at an obtuse angle with respect to the handle portion. The shovel portion is curved to at least partially conform to an outer surface of a golf ball. The shovel portion has a pair of tines extending therefrom. The button is removably attachable to the handle portion.

Abstract: A ball-mark repair tool, includes a housing having a longitudinal slot and an open end; a repair tool having an operative end and being slidably positioned in the housing for sliding along a path between a withdrawn position and an extending position, the operative end extending from the open end of said housing in the extending position; a latch member associated with the repair tool for sliding along the path with the repair tool and extending through said slot for manually moving the repair tool, the latch member further being positionable, when the repair tool is in the extending position, between a latching position wherein the repair tool is held in the extending position and a released position wherein the repair tool can be moved along the path to said withdrawn position.

Abstract: The invention relates to an especially handy and user-friendly multiple purpose tool for the sport of golf, which is light yet solidly built. Operation of the pitch fork is done with one hand, as well as the removal and insertion of the ball marker. The blade of a new kind of tee hole puncher for hard or frozen ground also serves for cleaning the flutes of the golf club. It is also combined with additional functional elements like nail files, cap openers, and the like. The economically manufacturable tool can also include, for general use, a knife blade, a scissors, a pincer, a tooth pick, a ball point pen, and other tools as the case may be.

Abstract: A device that is a retractable golf divot repair tool, a tool for attaching and removing soft spikes from the soles of golf shoes, and a holder for a ball marker. The present invention is provided with a case into which the pointed ends of the tool retract, and the case has an indentation provided in it to removably receive a ball marker that attaches magnetically to the indentation.

Abstract: It is proposed that a divot tool comprising a handle part and a fork part be constructed as a divot tuning fork whereby the fork part is in the form of a tuning fork which vibrates at a defined frequency, and in that the construction of the handle part and the arrangement of the fork part on a handle part be such that the handle part does not substantially affect the frequency of vibration of the fork part.

Abstract: A golf accessory device is shown which includes a shaft having a first and second oppositely arranged shaft ends. A ball retrieval suction cup is affixed to the first shaft end. A ball mark repair tool is affixed to the oppositely arranged second shaft end. A hook located at approximately the ball mark repair tool on the shaft allows a user to pick up objects which are lying in a horizontal position on a surrounding playing surface without bending.