Abstract: The present invention relates to a golf tee holder for inserting and carrying a golf tee and, more specifically, to a golf tee holder comprising a body part which is hollow, of which the upper part is open, and which has a fitting support port into which a golf tee is inserted and supported, on the inner side thereof, wherein there is a clip part, which is hung on golf clothes or belts for carrying, on the outer surface of one side of the body part, and a magnet part for attaching a combined marker/green repair tool on the outer surface of the other side of the body part, such that a golf tee is inserted inside the body part, the combined marker/green repair tool is attached to the magnet part, and the clip part is hung on pants (belt) of a golfer for carrying, thereby preventing the loss of golf tees, etc., and enabling same to be conveniently taken out and used during a round of golf so as to improve the convenience of a game of golf.

Abstract: A golf ball marker is disclosed. In one embodiment, an upper display is visible at an upper surface of the golf ball marker and a lower display is visible at a lower surface thereof. The golf ball marker may display various data on upper display and the lower display, such as a temperature reading from a temperature sensor, a slope reading from an inclinometer, a direction associated with a slope reading, and a humidity reading from a humidity sensor.

Abstract: A golf ball scriber includes: a clip comprising a first clip body and a second clip body which are connected by a pivot shaft; a clamping groove surface disposed on an inner clamping surface of the clip; a sealed brush device; a first clip groove and a second clip groove symmetrically arranged on a respective outer wall of the first clip body and the second clip body; a scribing ruler disposed at a bottom surface of the first clip groove; a strip-shaped chamfered groove disposed on the scribing ruler away from the clamping groove surface; and a strip-shaped scribing groove disposed on the chamfered groove which corresponds to the clamping groove surface, wherein the scribing ruler, the chamfered groove, and the scribing groove share a central line, and the brush device is in sliding connection with the first clip groove disposed on the first clip body.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a wearable computing device (WCD) in the form of a ring that can be worn on the finger of a human user.

Abstract: A multi-function divot repair tool that includes a central body with at least one tine protruding from one end with an adjacent non-tined end, thereby providing the ability to repair putting green divots. The central body houses a rolling-element bearing that is fixedly attached such that one portion of the bearing is able to rotate independently from the central body. Additionally, at least one pedestal is coupled with the independently rotating portion of the rolling-element bearing. The combination thereby providing a divot repair tool that, when the pedestal is in contact with the putting green surface, uses gravitational forces to rotate the central body to align with and thereby indicate the general direction of the putting green slope in the vicinity of the tool. By combining functions, putting skill can be increased without the burden of extra equipment.

Abstract: The field of invention relates to wearable retainers, and more particularly pertains to a new and improved eyewear retainer apparatus (100) wherein the same permits securement of ornamental indicia such as hatpins (110), lapel pins, trading pins and the like thereto. The magnetic multipurpose wearable retainer (100) has a cylindrical cavity (240) configured to releasably retain the nail portion (315) of said ornamental indicia. Said wearable retainer (100) attaches to shirts (900), hats (1200), jackets (1000), and other articles of clothing and accessories (1100). A hoop constructed of a length of fishing wire (120) is attached thereto said wearable retainer (100) for releasably securing eyewear (125). An earpiece (135) of said eyewear (125) is hooked through said hoop (120) until said eyewear lug (140) rests on said hoop (120), thus suspending said eyewear (125) therefrom.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a wearable computing device (WCD) in the form of a ring that can be worn on the finger of a human user.

Abstract: The portable golf club cleaning brush utilizes at least three releasable components; first, a compression clip carrying case that attaches to a belt or garment, with two sides, a front, a back, and bottom panels leaving the top of the case open. Second, the compact cleaning brush with a round easy grip handle all made of durable plastic. The brush pad has equally spaced rows of plastic bristles and equally spaced rows of soft metal bristles placed side by side on the same brush pad surface. The golf club cleaning brush is stored in the compression clip carrying case by sliding in from the top with the handle extending outside the case through a slot in the front panel of the case. Third, a disk magnet is centered and recessed from the outer surface of the round handle for the placement and securing a metal ball marker.

Abstract: Apparel, sporting equipment, and other items include magnetic securing systems (e.g., for holding a ball marker on a golf glove. Housings for such systems include a mount area defining a base surface that includes a magnet or is made from a magnetic material. At least two retaining walls extend from the mount area and together with the base surface define a receptacle for receiving another component (e.g., a golf ball marker) to be held by magnetic force. In such housings, a combined total perimeter length of interior surfaces of the retaining walls around the receptacle may be less than 50% of a total length around the perimeter of the component being held.

Abstract: A golf utility tool that may be attachable to a golf club. The golf utility tool may include a clip that may be used to clip to a putter. The golf utility tool may further include a divot tool prong and a ball marker that is removably attached. The golf utility tool may further include a loop cutout for carrying other devices, such as a towel.

Abstract: This invention is a bracelet designed to accommodate a metallic golf ball marker held in place by a magnet. The marker is a key part of a golf game utilized by players to mark the position of their ball on the green. By incorporating a magnet in an attractive colorful bracelet the golfer can have ready access to an easily removable and replaceable marker.

Abstract: The present invention extends to a digital compass ball marker that can be used to provide timely information to assist the golfer in determining a direction and force for a golf shot on a green. The digital compass ball marker can output this information using minimal information input by the golfer so that the use of the ball marker does not slow play, and in many cases, can speed play. The information provided by the ball marker can include a force with which to hit the shot and a direction to aim.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for indicating the position of a golf ball having fallen on a screen on a real green and a method of playing golf using the same, and more particularly, in an indoor golf game zone where screen golf is played from the tee shot to the periphery of the green, and if a golf ball reaches the periphery of the green, the short game is played on a real green, to a system for correctly indicating the position of a golf ball having fallen on the screen on a real green in order to shift the game from the screen golf to the short game on the real green and to a method of playing golf using the same.

Abstract: A golf cap having a ball marker proposed in the present invention includes: a ball marker which has a first coupling portion having one surface formed with a plurality of male members, e.g., hooks, or female members, e.g., loops, and a second coupling portion which corresponds to the first coupling portion, and has a plurality of female members when one surface of the first coupling portion has a plurality of male members, or has a plurality of male members when the one surface of the first coupling portion has a plurality of female members, so that the ball marker is attached to and detached from the second coupling portion, thereby improving convenience when carrying and using the ball marker, and improving detachable function between the ball marker and the cap in use.

Abstract: A golf utility tool that may be attachable to a golf club. The golf utility tool may include a clip that may be used to clip to a putter. The golf utility tool may further include a divot tool prong and a ball marker that is removably attached. The golf utility tool may further include a loop cutout for carrying other devices, such as a towel.

Abstract: The present invention extends to a digital compass ball marker that can be used to provide timely information to assist the golfer in determining a direction and force for a golf shot on a green. The digital compass ball marker can output this information using minimal information input by the golfer so that the use of the ball marker does not slow play, and in many cases, can speed play. The information provided by the ball marker can include a force with which to hit the shot and a direction to aim.

Abstract: A combination golf stroke counter and ball marker is a disk-shaped apparatus having a counter disk base and a removable magnetic marker disk. The magnetic marker disk is held within the counter disk base by a securing magnet which is held within a central cylindrical magnet holder protrusion that extends upwards from a circular trough within the counter disk base. The counter disk base displays a plurality of numeric characters arranged around a character display surface. The magnetic marker disk may be rotated to orient a stroke-count pointer on the magnetic marker disk to indicate one of the plurality of numeric characters, specifying a current stroke count. The magnetic marker disk may be removed by depressing one side of the magnetic marker disk into the circular trough, detaching the magnetic marker disk from the securing magnet in order to use the magnetic marker disk as a golf ball marker.

Abstract: A golf ball marker holder includes a pocket adapted to receive a disc with a diameter of between about ? inch and 1 inch, a first magnetic disc in the pocket, and a second magnetic disc magnetically attached to the first magnetic disc with a portion of the pocket material therebetween. The golf ball holder may further include a ball marker disc magnetically attached to the second magnetic disc. The pocket may be provided in an article of clothing, or is anything that a golfer wears or carries while playing golf. The article of clothing may be a jacket, cap, visor, shirt, skirt, shorts, slacks, sweater, shoes, wrist band, or head band.

Abstract: Golf club telemetry equipment sends signals to a receiver in a golf round data system. The signals uniquely identify the particular club a player has selected for a stroke and the fact that a stroke has been taken. The club identification can occur either before or during a stroke. Automatic detection of clubs and strokes simplifies round data collection for the player. Club identification before a stroke permits a forecast of the result of the stroke to be presented to then player prior to the stroke. The signals can be either acoustic or electromagnetic.

Abstract: Systems and methods providing statistical analytics of golf performance including text, tabular, graphic, and image-based outputs that include trends information for the golfer, all based upon actual golf play on course situations, wherein the golfer inputs shot data during play, without interrupting the flow of the game, and uploads the shot data for analytics and review online.

Abstract: The present invention is a golf ball marker having a first marker in which a through hole is formed, and a second marker which has a pin portion arranged so as to be inserted into the through hole, wherein the first marker and the second marker are structured detachably by a detachable portion which is provided in at least one of the first and second markers, and a height of the first marker is greater than a height of the second marker except the pin portion.

Abstract: A holder for golf accessories. The holder has a mounting platform with front and back surfaces, two side edges and top and bottom edges and a platform that is detachably attachable to a golf shoe. The top edge defines an opening for receiving a divot repair tool. A bottom edge defines an attachment region to which a ball marker can be detachably secured. The front face supports multiple tees and a ball marker. The back face is secured to a support surface, such as a shoe, a belt, or a waistband.

Abstract: Apparel, sporting equipment, and other items include magnetic securing systems (e.g., for holding a ball marker on a golf glove. Housings for such systems include a mount area defining a base surface that includes a magnet or is made from a magnetic material. At least two retaining walls extend from the mount area and together with the base surface define a receptacle for receiving another component (e.g., a golf ball marker) to be held by magnetic force. In such housings, a combined total perimeter length of interior surfaces of the retaining walls around the receptacle may be less than 50% of a total length around the perimeter of the component being held.

Abstract: Disclosed is a real-time, automatic golf scoring apparatus that can automatically tally golf scores and record the positions of golf shots. The real-time, automatic golf scoring apparatus includes: a storage unit for storing information regarding driver shot positions at holes; a communications unit for receiving position computation information for calculating a current position of a golfer; and a control unit for counting the number of driver shots if a condition on the number of driver shots based on the information regarding the driver shot positions and information regarding the current position of the golfer is satisfied using these means, the system is capable of providing useful real-time information to golf players and of automatically managing play records.

Abstract: A retractable golf divot tool with detachable ball marking disc is an apparatus that is provided as a dual combination golfing accessory that incorporates a retractable mechanism to extend and retract a divot tool while additionally offering a convenient storage mount for a slightly over-sized marker. The present invention comprises a rounded housing, a divot tool, a retractable mechanism, and a marking disc that detaches. The rounded housing provides a cylindrical shape, convenient overall sizing, and allows for facilitated storage in a plurality of common and frequently utilized compartments. The divot tool and retractable mechanism provide an operative coupling, enabling the tool's forks to be extended when needed and retracted after use. The ball marker is provided with a detachable coupling and rounded housing that secures the marking disc in place, but permits facilitated detachment and re-attachment as necessary.

Abstract: A golf accessory for retaining a marker therein, the accessory having a body, the upper end thereof including a semi-circular recess dimensioned to receive a removable metallic ball marker fixedly retainable within the recess. The accessory includes a pair of spaced prongs contiguous with and extending downward from the lower end of the body to prong tips, a first plurality of magnets embedded in the body adjacent the semi-circular recess, and a second plurality of magnets embedded in the spaced prongs.

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: The present invention extends to a digital compass ball marker that can be used to provide timely information to assist the golfer in determining a direction and force for a golf shot on a green. The digital compass ball marker can output this information using minimal information input by the golfer so that the use of the ball marker does not slow play, and in many cases, can speed play. The information provided by the ball marker can include a force with which to hit the shot and a direction to aim.

Abstract: Golf balls and a system for finding golf balls and methods for making golf balls and methods for using such balls. In the case of one exemplary golf ball, the ball includes a shell and a core material which is encased in the shell and a tag which is disposed within the core material and which has at least one perforation. The tag includes a diode and an antenna which are coupled together. Another exemplary golf ball includes a shell and a core material which is encased within the shell and a tag which is within the core material and which includes an electrical element which is coupled to an antenna; the tag is detectable over a range of at least 20 feet from a handheld device, and the golf ball has high durability and substantially complies with the golf ball specifications of the United States Golf Association.

Abstract: Embodiments of divot tools having ball markers and methods of making divot tools are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: A golf ball marker includes a base and an ornamental inlay. The base defines a closed recess, and has a flat marginal surface surrounding the recess. The ornamental inlay is carried by the base, and held flush within the recess such that an outside surface of the inlay and the flat marginal surface of the base reside in substantially the same plane and form a substantially continuous smooth top surface of the ball marker.

Abstract: A method of marking the position of a golf ball on a putting green and assisting in aligning an ensuing putt of the golf ball. A marker is obtained. The marker comprises a thin object having a first major surface, a second major surface, and a peripheral edge. A segment of the object is pivotable relative to the balance of the object as between a first position in which the segment rests parallel with and within the same plane as the balance of the object and a second position in which the segment rests perpendicular to the balance of the object. The peripheral edge along the segment is conspicuously colored. The marker is placed proximate a golf ball on a putting green. The segment is pivoted from the first position to the second position. The marker is rotated as necessary to align the conspicuously colored edge of the segment resting in the second position with a predicted putting direction.

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: A golf accessory for retaining a marker therein, the accessory having a body, the upper end thereof including a semi-circular recess dimensioned to receive a removable metallic ball marker fixedly retainable within the recess. The accessory includes a pair of spaced prongs contiguous with and extending downward from the lower end of the body to prong tips, a first plurality of magnets embedded in the body adjacent the semi-circular recess, and a second plurality of magnets embedded in the spaced prongs.

Abstract: A golf ball marker that includes a body having a geometric shape and an arcuate ball location reference for easily positioning a golf ball. The body may also include alignment indicia for aligning the golf ball with an intended ball path.

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 alignment tool has a retaining strip having a retaining strip end. Retaining strip diagonal slots are arranged along a centerline of the retaining strip. The retaining strip has a left side edge and right side edge. A center slot formed as an opening oriented along a centerline of the retaining strip. A securing screw having securing screw thread engaging with the plurality of retaining strip diagonal slots. A golf ball is engaged within the retaining strip. The golf ball receives a right line mark on the right side edge. The golf ball receives a left line mark on the left side edge, wherein the golf ball receives a middle line mark along the center slot. The golf ball alignment tool has a tee head a tee tip and a tee shaft.

Abstract: A golf ball marker that includes a body having a geometric shape and an arcuate ball location reference for easily positioning a golf ball. The body may also include alignment indicia for aligning the golf ball with an intended ball path.

Abstract: The golf ball marker has a top side contoured and textured to represent a portion of an actual golf course and a flat bottom side. The flat bottom side has an indicia-receiving surface portion. The top bottom sides are separated by a perimeter that is shaped to enclose representations of the terrains of the portion of the actual golf course. The contoured top side may bear a name of the portion of the actual golf course in lettering, with or without a panel. The lettering is preferably proximate to the perimeter and arranged conformally to the shape thereof. The lettering may be cut in relief. A coupling, which does not extend below the bottom side, is optional. A decoration in or representing the golf hole on the green may be provided. The golf ball marker may be manufactured based on digital data either provided by or selected by the customer.

Abstract: A golf ball marker that includes a body having a geometric shape and an arcuate ball location reference for easily positioning a golf ball. The body may also include alignment indicia for aligning the golf ball with an intended ball path.

Abstract: A multi-purpose golf accessory tool for repairing divot holes on golf greens, and for removably securing a ball marker in a outwardly-exposed location. The golf accessory tool includes a housing having a frontside, a back side, a surrounding perimeter edge, and an internal cavity with an access opening in a bottom portion of the perimeter edge. The housing also includes an extendable cord positioned within the cavity having a bound end secured to a spring-loaded winding means and a free end extending through the access opening, a belt clip coupled to the backside of the housing, and a outwardly-exposed ball marker recess formed into the frontside of the housing and having a magnet mounted into the bottom thereof. The golf accessory tool further includes a divot repair tool having a tool end for repairing divot holes on golf greens and a handle end coupled to the free end of the extendable cord, wherein pulling on the divot repair tool causes the extendable cord to spool outwardly from the housing.

Abstract: A golf ball position marking device enables a user to reliably and unobtrusively mark the position of a golf ball on a putting green. The golf ball position marking device comprises a putting green contact surface, a marker material dispensing port, a marker material dispensing actuator and a marker material reservoir. The putting green contact surface is sized and shaped to permit stable positioning of the golf ball position marking device on a putting green in close proximity to a golf ball on the putting green thereby providing oriented alignment of the golf ball position marking device with the golf ball on the putting green. Activation of the marker material dispensing actuator results in the dispensing of a marker material from the marker material reservoir onto the putting green at a predetermined vector position relative to the point where the golf ball contacts the putting green.

Abstract: A golf ball position marking device enables a user to reliably and unobtrusively mark the position of a golf ball on a putting green. The golf ball position marking device comprises a putting green contact surface, a marker material dispensing port, a marker material dispensing actuator and a marker material reservoir. The putting green contact surface is sized and shaped to permit stable positioning of the golf ball position marking device on a putting green in close proximity to a golf ball on the putting green thereby providing oriented alignment of the golf ball position marking device with the golf ball on the putting green. Activation of the marker material dispensing actuator results in the dispensing of a marker material from the marker material reservoir onto the putting green at a predetermined vector position relative to the point where the golf ball contacts the putting green.

Abstract: Provided is a ball marker for golf, including: a round-shaped case having an opening; a disc spring fit to the round-shaped case; a thin film printed circuit board and a flexible printed circuit cable seated on a top surface of the disc spring, the thin film printed circuit board having a light-emitting diode flickering control chip, the flexible printed circuit cable being connected to the thin film printed circuit board and having a plurality of surface mounted device light emission diodes; a transparent rubber layer formed on the thin film printed circuit board and the flexible printed circuit cable; an electric cell received in a receiving portion of the disc spring exposed from a lower portion of the round-shaped case; a button switch and a button cover arranged on the electric cell; and a lower fixing portion fused and fixed with soft resin.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided multiple embodiments of a golf ball marking and alignment tool. In each embodiment of the present invention, the tool comprises an elongate body portion which defines opposed, generally planar first (top) and second (bottom) surfaces, and a longitudinal axis. Disposed on the top surface and extending along at least a portion of the length of the longitudinal axis is an alignment line. The alignment line preferably extends along the entire length of the longitudinal axis of the body portion, and comprises a channel, the inner surface of which is preferably coated or painted with a dark colored (e.g., black) material. The alignment tool may optionally further comprise one or more pin portions which are integrally connected to the bottom surface of the body portion at prescribed point(s) relative to the longitudinal axis defined thereby.

Abstract: A golf device having a repair function and which is adapted to hold golf tees and a marker is provided. The device is a solid structure with annular channels that extend throughout the entire length of the device for insertion of golf tees. The structure facilitates its manufacture as the golf device and can be formed from a single, solid block of material. The annular channels are adapted to position the golf tees so that the ends of the golf tees can be used for scraping, as part of the turf or divot repair function. In one embodiment, the one-piece body is a metal, for example, brass, and the means for which a ball marker can be attached is via a magnet. The magnet can be located within the structure, attached to the surface of the structure, or recessed within the structure.

Abstract: A clip-on golf tool for selective attachment to an article of a golfer's clothing or a golf bag includes a body portion having front and rear sides. A ball marker is removably coupled to the front side of the body portion. A pair of generally parallel tines is attached to a lower end of the body portion and extending outwardly. A cleaning pad is removably coupled to a mounting member and a saddle extends between the body portion and the mounting member, the saddle being configured to be selectively attached to an article of the golfer's clothing.

Abstract: A golf marker and clip assembly has a clip element with an upper section biasedly interconnected by an intermediate section to a lower section. A space is formed between the upper section and lower section to receive and be retained on a golf hat or visor. The upper section includes a pair of guide arms. The marker itself has an outer rim and a raised central section. When the marker is slid onto the clip element, along the top surface of the upper section, the guide arms are positioned over a portion of the outer rim of the golf marker, thus retaining the marker within the clip element.

Abstract: A golf tool having a plastic body with a two prong divot repair tool that protrudes from a first end of the body for repairing golf course divots. Located within the body is an integrated lighting device or, in the alternative, a waterproof empty chamber adapted to receive a lighting device or any item that can fit within the empty chamber.

Abstract: The present invention is a putting alignment and aiming tool and ball marker, to assist a user in aligning and aiming a putt on a putting surface with a golf ball. The tool can be colored or in black and white and have a generally horizontally flat circular coin body with a top flat surface with a middle area and a bottom flat surface with a middle area. The tool is placed behind the golf ball with the bottom flat surface in flat physical contact with the putting surface that indicates an intended putting line. The top flat surface is also visible to the user to assist the user in aligning and aiming the putt on the putting surface with the golf ball towards a hole or practice cup. The tool can also be flipped over exposing the bottom surface area that can also indicate an intended putting line. There is also a single overall method of usage for both the colored and black and white tools also.