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Alternative game of golfRelated Patent Categories: Games Using Tangible Projectile, Golf, Projectile Addressing Surface And Target, Or Distance Marker (e.g., Course, Putting Green With Cup, Driving Range, Miniature Golf Course, Etc.), Non-earth FairwayAlternative game of golf description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060229136, Alternative game of golf. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to an alternative to the game of golf wherein the present invention utilizes any conventional golf course but incorporates the following: a plurality of elevated target disks having a vertical planar attitude and a circular central opening, a ball having an outer diameter substantially lesser than that of the circular central opening in the target disks, a variety of ball launchers each having the ability to accept various handle implements. The goal of the game is to either strike or penetrate the target disks in as few tosses as possible from the T-off point. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] The ever-popular game of golf has become one of the most enjoyed sports since the last decade or more. In some geographic areas, this sport came be played year-round. However, in areas where winter months embrace the greens in a snowy blanket, the game simply halts. Furthermore, course owners generate no revenue during these downtimes. [0003] The inventor sought to provide players and golf course owners with a solution to this dilemma, by creating an alternative to the conventional game of golf, in that, course owners can stay open, even during winter months, and players can continue playing an alternative to their favorite pastime. [0004] Thus the inventor presents your commissioner with an alternative to the game of golf whereas: one target at or near each of the holes of a conventional golf course is provided, having a planar disk with a central opening therethrough, mounted to a vertical post, which in turn is pierced into the ground, and a variety of launchers with long or short handles, and a ball. [0005] While prior art teaches of a plurality of ball launching devices, the applicant has failed to uncover the scope of the present alternative to golf. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0006] It is thus the object of the present invention to provide players with an alternative to the game of golf, having a target disk, launchers and a ball. [0007] In one aspect of the invention, the diameter of the central opening of the target is directly proportional to the diameter of the ball used in the game. [0008] In another aspect of the invention, the target is mounted onto a vertical post. [0009] In a further aspect of the invention, the target is mounted to a floatation device so as to enable play in a body of water. [0010] In yet another aspect of the invention, the ball can be any generally dense ball, similar to a golf ball. [0011] In another aspect of the invention, a spring is mounted between the launcher head and its handle so as to provide greater momentum at each power launch. [0012] Accordingly, the device of the present invention therefore provides players with an alternative to the game of golf, having a target disk, launchers and a ball, that can be played virtually anywhere, anytime. [0013] Although the preferred embodiment illustrates the use of the present game in conjunction with golf courses, the utility of the present invention includes but is not limited to such golf course. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0014] These and other advantages of the invention will become apparent upon reading the following brief description and upon referring to the drawings in which: [0015] FIG. 1 is a perspective view from above of a curved launcher of the present invention. [0016] FIG. 2 is a perspective view from above of a cupped launcher of the present invention. [0017] FIG. 3 is a perspective view from above of a secondary handle for the launchers of the present invention. [0018] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along lines 4-4 of FIG. 1 of the rail portion of the curved launcher of the present invention. [0019] FIG. 5 is a perspective view from above of an alternate floating target of the present invention [0020] FIG. 6 is a front elevation view of the primary target of the present invention. Continue reading about Alternative game of golf... Full patent description for Alternative game of golf Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Alternative game of golf patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. 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