Site News  |   Monitor Keywords  |   Monitor Archive  |   Organizer  |   Account Info  |

Golf putting game kit and method

Golf putting game kit and method description/claims

This application claims the benefit of the priority of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/901,557, filed on Feb. 15, 2007.

The present invention relates generally to a golf putting game for recreation and for practicing golf and improving putting skills.

Numerous golf putting games are known. Some putting games challenge the accuracy of putting aim of a golfer but they do not simultaneously challenge the accuracy of putting force of a golfer. Most putting games include some method for scoring, often simulating actual golf scores in their counting methodologies. Many of these putting games are complex or use equipment that is not readily portable or relocatable from one place to another, or require the use of a particular putting surface. Some of these putting games include automatic scoring and therefore require a supply of electricity.

Accordingly, it is desirable to provide a golf putting game that simultaneously challenges the accuracy of putting aim and the accuracy of putting force of a golfer. Further, it is desirable to provide a golf putting game that is readily portable and may be played on almost any surface without the need for a supply of electricity. Additional advantages to the golf game kit and method of the present invention will be apparent in view of the following description.

In one embodiment, the present invention provides a golf game played on a putting surface, the game comprising a generally spherical ball, a first pin having a modified cylindrical shape and adapted to stand on an end on a putting surface, and two second pins each having a modified cylindrical shape and adapted to stand on an end on the putting surface. The first pin and the second pins are substantially aligned co-linearly in a pin line, one second pin being disposed on either side of the first pin so that the distance between the first pin and either second pin is slightly less than the diameter of the ball. The golf game may further comprise a penalty line disposed on the putting surface parallel to the pin line and spaced apart from the pins by a distance.

In another embodiment, the first pin and the second pins are substantially aligned co-linearly in a pin line, one second pin being disposed on either side of the first pin so that the distance between the first pin and either second pin is greater than or approximately equal to the diameter of the ball.

The present invention provides a method of playing a golf game comprising the steps of placing a generally spherical ball on a putting surface at a starting point, standing a first pin on the putting surface at a first distance from the ball, standing two second pins on the putting surface substantially aligned co-linearly with the first pin in a pin line preferably substantially perpendicular to a line extending between the ball starting point and the first pin, and striking the ball with a putter to cause the ball to roll towards the pins.

When the distance between the first pin and each of the second pins is slightly less than the diameter of the ball, a golfer may record a score of one if the ball knocks down only the first pin, a score of two if the ball knocks down the first pin and one or both of the second pins, a score of three if the ball knocks down only one of the second pins, or a score of four if the ball fails to knock down any pins.

Alternatively, when the distance between the first pin and each of the second pins is greater than or approximately equal to the diameter of the ball, a golfer may record a score of one if the ball knocks down only the first pin, a score of two if the golf ball passes between the first pin and one of the second pins without knocking down either pin or if the ball knocks down the first pin and one or both of the second pins, a score of three if the ball knocks down only one of the second pins, or a score of four if the ball fails to knock down any pins.

The method of playing a golf game may further comprise the steps of designating a penalty line disposed on the opposite side of the pin line from the ball starting point, and incrementing the golfer's score by one if the ball crosses the penalty line. The penalty line may be parallel to the pin line or the penalty line may be a generally arc-shaped line centered about the starting point of the ball. The method of playing a golf game may further comprise the step of incrementing the golfer's score by one if the ball fails to reach the pin line. A full game of golf, simulating a regulation golf course, may be achieved by repeating the method provided by the present invention eighteen times and totaling the scores recorded during each repetition thereof.

The present invention provides a kit for playing a golf game comprising a first pin having a modified cylindrical shape and adapted to stand on an end on a putting surface, two second pins each having a modified cylindrical shape and adapted to stand on an end on the putting surface, and a template for positioning the pins so that the second pins are substantially aligned co-linearly with the first pin to form a pin line, one second pin being disposed on either side of the first pin, each second pin being spaced apart from the first pin by a distance.

The present invention provides a kit for playing a golf game comprising a first pin having a modified cylindrical shape and adapted to stand on an end on a putting surface, two second pins each having a modified cylindrical shape and adapted to stand on an end on the putting surface, and a matt comprising markings designating a first spot for placing the first pin and two second spots for placing the second pins, each second spot being substantially aligned co-linearly with the first spot to form a pin line, each second spot being disposed on either side of the first spot and spaced apart from the first spot by a distance.

Other objects, advantages, and features of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the following detailed description, when considered in conjunction with the appended claims and the accompanying drawings briefly described below.

• Provisional Patent
• Utility Patent

• What Is a Patent?
• What Is a Trademark or Servicemark?
• What Is a Copyright?
• Patent Laws