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  System and method for providing golf instructionUSPTO Application #: 20060183566Title: System and method for providing golf instruction Abstract: A system and method for providing customizable golf instruction in a portable form. The system comprises a folio operable to removably hold a changeable set of customizable golf materials formatted to allow a golfer to quickly reference instruction for a particular situation encountered by the golfer. (end of abstract) Agent: Ice Miller LLP - Indianapolis, IN, US Inventor: Anthony Levitan USPTO Applicaton #: 20060183566 - Class: 473282000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Games Using Tangible Projectile, Golf, Club Or Club Support The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060183566. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
PRIORITY [0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application 60/652,312, filed Feb. 11, 2005, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. BACKGROUND [0002] Golf is a game enjoyed by many but mastered by few. Golfers will often experience ball placements or shot lies with which they have no experience or for which they cannot recall the optimal form and technique for the shot. For this reason, golfers who wish to improve their game often turn to golf aids, instructional videos, instructional books, and practice time on the driving range or putting green so that they are better prepared to play a round of golf. However, all of these various learning aids are only beneficial if the lessons are engrained into the memory or muscular reflexes of the golfer, as these learning aids are not suitable to be used while actually playing a round of golf. Videos typically are impractical to bring onto a course, and finding the exact instruction relating to the specific challenge a golfer is facing on the course would be unwieldy even if the technology allowed video instruction to be carried with a golfer. Books and magazines are similarly bulky and often not organized to allow quick access to a problem that a golfer might require instruction for at any given time. In addition, such books and magazines are not designed so that they can be easily carried with the golfer and easily accessed during a round of golf. Therefore, a golf training aid that is easily accessed and practical to carry with a golfer during a round of golf would be greatly appreciated. [0003] Utilizing the services of a golf professional or professional golf instructor has long been one method of obtaining tailored instruction to help an individual with the various shot choice and stance decisions that face a golfer in an actual round of golf. By using a golf professional during a casual round of golf, the professional can provide instruction regarding only the areas where the golfer is deficient, and may do so in a timely manner when the golfer is approaching a shot or lie that is not a strongpoint of the golfer. The golf professional can give almost instantaneous advice to the golfer as to stance and swing prior to the golfer taking a stroke, and that advice can be tailored to the exact lie of the ball and contour of the ground. However, the hourly fees for a golf professional can range in the hundreds or thousands of dollars, making this option cost prohibitive for all but the most wealthy golfers who would like to improve their golf game. Further, utilizing a golf professional during a round of golf with friends and colleagues would be awkward and socially unacceptable. Therefore, a lower cost means for providing golf instruction tailored to the shot or lie selections and other aspects of a golf game encountered during an actual round of golf would be greatly appreciated. [0004] Other solutions to providing accessible advice regarding a golf game include the use of folded instructions that fold out like a map, or spiral bound notebooks that attempt to cover all aspects of the game in one book. However, these guides are often not sturdy enough to be subjected to prolonged use, may not withstand the elements, and are not able to be modified to address only the areas of an individual's golf game that need work. Thus, these guides can be clumsy and difficult to use as a quick reference on the course, and may be difficult to carry, causing many to forego their use. Therefore, a means for providing readily accessible and well-organized golf advice that is resistant to the elements, easily transported on the course, and readily customized to particular deficiencies of a golfer would be greatly appreciated. SUMMARY [0005] The present application relates to a customizable apparatus for providing golf instruction, allowing a golfer to carry relevant golf instruction material on the course that is tailored to the golfer's needs. For instance, the customizable apparatus may include a foldable folio that can be placed in an open or closed position and customizable golf instructional material that is sized to fit within the folio and which can be removed, updated, or exchanged to fit the needs of a golfer utilizing the material. In addition, the customizable apparatus optionally comprises an upper portion, a lower portion, an articulating portion, and a closure so that the folio may be opened and closed. The folio optionally includes a marker holder. Further optionally, the folio comprises a game improvement tracker. Further optionally, the folio further comprises a holder operable to hold a game improvement tracker, a scorecard, or marking pad. In one embodiment, the customizable golf instruction material is comprised of weather durable material. Further optionally, the customizable golf instruction material is in digital form. [0006] According to another embodiment, the present application relates to a customizable apparatus for providing golf instruction, with the apparatus comprising a folio having an upper portion, a lower portion, an articulating portion connecting the upper portion and the lower portion, and a closure. The customizable apparatus further comprises customizable golf instruction operable to be removably placed within the folio, and a game improvement tracker. Optionally, the folio further comprises and attachment apparatus that allows the folio to be removably attached to one of many different surfaces, including the golfer, a golf bag, or a golf cart. Further optionally, the attachment apparatus comprises a retractable tether and a retractor portion, or a clip. Another option in this embodiment includes a magnet and another surface which is attracted to the magnet so that the magnetic attachment apparatus is attracted to the magnet. Optionally, the folio is sized to about 7.5 inches long and about 3.5 inches wide when in its closed position. The folio optionally includes a pocket for carrying various articles such as keys, a divot lifter, change, money, etc. [0007] According to another embodiment, a method for providing golf instruction comprises the step of providing a golfer with a folio containing customizable golf instruction selected to address weak areas in the golfer's play, and wherein the customizable golf instruction is operable to be replaced with different customizable golf instruction as the golfer develops. A game improvement tracker is also supplied to the golfer, allowing the golfer to record his statistics for game play, thereby allowing the golfer to identify weak areas in his game. Once the weak areas are identified, the golfer can then select, if necessary, additional or replacement customizable golf instruction to address the topics a golfer may need reference to while on the golf course. Optionally, the customizable golf instruction is tabbed to allow quick access to relevant areas of play. Optionally, the customizable golf instruction is in digital form. Further optionally, the method of providing golf instruction includes the additional step of providing a game improvement tracker to the golfer to allow the golfer to determine improvements and areas that need additional instruction. Further optionally, the folio may contain both the game improvement tracker and the customizable golf instruction. Finally, it is optional that the folio further comprises an attachment apparatus to allow easy attachment and removal of the folio to the golfer, the golfer's bag, or any other item. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0008] FIG. 1 is a top plan view of the inside surface of a folio in its extended position according to one embodiment of the present invention. [0009] FIG. 2A is a top plan view of the outside surface of the folio of FIG. 1. [0010] FIG. 2B is a top plan view of the folio of FIG. 1 in its closed position according to one embodiment of the present invention. [0011] FIG. 2C is a top plan view of a quick release device according to one embodiment of the present invention. [0012] FIG. 3A is a side plan view of the folio of FIG. 2B in a closed position according to one embodiment of the present invention. [0013] FIG. 3B is a side perspective view of the folio of FIG. 2B in a closed position according to one embodiment of the present invention. [0014] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a folio similar to that of FIG. 1 attached to a retractable tether and retractor portion according to one embodiment of the present invention. [0015] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an upper portion of a folio similar to that of FIG. 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. [0016] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a folio with a computing device and display according to one embodiment of the present invention. [0017] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a game improvement tracker according to one embodiment of the present invention. [0018] FIG. 8 is a top plan view of the inside surface of a folio in its extended position according to one embodiment of the present invention. [0019] FIG. 9 is a top plan view of the outside surface of the folio of FIG. 8 in its extended position according to one embodiment of the present invention. DESCRIPTION Continue reading... Full patent description for System and method for providing golf instruction Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this System and method for providing golf instruction 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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