U.S. patent application number 11/640793 was filed with the patent office on 2008-06-19 for portable golf caddy.
Invention is credited to Robert M. Cruz.
Application Number | 20080146367 11/640793 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 39528039 |
Filed Date | 2008-06-19 |
United States Patent
Application |
20080146367 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Cruz; Robert M. |
June 19, 2008 |
Portable golf caddy
Abstract
A portable golf caddy for a golfer includes a pole adapted to be
inserted into the ground that has various removable attachments or
accessories adapted to enhance a golfer's comfort and convenience
while on a golf course. The golf caddy optionally includes one or
more or a combination of the following attachments; a
telescopically extended suction cup adapted to retrieve and to
retain a golf ball; a range scope support; a laser device useful
for stroke alignment; a measuring device for measuring the distance
from a ball to a hole; a golf handle holder; a tee setting device;
a cigar holder; and a beverage holder. Additional accessories may
be provided as attachments to the caddy such as an umbrella or a
scorekeeper. The caddy is lightweight and may be easily carried
from one location to another to assist a golfer while golfing.
Inventors: |
Cruz; Robert M.;
(Victorville, CA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
T.L. GARRETT, PLC
P.O. BOX 1065
FENTON
MI
48430
US
|
Family ID: |
39528039 |
Appl. No.: |
11/640793 |
Filed: |
December 18, 2006 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
473/286 ;
224/257; 248/346.03; 473/132; 473/220; 473/285; 473/296; 473/386;
473/406; 473/407 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63B 2220/13 20130101;
A63B 67/068 20130101; A63B 69/3614 20130101; A63B 2225/055
20130101; A63B 57/207 20151001; A63B 69/3685 20130101; A63B
2225/682 20130101; A63B 57/353 20151001; A63B 69/3676 20130101;
A63B 57/0037 20130101; A63B 55/10 20130101; A63B 55/50 20151001;
A63B 2071/024 20130101; A63B 2225/687 20130101; A63B 2225/093
20130101; A63B 55/40 20151001; A63B 57/00 20130101; A63B 2071/0694
20130101; A63B 47/02 20130101; A63B 2102/32 20151001 |
Class at
Publication: |
473/286 ;
473/386; 473/132; 473/406; 473/407; 473/285; 473/296; 248/346.03;
473/220; 224/257 |
International
Class: |
A63B 57/00 20060101
A63B057/00 |
Claims
1. A golf caddy for a golfer comprising: a pole adapted to be
inserted into the ground having a plurality of attachments
removably attached thereto, wherein the plurality of attachments
are adapted to enhance a golfer's comfort and convenience while on
a golf course.
2. The golf caddy of claim 1, further comprising at least one or a
combination of: a telescopically extended suction cup adapted to
retrieve and to retain a golf ball; a range scope support; a laser
device useful for stroke alignment; a measuring unit for measuring
the distance from a ball to a hole; a golf handle holder; a tee
setting device; a cigar holder; or a beverage holder.
3. The golf caddy of claim 1, further comprising: a telescopically
extended suction cup adapted to retrieve and retain a golf ball; a
range scope support; a laser device useful for stroke alignment; a
measuring unit for measuring the distance from a ball to a hole; a
golf handle holder; a tee setting device; a cigar holder; and a
beverage holder.
4. The golf caddy of claim 1, wherein the pole has a length of four
feet and a diameter of one inch and further includes a telescoping
rod telescopic engagement with the pole, wherein the telescopic rod
has a length of about five inches.
5. The golf caddy of claim 1, wherein the pole comprises: a first
portion having an associated first end; a second portion having an
associated second end; and a middle portion disposed between the
first and the second portions respectively, wherein the first end
defines a top end of the pole and wherein the second end defines a
bottom end when the first end is vertically oriented above the
second end.
6. The golf caddy of claim 5, wherein the bottom end comprises: an
associated spike adapted to stick into the ground to retain the
caddy in a stationary position for use by a golfer.
7. The golf caddy of claim 6, further comprising: a suction cup
portion mounted above the first end for retrieving and retaining a
golf ball therein.
8. The golf caddy of claim 7, wherein the suction cup portion
further comprises: a pair of opposing notches adapted to receive
and retain a range scope for measuring yardage.
9. The golf caddy of claim 1, further comprising: a tee setting
device including a handle/lever combination used to set a tee
assembly; a tee assembly; and a tee housing for housing the tee
assembly when the tee assembly is retained in position by the
handle/lever combination.
10. The golf caddy of claim 9, wherein the tee assembly comprises:
a tee fixedly secured to a rod, wherein the rod has fibers fixedly
attached thereto for receiving a golf ball, and wherein the rod is
retained within the housing within the handle/lever
combination.
11. The golf caddy of claim 9, wherein the handle/lever combination
cooperates to remove the tee assembly retained within the tee
housing from the housing by pushing the tee assembly downwardly
away from the tee housing and into the ground.
12. The golf caddy of claim 9, wherein the tee housing comprises: a
pair of associated slots formed therein for receiving a rod
associated with the tee assembly, wherein the tee housing houses
the tee assembly until the tee assembly is set into the ground at a
desired location and at a desired height.
13. The golf caddy of claim 9, wherein the handle/lever combination
comprises: a handle assembly including a handle portion hingeably
attached to the pole with a spring hinge assembly that biases the
handle assembly to move between a first position closest to the
pole and a second position extending away from the pole such that
when the handle portion moves from the first position to the second
position, the handle/lever combination pivots about the tee
housing; and a lever assembly including two bent lever arms
extending downwardly from the handle assembly when the handle/lever
combination is attached to the pole.
14. The golf caddy of claim 13, wherein the lever assembly further
comprises: two associated arcuate push arms each respectively
formed at an associated free end of each of the lever arms, wherein
each of the arcuate push arms respectively include a tee setting
portion that engages a tee on the ground during a tee setting
operation, and a tee assembly retention portion that retains the
tee assembly when the tee assembly is housed within the tee
housing.
15. The golf caddy of claim 1, further comprising: a flexible laser
device including a telescopic and flexible neck having a first end
attached to the pole and a second free end having a laser pointer
formed thereon that operates to emit a thin laser beam, thus
creating a small spot on a desired target location.
16. The golf caddy of claim 1, further comprising: a measurement
device including a linear string portion having a predefined
length, wherein the linear string portion extends from the ball to
a hole on a golf course to accurately measure a distance between
the ball and the hole and an expandable accordion portion that in
operation that extends from the pole to a golf ball on the
green.
17. The golf caddy of claim 1, further comprising: at least one
ring like golf club handle holder adapted to retain a golf club
handle therethrough.
18. The golf caddy of claim 1, further comprising: a beverage
holder adapted to hold a can or a bottle.
19. The golf caddy of claim 1, further comprising: a strap attached
to the caddy to allow portage of the caddy from one location to
another.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention generally relates to a portable golf
caddy for use in the field of golf accessories.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Golfing can be an enjoyable but strenuous sport, especially
for older or handicapped golfers who have difficulty bending over
to retrieve dropped golf clubs and balls as well as to set a tee
and place a ball on the tee. Also, while golf bags are adapted to
retain items such as clubs and balls, items such as beverages,
cigarettes or cigars, umbrellas and range scopes are typically not
provided. Also, since golf carts are not allowed on a fairway,
clubs must be hand carried to the green, fairway and sandtraps and
are often accidentally left behind in such places.
[0003] The use of devices and methods relating to portable golf
caddy are disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 2003/0207721 A1 issued in the
name of Hall et al.; and U.S. Pat. No. 6,572,167 B2 issued in the
name of Deininger.
[0004] While existing devices suit their intended purpose, the need
remains for a device and method that assists a golfer while golfing
on a golf course by providing a portable golf caddy to retain golf
clubs, hold golf balls, hold tees, hold convenience items such as
beverages and cigars, and to both set a tee and retrieve a golf
ball without the need for a golfer to bend over.
SUMMARY
[0005] In one aspect of the technology, a portable golf caddy
device is provided. Generally, the portable golf caddy for a golfer
includes a pole adapted to be inserted into the ground that has
various removable attachments or accessories adapted to enhance a
golfer's comfort and convenience while on a golf course. The golf
caddy optionally includes one or more or a combination of the
following attachments; a telescopic suction cup adapted to retrieve
and to retain a golf ball; a range scope support; a laser device
useful for stroke alignment; a measuring device for measuring the
distance from a ball to a hole; a golf handle holder; a tee setting
device; a cigar holder; and a beverage holder. Additional
accessories may be provided as attachments to the caddy such as an
umbrella or a tripod for use in combination with a yardage range
scope. The caddy is lightweight and may be easily carried from one
location to another to assist a golfer while golfing.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0006] These and other objects, features and advantages of the
present invention will become apparent from the following detailed
description and the appended drawings in which:
[0007] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a golf caddy in
accordance with one embodiment of the invention.
[0008] FIG. 2 illustrates the golf caddy of FIG. 1 showing a golf
club handle holder retaining a golf club handle in accordance with
one embodiment of the invention.
[0009] FIG. 3 illustrates a partial perspective view of a top
portion of a golf caddy including a range scope supported by a
telescopic suction cup in accordance with one embodiment of the
invention.
[0010] FIG. 4 illustrates a partial perspective view of a top
portion of a golf caddy including an ashtray with a cigar retained
thereon.
[0011] FIG. 5 illustrates a partial bottom front view of a golf
caddy and a detailed view of a tee housing attached thereto in
accordance with one embodiment of the invention.
[0012] FIG. 6 illustrates a perspective view of a caddy having a
handle in combination with a tee housing in accordance with one
embodiment of the invention.
[0013] FIG. 7 illustrates a perspective view of a golf caddy on a
golf course green in accordance with one embodiment of the
invention
[0014] FIG. 8 illustrates a perspective view of a golf caddy
including a measuring unit that measures a distance from a golf
ball to a flagpole or pin on a golf course green.
[0015] FIG. 9 illustrates a perspective view of a golf caddy
including a solar cell used to power a laser light device in
accordance with one embodiment of the invention.
[0016] FIG. 10 illustrates a partial cross-sectional view of a
telescopic inner rod in telescopic engagement with pole in
accordance with one embodiment of the invention.
[0017] FIG. 11 illustrates an in use perspective view of a golf
caddy used by a user of the caddy to retrieve a golf ball in
accordance with one embodiment of the invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0018] Generally provided is a portable golf caddy that operates as
a multi-functional accessory for golfers to enhance comfort and
convenience while on a golf course. The caddy provides a convenient
accessory for golfers that saves time and effort, as well as
enhance comfort.
[0019] The caddy is convenient, easy to use, lightweight, compact,
and multi-functional.
[0020] The caddy may be made using any lightweight, rigid and
rustproof material that has come or may come into existence such
as, but not limited to a plastic composite material or a metal
alloy, such as aluminum. The golf caddy includes a pole having a
plurality of attachments removably attached thereto, wherein the
plurality of attachments include: a suction cup adapted to extend
and to retrieve and retain a golf ball; a range scope support; a
laser device useful for stroke alignment; a measuring unit for
measuring a distance from a ball to a hole; a golf club handle
holder; and a tee setting device. Additional devices may be
removably attached to the caddy including a cigar holder and a
beverage holder.
[0021] Referring to the drawings FIGS. 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, and 9
illustrate perspective views of a caddy 20 having a variety of
attachments or accessories removably attached thereto. More
particularly, FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a golf caddy
in accordance with one embodiment of the invention. FIG. 2
illustrates the golf caddy of FIG. 1 showing a golf club handle
holder retaining a golf club handle in accordance with one
embodiment of the invention. FIG. 6 illustrates a perspective view
of a caddy having a handle in combination with a tee housing in
accordance with one embodiment of the invention. FIG. 7 illustrates
a perspective view of a golf caddy on a golf course green in
accordance with one embodiment of the invention. FIG. 8 illustrates
a perspective view of a golf caddy including a measuring unit that
measures a distance from a golf ball to a flagpole or pin on a golf
course green.
[0022] The caddy 20 includes a slim pole or post 22 that measures
about four feet in length and about one inch in diameter handle.
The pole 22 has first or top portions 24 (shown in more detail in
FIGS. 3 and 4), a second or bottom portion 28 (shown in more detail
in FIG. 5), and a middle portion 26 disposed between the top and
the bottom portions 24, 28 respectively. The top portion 24 is
associated with a first end 30 and the bottom portion 26 is
associated with a bottom end 32, wherein the first and second ends
30, 32 respectively form opposing distal ends. The bottom portion
26 has an associated spike 34 adapted to stick in the ground and to
retain the caddy in a stationary position for use by a golfer. The
first end 30 of the pole 22 is adapted to support a telescopically
extended suction cup, and the second end 32 the pole is adapted to
be inserted into the ground via the spike 34. When oriented in a
vertical position and inserted into the ground for use by a golfer,
the first end 30 of the pole 22 is vertically oriented above the
second end 32.
[0023] The telescopically extended suction cup 36 includes a
suction cup portion 160, an inner telescopic rod 162 and two
adjustable locking rings 164a, 164b that cooperate to form a
telescopic assembly capable of extending the length of the post 22
to a desired length.
[0024] FIG. 10 illustrates a partial cross-sectional enlarged view
of the telescopically extended suction cup 36.
[0025] FIG. 11 illustrates an in use view of a golf caddy 20 having
the ball retriever telescopically extended suction cup 36 used to
retrieve the golf ball 62.
[0026] In an embodiment of the invention, the bottom end 32 of the
pole 22 includes a thin tapered spike 34. The spike 34 keeps the
caddy 20 in a secure and stable upright position once inserted into
the ground.
[0027] A tee-setting device 40 is provided to retain and set a tee
in position on the golf course. The tee-setting device includes a
handle/lever combination 42 used to set a tee, a tee assembly 60
(shown in more detail in FIG. 5), and a tee housing 44 located near
the bottom end 32 for housing the tee assembly attached to the pole
22. The tee-setting device 40 enables a golfer to insert a golf tee
into the ground at the same height during each use and eliminates
the need for a golfer to bend over when placing the tee. The tee
housing provides a means of setting a tee at the same height each
time a tee is placed, thereby ensuring consistency when driving the
ball. Thus, the tee-setting device 40 operates to set the tee
assembly 60 at the same height during each use to help facilitate a
consistent stroke. Additionally, the tee setting device 40
eliminates the need for a golfer to bend over when placing tees,
thereby saving stress and strain on the back and joints. In this
regard, the caddy 20 may ideally be used for older golfers, as well
as golfers who have mild disabilities or chronic pain in the back
and knees.
[0028] As shown in FIGS. 5-6, the tee assembly 60 includes a tee 68
fixedly secured to a rod 66, wherein the rod 66 has fibers 64
fixedly attached thereto for receiving a golf ball 62. The rod is
adapted to be disposed through associated slots in the tee housing
44 and is retained within the housing 44 by the handle/lever
combination.
[0029] The handle/lever combination 42 cooperates to remove the tee
assembly 60 retained within the tee housing 44 from the housing 44
by pushing the tee assembly 60 downwardly away from the tee housing
44 and into the ground. Once the tee assembly 60 is set in a
desired location in the ground at a desired height when the
handle/lever combination 42 is removed from contact with the tee
assembly 60 and wherein the tee assembly 60 remains set in a
stationary position in the ground.
[0030] Additionally, the tee housing 44 houses the tee assembly 60
therein until the tee assembly 60 is set into the ground by the
handle/lever assembly 42. The tee housing 44 has associated slots
72a, 72b formed therein for receiving the rod 66 of the tee
assembly 60.
[0031] The handle/lever combination 42 includes a handle assembly
48 and a lever assembly 76. The handle assembly 48 includes a
handle portion 82 hingeably attached to the pole 22 with a spring
assembly 46 which biases the handle assembly 48 to move between a
first position closest to the pole 22 and second position extending
away from the pole 22 such that when the handle portion 82 moves
from the first position to the second position, the handle/lever
combination 42 pivots about the tee housing 44.
[0032] The lever assembly 76 includes two bent lever arms 50a, 50b
extending downwardly from the handle assembly 48 when the
handle/lever combination 42 is attached to the pole 22. Two
associated arcuate push arms 52a, 52b are respectively formed at an
associated free end of each of the lever arms 50a, b. The arcuate
push arms 52a, 52b each include a tee setting portion 54a, 54b that
engages and seats on the ground during a tee setting operation and
a tee assembly retention portion 56a, 56b that retains the tee
assembly 60 within the tee housing 44 before the tee assembly 60 is
set.
[0033] Each tee setting portion 54a, 54b includes a protruding
member 80a, b protruding orthogonally from an arcuate portion of
each tee setting portion 54a, 54b to seat on the ground during a
tee setting operation. When each protruding member 80a, 80b is
seated on the ground during a tee setting operation, the tee
assembly 60 is set to a desired height.
[0034] Each tee assembly retention portion 56a, 56b is hook-shaped
and includes a lower lip 80a, 80b adapted to support an associated
end portion of the rod 66 to retain the tee assembly 60 when the
tee housing 44 houses the tee assembly 60.
[0035] In operation when the handle assembly 48 pivots about the
tee housing 44, each lip 80a, 80b is removed as support from
underneath a respective end of the tee assembly rod 66 and thus,
the tee assembly 60 is no longer retained within the tee housing
44.
[0036] A flexible laser device 90, as shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 7, and
8, is included near the middle portion 26 of the caddy 20. The
laser device 90 includes a curved, telescopic and flexible neck 92
having a first end 94 attached to the pole 22 and a second free end
96 having a laser pointer 98 formed thereon. The laser device 90 is
adjustable in a similar manner to lamps that have a bendable
gooseneck and can be positioned in any desired manner about the
pole 22 to properly orient the laser pointer 98. The laser pointer
98 emits a thin laser beam 154, as shown in FIG. 7, that creates a
small spot on a desired target location such as golf course green,
a golf ball, a pin/flag, etc. Thus, the flexible laser device 90
allows a golfer to mark a position of a golf ball on a course green
prior to retrieving and removing the ball from the green. Use of
the flexible laser device 90 provides accurate "spotting" of a golf
ball and thus, facilitates fair play between golfers. The laser
device 90 may be used as an alignment guide for indicating or
displaying a straight trajectory or path from behind the golfer's
ball to the flag or pin on the green.
[0037] In one embodiment of the invention, as shown in FIG. 9 a
solar powered laser having one or more solar battery cells 100 is
included so that a user can continuously recharge the batteries
while golfing.
[0038] The laser device 90 may be securely attached or removably
attached to the pole 22 and may be also aimed at a pin or flag. Use
of the laser device may help a golfer align an associated club and
stroke with the pin or flag and hole, thereby facilitating more
accurate putts, and thus, increased golfer confidence, which may
lead to lower scores.
[0039] In one embodiment of the invention, the laser device 90 may
be removed from the pole 22 and may be clipped directly to a
golfer's putter for more accurate alignment. A golfer can use the
laser device 90 to align a driver to aim towards a hole.
Additionally, on the green, the flexible neck may be turned and
bent to mark a spot on the green.
[0040] In one embodiment of the invention, the laser device 90 has
a ten-foot range so that a user can spot the mark and align the
club accordingly.
[0041] A flexible string measurement device 102 as shown in FIGS.
1, 2, and 8 has a first end 104 attached to the pole 22 near the
bottom end 32 of the pole 22 and a second end 106 attached to a
clip 108, wherein the clip 108 is adapted to removably clip on to a
flagpole 110. The flexible string-measuring device 102 has a linear
string portion 112 having a predefined length and an expandable
accordion cord portion 114. In operation, the accordion portion 114
extends from the pole to a golf ball 62 on the green 118, and the
linear string portion 112 extends from the ball 62 to the hole 116
to accurately measure the distance between the ball 62 and the hole
116. In one embodiment of the invention, the linear string portion
112 may be unattached from the pole 22 and may preferably measure
12 feet in length to accurately measure from the hole 116 to the
ball 62.
[0042] A telescopically extended flexible suction cup 36 as shown
in FIGS. 1-4, 6-8, and 9-11 is formed at the top end 30 of the pole
22. The suction cup 36 may be used to pick up a golf ball 62 from
the ground or from within the hole. In operation, a golfer turns
the caddy upside down and presses the suction cup over a golf ball
to retrieve the ball. The ball may then be captured within the cup
36 and then may be lifted upwardly via the cup 36 and thus, be
retrieved by the golfer. The suction cup 36 thus eliminates the
need for a golfer to bend over when retrieving a ball, thereby
preventing added stress and strain on a golfer's back and joints.
By preventing discomfort the caddy 20 allows the golfer to
concentrate fully on the golfer's game. Additionally, the
telescopically extended suction cup 36 may prove useful to retrieve
ball when the ball lands in water or another difficult to access
location. The suction cup may be removably mounted or attached to
the caddy.
[0043] Additionally, the suction cup may have two opposing cut-out
portions 38a, 38b each adapted to receive a portion of a range
scope 150, as shown in FIG. 3, wherein the range scope 150 measures
yardage between the ball or caddy and the hole. The caddy 20
operates to steadily support the scope as a tripod. Typically range
scopes are held by a person, and due to a person's unsteady hands,
the yardage measurement is not accurate. However, when a scope is
mounted on the caddy "tripod", the scope remains stable and
stationary, thus allowing for easier and more accurate adjustment
and measurement of the yardage.
[0044] In one embodiment of the invention, the suction cup 36
further has a threaded hole disposed therethrough for receiving
threaded a fastener. The fastener may provide a base for another
removable caddy attachment such as a tripod mounting means or an
umbrella (not shown).
[0045] In one embodiment of the invention, the scope may be
associated with a conventional tripod having an associated tripod
mounting means removably mounted in the threaded suction cup hole.
In another embodiment of the invention, an umbrella may be screwed
into the threaded suction cup hole or alternatively, on top of the
pole that does not have a suction cup mounted on the first end.
[0046] Additionally, the top portion 24 of the pole may also
include various other attachments, including one or more of the
following: ring-like golf club handle holders 120a, 120b for
receiving and retaining club handles 122, a cigar holder 124, or a
beverage holder 126 adapted to accommodate a can or bottle 130. In
one embodiment of the invention as shown in FIG. 4, the cigar
holder 124 has a cup portion for receiving and retaining ashes and
two opposing notches for supporting a cigar 152 or cigarette.
[0047] The ring-like golf club handle holders 120a, 120b may prove
particularly useful when using clubs such as wedges and putters
near the green, as the holders eliminate the need for a golfer to
lay the golfers club or clubs on the ground. In turn, use of each
holder 120a, 120b may reduce the risk of a golfer leaving one or
more clubs behind when proceeding to the next hole and may spare
the golfer the time, effort, and aggravation associated with
returning to a previous hole to retrieve the clubs.
[0048] In one embodiment of the invention, one or more rings 132a,
132b (not shown) may be associated with the golf club handle
holders 120a, 120b attached to the caddy. The rings 132a, 132b may
be able to flip over the top end 30 of the pole 22 and remain loose
until a club handle is retained therethrough. The rings 132a, 132b
may be made from any suitable and durable material such as hard
rubber, metal or plastic.
[0049] In one embodiment of the invention, as shown in more detail
in FIG. 4 the caddy 20 further includes a beverage holder 126
adapted to hold a can or bottle and has an adaptor or mounting
means 134 that may be adjusted to position the beverage holder 126
in various positions along the pole 22.
[0050] Additionally, in one embodiment of the invention, a strap
140 is attached to the caddy 20 to allow portage of the caddy 20
from one location to another.
[0051] It is contemplated that the various features or attachments
of the caddy 20 may be removed and replaced at various locations
along the pole 22. Thus, a user may only use the features that the
user desires or needs and may remove any of the features that the
user does not need.
[0052] The caddy 20 features a slim, lightweight, and compact
design, which allows for convenient storage and transport in a golf
bag. The various accessories on the device could also feature
removable/replaceable designs. This would allow a golfer to
customize the unit with only the devices the golfer needs or
desires.
[0053] In use, the caddy 20 may be used in combination with a golf
bag 142, where, in operation, the caddy 20 may be carried outside
of the bag 142 in a pocket, or on a side of the golf bag via a
holder mounted to the golf bag having a retention ring and holding
cup arrangement similar to a golf club holder.
[0054] In operation, a golfer can carry the caddy 20 using the
strap 140. The tee-setting device 40 may set the tee assembly 60 at
the same height during each use to mark a ball's position on the
green. Additionally, the laser pointer may be aimed on top of a
ball, thus, eliminating the need to bend down and mark the ball.
Then, a golfer can place the ball by using the suction cup 36
attached to the pole 22, and put the ball down and get ready to
stroke. The laser device 90 can then be positioned upwardly to
align the ball towards the hole. Once aligned, the ball can be
picked up with the suction cup 38. The ball is then available on
the green and can be lined up towards the hole for putting and the
distance to the hole may be measured by the measuring device. After
the ball goes into cup, the ball may be pulled out of hole with
suction cup device and put in the cup 38. Additionally, the caddy
20 may hold one or more items including a cigar, beer or beverages,
or clubs in a stationary position, thus, leaving a golfer free to
golf.
[0055] While several aspects have been presented in the foregoing
detailed description, it should be understood that a vast number of
variations exist and these aspects are merely an example, and it is
not intended to limit the scope, applicability or configuration of
the invention in any way. Rather, the foregoing detailed
description provides those of ordinary skill in the art with a
convenient guide for implementing a desired aspect of the invention
and various changes can be made in the function and arrangements of
the aspects of the technology without departing from the spirit and
scope of the appended claims.
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