Golf game with a three dimensional target

Details Golf game with a three dimensional target Golf game with a three dimensional target

1999-03-29

2001-04-17

Graham, Mark S. (Department: 3711)

Games using tangible projectile

Golf

Target or obstacle

C473S165000, C473S172000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06217458

ABSTRACT:

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a golf game, and more particularly to a golf game having a three dimensional target surrounded by a hook and loop material for engaging a ball also surrounded by a hook and loop material.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,538,253 issued to Foster describes a simulation golf game that uses a hook and loop material. The game includes a sheet of material that has the same texture as a conventional golf green, as well as a ball and a golf club. A patch of hook and loop material (commonly referred to as Velcro®) is attached to an area of the sheet and an additional patch of hook and loop material is attached to the ball. The object of the game is for the player to hit the ball so that it will roll on to the patch of hook and loop material on the sheet. When the ball does make contact with the patch of hook and loop material, the ball will become attached to that patch, and play of that hole is completed. This design, however, fails to provide a target that is three dimensional to aid the player in locating the target and hitting the target. Furthermore, this game is not designed to be used with in conjunction with an existing hole at a golf course.
What is needed, then, and not found in the prior art, is an improved golf game providing a three dimensional target and a ball, the golf game further having a means by which to affix the ball to the three dimensional target when the ball comes into contact with the three dimensional target.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The current invention is a game similar to the conventional game of golf. The game includes a three dimensional target, a hitting mat, a ball, and one or more clubs. The three dimensional target is preferably cylindrical, but can also be other conventional three dimensional shapes (such as a cone) as desired by the player. A sheet of hook and loop material, commonly referred to as Velcro®, is attached to the three dimensional target.
To play the game, the player hits the ball with the club in the direction of the three dimensional target. The object of the game is for the player to hit the ball so that it makes contact with the three dimensional target. The score is kept in the same manner as a conventional golf game, with the player counting each time that the ball is struck until the ball makes contact with the three dimensional target. The player who has the fewest strokes is the winner of the competition.


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Selby Sports Target Golf (undated, but admitted to be prior art).

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