Games using tangible projectile – Golf – Anchored projectile
Patent
1998-06-24
1999-03-23
Marlo, George J.
Games using tangible projectile
Golf
Anchored projectile
473145, A63B 6936
Patent
active
058851640
ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to a golf practice aid which allows the golfer to estimate the distance and direction of a struck ball, while using a limited space, not compromising the feel and rotation of the ball and allowing for the golf ball to come to rest near its original striking position. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, a mass freely rests upon a flat surface. A horizontal bar is inserted and secured through a hole through the mass, extending equidistantly from the center of gravity of the mass. A cord is secured to spaced-apart points on the bar, preferably at opposite ends of the bar. A golf ball is secured to the cord, by virtue of the cord passing through a hole through the center of the golf ball, with keepers to prevent the golf ball from sliding any significant distance along the cord. The hole through the golf ball preferably is large enough to allow the ball to spin on its axis around the cord when struck. The ball is placed at the apex of the extended cord and is struck in the direction of the mass. The distance and direction of the ball are assessed by the movement of the mass, rotation of horizontal bar and finish position of the ball.
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