Classifications

• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
  • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
  • A63B69/00—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports
  • A63B69/36—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports for golf
  • A63B69/3623—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports for golf for driving
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
  • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
  • A63B63/00—Targets or goals for ball games
  • A63B63/08—Targets or goals for ball games with substantially horizontal opening for ball, e.g. for basketball
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
  • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
  • A63B67/00—Sporting games or accessories therefor, not provided for in groups A63B1/00 - A63B65/00
  • A63B67/02—Special golf games, e.g. miniature golf or golf putting games played on putting tracks; putting practice apparatus having an elongated platform as a putting track
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
  • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
  • A63B69/00—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports
  • A63B69/36—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports for golf
  • A63B69/3661—Mats for golf practice, e.g. mats having a simulated turf, a practice tee or a green area

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• the present invention relates to a golf game that combines different aspects of golf in a portable and compact form, and also to a golf chipping practice and/or training apparatus.
• a golf chipping game and method of play for a golf chipping game are provided herein.
• a golf chipping game comprising a playing surface having a plurality of holes defined therein; and a chipping mat disposable a distance from the playing surface.
• a method of play for a golf chipping game comprising positioning a playing surface having a plurality of holes a distance from a chipping mat; positioning a golf ball on the chipping mat; and hitting the golf ball with a golf club toward the playing surface.
• FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a golf chipping game according to the present disclosure
• FIG. 2 is a side plan view of a target of a golf chipping game according to the present disclosure
• FIG. 3 is a side plan view of a chipping mat of a golf chipping game according to the present disclosure
• FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an underside of a golf chipping game according to the present disclosure.
• FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a single target play of a golf chipping game according to the present disclosure.
• the present disclosure describes a novel golf chipping game and method of play, which overcomes one or more of the drawbacks of known games. More specifically, according to some embodiments, the invention provides for a compact and portable golf chipping game.
• the golf chipping game differs from other golf chipping apparatuses in that it is designed to be a fun and competitive game that mimics many aspects of real golf and yet can incorporate aspects popular traditional backyard games such as two versus two gameplay, having two targets and offering suggested scoring parameters.
• the golf chipping game differs from other backyard games in that it mimics many aspects of golf and that players hit golf balls using a golf club off of a turf chipping mat at a turf covered target which is propped up at an angle and includes strategically placed and sized holes designed for different scoring options.
• the golf chipping game introduces the involvement of golf - specifically, the chip shot often used in golf - to this tradition of backyard competitive games.
• the target disclosed herein and the presence of a chipping mat, and/or the presence of two such targets and/or the presence of two chipping mats so as to facilitate the two versus two competitive nature of traditional backyard games are also all unique properties of the golf chipping game according to the present disclosure.
• FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a golf chipping game 100 according to the present disclosure. Included in the golf chipping game are a target 101 and a chipping mat 111.
• Target 101 includes a playing surface 102 and a leg 103.
• Playing surface 102 is preferable rectangular in shape, although other shapes are contemplated.
• playing surface 102 is 24" in width and 40" in length to provide a large playing area.
• Playing surface 102 can be made from one or more materials, including, for example, wood, plastic, metal, or other material strong enough to withstand multiple repeated strikes from golf balls 121.
• Playing surface 102 defines holes 104/105 there-through.
• the holes can be the same sizes and/or shapes, or different sizes and/or shapes.
• One requirement for the size of a hole 104/105 is that its diameter be greater than the diameter of golf ball 121, and preferable greater than or equal to the diameter of a regulation golf hole of 4.25" for a more realistic play.
• leg 103 provides means to incline playing surface 102 at an angle toward chipping mat 111 during regular play.
• Leg 103 can be designed to move, allowing for different angles according to user preference, but generally, 15 to 30 degrees off the ground surface is preferable.
• Leg 103 is preferable a single U-shaped unit that spans the width of playing surface 102 and is rotatably attached to playing surface 102 via a hinge pin 107 at either end of leg 103. The rotatable connection permits leg 103 to be folded away against the underside of playing surface 102 for compact storage and transportation.
• leg 103 can be comprised of 2 individual posts (not shown).
• leg 103 in any embodiment, can be detachably connected to playing surface 102 for easy connection and removal during play and storage, respectively.
• the preferred configuration of leg 103 permits target 101 to be supported by leg 103 on various surfaces, including soft surfaces like sand.
• Leg 103 can be made from one or more materials, including, for example, wood, plastic metal, or other material capable of supporting playing surface 102 at its preferred position.
• Target 101 can be configured to store chipping mat 111 and golf balls 121 when not in use.
• an underside of playing surface 102 can include a chipping mat receptacle 108 and a golf ball receptacle 109 for receiving chipping mat 111 and golf balls 121, respectively.
• chipping mat receptacle 108 is sized to snug fit chipping mat 111 such that when target 101 is carried chipping mat 111 remains in chipping mat receptacle 108; other configurations are contemplated.
• golf ball receptacle 109 is sized to retain golf balls 121 such that when target 101 is carried, golf balls 121 remain in golf ball receptacle 109; other configurations are contemplated.
• Playing surface 102 is comprised of or is affixed with an impact absorbent material 106 to allow for a more realistic play when golf ball 121 hits playing surface 102.
• impact absorbent material 106 can include a rubber mat, artificial turf, artificial grass, a combination thereof, or the like. If impact absorbent material 106 is structurally sufficient, playing surface 102 itself can be comprised of impact absorbent material 106; if impact absorbent material 106 is not structurally sufficient, impact absorbent material 106 can be affixed to an upper surface of playing surface 102. Either way, impact absorbent material 106 provides impact damping when golf ball 121 hits playing surface 102.
• Affixed to playing surface 102 are nets 108 positioned beneath holes 104/105 to catch golf balls 121.
• Other means to catch golf balls 121 are contemplated, for example, a lower tray (not shown) can be affixed under playing surface to catch golf balls and direct them to the front of target 101.
• Chipping mat 111 is preferably made of artificial turf 113 attached to a base 112.
• artificial turf 113 is a high quality artificial turf to more closely resemble real golf play.
• Base 112 is preferably a heavy rubber material being heavy enough to prevent chipping mat 111 from unwanted movement on various surface conditions, such as sand, grass or concrete.
• Artificial turf 113 can be attached to base 112 using any known means, such as adhesives or mechanical fasteners.
• the size and shape of chipping mat 111 can vary, but a 12- inch by 10-inch chipping mat 111 size is preferred.
• the thickness of chipping mat 111 should be such as to be able to compactly fit in chipping mat receptacle 108, without extending substantially from the underside of playing surface 102.
• Chipping mat 111 can include an anchor or a spike to keep chipping mat 111 in place when played on surfaces that enable one to drive a spike into the ground.
• Golf balls 121 are preferably manufactured from a high-density foam, for example polyurethane. This material will enable the game to be played anywhere without fear of injuring nearby people with an errant shot. The density of golf balls 121 also allows a player to feel like they are using a real golf ball. Real golf balls can be used.
• Target 101 can also include a flag or a pin 131, which can be inserted into or attached to target 101 to facilitate depth perception for the players, to improve the overall aesthetic of the target, and to again, mimic the look and feel of an actual green on a real golf course.
• the golf chipping game can be played with a single target and a single chipping mat as shown in FIG. 5.
• the golf chipping game is played with 2 opposing targets and 2 opposing chipping mats as shown in FIG. 6.
• Targets 101 A and 101B are set up approximately 15 feet apart (other distances are contemplated), with a top surface of targets 101 A and 10 IB facing each other.
• Chipping mats 11 IC and 11 ID are placed in front of a respective target and preferably aligned with a center of each target.
• Players 1 and 3 are on opposing teams and play from either side of target 101 A.
• Players 2 and 4 are also on opposing teams and play from either side of target 101B.
• Players 1 and 2 are on the same team and Players 3 and 4 are on the same team.
• Each team starts with 3 golf balls.
• One or more golf clubs is used at each target. Golf clubs can be shared or each player can have their own.
• Players 1 and 3 who are on opposing teams and are positioned next to target 101 A, will play the first hole. Player 1 will stand next to chipping mat 11 IC and hit all three of his golf balls toward target 101B. Player 1 will take the total or net score of his three shots. Player 3, player l's opponent, who is standing on the same side as player 1, will then approach chipping mat 11 IC. Player 3 will also take 3 shots toward target 10 IB and will take his total or net score. Between players 1 and 3, the player (and therefore, the team) with the best total or net score will win that hole. That will be Hole #1. The winner of Hole #1 will be marked on a scoring device, which may be a scorecard or may be a scoreboard.
• a scoring device which may be a scorecard or may be a scoreboard.
• the action will then shift to players 2 and 4 who are positioned next to target 101B.
• the player whose team won the prior hole can go first, similar to/mimicking the Honors system as played in golf. Assuming player 1 had the better score on Hole #1, and therefore won the hole, his teammate, player 2, will go first. The same sequence of events that occurred for Hole #1 will follow for Hole #2. Once a winner for Hole #2 has been determined, the scoring device will be marked, and players 1 and 3 will go again, playing Hole #3. This will continue, with each side alternating turns until one team wins 10 holes, or has won more holes than there are holes remaining to be played, whichever comes first. If the score is tied after 18 holes, a sudden death tiebreaker hole will be played.
• a shorter version of the same game can be played until one team wins 5 holes or has won more holes than there are holes remaining to be played, whichever comes first. In fact, any number of holes can be played. Also, whereas this method of scoring mimics "match play” in real golf, players may also choose to play a game that mirrors "stroke play” in real golf, wherein each player will simply keep track of his own score for each hole. In fact, while the game will come with "suggested or recommended scoring” any variation of scoring can be played, which is a unique and fun aspect of this game, as it is a unique and fun aspect of golf. Other variations of play are contemplated.
• a score is Bogey (+1) for that shot. If a chip hits the target on a fly but does not go in any of the holes, a score is Par (E) for that shot. If a chip goes in the largest hole in the middle, a score is Birdie (-1) for that shot. If a chip goes in the smaller hole, a score is Eagle (-2) for that shot.
• each player gets three shots per hole, the player will add up the scores from all three shots to get his score for that hole. For example, for a player's first shot, he chips the ball and misses the target completely for a Bogey (+1). His second shot hits the target and rolls off without going into a hole for a Par (E). His third shot goes into the largest middle hole for a Birdie (-1). He then adds his score (+1, -1, E) to get his score for that hole, which is E. Since this is golf themed scoring, the lowest score wins the hole. So his opponent goes next, trying to beat a score of E. He hits the target the first two shots (E, E) and misses the target completely on his third shot for a Bogey (+1). His overall score is +1 and so he would lose to Player l 's score of E.
• Another scoring method can be, for example, a score is zero (0) points. If a chip hits the target on a fly but does not go into any of the holes, a score is one (1) point. If a chip goes into the larger middle hole, a score is three (3) points. If a chip goes into either of the smaller, top corner holes, a score is five (5) points.

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