Golf accessory carrier

Abstract

The present invention pertains to a carrier device for transporting a golfer's accessory items during play. The device includes a carrier member attached to a glove attachment surface that is configured to engage a portion of a golf glove such that the golf glove can be stored on the carrier member when not being used by the golfer. In accordance with other embodiments, the carrier member is configured to secure one or more golf balls therein. In accordance with other embodiments, various device holders are attached to the carrier member.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A carrier device for transporting a golfer's accessory items during play, comprising: 
 a carrier member; and    a glove attachment surface attached to the carrier member and configured to engage a portion of a golf glove such that the golf glove can be stored on the carrier member when not being used by the golfer.    
     
     
         2 . The carrier device of  claim 1 , wherein the glove attachment surface comprises a strip of Velcro material.  
     
     
         3 . The carrier device of  claim 1 , wherein the glove attachment surface comprises a strip of nylon with a surface of minute hooks.  
     
     
         4 . The carrier device of  claim 1 , wherein the glove attachment surface comprises a strip of material having a surface of uncut pile.  
     
     
         5 . The carrier device of  claim 1 , further comprising a clip attached to the carrier member and configured to secure the carrier member to a piece of apparel worn by the golfer.  
     
     
         6 . The carrier device of  claim 1 , wherein the carrier member comprises an elongated hollow body that is open at both ends and has an overall diameter that enables a golf ball to be slidably received therein.  
     
     
         7 . The carrier device of  claim 6 , wherein the elongated hollow body includes a ball-securing annular lip located proximate at least one end thereof, the ball-securing annular lip being of an overall size and configuration to secure the golf ball within the elongated hollow body until manual force is applied to the golf ball so as to move the golf ball through the annular lip.  
     
     
         8 . The carrier device of  claim 6 , wherein the elongated hollow body includes a ball-securing annular lip located proximate at least one end thereof, the ball securing annular lip having a diameter that is slightly smaller than the diameter of other portions of the hollow body.  
     
     
         9 . The carrier device of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one tee loop attached to the carrier member and adapted to receive and secure the shank of a golf tee.  
     
     
         10 . The carrier device of  claim 1 , further comprising a ball marker pocket formed in the carrier member and adapted to receive and secure a ball marker therein.  
     
     
         11 . The carrier device of  claim 1 , further comprising a divot tool pocket formed in the carrier member and adapted to receive and secure a divot tool therein.  
     
     
         12 . The carrier device of  claim 11 , wherein the pocket is formed behind the glove attachment surface.  
     
     
         13 . The carrier device of  claim 1 , further comprising a marking device sleeve attached to the carrier member and adapted to receive and secure a device for marking a score on a scorecard.  
     
     
         14 . A carrier device for transporting a golfer's accessory items during play, comprising: 
 a carrier member having an elongated hollow body that is open at both ends and has an overall diameter that enables one or more golf balls to be slidably received therein;    a clip attached to the carrier member and configured to secure the carrier member to a piece of apparel worn by the golfer;    at least one tee loop attached to the carrier member and adapted to receive and secure the shank of a golf tee;    a ball marker pocket formed in the carrier member and adapted to receive and secure a ball marker therein;    a marking device sleeve attached to the carrier member and adapted to receive and secure a device for marking a score on a scorecard;    a divot tool pocket formed in the carrier member and adapted to receive and secure a divot tool therein; and    a glove attachment surface attached to the carrier member and configured to engage a portion of a golf glove.    
     
     
         15 . The carrier device of  claim 14 , wherein the glove attachment surface comprises a strip of Velcro material.  
     
     
         16 . The carrier device of  claim 14 , wherein the elongated hollow body includes a ball-securing annular lip located proximate at least one end thereof, the ball-securing annular lip being of an overall size and configuration that enables it to secure one or more golf balls within the elongated hollow body until manual force is applied so as to move the ball or balls through the annular lip.  
     
     
         17 . The carrier device of  claim 14 , wherein the elongated hollow body includes a ball-securing annular lip located proximate at least one end thereof, the ball securing annular lip having a diameter that is slightly smaller than the diameter of other portions of the hollow body.  
     
     
         18 . The carrier device of  claim 14 , wherein the divot tool pocket is formed behind the attachment surface.  
     
     
         19 . A carrier device for transporting a golfer's accessory items during play, comprising: 
 a carrier member having an elongated hollow body that is open at both ends and has an overall diameter that enables a golf ball to be slidably received therein;    a clip attached to the carrier member and configured to secure the carrier member to a piece of apparel worn by the golfer; and    a device holder attached to the carrier member and selected from a group consisting of a marking device sleeve, a tee loop, a divot tool pocket, a ball marker pocket, and a golf glove attachment surface.    
     
     
         20 . The carrier device of  claim 19 , wherein the device holder is selected from a group consisting of a tee loop, a divot tool pocket, a ball marker pocket, and a golf glove attachment surface.  
     
     
         21 . The carrier device of  claim 19 , wherein the device holder is selected from a group consisting of a divot tool pocket, a ball marker pocket, and a golf glove attachment surface.  
     
     
         22 . The carrier device of  claim 19 , wherein the device holder is selected from a group consisting of a ball marker pocket and a golf glove attachment surface.