Device for enhancing the game of a golf player and methods of use thereof

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to the field of golf accessories, and more particularly to devices for enhancing the game of a golf player and methods of use thereof. The present invention can be used to enhance the game of any golf player, such as a beginner, who needs stronger visual cues with respect to the position of the ball on the ground and the intended path of the golf ball. The present invention is particularly adaptable as a game-enhancing device for golfers who are visually challenged, in particular, for golfers suffering from macular degeneration.

1 . A device for enhancing the game of a golf player on a playing surface comprising: 
 a substantially flat surface comprising one or more elongations extending outwardly from a focal point;    a cut notch located near said focal point, said cut notch being capable of accepting a golf tee;    whereby said golf player can place a golf ball substantially near said focal point and be able to visualize the position of said golf ball from the peripheral view of said one or more elongations.    
   
   
       2 . (canceled)  
   
   
       3 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said device comprises a color that provides a contrast with the color of said playing surface.  
   
   
       4 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of said one or more elongations extends toward the direction where said golf ball is to travel.  
   
   
       5 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said device is substantially in the shape of a T with said focal point located substantially at the intersection.  
   
   
       6 . (canceled)  
   
   
       7 . (canceled)  
   
   
       8 . (canceled)  
   
   
       9 . A method of enhancing the game of a golf player comprising the steps of: 
 a) providing a substantially flat surface comprising one or more elongations; and    b) providing a focal point comprising a point where said one or more elongations extend or diverge from    whereby said golf player can place a golf ball substantially near said focal point and be able to visualize the position of said golf ball from the peripheral view of said one or more elongations.    
   
   
       10 . The method of  claim 10 , further comprising an aperture located substantially at said focal point, said aperture being capable of accepting a golf tee.  
   
   
       11 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein said device comprises a color that provides a contrast with the color of the playing surface.  
   
   
       12 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein at least one of said one or more elongations extends toward the direction where said golf ball is to travel.  
   
   
       13 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein said device is substantially in the shape of a T with said focal point located substantially at the intersection.  
   
   
       14 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein said device is used to enhance the game of a visually challenged golf player.  
   
   
       15 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein said golf player has macular degeneration.  
   
   
       16 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein said device is used to enhance the game of a beginner.  
   
   
       17 . A method of enhancing the game of a golf player comprising the steps of: 
 a) providing means for a focal point; and    b) providing means for peripheral view with respect to said focal point;    whereby said golf player can place a golf ball substantially near said focal point and be able to visualize the position of said golf ball from said peripheral view.    
   
   
       18 . The method of  claim 17 , further comprising a means for accepting a golf tee located substantially at said focal point.  
   
   
       19 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein said means for a focal point and means for peripheral view is substantially in the shape of a T with said means for a focal point located substantially at the intersection and said means for peripheral view comprising the elongations.  
   
   
       20 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein said means for a focal point and means for peripheral view is substantially in the shape of a bull's eye target with said means for a focal point located substantially at the center of said bull's eye and said means for peripheral view comprising the outer rings of said bull's eye.  
   
   
       21 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said device is substantially in the shape of a semicircle with said focal point located substantially at the center of the diameter of said semicircle.  
   
   
       22 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said device is substantially in the shape of a bull's eye with said focal point located substantially at the center of said bull's eye.  
   
   
       23 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said device is substantially in the shape of rays emanating from a single point with said focal point located substantially at said single point.