Multi-pocket golf net assembly with multiple target sheath configurations

Abstract

A golf net assembly including a plurality of target holes and target sheaths for tracking the flight of hit golf balls is disclosed. The golf net assembly includes a light framework for providing a shape for securing a fabric assembly to the framework by using flexible connectors. The fabric assembly includes a first target sheath secured to a first target hole for collecting golf balls, in which the first target sheath includes at least one target closed end and an access hole. A second target sheath, third target sheath, fourth target sheath, and fifth target sheath can be included in which each target sheath can be secured to a target hole and can include at least one target closed end and an access hole for removing the hit golf balls. The target holes and target sheaths can vary in shape and size and can be arranged into multiple configurations.

1 . A golf net assembly adapted to track a flight of golf balls comprising: 
 a. a light framework for providing a shape;    b. a fabric assembly secured to the light framework, wherein the fabric assembly comprises: 
 i. a first target sheath secured to a first target hole for collecting golf balls, wherein the first target sheath comprises a top, a right, a left, and a bottom with at least one target closed end and a first access hole;  
 ii. a second target sheath with at least one target closed end and a second access hole, wherein the second target sheath is secured to a second target hole, wherein the second target hole is connected to the first target hole;  
 iii. a third target sheath with at least one target closed end and a third access hole, wherein the third target sheath is secured to a third target hole, wherein the third target hole is connected to a member selected from the group consisting of: the first target hole, the second target hole, and combinations thereof;  
 iv. a fourth target sheath with at least one target closed end and a fourth access hole, wherein the fourth target sheath is secured to a fourth target hole, wherein the fourth target hole is connected to a member selected from the group consisting of: the first target hole, the second target hole, the third target hole, and combinations thereof;  
 v. a fifth target sheath with at least one target closed end and a fifth access hole, wherein the fifth target sheath is secured to a fifth target hole, wherein the fifth target hole is connected to a member selected from the group consisting of: the first target hole, the second target hole, the third target hole, the fourth target hole, and combinations thereof; and  
 vi. each target sheath is adapted to remove weight from the fabric assembly due to a presence of golf balls, wherein the at least one target closed end is centrally located in each target sheath; and  
   c. a plurality of flexible connectors fixedly attached to the light framework for engaging an existing golf practice frame, wherein the plurality of flexible connectors accommodate a variety of existing golf practice frame sizes.    
     
     
         2 . The golf net assembly of  claim 1 , wherein at least two target sheaths are secured to each target hole.  
     
     
         3 . The golf net assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the first target hole in relation to the second target hole comprises a configuration selected from the group consisting of: a square, a rectangle, a trapezoid, a circle, a row, a diagonal, and combinations thereof.  
     
     
         4 . The golf net assembly of  claim 1 , wherein each target hole is shaped in a configuration comprising a member selected from the group consisting of: a square, a circle, a triangle, a trapezoid, a rectangle, a pentagon, a hexagon, a heptagon, an octagon, an irregular shape, and combinations thereof.  
     
     
         5 . The golf net assembly of  claim 1 , wherein a target sheath opening is secured to a target hole, wherein a size of the target sheath opening is identical to a size of the target hole.  
     
     
         6 . The golf net assembly of  claim 1 , wherein a shape of the target sheath opening comprises a member selected from the group consisting of: a square, a circle, a triangle, a trapezoid, a rectangle, a pentagon, a hexagon, a heptagon, an octagon, an irregular shape, and combinations thereof.  
     
     
         7 . The golf net assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the light framework is made from a member of the group consisting of: a stainless steel, a steel, a metal, a plastic, a polyvinyl chloride, a man-made product, and combinations thereof, that holds a rigid shape when impacted by a golf ball.  
     
     
         8 . The golf net assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the light framework comprises two rectangular shapes, wherein the two rectangular shapes are bonded together, wherein the bonding together comprises a member selected from the group consisting of: a welding, an adhesive, and combinations thereof.  
     
     
         9 . The golf net assembly of  claim 1 , wherein from about 8 connectors to about 100 connectors are used to secure the fabric assembly over an existing golf practice frame.  
     
     
         10 . The golf net assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the connectors are rope for tying the fabric assembly to the existing golf practice frame.  
     
     
         11 . The golf net assembly of  claim 10 , wherein the rope is sisal, hemp, or combinations of polymer and organic rope material.  
     
     
         12 . The golf net assembly of  claim 1 , wherein each target sheath is made from a suitable material, wherein the suitable material comprises a member selected from the group consisting of: water resistant netting, polymer woven netting, nylon mesh, and combinations thereof.  
     
     
         13 . The golf net assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the fabric assembly is formed from polymer netting comprising openings that prevent passage of golf balls.  
     
     
         14 . The golf net assembly of  claim 1 , wherein fabric assembly material permits the passage of wind and water.  
     
     
         15 . The golf net assembly of  claim 1 , wherein at least two target holes are secured to each target sheath.  
     
     
         16 . The golf net assembly of  claim 1 , wherein each target sheath is netting formed in a shape of a tube, wherein the tube comprises a length to contain up to 100 golf balls.  
     
     
         17 . The golf net assembly of  claim 1 , wherein each target sheath is secured to the light framework by using a member selected from the group consisting of: a tape, a Velcro®, an adhesive, a glue, a fastener, and combinations thereof.  
     
     
         18 . The golf net assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the light framework is fully foldable for storing, wherein the light framework transforms from a fully foldable configuration to an upstanding fully expanded configuration to form a shape for supporting the fabric assembly.  
     
     
         19 . A kit comprising the golf net assembly of  claim 1  attachable to an existing golf net frame.  
     
     
         20 . A golf net assembly adapted to track a flight of golf balls comprising: 
 a. a light framework for providing a shape;    b. a fabric assembly secured to the light framework, wherein the fabric assembly comprises: 
 i. a first target sheath secured to a first target hole for collecting golf balls, wherein the first target sheath comprises a top, a right, a left, and a bottom with at least one target closed end and a first access hole;  
 ii. a second target sheath with at least one target closed end and a second access hole, wherein the second target sheath is secured to a second target hole, wherein the second target hole is connected to the first target hole; and  
 iii. each target sheath is adapted to remove weight from the fabric assembly due to the presence of golf balls, wherein the at least one target closed end is located in the target sheath; and  
   c. a plurality of flexible connectors fixedly attached to the light framework for engaging an existing golf practice frame, wherein the plurality of flexible connectors accommodate a variety of existing golf practice frame sizes.