Golf assistance device and method thereof

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a golf assistance device and methods of utilizing the same. Embodiments of the present invention more specifically relate to a device for assisting novice golfers to better understand the game of golf, and a method of improving a golfer's skills by utilizing the same. In one embodiment, a golf assistance device comprises: a unitary housing, a memory means contained within the unitary housing for storing at least audio data relating to the game of golf, a portable power supply contained within the unitary housing, a selection means accessible from an outside surface of the unitary housing, and a processor means for facilitating information transmission between the selection means, the memory means, and an output.

1 . A golf assistance device comprising:
 a unitary housing;   a memory means contained within the unitary housing for storing at least audio data relating to the game of golf;   a portable power supply contained within the unitary housing;   a selection means accessible from an outside surface of the unitary housing; and   a processor means for facilitating information transmission between the selection means, the memory means, and an output.   
   
   
       2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the output comprises an audio speaker. 
   
   
       3 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the selection means comprises at least one of a button, switch, or touchscreen device 
   
   
       4 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of selection means accessible from the outside surface of the unitary housing. 
   
   
       5 . The device of  claim 4 , wherein each of the plurality of selection means are representative of a different aspect of the game of golf. 
   
   
       6 . The device of  claim 5 , wherein each of the plurality of selection means are representative of at least one of a tee shot, a sand trap shot, fairway shot, rough shot, a downhill/uphill lie shot, a putt, or a chip. 
   
   
       7 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the portable power supply comprises at least one of a battery or a solar-energy cell. 
   
   
       8 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the memory means additionally stores video or text data. 
   
   
       9 . The device of  claim 8 , wherein the output comprises a visual display screen. 
   
   
       10 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising an attachment means for attaching the golf assistance device to another article or device. 
   
   
       11 . The device of  claim 10 , wherein the attachment means comprises at least one of a clip, buckle, or strap, positioned along the outer surface of the unitary housing. 
   
   
       12 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising an input device. 
   
   
       13 . The device of  claim 12 , wherein the input device comprises a microphone and recording means for storing or modifying audio data within the memory means. 
   
   
       14 . The device of  claim 12 , wherein the input device comprises a data port for receiving electronic signals from a data source for updating or modifying data stored on the memory means. 
   
   
       15 . A device for assisting novice golfers to better understand the game of golf, the device comprising:
 a unitary housing;   a memory means contained within the unitary housing for storing audio data relating to tips or advice to play the game of golf;   a battery source contained within the unitary housing;   a plurality of buttons accessible from an outside surface of the unitary housing for selecting a desired genre of tips or advice; and   a processor means for facilitating information transmission between the plurality of buttons, the memory means, and a speaker.   
   
   
       16 . The device of  claim 15 , wherein the desired genres of tips or advice comprise at least one of a tee shot, a sand trap shot, fairway shot, rough shot, a downhill/uphill lie shot, a putt, or a chip. 
   
   
       17 . The device of  claim 15 , further comprising an attachment means for attaching the golf assistance device to another article or device. 
   
   
       18 . The device of  claim 15 , wherein the attachment means comprises at least one of a clip, buckle, or strap, positioned along the outer surface of the unitary housing. 
   
   
       19 . A method of improving a golfer's skills at playing golf comprising:
 providing a golf assistance device comprising:
 a unitary housing; 
 a memory means contained within the unitary housing for storing at least audio data relating to the game of golf; 
 a portable power supply contained within the unitary housing; 
 a selection means accessible from an outside surface of the unitary housing; and 
 a processor means for facilitating information transmission between the selection means, the memory means, and an output; 
   assessing the positioning and lie of a golfer's golf ball during a round of golf;   utilizing the selection means to indicate the assessment of the positioning and lie of the golfer's golf ball; and   receiving information from the output;   wherein, the information received from the output comprises advice for hitting the golfer's golf ball from its assessed positioning and lie.   
   
   
       20 . The method of  claim 20 , wherein the golf assistance further comprises a plurality of selection means accessible from the outside surface of the unitary housing, wherein each of the plurality of selection means are representative of at least one of a tee shot, a sand trap shot, fairway shot, rough shot, a downhill/uphill lie shot, a putt, or a chip.