Golf putting practice target

Abstract

A putting aide device that can be used with or without an existing golf cup or hole and has a perimeter lip for nesting on the surface edge of the hole or cup. Without the use of a hole, the device can be placed on a practice green surface of grass or a carpet or any other substitute surface for putting practices. The device has an elevated circular body with a lateral opening in a side thereof that allows a limited ball entry to itself or to the hole beneath (when used). The device includes a tuning fork feature that is struck by a properly delivered golf ball. When struck, the fork emits a sound dependent on the ball's aim, force and/or contact. This way, the golfer receives visual and audible feedback as to the quality and effectiveness of the putting stroke.

1 . A golf putting practice device comprising: a substantially flat member to be placed on a putting surface having on one side thereon a lateral opening of a size to allow a golf ball to enter therein, a member located in said opening to make contact with a golf ball entering said opening, said member located in said opening is a rigid and stationary member and having means thereon for creating an audible sound when hit by said ball. 
   
   
       2 . The practice device of  claim 1  including a protruding element located on a bottom of said practicing device, said member is sized to overly a golf hole in the ground. 
   
   
       3 . (canceled) 
   
   
       4 . The practice device of  claim 4 , wherein said member in said lateral opening is in a shape of a tuning fork. 
   
   
       5 . The practice device of  claim 4 , wherein said tuning fork consists of two independent tines.