Multi-purpose spring-loaded divot repair tool

Abstract

A multi-purpose spring-loaded divot repair tool comprising, in one embodiment, a forked end containing two prongs, a round ball marker, a concave recession, a handle, and a belt clip. The two prongs extend from one end of the handle and are used to repair divots. The round ball marker is located on the handle and is distally positioned to the forked end. Furthermore, the concave recession is proximally located to the round ball marker and distally located to the forked end, such that the concave recession faces upward when the forked end is inserted into the ground. The tool is manufactured from high quality materials.

1 . A tool for use to reseat and repair sod comprising:
 a forked end;   a round ball marker;   a concave recession;   a handle; and   a belt clip.   
   
   
       2 . The tool of  claim 1 , further comprising a spring within the handle which deploys the forked end. 
   
   
       3 . The tool of  claim 2 , wherein the forked end includes two prongs separated by a spacing and projecting away from the handle. 
   
   
       4 . The tool of  claim 3 , wherein the tool is approximately three inches long in its retracted state. 
   
   
       5 . The tool of  claim 4 , wherein the forked end is approximately 1½ inches long. 
   
   
       6 . The tool of  claim 5 , wherein the round ball marker is removable. 
   
   
       7 . The tool of  claim 6 , wherein the round ball marker is located on the handle of said tool. 
   
   
       8 . The tool of  claim 7 , wherein the concave recession faces upward when the forked end of said tool is inserted into the ground. 
   
   
       9 . The tool of  claim 8 , wherein the concave recession is approximately ¾ of an inch wide. 
   
   
       10 . The tool of  claim 9 , further comprising a means for supporting a cigar. 
   
   
       11 . The tool of  claim 10 , wherein the handle is made from wood inserts, composite materials, and mother of pearl. 
   
   
       12 . The tool of  claim 11 , wherein said handle is approximately 3 inches long. 
   
   
       13 . The tool of  claim 12 , wherein said handle contains a switch button. 
   
   
       14 . The tool of  claim 13 , wherein the belt clip is located on the side of the handle opposite the side that the switch button and round ball marker are located. 
   
   
       15 . The tool of  claim 14 , wherein the belt clip is removable. 
   
   
       16 . The tool of  claim 15 , wherein the belt clip is made of plastic or metal in an injection molding process requiring the design and use of custom molds. 
   
   
       17 . A multipurpose golf course tool comprising:
 a base portion comprising:
 a circularly disposed ball marker mechanism, 
 a lower power comprising an arcuate recession; 
 an upper portion; 
   a slidably disposed prong array;   a handle;   a belt clip; and, wherein said base portion houses said slidably disposed prong array.   
   
   
       18 . The multipurpose golf course tool of  claim 17  wherein said slidably disposed prong array comprises at least two prongs. 
   
   
       19 . The multipurpose golf course tool of  claim 17  wherein said slidably disposed prong array comprises a spring actuation system. 
   
   
       20 . The multipurpose golf course tool of  claim 17  wherein said circularly disposed ball marker mechanism is removably attached.