Golf tee insertion tool

Abstract

An insertion tool having an upper section and an insertion section coupled to the upper section and configured to be inserted into a teeing ground to create a depression for insertion of a golf tee. The upper section and insertion section may be a unitary body or may be coupled via a threaded connection.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An insertion tool, comprising:
 an upper section; and   an insertion section coupled to the upper section and configured to be inserted into a teeing ground to create a depression for insertion of a golf tee.   
     
     
         2 . The insertion tool of  claim 1 , wherein the upper section and insertion section is a unitary body. 
     
     
         3 . The insertion tool of  claim 1 , wherein the upper section and insertion section are coupled via a threaded connection. 
     
     
         4 . The insertion tool of  claim 3 , wherein a depth of insertion of the insertion section is variable based on the threaded connection. 
     
     
         5 . The insertion tool of  claim 1 , wherein the upper section includes a cup for receiving a golf ball. 
     
     
         6 . The insertion tool of  claim 1 , wherein the upper section includes an edge configured to allow a golfer to retrieve the insertion tool from the teeing ground after the insertion section is inserted into the teeing ground. 
     
     
         7 . The insertion tool of  claim 1 , wherein the insertion tool is constructed from one of a plastic, a metal, and a composite material. 
     
     
         8 . The insertion tool of  claim 1 , wherein the insertion section includes a wall that is generally cylindrical and tapers as the wall extends away from the upper section. 
     
     
         9 . The insertion tool of  claim 8 , wherein the wall surrounds a hollow core. 
     
     
         10 . The insertion tool of  claim 9 , wherein the wall at an end away from the upper section encloses the hollow core. 
     
     
         11 . The insertion tool of  claim 1 , wherein a length of the insertion section is substantially one-half inch.