Apparatus and method of play for a golf chipping game

Abstract

Disclosed is a golf chipping game and methods of play for a golf chipping game. The golf chipping game includes an inclined playing surface having a plurality of holes defined therein; an impact absorbent material comprising or affixed to the playing surface; and a chipping mat disposable a distance from the playing surface.

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         22 . A golf chipping game, comprising:
 a target ( 101 ) comprising a solid playing surface ( 102 ) composed of material strong enough to withstand multiple repeated strikes from golf balls ( 131 ) and comprising impact absorbent material ( 106 ) including wood, plastic or metal having a topmost layer of artificial turf secured thereon and having a plurality of holes ( 104 ,  105 ) defined therein and adjustable between prone and inclined positions with respect to the ground; and   a chipping mat ( 111 ) having a surface of artificial turf ( 113 ) and disposable a distance from a lower inclined edge of the inclined topmost layer of artificial turf and playing surface ( 102 ).   
     
     
         23 . The golf chipping game of  claim 22 , further comprising at least one foldable leg affixed to the playing surface to provide the incline of the playing surface when the at least one leg is in its unfolded position. 
     
     
         24 . The golf chipping game of  claim 22 , further comprising a ball collecting means. 
     
     
         25 . The golf chipping game of  claim 24 , wherein the ball collecting means is a plurality of net baskets attached at or about the underside of the playing surface, with one net basket positioned below each of the plurality of holes. 
     
     
         26 . The golf chipping game of  claim 22 , wherein a diameter of the holes is greater than a diameter of a golf ball and are of at least 2 different sizes. 
     
     
         27 . The golf chipping game of  claim 22 , further comprising at least one of a golf ball sized ball. 
     
     
         28 . The golf chipping game of  claim 22 , further comprising:
 a second playing surface having a plurality of holes defined therein; and   a second chipping mat disposable a distance from the second playing surface.   
     
     
         29 . The golf chipping game of  claim 28 , wherein the playing surfaces are disposed apart from and inclined toward each other, and a chipping mat is positioned proximate to a playing surface. 
     
     
         30 . A method of play for a golf chipping game, comprising:
 positioning a lower inclined edge of an inclined playing surface having a plurality of holes a distance from a chipping mat, the playing surface composed of material strong enough to withstand multiple repeated strikes from golf balls ( 131 ) and comprising impact absorbent material ( 106 ) including wood, plastic or metal having a topmost layer of artificial turf secured thereon and extending to the lower inclined edge;   positioning a golf ball on the chipping mat; and   hitting the golf ball with a golf club toward the playing surface.   
     
     
         31 . The method of play for a golf chipping game of  claim 30 , further comprising;
 scoring points based on the golf balls relation to the playing surface and plurality of holes after hitting the golf ball toward the playing surface.   
     
     
         32 . The method of play for a golf chipping game of  claim 30 , further comprising;
 positioning another playing surface opposing the playing surface; and   positioning another chipping mat opposing the chipping mat.   
     
     
         33 . The golf chipping game of  claim 22 , additionally comprising
 at least one leg ( 103 ) pivotally attached to an upper inclined edge of the playing surface ( 102 ), such that the playing surface ( 102 ) is inclined and supported at different angles on the ground by the at least one leg ( 103 ), and is stably supported on various types ground surfaces.   
     
     
         34 . The golf chipping game of  claim 33 , wherein the at least one leg ( 103 ) is substantially C-shaped or U-shaped and comprises hinge pins ( 107 ) at opposite ends thereof and attached to the upper inclined edge of the playing surface ( 102 ). 
     
     
         35 . The golf chipping game of  claim 22 , comprising
 three holes defined in the playing surface ( 102 ), two holes ( 105 ) laterally adjacent one another and a third hole ( 104 ) longitudinally spaced therefrom and situated laterally-equidistantly therebetween; and   nets ( 108 ) affixed to an underside of the playing surface ( 102 ) and underneath each said hole ( 104 ,  105 ) to catch golf balls ( 121 ) hit into the respective hole ( 104 ,  105 ).   
     
     
         36 . The golf chipping game of  claim 22 , wherein the chipping mat ( 111 ) comprises a base ( 112 ) on which the surface of artificial turf ( 113 ) is affixed, with the base ( 112 ) formed from material sufficiently heavy to prevent unwanted movement of the chipping mat ( 111 ) on sand, grass or concrete. 
     
     
         37 . The golf chipping game of  claim 22 , wherein the target ( 101 ) is adjustable between 15 to 30 degrees off the ground. 
     
     
         38 . The golf chipping game of  claim 22 , wherein the lower inclined edge of the inclined playing surface ( 102 ) also forms an edge of the target ( 101 ). 
     
     
         39 . The golf chipping game of  claim 37 , wherein the playing surface ( 102 ) is supported by the at least one leg ( 103 ) from horizontal to 30° off the ground surface and is stably supported on soft surface or sand. 
     
     
         40 . The golf chipping game of  claim 22 , additionally comprising a frame surrounding said playing surface ( 102 ), with said frame having an expanded portion at one end thereof. 
     
     
         41 . The golf chipping game of  claim 40 , wherein said expanded portion of said frame is located at an end opposite the lower inclined edge of said playing surface ( 102 ) when said target ( 101 ) is inclined.