Multiuse Golf Tool

Abstract

A simple and convenient multiuse use golf tool enables several valuable functions using an elongated ground stake that is slidably received into an elongated u-channel member. In this way, the ground stake may be held within the u-channel when not in use, for example during transport, and may be removed for use. In a first use, the ground stake has a divot repair tool at one end, and may be extended such that the u-channel and the ground stake cooperate as an extended lever to assist in easy divot repair. In the second use, the ground stake has a golf ball channel, and when the ground stake is placed on the ground, the golf ball channel may assist the golfer in achieving a consistent putt swing. In third use, the u-channel has a void in its base for perpendicularly receiving the ground stake. In this way, the golfer is enabled to practice proper position relative to a pin. In a forth use, the ground stake is made from a magnetic metal, or coated with a magnetic surface, such that a magnet attached to a phone or camera allows easy positioning of a camera relative to the golfer.

What is claimed, is: 
     
         1 . A multiuse golf tool, comprising:
 an elongated ground stake, further comprising:
 a putter channel having a pair of spaced apart ridges for containing a rolling golf ball when the elongated ground stake is positioned substantially parallel to the ground; and 
 a tapered pointed end constructed to be inserted into the ground when the elongated ground stake is positioned substantially perpendicular to the ground; 
   an elongated u-channel member, further comprising
 a channel running the length of the u-channel member, the channel sized for removably receiving the elongated ground stake; and 
 a base having a void for receiving the elongated ground stake such that the ground stake is positioned perpendicular to the elongated u-channel member; and 
   wherein the elongated ground stake can be removed from the elongated u-channel member and positioned (1) parallel to the ground for putting practice or as an alignment aid, and (2) perpendicular to the ground for supporting a mobile phone or camera.   
     
     
         2 . The mulituse golf tool of  claim 1 , wherein the pointed end of the elongated ground stake comprises two points formed into the shape of a divot tool. 
     
     
         3 . The mulituse golf tool of  claim 1 , wherein the elongated ground stake further comprises a metal liner fixed in the putter channel, the metal liner material selected to be a magnetic material. 
     
     
         4 . The mulituse golf tool of  claim 3 , further comprising a magnet that can be fixed to a mobile phone or camera, the strength of the magnet selected to magnetically hold the mobile phone or camera to the metal liner. 
     
     
         5 . The mulituse golf tool of  claim 3 , wherein the metal liner is fixed with an adhesive to the elongated ground stake. 
     
     
         6 . The mulituse golf tool of  claim 1 , further comprising a magnet that can be fixed to a mobile phone or camera, the strength of the magnet selected to magnetically hold the mobile phone or camera to the ground stake. 
     
     
         7 . The mulituse golf tool of  claim 1 , wherein the elongated ground stake is between 2 feet and 4 feet in total length. 
     
     
         8 . The mulituse golf tool of  claim 1 , wherein the elongated ground stake is frictionally retained in the channel of the u-channel member. 
     
     
         9 . The mulituse golf tool of  claim 1 , wherein the elongated ground stake is slidably retained in the channel of the u-channel member. 
     
     
         10 . The mulituse golf tool of  claim 1 , wherein the elongated ground stake is a solid milled aluminum rod. 
     
     
         11 . The mulituse golf tool of  claim 1 , wherein the u-channel member is a solid plastic member. 
     
     
         12 . The mulituse golf tool of  claim 1 , wherein the divot tool is removable from the elongated ground stake. 
     
     
         13 . The mulituse golf tool of  claim 1 , wherein the base has a plurality of voids, each void for receiving the elongated ground stake such that the ground stake is positioned perpendicular to the elongated u-channel member 
     
     
         14 . A multiuse golf tool, comprising:
 an elongated ground stake, further comprising:
 a putter channel for containing a rolling golf ball when the elongated ground stake is positioned substantially parallel to the ground; 
 an end constructed to be inserted into the ground when the elongated ground stake is positioned substantially perpendicular to the ground, the end shaped and constructed to act as a divot tool; and 
 wherein the elongated ground stake comprises a magnetic material; 
   an elongated u-channel member, further comprising
 a channel running the length of the u-channel member, the channel sized for removably receiving the elongated ground stake; and 
 a base having a void for receiving the elongated ground stake such that the ground stake is positioned perpendicular to the elongated u-channel member; and 
   wherein the elongated ground stake can be removed from the elongated u-channel member and positioned (1) parallel to the ground for putting practice or as an alignment aid, or (2) perpendicular to the ground for supporting a mobile phone or camera.   
     
     
         15 . The mulituse golf tool of  claim 13 , wherein the u-channel member is between 3 feet and 4 feet in length. 
     
     
         16 . The mulituse golf tool of  claim 13 , wherein the u-channel member is between ¼″ and 1″ longer than the elongated ground stake. 
     
     
         17 . The mulituse golf tool of  claim 13 , wherein the elongated ground stake has a magnetic material layer and a non-magnetic material layer. 
     
     
         18 . A method of using the golf tool according to  claim 14 , comprising:
 at a first time, extending the elongated ground stake from the u-channel member such that the divot tool is exposed and the u-channel member acts as a lever for operating the divot tool;   at a second time, removing the elongated ground stake from the u-channel, placing the ground stake horizontally on the ground, placing a golf ball on the ground stake, striking the golf ball with a putter, wherein the ground stake assists in directing the golf ball to roll down the length of the ground stake;   at a third time, removing the elongated ground stake from the u-channel, inserting the ground stake into the void such that the ground stake is held substantially perpendicular to the u-channel member for assisting a golfer in proper alignment to the pin and   at a fourth time, removing the elongated ground stake from the u-channel, inserting the ground stake perpendicular into the ground, and magnetically fixing a camera or mobile phone to the ground stake.   
     
     
         19 . The method according to  claim 18 , wherein removing the elongated ground stake includes sliding the elongated ground stake in a channel in the u-channel member. 
     
     
         20 . The method according to  claim 18 , wherein the elongated ground stake includes a putter channel having a pair of spaced apart ridges for containing the rolling golf ball.