Cap with ball marker holder and removable ball marker

Abstract

A golf ball marker holder is attached to a cap in such a way that the cap straps may be adjusted without the wearer having to contact the ball marker holder, yet the ball marker holder is positioned outside the wearer's field of vision. The golf ball marker holder may be permanently attached to a first strap of a strap portion of a cap. The position of the golf ball marker holder may be fixed relative to the first strap. The marker may include a magnetic element enabling the marker to be removably secured to the golf ball marker holder.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A cap comprising:
 a front side;   a rear side having a strap portion with a first strap and a second strap couplable together to adjust a diameter of the cap; and   a panel configured to receive indicia, the panel being integral with the first strap   
     
     
         2 . The cap of  claim 1 , wherein the first strap defines the panel. 
     
     
         3 . The cap of  claim 1 , further comprising a ball marker holder. 
     
     
         4 . The cap of  claim 3 , wherein the ball marker holder is permanently attached to the first strap. 
     
     
         5 . The cap of  claim 4 , wherein the ball marker holder includes a countersink configured to receive a ball marker. 
     
     
         6 . The cap of  claim 4 , wherein the ball marker holder is configured to receive indicia. 
     
     
         7 . The cap of  claim 1 , wherein the panel includes a magnet as to receive a ball marker formed of a material having intrinsic magnetic properties. 
     
     
         8 . The cap of  claim 1 , wherein the panel is formed of a material having intrinsic magnetic properties as to receive a ball marker including a magnet. 
     
     
         9 . The cap of  claim 1 , in combination with a ball marker. 
     
     
         10 . The cap of  claim 9 , wherein the panel is formed of a material having intrinsic magnetic properties and wherein the ball marker includes a magnet. 
     
     
         11 . The cap of  claim 9 , wherein the panel includes a magnet and wherein the ball marker is formed of a material having intrinsic magnetic properties. 
     
     
         12 . The cap of  claim 1 , wherein the first strap includes a plurality of holes configured to receive a corresponding plurality of studs disposed on the second strap. 
     
     
         13 . The cap of  claim 12 , wherein the panel covers the plurality of holes from view when the cap is worn by a wearer. 
     
     
         14 . The cap of  claim 1 , wherein the panel includes the indicia.