Environmentally friendly fillable and refillable multi-functional golf tee

Abstract

An environmentally friendly functional golf tee comprising a prefilled, filled and/or refillable hollow tee stem having a top and a bottom. The functional golf tee also includes a removable cap mechanically connected to the top of the tee stem. The bottom of the tee stem comprises a pointed and/or pointed and threaded tip. The bottom of the tee stem may be permanent or removable. The cap is configured to retain a beverage ranging from ⅛ OZ to 3 liquid ounces within the hollow tee stem. The top of the hollow tee stem and the cap are each configured to accept a golf ball for teeing. The functional golf tee comprises a composite material selected from at least one of a bio-degradable plastic, carbohydrate-based polymeric plastic, a compostable plastic, a bioplastic, a wheat straw, or a sustainably sourced paper product.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An environmentally friendly fillable and refillable functional golf tee, comprising:
 a single unitary hollow tee stem body having an open proximal top, an open distal bottom, and a 3-ounce hollow center volume from the open proximal top to the open distal bottom;   a solid pointed tip connected to the open distal bottom to enclose the 3-ounce hollow center volume of the hollow tee stem body, wherein the hollow tee stem body is selectively empty, filled, or partially filled with a consumable; and   a removable cap connected to the open proximal top to enclose the 3-ounce hollow center at the open proximal top of the hollow tee stem body,   wherein the fillable and refillable functional golf tee is not more than 4 inches in height; and   wherein the functional golf tee comprises a composite material selected from at least one of a bio-degradable plastic, carbohydrate-based polymeric plastic, a compostable plastic, a bioplastic, a wheat straw, or a sustainably sourced paper product.   
     
     
         2 . The fillable and refillable functional golf tee of  claim 1 , wherein the composite material selected from at least one of a bio-degradable plastic, carbohydrate-based polymeric plastic, a compostable plastic, a bioplastic, or a wheat straw. 
     
     
         3 . The fillable and refillable functional golf tee of  claim 2 , wherein the bio-degradable or compostable plastic comprises polylactic acid (PLA), polybutylene adipate-co-terephthalate (PBAT), polybutylene succinate (PBS), polycaprolactone (PCL), or polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA). 
     
     
         4 . The fillable and refillable functional golf tee of  claim 1 , wherein the consumable comprises water, coffee, sports drinks, energy drinks, liquid spirits, CBD oils, liquid soluble powders, candy, chewables, and granular gummies. 
     
     
         5 . The fillable and refillable functional golf tee of  claim 1 , wherein the removable cap is a screw cap. 
     
     
         6 . The fillable and refillable functional golf tee of  claim 1 , wherein the removable cap is a bayonet cap. 
     
     
         7 . The fillable and refillable functional golf tee of  claim 1 , wherein the removable cap is a pop-top cap. 
     
     
         8 . The fillable and refillable functional golf tee of  claim 6 , wherein the pop-top cap comprises a tab permanently connected to the hollow tee stem body. 
     
     
         9 . The fillable and refillable functional golf tee of  claim 1 , wherein the removable cap comprises a built-in collapsible straw. 
     
     
         10 . The fillable and refillable functional golf tee of  claim 1 , wherein the removable cap comprises a built-in ball marker. 
     
     
         11 . The fillable and refillable functional golf tee of  claim 7 , wherein the built-in ball marker further comprises a pull tab. 
     
     
         12 . The fillable and refillable functional golf tee of  claim 1 , wherein the proximal top of the hollow tee stem body is configured to accept a golf ball. 
     
     
         13 . The fillable and refillable functional golf tee of  claim 1 , wherein the hollow tee stem body comprises a textured surface. 
     
     
         14 . The fillable and refillable functional golf tee of  claim 1 , wherein the hollow tee stem body is transparent. 
     
     
         15 . The fillable and refillable functional golf tee of  claim 14 , wherein the hollow tee stem body comprises markings or measurements. 
     
     
         16 . The fillable and refillable functional golf tee of  claim 1 , wherein the functional golf tee has a shape comprising a hurricane glass, round shot glass, beer bottle, wine bottle, liquor bottle or standard golf tee shape. 
     
     
         17 . The fillable and refillable functional golf tee of  claim 1 , wherein the composite material is infused with UV inhibitors. 
     
     
         18 . The fillable and refillable functional golf tee of  claim 1 , wherein the composite material is waterproof. 
     
     
         19 . The fillable and refillable functional golf tee of  claim 1 , wherein the functional golf tee further comprises insulating materials. 
     
     
         20 . The fillable and refillable functional golf tee of  claim 1 , wherein the functional golf tee further comprises an interior biodegradable glass composite. 
     
     
         21 . The fillable and refillable functional golf tee of  claim 1 , further comprising a magnetic strip along a side of the refillable hollow tee stem. 
     
     
         22 . The fillable and refillable functional golf tee of  claim 1 , wherein the proximal top of the hollow tee stem body is configured to accept a golf ball. 
     
     
         23 . The fillable and refillable functional golf tee of  claim 1 , wherein the hollow tee stem body is prefilled, filled or refilled by a manufacturer, bottler, or user with a beverage or consumable. 
     
     
         24 . The fillable and refillable functional golf tee of  claim 1 , wherein the removable cap is mechanically connected to the open proximal top of the hollow tee stem body. 
     
     
         25 . The fillable and refillable functional golf tee of  claim 1 , wherein the fillable and refillable functional golf tee is USGA compliant. 
     
     
         26 . The fillable and refillable functional golf tee of  claim 4 , wherein the hollow tee stem body is configured to hold consumables comprising water, coffee, sports drinks, energy drinks, and liquid spirits. 
     
     
         27 . The fillable and refillable functional golf tee of  claim 1 , wherein the consumable is of a volume from 1.5 ounces to 3.0 ounces. 
     
     
         28 . The fillable and refillable functional golf tee of  claim 12 , wherein the hollow tee stem body comprises a non-textured surface. 
     
     
         29 . The fillable and refillable functional golf tee of  claim 1 , wherein the solid pointed tip is mechanically connected to the open distal bottom of the hollow tee stem body.