Patent ID: 6062990
Filing Date: 2000-05-16
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
A golf tee for supporting a golf ball above ground prior to impact with a golf club head, the tee comprising:a stem having a lower end for insertion into the ground and an upper end connected to a ball rest for supporting the golf ball, the stem being curved in an arcuately rearward direction,the stem further comprising a forward edge and a rear edge, the forward edge comprising an arcuate cut-out portion which comprises a substantially horizontal surface for providing a finger-grip separate and apart from the ball rest to assist in inserting the stem of the tee into the ground, the ball rest further comprising a rear edge, a front edge and an unobstructed channel extending below the front and rear edges, through the ball rest and from the rear edge to the front edge, the channel permitting air to flow underneath the ball prior to impact between the ball and the club head.