Patent ID: 7153218
Filing Date: 2006-12-26
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. A golf accessory apparatus comprising: an elongated rod having a handle end and a ground penetrating end, the ground penetrating end being capable of being inserted into the ground so the handle end is held above the ground; and an elongated trough pivotally coupled to and in juxtaposion with the elongated rod intermediate a handle end and a ground penetrating end, the elongated trough including a first sidewall extending between a first end and a second end, the first sidewall rotatably coupled to the elongated rod intermediate the first end and the second end, the elongated trough rotatable between an aligned position wherein a longitudinal axis of the elongated trough is parallel to the elongated rod and a deployed position wherein the longitudinal axis of the elongated trough is angled relative the elongated rod, the elongated trough being shaped so that the elongated rod and trough can be easily inserted into a golf bag when the elongated trough is aligned with the elongated rod wherein the elongated trough further includes a second sidewall coupled to the first sidewall by a support surface, the support surface and first and second sidewalls being shaped to receive at least one golf club shaft.