Patent ID: 6419600
Filing Date: 2002-07-16
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
An apparatus for retrieving and dispensing golf balls on a playing surface, comprising:a body having a top end and a bottom end, said bottom end has an opening formed to allow passage of golf balls therethrough; a ball control means attached to said body near said opening to control ball entrance into and exit from said body wherein said ball control means is contained between said top end and said bottom end of said body; means for pivotally attaching said ball control means to said body, said ball control means being movable between a closed position wherein golf balls are prevented from passing through said opening of said body, and an open position wherein golf balls are permitted to pass through said opening of said body, wherein said ball control means comprises: a lever; a stop located within said body and connected to said lever for obstructing said opening in said bottom end, said stop having a first portion and a second portion; biasing means associated with said lever for biasing said stop to said closed position, such that movement of said lever causes said stop to move to said open position to release a golf ball through said opening of said body, such that a single golf ball is released with each movement of said lever and said second portion of said stop means prevents a second golf ball from being released.