Patent ID: 8068386
Filing Date: 2011-11-29
Classification: G07C

Abstract:
1. A golf round pace regulator timing device for use by golfers and golf course agents to indicate an amount of time allocated to play each hole by golf course management in order for golfers to complete an entire course at a steady pace in a time allotted by the golf course management, the golfers are then responsible for keeping pace on the course responsive to the timing device, the golf round pace regulator comprising: a timing mechanism to measure passage of time; a timer dial connected to the timing mechanism, the timer dial comprising a rotating indicator, a first surface, and a second surface; a starting means connected to and cooperating with the timing mechanism, the starting means accessible only with key or instrument by the golf course attendant for resetting the timer dial and starting operation of the timing mechanism to coincide with the golfers start of play, the starting means configured to prevent operation by the golfer; a decal comprising course hole markings, the decal located on the first surface of the timer dial and covered with the second surface, the decal configured to indicate the hole of the golf course that the golfer should be playing at the time measured by the timing mechanism; and the rotating indicator comprising a clear disk configured to be driven by the operation of the timing mechanism and an indicator located near the periphery of the clear disk, the indicator configured to point to at least one of the course hole markings on the decal, the rotating indicator configured to complete at most one complete rotation in a period of time allocated to complete an entire golf course.