Patent ID: 7374496
Filing Date: 2008-05-20
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. A golf ball and line apparatus, comprising: a) a line; b) a golf ball having a cover and a core; c) an opening formed in at least the cover of the golf ball, with the opening having a first perimeter; and d) a plug for engaging the line to the golf ball, with the plug comprising a distal end portion for engaging at least one of the cover and core of the golf ball to keep the plug in the golf ball, with distal end portion having a diameter, when unengaged in the opening, slightly larger than a diameter of the opening such that the distal end portion frictionally engages the golf ball, said distal end portion including a pair of prongs separated by a slot, wherein the prongs are squeezed together when the plug is inserted into the prong opening.