Patent ID: 6631828
Filing Date: 2003-10-14
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
An apparatus for positioning a golf ball or tee on the ground, comprising:a) a housing, said housing having a top portion, a bottom portion, a front, a rear, and a pair of sides; b) a hopper for containing a plurality of golf balls, said hopper disposed on said top portion of said housing; c) means for a downwardly extending conduit disposed on said hopper to permit a golf ball to be delivered by gravity from said hopper to a placement unit; d) means for a placement arm whereby said placement arm reciprocates to deliver a ball and/or tee for positioning on the ground; e) means for a placement unit whereby a golf ball and/or tee can be positioned on the ground; f) means for a tee clip disposed internal said housing whereby a tee can be delivered to said means for a placement unit; g) means for a source of air pressure disposed on said housing whereby pneumatic pressure is supplied to operate the apparatus; h) means for a control panel disposed on said housing whereby the apparatus is controlled; and, i) means for a power source disposed on said housing whereby power is supplied to the apparatus.