Patent ID: 7749092

Claim:
A device for practicing putting a golf ball with means for automatic return of every golf ball wherein golfers do not have to move from their original putting position to retrieve every golf ball comprising: a platform with a synthetic matting positioned thereon simulating a putting surface, said platform containing a cup for receiving the golf ball and a standing area for golfers to establish their putting stance, a return channel having proximal and distal ends and said return channel being in contiguous juxtaposition with said platform, first means for directing the golf ball to the return channel from the cup when a putt enters the cup, and second means positioned below said platform for directing the golf ball to said return channel when the putt remains on the putting surface; wherein the golf ball is made of material that is attracted to a magnetic field, wherein said first means comprises a conduit connecting said cup to said return channel wherein the golf ball travels from the cup through said conduit to said proximal end of said return channel adjacent said standing area when the putt enters the cup; wherein said second means includes at least one movable belt positioned below the simulated putting surface with magnetic material positioned thereon and a first foot actuated electric on/off switch located on the standing area for moving the belt and directing the golf ball to the return channel when the putt remains on the putting surface.