Patent ID: 7942756

Claim:
A multiple purpose golf tool to provide for performance of multiple useful functions during play of the game of golf, the multiple purpose golf tool comprising: a) a body portion having features to perform at least a first useful function during play of the game of golf, the body portion formed from a first material, the body portion having a turf repair portion to perform the first useful function associated with the play of the game of golf being release of compression of turf associated with an impact from a golf ball, the turf repair portion for insertion into the turf at a point of insertion and then manual manipulation of the multiple purpose golf tool to displace the turf repair portion while inserted in the turf to release the compression of the turf about the point of insertion of the turf repair portion and wherein the turf repair portion further comprises a first extension and a second extension; b) an insert portion attachable to the body portion, the insert portion formed from a second material, the insert portion to perform a second useful function during play of the game of golf and wherein the insert portion further comprises an opposing surface relative to the insertion portion with a passageway therebetween, the passageway having an end and wherein the cutting edge is positioned at the end of the passageway and wherein the second useful function performed by the insert portion further comprises a structural configuration to perform a cutting action on a grip wrapping material of a golf club and having an insertion portion for sliding between the grip wrapping material of the golf club and a handle of the golf club and a cutting edge positioned adjacent the insertion portion to perform the cutting action on the grip wrapping material and wherein the insert portion further comprises pivotal means of the insertion portion and the cutting edge relative to the body portion wherein at least a portion of the insert portion having the insertion portion and the cutting edge are displaceable between a stored orientation and a usage orientation.