GB2431590A

GB2431590A - Golf driving range complex

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Publication number: GB2431590A
Application number: GB0522362A
Authority: GB
Inventors: David Evans
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2005-10-26
Filing date: 2005-11-01
Publication date: 2007-05-02
Anticipated expiration: 2025-11-01
Also published as: GB2431590B; GB0521817D0; GB0522362D0

Abstract

A golf driving range complex 1 comprises a central target 2 having at least one hole 3 raised above ground level. The target is preferably in the form of a brick chimney standing 90-100ft (27.43-30.48m) tall. The driving range complex has means to analyse each shot so that an information processing device 6 can provide feedback to a plurality of tee-off facilities 7. The information processing device 6 collates data retrieved from a number of sources including sensors located at each hole 3, ball information system 4, and radars 5 or video cameras that tracks the flight, impact and roll of the ball. A video system that measures club head speed, distance travelled and launch angles is also provided. Preferably the complex has an automatic ball recovery system. Preferably the target includes a short range radio transmitter that is able to identify different golf balls.

Description

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TITLE

GOLF DRWING RANGE COMPLEX

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

A golf driving range complex is not a new idea, the novelty of the present invention is that instead of a flag pole that identifies the position of a hole in the ground, the central targeting point will have the hole in the air.

It will be an explosive game unique and addictive the chance of a great shot entertains competition with closest to the pin and longest drive contests

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

A golf driving range complex with a specific target preferably a central targeting point that can be aimed at and adjustable, conventional targets tend to be un-interesting and dull lacking the challenge and excitement of a proper round of golf, most driving ranges provide targets making it difficult if not impossible for an individual golfer to asses their performance from a practise session, concentration on the range is not what it is on the golf course, therefore there is a need to make a golf driving range complex that is more interesting and challenging to all golfers.

The central targeting point will focus all golfmg practise towards it space for golf is decreasing a golf facility with a novel approach creates a new way too enjoy the game using less land.

Other targets will offer variable physical tests according too abilities.

The central targcting point will be vertical, preferably one hundred feet high, preferably brick construction, preferably it will advertise itself, it will have sensored holes and chimney like, preferably rounded.

This central targeting point will rapidly improve and enhance the golfers practise sessions.

Accordingly the unique ball information system will correlate data with the great shot analysis to provide golfers with an evaluation of performance based on the golfers swing as well as the end result.

Within the boundaries of the golf driving range complex statistical records with unique ball information system will be suitably configured with great shot analysis that will measure club head speed,, distance, target line deviations and launch angle.

Further a need exists for an improved golf driving range complex that does not require the need for external lighting at night and this invention facilitates and enhances the opportunities for practise any time of the day or night.

Club selection, feed back on driving distance, average driving distance for each club, preferably radar signals will be used to cover a large section of space using high frequencies, this system will be configured and relayed to the golfer at the tee off facility preferably this tee off facility will be all weather.

Radar signals will be configured to measure ball flight, point of impact and subsequent roll, these will be relayed to an information processing device.

Preferably, video golf systems will use an elevated camera located behind the tee follows the flight of the ball down the range, instantly replaying the shot on a monitor using video.

E-marketing tools will cater to customers needs using e-coupons e-newsletters and session results upon demand.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

According to the present invention a golf driving range complex 1 comprise a central targeting point 2 the said central targeting point 2 is a tower, preferably said central targeting point 2 will advertise said golf driving range complex 1, the purpose of the improved golf driving range complex 1 is to provide an object and purpose with regards to the golfers practise sessions the basic concept and construction of the presently preferred embodiments of the invention for a golf driving range complex I is shown in FIGS 1,2,3,4,5 and 6, said golf driving range complex I consists of a central targeting point 2 said central targeting point 2 is on a predetermined line in a predetermined direction on a predetermined distance having quantifiably sensored holes 3 the said sensored holes 3 will communicate with a unique ball information system 4 this system will correlate data with great shot analysis 5 measurement of distance impact and roll the said system will cross reference target deviation and ball flight according to a predetermined formula the formula is determined for each golf driving range complex 1 preferably the great shot analysis 5 will employ technologies such as radar, video, colour, graphic images, bar codes or magnetism furthermore the golf driving range complex 1 may suitably include alone or in any combination a system without departing from the present invention while another feature of this combination is that the system can be configured to track individual golf balls for individual performance ratings in addition to the above features including without limitation, the measurement and display of the golfers swing speed incorporating radar technologies the imaging of swing tempo and distance to central targeting point in inclement weather will be provided suitable technologies will measure ball spin employing reflective technologies a preferred embodiment of the identification of all golf shots and subsequent feedback will not be limited to any particular configuration, further changes or modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the present invention as set forth in the following claims

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings which are incorporated into and form a part of the specification illustrate several embodiments of the present invention and together with the description serve to explain the principals of the invention the drawings are only for the purpose of illustrating a preferred embodiment of the invention and are not to be construed as limiting the invention The accompanying drawings Figure 1 is a view from an elevated position of a golf driving range complex I comprise a central targeting point 2 Figure 2 is a drawing of said golf driving range complex 1 provide a central target point 2 with appropriate sensored hole 3 including a plurality of sensored holes 3 Figure 3 is a drawing of said central targeting point 2 comprise a unique ball information system 4 whereby the flight of the golf balls are focused on the said sensored holes 3 Figure 4 is a drawing of said central targeting point 2 comprise a great shot analysis 5 that will be moveable and quantifiable Figure 5 is a drawing of said central targeting point 2 with unique ball information system 4 and great shot analysis 5 correlating data measurements to the information processing device 6 Figure 6 is a drawing of said golf driving range complex 1 comprise a central targeting point 2 with sensored holes 3 comprise a unique ball information system 4 and great shot analysis 5 the said information processing device 6 on activation feeds back to a plurality of tee off facilities 7 arranged in a slight arc

SUMMARY OF THE DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present invention may employ various known or herein after devised methods for identif'ing golf balls, as may be utilised in accordance with the present invention The present invention relates to a golf driving range complex for target practise more particularly said golf driving range complex comprise a central targeting point configured to facilitate the practice and or playing of golf through the use of a performance feedback systems these systems include sensored holes unique ball information system and great shot analysis which will be correlated to the information processing device allowing the tee off facility too display the shot for the golfer practising without the use of external lighting

Claims

CLAIM 1 A golf driving range complex 1 provide a boundary of varied

dimensions according to the climate and terrain preferably the said golf driving range complex 1 provide a central target point 2 CLAIM 2 A golf driving range complex 1 as referred to in claim 1 provide a central targeting point 2 comprise with predetermined dimensions according to boundaries climate and terrain preferably the central target point 2 will be vertical preferably the construction of the said central target point 2 will be stone preferably the said central targeting point 2 will be conical shaped preferably the said central targeting point 2 will advertise said golf driving range complex 1 preferably the said central targeting point 2 will be approximately 30 yards in height preferably the central targeting point 2 will be cushioned to soften the impact of a golf ball strildng it furthermore the central target point 2 will comprise various construction materials, dimensions, sizes, shapes and orientation without departing from the scope of the present invention CLAIM 3 A golf driving range complex 1 as described in previous claims of the present invention provide sensored holes 3 strategically placed and in predetermined positions upon the central targeting point 2 Preferably one will be on top and one about the top third furthermore any electrical, mechanical or electromechanical device now known or herein after devised may be utilised in accordance with the present invention CLAIM 4 A golf driving range complex 1 as described in previous claims provide a unique ball information system 4 this will configure data after a golf ball passes through the sensored holes 3 preferably the said central targeting point 2 comprises a short-range radio transmitter preferably identifying the golf ball with the technology available

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it should be noted that the golf driving range complex 1 will comprise various combinations of golf ball identification without detracting from the scope of the present invention CLAIM 5 A golf driving range complex 1 as described in claim 4 wherein said golf driving range complex 1 provide a central targeting point 2 with sensored holes 3 these said sensored holes 3 will be configured to the great shot analysis 5 with the unique ball information system combined this technology will record the flight of the ball, distance, impact, subsequent roll and the variation to and from the central targeting point 2 CLAIM 6 According to the present invention as described in claim 2 the golf driving range complex 1 comprise a central targeting point 2 has sensored holes 3 that detect a passing ball provide said unique ball information system 4 and great shot analysis 5 and communicates the correlated data to the information processing device 6 CLAIM 7 The said golf driving range complex 1 will provide a tee off facility 7 Preferably the tee off facility 7 will be quantifiable Preferably golf balls will be purchased with a pre-paid card and the available tee off facility 7 will be assigned preferably the tee off facility 7 will be fully automated including ball recovery and distribution means with automatic tee up machines, preferably the tee off facility 7 will protect the golfer from inclement weather conditions according to the present invention the tee off facility 7 can be multi-storey CLAIM 8 According the present invention gathered information will be supplied to the tee off facility 7 provided by the information processing device, this system will incorporate c-marketing tools, c-coupons, c-newsletters and session results, will further encourage golfmg needs

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

CLAIM 9 Referring to FIGS 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 a second embodiment of the golf driving range complex 1 is illustrated in the structure and operation of said golf driving range complex 1 the second embodiment is substantially the same as in the first embodiment thus only the important differences are described with respect to the second preferred embodiment, the present invention will provide a secondary power source should public utility power fail unexpectedly CLAIM 10 Furthermore it should be emphasised that the golf driving range complex 1 is not limited to the purpose of hitting golf balls it may provide a variety of sports in which a central targeting point 2 is needed, such as archery shooting etceteras therefore the term golf driving range complex 1 as used herein should be construed as illustrative and not in limiting sense, although the invention has been described with reference to these preferred embodiments other embodiments can achieve the same results variations and modifications of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the direction and design of the invention and it is intended to cover in the present claim any such modifications and equivalenth Amendments to the claims have been filed as follows

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A golf driving range complex I provide a boundarY of varied dimensions according to the climate and terrain the said golf driving range complexl, provide a vertical central target point
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A golf driving range complex 1 as claimed in claim 1 provide a boundary of varied dimensions according to the climate and terrain the said golf driving range complex 1, provide a vertical central target point 2, said central target point 2 will be vertical said central target point 2 will be constructed using various materials, preferably stone said central target point 2 will be conical shaped said central target point 2 will advertise said golf driving range complex 1 said central target point 2 will be approximately 30 meters in height said central target point 2 will be cushioned to soften the impact of a ball striking it said central target point 2 will illuminate said driving range complex 1 furthermore the central target point 2 will comprise various construction materials, dimensions, sizes, shapes and orientation.

ckAI&3 A golf driving range complex 1 as claimed in preceding claims wherein the central target point 2 be provided sensored holes 3 these being strategically placed and in predetermined positionS upon the central target point 2, preferably one sensored hole will be on top the other about the top third furthermore any electrical, mechanical or electromechanical device such as magnetic, atmospheric or sonar equipment now known or herein after devised may be utilised in accordance with the present invention.

A golf driving range complex 1 as claimed in any preceding claims wherein the unique ball information system 4 will configure data after a golf ball passes through said sensored holes 3 preferably said central target point 2 will comprise varied technologies such as short-range radio transmitters, colour, metal and bar code combinations for golf ball identification.

CLAIM 5 A golf driving range complex I as claimed in preceding claims wherein said golf driving range complex I provide a central target point 2 said sensored holes 3 will he configured to provide combined technology wherein the unique ball information system 4 and great shot analysis 5 will record the flight of the ball, distance, impact and subsequent roll too and from said central target point 2.

CLAIM 6 According to the present invention as described in previous claims wherein the golf driving range complex I comprising a central target point 2 has sensored holes 3 these detect a passing ball provided with said unique ball information system 4 and great shot analysis 5 communicating correlated data to the information processing device 6.

CLAIM 7 The said golf driving range complex I will provide a tee off facility 7, the tee off facility 7 will be quantifiable preferably golf balls will be purchased with a pre-paid card and the available tee off facility 7 will be assigned preferably the tee off facility 7 will be fully automated including ball recovery and distribution means with automatic tee up machines, preferably the tee off facility 7 will protect the golfer from inclement weather conditions according to the present invention the tee off facility 7 can be multi-storey.

CLAIM 8 Accordingly the present invention will gather all information this will then be supplied to the tee off facility 7 provided by the information processing device 6 this system will incorporate c-marketing tools, c-coupons, c-newsletters and session results, with correlated data 8, further encouraging golfing needs.

PREFERRED EMBQDIMENT OF THE INVENTjQN CLAIM 9 Referring to FiGS 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 a second embodiment of the golf driving range complex 1 is illustrated in the structure and operation of said golf driving range complex 1, the second embodiment is substantiallY the same as in the first embodiment thus only the important differences are described with respect to the second preferred embodiment, the present invention will provide a secondary power source should public utility power fail unexpectedly.

cjMMJO Furthermore it should be emphasised that the golf driving range complex 1 is not limited to the purpose of hitting golf balls it may provide a variety of sports in which a central target point 2 is needed, such as archery, shooting, etceteras, therefore the term golf driving range complex 1 as used herein should be construed as illustrative and not in limiting sense, although the invention has been described with reference to these preferred embodiments other embodiments can achieve the same results, for example in some areas the central target point 2 will be replaced by trees, large specially designed trees imitation and living, these variations and modifications of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the direction and design of the invention and it is intended to cover in the present claim any such modifications and equivalents.