US20130042387A1

US20130042387A1 - Magnetic golf glove accessory

Info

Publication number: US20130042387A1
Application number: US13/213,030
Authority: US
Inventors: Yeonwook KWON
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2011-08-18
Filing date: 2011-08-18
Publication date: 2013-02-21

Abstract

Golf accessories that are attachable to pieces of clothing (e.g., golf gloves) and that may be attached to magnetic elements affixed on objects are disclosed. A golf accessory can include two button halves, each providing a magnetic force, wherein the button halves can be attached on either ends of a piece of clothing. A golf accessory can include a clip with two magnetic holders attached on the extended portion of each arm and the clip can then be attached to a piece of clothing. A golf accessory can also be a button that is affixed to a piece of clothing. A golf accessory can further be a therapeutic bracelet embedded into an athletic glove. Additionally, a magnetic hanger can be provided to attach to the clip, button, removable button, or therapeutic bracelet.

Description

FIELD

This disclosure relates generally to golf accessories, and in particular, to magnetic accessories attachable to golf gloves.

BACKGROUND

Many types of golf accessories are presently available for golfing, and more particularly, for the stowing and holding of golf gloves.
Typically, prior art devices utilize a Velcro hook and loop system to stow and hold golf gloves. To hold golf gloves, the prior art devices have a plurality of Velcro hooks or loops attached to a golf glove holder wherein the golf glove holder is attached to a golf bag or an article of clothing. The plurality of Velcro hooks or loops on the golf glove holders are used to attach to a plurality of Velcro hooks or loops that are typically found on golf gloves.
However, attaching and detaching golf gloves from the prior art devices can be cumbersome. The Velcro hooks and loops found on golf gloves attach and reattach easily even after they have been detached from each other. For example, a golfer may detach the plurality of Velcro hooks from the loops of the golf glove, tug on a finger or other portion of the golf glove to remove it from their hand, and find that the Velcro hooks and loops have reattached soon after the glove has been removed from his or her hand. To prevent reattachment, the golfer may be required to cover the Velcro hook or loop portion of the golf glove after it has been removed. Thus, the Velcro hooks and loops of a golf glove may become reattached easily after a golfer has removed his or her golf glove for storing on the prior art golf glove holders. Therefore, a golfer must repeatedly detach the Velcro hooks and loops of his or her golf glove if they became accidentally reattached to attach the golf glove to prior art golf glove holders.
These prior art systems can be distracting as the golfer must be cognizant of the Velcro hook and loop locations of both the holder and the golf glove every time they remove their glove in order to prevent accidental reattachment. In addition, having to detach the Velcro hook and loop section of the golf glove seconds after the golf glove has been removed can annoy the golfer. This frequent annoyance and distraction can negatively affect a golfer's concentration, scores, and enjoyment of the game.
Additionally, Velcro hook and loop systems become less effective as they become dirty. A Velcro hook and loop system cannot grasp as effectively if sand or other debris has been accumulated in either the hook or loop portion. Golf courses contain debris (e.g., sand and grass) that accumulate on the exposed Velcro hooks or loops of the prior art golf glove holders. Thus, the prior art golf glove holders require either frequent washing or else they are prone to become less effective at holding golf gloves the more they are used on the golf course.
Other prior art systems attach to a piece of clothing and grasp onto a portion of the golf glove to hold it into place. For example, some prior art systems can be attachable to a belt wherein a golf glove finger may be inserted into a hole of the device. Frequent usage of this device may temporarily or permanently stretch the material of the golf glove. For example, a user must shove the golf glove into the hole of the device and then pull it out. In order for the prior art device to work, it must provide a holding force on the golf glove. Thus, the prior art golf glove holder holds onto the golf glove material as the user removes the golf glove which can degrade the quality of the golf glove. Frequent usage of prior art golf glove holders such as this one increases wear and tear of golf gloves.
Typically, the prior art devices discussed herein either grab a portion of the glove or utilize Velcro that is located at the posterior portion of the glove. As an effect of this positioning, the palm of the golf glove is exposed when the golf glove is stowed. The palm of the golf glove is the portion of the glove that is exposed to most of the wear and tear of the glove. Thus, prior art devices expose the less aesthetically pleasing portions of the glove that have experienced wear and tear.
Furthermore, participants in sports often look towards many alternative means such as therapeutic bracelets to increase their performance. Purchasing and wearing a multitude of accessories can become cumbersome and annoying for the athlete who is focusing on their game.
While these prior art golf glove holders hold gloves, there is still a need for a device that is less cumbersome, more robust, and more aesthetically pleasing.

SUMMARY

Presently disclosed embodiments are directed to solving issues relating to one or more of the problems presented in the prior art, as well as providing additional features that will become readily apparent by reference to the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
Embodiments described in the present disclosure relate to golf glove holding systems that comprise several magnetic elements. For example, a first magnetic element may be attached to a device case (e.g., a Rangefinder case, a Global Positioning System case, or any other device case known within the art) or to a golf glove hanger that is configured to attach to a player's belt or a golf bag, for example, and a second magnetic element may be included in a golf glove accessory that is removably or permanently attached to a golf glove. The magnetic attraction between the two magnetic elements may be used to attach the golf glove to the golf glove hanger that is attached to a golfer's belt or golf bag or to the device case. The magnetic elements in the golf glove hanger and the golf glove can additionally be used to provide a therapeutic affect to the wearer.
According to one embodiment of the invention, a golf glove accessory includes a first button half and a second button half. One button half has a locking pin that can pierce the golf glove fabric and the other button half has a locking socket to accept the locking pin. In one embodiment, each button half has at least one magnet. The locking pin of the first button half can pierce one side of the clothing item (e.g., a golf glove) and be inserted into the locking socket of the second button half that is positioned on the opposite side of the clothing material. To attach the removable button to a piece of clothing, a user pierces the clothing material with the locking pin and inserts the locking pin into the locking socket. Thereafter, the user twists either button half substantially 90 degrees to align magnets so that they are magnetically attracted. Alternatively or in addition to the user rotating the button halves, the magnetic attraction between the first and second button halves may automatically rotate the first or second button halves. In addition to this, the locking socket prevents the locking pin from being retracted when either button half has been rotated such that their respective magnets have been magnetically attracted to each other. Each button half may include locking markers to assist the user in determining when the magnets are aligned to provide the strongest magnetic force.
According to another embodiment, a sport accessory is provided as a two-pronged clip that has two opposing magnetic holders attached at the end of each of the prongs. The clip is configured to provide a clamping force and the two opposing magnetic holders are configured to provide a magnetic force. In one embodiment, pressure applied to one end of the clip lessens the physical clamping force of the two-pronged arms. Exemplary embodiments may attach to a golf glove or other similar items.
Another exemplary embodiment provides a magnetic button that may be attached to a golf glove. The magnetic button may comprise a magnet and a magnet case on one end and a fastening cap on the other. The button may be provided as a button, a snap fastener, or a rivet.
Another exemplary embodiment provides a therapeutic magnetic bracelet contained within or attached to the wrist portion of a sporting glove.
As will become apparent from the present disclosure, the embodiments herein allow for easy attachment of one or more magnetic elements to a golf glove or similar item. In an alternative embodiment, a magnetic bracelet may be inserted within a lining of or attached to an upper wrist portion of the golf glove. These magnetic elements may then be used to attach to a corresponding magnetic element attached to a clothing item (e.g. belt or pants) worn by the golfer in order to hold the golf glove in an easy, reliable, and aesthetically pleasing manner when not being worn on the golfer's hand.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The invention, in accordance with one or more various embodiments, is described in detail with reference to the following figures. The drawings are provided for purposes of illustration only and merely depict exemplary embodiments of the invention. These drawings are provided to facilitate the reader's understanding of the disclosure and should not be considered limiting of the breadth, scope, or applicability of the invention. It should be noted that for clarity and ease of illustration these drawings are not necessarily made to scale.

FIGS. 1A and 1B illustrate exemplary magnetic hangers according to exemplary embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary removable button attached to a golf glove and magnetically attracted to a magnetic hanger according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3A is an illustration of a removable button according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3B is an illustration of a first and a second side of a removable button according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate magnetic polarities of a first and a second set of magnets of the first and the second side of a removable button according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 5A and 5B are cross-sectional views of removable buttons that illustrate how the magnetic polarities of a first and a second set of magnets, a locking pin, and a locking socket all interact to provide attachment and detachment according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 illustrates a removable button affixed to a golf glove according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 7A and 7B illustrate a golf glove clip according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7C illustrates the golf glove clip of FIGS. 7B and 7C affixed to a golf glove.

FIG. 8A illustrates a magnetic button attached to a golf glove according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 8B and 8C illustrate cross-sectional side and top views of the magnetic button according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 9A and 9B illustrate therapeutic golf gloves according to exemplary embodiments of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS

In the following description of exemplary embodiments, reference is made to the accompanying drawings which form a part hereof, wherein like elements are referenced with like numerals throughout. It is to be understood that other embodiments can be used and structural changes can be made without departing from the scope of the invention.
The invention relates generally to golf accessories, and in particular, to a method and system for holding golf gloves. In one embodiment, a golf glove holder includes a magnetic hanger configured to attach to clothing material or another object (e.g., a golfers belt) wherein the magnetic hanger is further configured to magnetically hold golf gloves. Certain attachments can be provided to the golf glove to allow the golf gloves to be magnetically attached to the magnetic hanger. In a further embodiment, a device case (e.g., a Rangefinder case, a Global Positioning System case, or any other device case known within the art) may comprise a magnetic element that is configured to magnetically hold the golf gloves.
“Therapeutic” and “therapeutic affect” as used herein refers to the therapeutic benefits many believe magnets to possess. It is believed by many that magnetic fields produced by magnets have beneficial health effects. Many believe that a magnetic field applied to a portion of the body for an extended period of time may increase energy and decrease pain. Thus, it envisioned that various exemplary embodiments may be used for this perceived therapeutic affect.
FIG. 1A illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a magnetic hanger 100 including a hanger magnet 102 inside a magnet case 104 attached to a hanger 106. The hanger magnet 102 can be a Neodymium magnet or any magnet known in the art. The magnet case 104 and the hanger 106 can be made of any magnetically permeable material known in the art. The hanger 106 may be used to hang the magnetic hanger 100 on a user's belt, pocket, golf bag or any other item that would allow the hanger magnet 102 to magnetically attract a magnetically attractable item. Additionally, it is envisioned that some embodiments may incorporate the magnetic hanger 100 as a therapeutic health device attachable to the hip regions of a user.
FIG. 1B illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the magnetic hanger 200 including a ball clip magnet 201 coupled to a ball marker clip cap 203 that is attached to a ball marker clip 205. The ball clip magnet 201 may be a Neodymium magnet or any magnet known of the art. The ball marker clip 205 may be used to hang the magnetic hanger 200 on a user's belt, shirt, pocket, golf bag, pants, or any other item. It is further envisioned that the magnetic hanger 200 may be used as a therapeutic health device.
FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the invention where a golf glove 208 is magnetically affixed to the magnetic hanger 100. The magnetic hanger 100 is hung on a belt 210 by the hanger 106. The golf glove 208 contains a removable button 212 that comprises magnets (FIG. 3B, 318, and 324) that are magnetically attracted to the hanger magnet 102 (see FIG. 1A) located inside the magnet case of the magnetic hanger 100.
A golfer may desire to remove their golf glove 208 several times during a round of golf to take putts or other shots that are closer to the hole without a golf glove 208 or they may desire to remove their golf glove 208 for a multitude of other reasons. Exemplary embodiments of the disclosure allow a golfer to attach and remove the golf glove 208 quickly and easily. To attach the golf glove 208, the golfer removes the golf glove 208 from their hand and magnetically secures the portion containing the magnetic button 212 to the hanger magnet 102 of the magnetic hanger 100. To remove the golf glove 208 from the magnetic hanger 100, the golfer tugs upon the golf glove 208 at a force sufficient to break the magnetic attraction between the magnet 102 of the magnetic hanger 100 and the magnets (FIG. 3B, 318, and 324) of the removable button 212.
It is known that the palm of the golf glove 208 experiences the most wear as it is the part that holds and swings golf clubs or picks up dirty balls. The opposite posterior face of the golf glove 208 experiences less wear and discoloration. Thus, a golfer may find the worn down palm of a golf glove 208 to be aesthetically displeasing and may prefer to display the posterior portion of the golf glove 208 when it is not in use.
Exemplary embodiments of the invention allow a golfer to attach their golf glove 208 to the magnetic hanger 100 so that the palm of the golf glove 208 is facing inwards and the posterior portion is facing outwards. This configuration is achievable because the removable button 212 can be positioned near the inner wrist portion of the inner palm of the golf glove 208. Thus, the worn down palm portion of the golf glove 208 will not be visible.
Although the removable button 212 is described as attached to the golf glove 208 and magnetically attracted to the magnetic hanger 100, it is only exemplary and it is envisioned that other exemplary embodiments disclosed herein may be used in conjunction with the magnetic hanger 100.
FIG. 3A illustrates a perspective view of the removable button 212 detached from the golf glove. As shown in FIG. 3A, the removable button 212 includes a first button half 314 and a second button half 316. Both button halves (314 and 316) of the removable button 212 can be attached and detached from each other. FIG. 3B illustrates the inner portions of the first button half 314 and the inner portions of the second button half 316 detached from the removable button 212. The first button half 314 contains a first set of magnets 318, a locking pin 320, and a first locking marker 322. The second button half 316 contains a second set of magnets 324, a locking socket 326, and a second locking marker 328. It is envisioned that the button halves (314 and 316) may be made of magnetic or non-magnetic substances.
To attach the two button halves (314 and 316) together to form the removable button 212, the locking pin 320 of the first button half 314 is inserted into the locking socket 326 of the second button half 316. In one exemplary embodiment, the locking pin 320 can be shaped like an arrowhead and the locking socket 326 is shaped to accommodate the arrowhead shaped locking pin 320. In this configuration, the locking socket 326 is designed to allow the locking pin 320 to be inserted when the first set of magnets 318 are substantially offset from the second set of magnets 324 by approximately 90 degrees. If the first set of magnets 318 and the second set of magnets 324 are not substantially offset by approximately 90 degrees (i.e., perpendicular), the locking socket 326 is configured to prevent the locking pin 320 from being inserted or retracted.
Once the locking pin 320 is inserted into the locking socket 326, the first and second button halves (314 and 316) may be twisted approximately 90 degrees so that the locking markers (322 and 328) line up. The aligned locking markers (322 and 328) signify that the first and second sets of magnets (318 and 324) are parallel and magnetically attracted. As will be appreciated by those of skill in the art, depending on the strength of the magnets, in one embodiment, the first and second magnets (318 and 324) may be automatically rotated into alignment with one another when the locking pin 320 is inserted into the locking socket 326 so as to secure the first and second button halves (314 and 316) to one another. In this exemplary embodiment, the first and second button halves are made with a non-magnetic substance or a substance with a weak magnetic force.
Referring to FIGS. 4A and 4B, in one embodiment, a first set of magnets 418 may be positioned within the first button half 314 to have different or similar polarities. The magnets in the second set of magnets 424 should have a polarity that is opposite of the polarity of the magnets of the first set of magnets 418 when the bottom surfaces of the button halves (314 and 316) are placed adjacent to one another. FIG. 4A illustrates an exemplary embodiment where the first set of magnets 418 are of one polarity and the second set of magnets 424 are of another polarity. FIG. 4B illustrates an exemplary embodiment where the polarity of one magnet in the first set of magnets 418 is opposite to the polarity of the other magnet in the first set of magnets 418. Similarly, the polarity of one magnet in the second set of magnets 424 is opposite to the polarity of the other magnet in the second set of magnets 424. In FIG. 4B, the first set of magnets 418 and the second set of magnets 424 can be aligned so that they are magnetically attracted to each other when the first and second button halves (314 and 316) are in a locked position.
FIG. 5A illustrates a removable button 512 illustrating a first button half 514 detached from a second button half 516. A first set of magnets 518 and a second set of magnets 526 are substantially perpendicular enabling the locking socket 524 to accept the locking pin 520. FIG. 5B illustrates the removable button of FIG. 5A where the first button half 514 and the second button half 516 are substantially turned 90 degrees in order to lock the device. In the locked position, the first set of magnets 518 and the second set of magnets 526 are substantially aligned with one another.
The polarities of the first and second set of magnets (518 and 526) are opposite so that they are magnetically attracted to one another when they are aligned to each other. The locking pin 520 can be shaped similar to an arrowhead or any other similar shape designed to be inserted into a correspondingly shaped socket and locked within the socket upon rotation. The locking socket 524 is configured to allow the locking pin 520 to be inserted into the locking socket 524 when the first and second set of magnets (518 and 526) are substantially perpendicular to each other. Furthermore, the locking pin 520 and the locking socket 524 are configured to not allow physical detachment of the first and second button halves (514 and 516) when they are rotated with respect to one another such that the first and second set of magnets (518, 526) are aligned with one another.
The removable button 512 can be attached to and detached from a piece of fabric (e.g., a golf glove) by piercing the fabric with the locking pin 520 and placing it into the locking socket 526 so that the piece of fabric is between the first and second button halves (514 and 516). Thereafter, either the first or the second button half (514 and 516) is substantially turned 90 degrees automatically via magnetic attraction and/or manual operation by the user. After being turned approximately 90 degrees, the first and second set of magnets (518 and 526) are magnetically attracted. Thereafter, a golfer may turn either the first and second button halves (514 and 516) approximately 90 degrees to remove the removable button 512 from the piece of fabric.
FIG. 6 illustrates the removable button 512 attached to the glove 508. In this configuration, the golf glove 508 may be attached to a magnetic hanger 100 or another magnetic object capable of creating a magnetic field. In addition, it is envisioned that the removable button 512 may be used as a portable therapeutic device attached to various fabrics and objects. In this exemplary embodiment, the removable button is attached to the golf glove 508 to be both therapeutic and to allow attachment to a magnetic hanger 100 or any other device capable of providing a magnetic attachment force (e.g., a device case configured with a magnetic element such as a Rangefinder case, a Global Positioning System case, or other device case known in the art).
FIG. 7A illustrates a magnetic golf glove clip 728 comprising two arms that may be clipped onto a golf glove 708 in accordance with another embodiment of the invention. Unlike the removable button 212, the golf glove clip 728 does not require that the material of a golf glove 708 be pierced. The golf glove clip 728 comprises a clip 730 that has two arms that have a magnetic holder system 732 attached to each end of the arms.
FIG. 7B illustrates an exemplary embodiment where a finger is applying force to the portion of the clip 730 where the arms of the clip 730 are joined to separate the first and second opposing magnetic holders (734 and 736) from each other. The arms of the clip 730 are preferably designed to provide a clamping force attracting the first and second opposing magnetic holders (734 and 736) together and to retract the clamping force whenever a user applies pressure to the clip 730. Hair clips similar to the clip 730, but without the first and second opposing magnetic holders (734 and 736), are known in the art and those of ordinary skill in the art are familiar with the design, structure, and operation of these types of clips. It is further envisioned that either one or both of the extending arms may bendably provide the clamping force. Further, it is envisioned that either extending arm may be of any shape or curvature and still be within the scope of the invention.
To provide a more stable grip of the golf glove 708, exemplary embodiments may use Neodymium magnets or any magnets known in the art of opposite polarities for the first and second opposing magnetic holders (734 and 736) to provide a strong magnetic grasping force. In one embodiment, respective surfaces of the first and second opposing magnetic holders (734 and 736) that come into contact with the golf glove 708 that may have a rough surface. This optional rough surface may resemble a metal file surface or any other surface known in the art to assist in gripping the material of the golf glove 708. It is envisioned that embodiments that have powerful magnets may or may not have rough surfaces on the first and second opposing magnetic holders (734 and 736).
It is further envisioned that exemplary embodiments of the golf glove clip 728 may be utilized as a therapeutic device attachable to various articles of clothing or objects. It is envisioned that the golf glove clip 728 may be attached to various other garments and accessories (e.g., including but not limited to pants, gloves, shirts) to provide the same perceived benefit.
FIG. 7C illustrates an exemplary embodiment where the golf glove clip 728 is attached to the golf glove 708. The aforementioned physical and magnetic forces of the golf glove clip 728 allow it to be securely affixed to the golf glove. It is envisioned that this configuration may be used as both a therapeutic device and as a device that can be held by a magnetic hanger 100 or any other device capable of magnetically attracting and holding the golf glove clip 728.
It is further envisioned that the clip 728 may be utilized outside the sphere of golfing accessories. For example, it is envisioned that the golf glove clip 732 may be attached to wires to hold up various objects including but not limited to picture frames. Further, it is envisioned that the clip 728 may be permanently or magnetically affixed to a fixture such as a steel beam in order so that it may hold up picture frames or other objects.
Although the previously discussed exemplary embodiments of the removable button 212 and the golf glove clip 728 have been removable, it is further envisioned that a magnetic element may be permanently or removably attached to a golf glove in accordance with a further embodiment of the invention.
FIG. 8A illustrates a magnetic button 836 attached to a golf glove 808. FIG. 8B illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the magnetic button 836 that comprises an inner cap 838 that is located on the inner portion of a golf glove's 808 material. A button magnet 840 is enclosed inside a button magnet case 842 that is located on the outer portion of the golf glove's 808 material. One embodiment may include the button magnet 840 coupled to the inner cap 838 and not within the button magnet case 842. FIG. 8C illustrates a cross-sectional overhead view of the button magnet 840 and the button magnet case 842 of the magnetic button 836. The built in magnetic button 836 may be provided as a snap fastener, as a rivet or as any other snap-fit button known in the art capable of permanently or removably attaching the magnetic button 836 to a golf glove.
It is envisioned that the golf glove of FIG. 8A may be used as a therapeutic device. It is further envisioned that the golf glove of FIG. 8A may be magnetically affixed to a magnetic hanger 100 or any other device capable of magnetically attracting the button magnet 840.
FIG. 9A illustrates a therapeutic golf glove 944 configured with a magnetic button 936 and a therapeutic bracelet 946 contained within a lining of a wrist portion of the golf glove. Exemplary embodiments of the therapeutic bracelet may be made of any suitable magnetic material known in the art such as Tourmaline, Titanium, Germanium, Silicone, or any combination thereof. In the exemplary embodiment illustrated in FIG. 9B, a therapeutic golf glove 1044 includes a magnetic bracelet contained within a lining of the therapeutic golf glove 1044 that would surround or be adjacent to at least a substantial portion of a player's wrist when worn.
It is envisioned that the therapeutic golf gloves of FIGS. 9A and 9B may be used as therapeutic devices. It is further envisioned that the therapeutic golf gloves of FIGS. 9A and 9B may be magnetically affixed to a magnetic hanger 100 or any other device capable of creating a magnetic attraction force.
While various embodiments have been described above, it should be understood that they have been presented by way of example only, and not by way of limitation. Likewise, the various diagrams may depict an example design or other configuration for the disclosure, which is done to aid in understanding the features and functionality that can be included in the disclosure. The disclosure is not restricted to the illustrated example designs or configurations, but can be implemented using a variety of alternative designs and configurations. For example, although various embodiments have discussed golf gloves and golfing, other sports and clothing items are envisioned. Additionally, although the disclosure is described above in terms of various exemplary embodiments and implementations, it should be understood that the various features and functionality described in one or more of the individual embodiments are not limited in their applicability to the particular embodiment with which they are described. They instead can be applied alone or in some combination, to one or more of the other embodiments of the disclosure, whether or not such embodiments are described, and whether or not such features are presented as being a part of a described embodiment. Thus the breadth and scope of the present disclosure should not be limited by any of the above-described exemplary embodiments.

Claims

1. A golf glove holding system comprising:

a golf glove accessory configured to be attachable to a golf glove, wherein the golf glove accessory comprises a first magnetic element; and

a golf glove holder configured to be attached to a golfer's apparel, wherein the golf glove holder comprises a second magnetic element,

wherein the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element are configured to magnetically attract each other.

2. The golf glove holding system of claim 1 wherein the golf glove accessory may be permanently attachable to the golf glove.

3. The golf glove holding system of claim 2, wherein the first magnetic element comprises a magnetic bracelet coupled to a wrist portion of the golf glove.

4. The golf glove holding system of claim 2, wherein the golf glove accessory further comprises:

a button affixed to an anterior portion of a wrist of the golf glove, wherein the first magnetic element is positioned within the button.

5. The golf glove holding system of claim 4, wherein the button comprises a rivet or a snap fastener.

6. The golf glove holding system of claim 1 wherein the golf glove accessory is removably attached to the golf glove.

7. The golf glove holding system of claim 6, wherein the golf glove accessory comprises:

a first button half comprising a locking pin configured to pierce an article of clothing; and

a second button half comprising a locking socket configured to receive the locking pin, and

wherein the first magnetic element comprises one or more first button half magnets within the first button half and one or more second button half magnets within the second button half,

wherein the locking socket is configured to prevent retraction of the locking pin when the one or more first button half magnets and the one or more second button half magnets are aligned and magnetically attracted to each other.

8. The golf glove holding system of claim 7, wherein the end of the locking pin is shaped substantially similar to an arrowhead.

9. The golf glove holding system of claim 7, wherein the one or more first button half magnets are configured to align and magnetically attract to the one or more second half button magnets when the first button half has been substantially rotated 90 degrees with respect to the second button half after insertion of the locking pin in the locking socket.

10. The golf glove holding system of claim 7, wherein the first and second button halves further comprise:

a first locking marker on the first button half; and

a second locking marker on the second button half,

wherein the first locking marker and second locking marker are aligned when the one or more first button half magnets are aligned and magnetically attracted to the one or more second button half elements.

11. The golf glove holding system of claim 6, wherein the golf glove accessory comprises a clip comprising two extending arms that are configured to provide a clamping force,

wherein the first magnetic element comprises:

a first opposing magnetic holder attached to an end of one extending arm; and

a second opposing magnetic holder attached to an end of the other extending arm,

wherein the first and second opposing magnetic holders are configured to provide a magnetic clamping force.

12. The golf glove holding system of claim 11, wherein the clip is further configured to release the clamping force between the extending arms when pressure is applied to the clip at an end opposite of the first and second opposing magnetic holders.

13. The golf glove holding system of claim 11, wherein interior surfaces of the first and second opposing magnetic holders comprise a rough exterior surface configured to provide a gripping force to the golf glove material.

14. The golf glove holding system of claim 1, wherein golf glove holder further comprises:

a hanger configured to hang on a belt worn by a golfer; and

a magnetic case coupled to the hanger, wherein the second magnetic element is secured to the magnetic case.

15. The golf glove holding system of claim 1, wherein golf glove holder further comprises a device case.

16. A golf glove accessory comprising:

wherein one or more first button half magnets are coupled within the first button half and one or more second button half magnets are coupled within the second button half,

17. The golf glove accessory of claim 16 wherein the magnetic attraction between the first and second button half magnets automatically rotates the first and the second button halves when the locking pin has been positioned within the locking socket.

18. The golf glove accessory of claim 16, wherein the end of the locking pin is shaped substantially similar to an arrowhead.

19. The golf glove accessory of claim 16, wherein the one or more first button half magnets are configured to align and magnetically attract to the one or more second half button magnets when the first button half or the second button half has been substantially rotated 90 degrees with respect to the second button half after insertion of the locking pin in the locking socket.

20. The golf glove accessory of claim 16, wherein the first and second button halves further comprise:

a first locking marker on the first button half; and

a second locking marker on the second button half,

wherein the first locking marker and second locking marker are aligned when the one or more first button half magnets are aligned and magnetically attracted to the one or more second half button elements.

21. The golf glove accessory of claim 16, wherein the first and second button half magnets further comprise:

two first button half magnets positioned on opposite sides of the locking pin; and

two second button half magnets positioned on opposite sides of the locking socket,

wherein the locking socket is configured to accept insertion of the locking pin when the two first button half magnets are substantially perpendicular to the two second button half magnets, wherein the locking socket is further configured to prevent removal of the locking pin when the two first button half magnets are substantially parallel with the two second button half magnets, wherein the two first button half magnets and the two second button half magnets are configured to magnetically attract when the two first button half magnets are substantially parallel with the two second button half magnets.

22. A golf glove accessory, comprising: a clip comprising two extending arms that are configured to provide a clamping force,

a first opposing magnetic holder attached to the end of one extending arm; and

a second opposing magnetic holder attached to the end of the other extending arm,

wherein the first and second opposing magnetic holders are configured to receive a golf glove material therebetween and magnetically attract each other to clamp the golf glove material.

23. The golf glove accessory of claim 22, wherein the clip is further configured to release the clamping force between the extending arms when pressure is applied to the clip at an end opposite of the first and second opposing magnetic holders.

24. The golf glove accessory of claim 22, wherein interior surfaces of the first and second opposing magnetic holders comprise a rough exterior surface configured to provide a gripping force to the golf glove material.

25. A golf glove accessory comprising a snap fastener having two halves, wherein one half is permanently attached to the golf glove and the second half is configured to be removably attached to the first half, wherein the second half contains the magnetic element.

26. A golf glove comprising:

a magnetic element coupled to a wrist portion of the golf glove.

27. The golf glove of claim 25 wherein the magnetic element comprises a magnetic bracelet.