GOLF TEE, AND METHOD OF ELIMINATING DRAG, FRICTION OR INTERFERENCE FROM GOLF TEE

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

The present application claims priority under 35 USC § 119 to U.S. Provisional Ser. No. 63/699,225, filed on Sep. 26, 2024. The entire subject matter of this priority document, including specification, claims and drawings thereof, is incorporated by reference herein.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a golf tee, and to a method for eliminating a drag, friction and or interference from golf tee. More particularly, the present invention relates to a golf tee, and to a method of eliminating drag, friction or interference from golf tee by achieving suspension of a golf ball in midair for a time period of a split second, e.g., 1-3 milliseconds, prior to a golf club strikes the golf ball thereby improving accuracy and carry distance of shooting a golf ball.

2. Background Art

It is known that a golf tee that can be stuck into the ground of a golf course is generally used for supporting and elevating a golf ball above the ground level at desired heights for facilitating striking and shooting the ball using different golf clubs.

Such known golf tee generally includes a shaft having a first end tapered to form a pinpoint to be inserted into the ground, and a second end having a concave plate formed thereon for supporting a golf ball. The pinpoint of the conventional golf tee is pushed into the ground such that shaft generally remains vertical. A golf ball is placed and supported by the concave plate, and then the ball is stroked with a golf club. However, such known golf tee having the top concave plate leads to undesirable drag, friction or interference possibly due to a large contact area between the surface of the concave plate and the ball placed thereon, and due to hitting of the ball placed on the golf tee at once without dislodging of the golf ball from the golf tee. This causes restriction of the ball, and deflection and deviation of the ball from the desired flight path and may also reduce the flight distance of the ball.

It can be seen, therefore, that there is a need for a golf tee that can eliminate, or at least minimize, drag, friction, interference, restriction and deflection of a golf ball thereby enabling the golf ball to travel in a desirable trajectory such as a more straight path and to a farther distance compared to the path and distance achieved by the golf ball using the conventional golf tee.

Accordingly, it is one of the objects of the present invention to provide a golf tee, and method that eliminates drag, friction or interference from golf tee when a golf ball placed on the tee is struck with a golf club.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In order to achieve the above objects, the present invention according to an aspect thereof provides a golf tee that includes a shaft having a first end portion and a second end portion; a tapered end section including a tip end formed at the first end portion; a ball support member arranged at the second end portion of the shaft; and a collision impact member arranged between the first end portion and the second end portion of the shaft. The collision impact member is separate from the ball support member. The shaft has a plurality of depth ribs formed thereon for adjusting height of the shaft above a ground level.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the collision impact member is plate-shaped component. The collision impact member protrudes from the shaft beyond the ball support member.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the collision impact member includes a base attached to the shaft, a curved portion extending from a first end of the base, a first flat portion extending from a second end of the base, and a second flat portion arranged between the curved portion and the first flat portion. A radius of the curved portion is about 0.8360 inches to 0.8435 inches.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the ball support member includes a reinforced cone shaped member and a pair of stems extending from the cone shaped member. Each of the pair of stems includes a ball cup, the ball cups being curved to cradle and support a stationary golf ball.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the collision impact member is situated adjacent to the ball support member such that when a stationary golf ball is cradled in the ball support member, a gap is formed between the golf ball and the collision impact member.

Further, the present invention according to an aspect thereof provides a method of eliminating drag, friction or interference from a golf tee. The golf tee includes a shaft having a first end portion and a second end portion; a tapered end section including a tip end formed at the first end portion; a ball support member arranged at the second end portion of the shaft; and a collision impact member arranged on the shaft. The method includes the steps of: placing the golf tee in the ground such that an axis of the shaft is at an angle of about 37° to 45° with a level of the ground; placing a golf ball on the ball support member such that a gap is formed between the golf ball and the collision impact member; and swinging a golf club to strike the golf ball placed on the ball support member. The step of swinging the golf club to strike the golf ball first hits the collision impact member causing dislodging of the ball from the ball support member and suspension of the golf ball in midair; and subsequently hits the golf ball suspended in the midair thereby eliminating drag, friction or interference from the golf tee on the golf ball movement.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the step of placing the golf tee in the ground includes adjusting a depth of the first end portion inserted in the ground.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the collision impact member is plate-shaped component that includes a base attached to the shaft, a curved portion extending from a first end of the base, a first flat portion extending from a second end of the base, and a second flat portion arranged between the curved portion and the first flat portion. The curved portion has a radius of about 0.8360 inches to 0.8435 inches. The curved portion is a striking edge for the golf club. The first flat portion forms an angle of about 14° with a horizontal plane, and the second flat portion forms an angle of about 35° with the horizontal plane.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of the golf tee according a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 illustrates another perspective view of the golf tee according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a side view of the golf tee according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is another side view of the of the golf tee according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a front view of the of the golf tee according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a rear view of the of the golf tee according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an illustrative view of the golf tee and a golf ball supported thereon.

FIG. 8 is an exploded view of the ball support member.

FIG. 9 is another exploded view of the ball support member.

FIG. 10 is a side exploded view of the ball support member.

FIG. 11 is an exploded view of the collision impact member and the ball support member.

FIG. 12 is another exploded view of the collision impact member and the ball support member.

FIG. 13 is side view according a second embodiment of the golf tee.

FIG. 14 is a side view of the golf tee according to the second embodiment of the present invention

FIG. 15 is a rear view of the of the golf tee according to the second embodiment of the golf tee.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Various aspects of a golf tee 10, shown in FIGS. 1-13, that is used in a play of golf are discussed below. Golf is a club-and-ball sport in which players use various clubs to hit a ball into a series of holes on a course. The golf course is a large, open course with a variety of terrains, including fairways, greens, and roughs. The primary goal of playing golf is to advance a golf ball from a starting point to a hole, or a series of 18 or fewer holes, in minimum number of strokes. A golfer, who plays golf, generally uses a golf tee at the start of each hole. The tee 10 is the small device that sticks into the ground to keep the ball at a certain height without motion.

In other words, the golf tee 10, as shown in FIGS. 1-13, is a device that is designed to support and elevate a stationary golf ball above a ground level prior to striking it with a golf club. The golf tee 10 is a small peg, typically made of wood or plastic, or other suitable material.

The golf club is a club used to hit a golf ball. The golf club includes a shaft with a grip at one end portion thereof and a club head at the other portion thereof. There are various types of golf clubs, such as, woods (clubs with largest heads), irons (clubs with smaller heads compared to woods), hybrids (a cross between wood and iron), wedges (highest-lofted golf clubs), and putters (very flat, low-profile, low-loft striking face).

Golf Tee

The golf tee 10 of the present invention may be used with various types of golf clubs. Reference is now made to the drawings shown in FIGS. 1-13 in providing a more detailed discussion of the golf tee of the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 11, the golf tee 10 is a stand that supports and elevates a stationary golf ball. As shown in FIG. 1, the golf tee 10 includes a shaft 100, a ball support member 200 mounted on the shaft 100, and a collision impact member 300 arranged on the shaft 100. The ball support member 200 is situated at one end portion 106 (also referred as “top end portion” or as a “second end portion”) of the shaft 100. The collision impact member 300 is positioned on the shaft 100 at a position below the ball support member 200, but above the other end portion 104 (also referred as a “bottom end portion” or as a “first end portion”) when viewed in a vertical position of the golf tee 10.

The golf tee 10 may be made of plastic. However, the material of the golf tee 10 is not limited to plastic. Other suitable materials such as wood, bamboo, or a combination of wood and plastic, or a combination of wood, bamboo and plastic may be used for making the golf tee 10. Any suitable material which withstand breaking and without exhibiting deflection. The shaft 100, the ball support member 200 and the collision impact member 300 each may be made of different materials. For example, the shaft 100 may be made of metal, such as aluminum. The ball support member may be made of natural rubber or synthetic rubber, natural polymer, or synthetic polymers, such as plastic. The collision impact member may be made of plastic. The shaft 100, the ball support member 200 and the collision impact member 300 may be formed integrally as a single unit resulting in a golf tee 10. The shaft 100, the ball support member 200 and the collision impact member 300 may be formed separately, and subsequently assembled to form a golf tee 10.

According to the prevalent standards, such as those outlined in the Equipment Rules of the United States Golf Association (USGA), a golf tee may not be longer than 4 inches. However, according one embodiment of the present invention the overall length of the golf tee 10 may range from 2 ½ inches to 3⅞ inches. The maximum overall length of the golf tee 10 would be about 4 inches as specified in the Equipment Rules of the USGA. If the USGA revises its Equipment Rules regarding the golf tee being more that 4 inches long, the present invention may be adopted to achieve such revised length for the golf tee.

First Embodiment

The golf tee 10 according a first embodiment of the present invention shown in FIGS. 1-12. As discussed above, the golf tee 10 includes a shaft 100 having a first end portion 104 and a second end portion 106, a ball support member 200 situated at first end portion 106 of the shaft 100, and a collision impact member 300 arranged on the shaft 100 at a position below the ball support member 200, and a tapered end section 108 and a tip end 110 formed on the first end portion 104.

Shaft

The shaft 100 is a stick-like body. In another embodiment, the shaft 100 may have a helical body shape, and other body shapes, such as, a triangular prism or a rectangular prism. The shaft 100 has a predetermined length. The predetermined length of the stick-like body of the shaft 100 may be about 2.75 inches to 4 inches.

According one embodiment, the shaft 100 includes a body portion 102, a first end portion 104 located at one end of the body portion 102, and a second end portion 106 located at the other end of the body portion 102. The body portion 102 has substantially consistent diameter throughout its length. The diameter of the shaft 100 may be up to ¼ inch. The body portion 102, however, may have varying diameters throughout it length.

The first end portion 104 is has a tapered end section 108 including a tip end 110. The tapered end section 108 has a length of about 0.25 inch, but it may have a different length. The tip end 110 is a pin pointed end that aids in penetrating tapered end section 108 of the shaft 100 inside the ground G of golf course to secure golf tee 10 in the ground G for providing a support for a stationary golf ball placed on the ball support member 200.

In one embodiment, the body portion 102 may include a plurality of depth ribs 114 formed thereon. The depth ribs 114 are protruding portions formed on the shaft 100. The depth ribs reinforce the shaft 100. As shown in FIG. 3, the plurality of depth ribs 114, for example, includes a first depth rib 115, a second depth rib 117 and a third depth rib 119.

The first depth rib 115 is located at a distance of about 1 inch from the tip end 110 of the tapered end section 108 of the shaft 100. The distance between the first depth rib 115 and the second depth rib 117 is about 0.25 inch, and the distance between the second depth rib 117 and the third depth rib 119 is about 0.25 inch. In another embodiment, the distance between the first depth rib 115 and the tip end 110 may be less than or more than 1 inch; and the distance between the first depth rib 115 and the second depth rib 117, and the distance between the second depth rib 117 and the third depth rib 119 may be less than or more than 0.25 inch. Also, in another embodiment, the plurality of depth ribs 114 may include more than three depth ribs.

In another embodiment, a stop pad 130 (also referred to as a base pad 130) as shown in FIGS. 13-15 may be optionally used for adjusting a depth of the tapered end section 108 of the shaft 100 pinned in the ground G. Also such stop pad 130 may be used for correcting/adjusting angling of the shaft 100 of the golf tee 10. Adjusting the positioning of the depth ribs 114 and/or that of stop pad 130 assists in achieving a desired height of the ball support member 200 above the ground level L of the ground G. Typically, a 3/4 inch or more length of the tapered end section 108 including the tip end 110 of the shaft 100 is pinned below the ground level L to secure the golf tee 10 in the ground G.

When viewed in side view, for example as shown in FIG. 3, the plurality of depth ribs 114, i.e. the first depth rib 115, the second depth rib 117 and the third depth rib 119, are formed parallel to each other. The depth ribs 114 are formed separately from each other. Each of the depth ribs 114 form an angle of about 35°-55°, and preferably 45°, with respect to a central axis 101 of the shaft 100 such that when the tapered end section 108 of the shaft 100 is pinned in the ground G of the golf course, the ribs 114 are generally oriented substantially parallel to the ground level L of the ground G. The depth ribs 114, which are protrusion formed on the body portion 102 of the shaft 100, each may have a height about 1 mm or less. The depth ribs 114 help in securing the tee 10 in the ground. In another embodiment, depth ribs 114 may be helical protrusions formed on the shaft 100.

Ball Support Member

The ball support member 200 is located at the second end portion 106 of the shaft 100. The ball support member 200 includes a reinforced cone shaped member 201 and a pair of stems 202, 202 extending from the cone shaped member 201. The pair of stems 202, 202 is symmetrically formed in a substantially V-shaped profile as shown in FIG. 5. In another embodiment, the ball support member may include a ball supporting cup located at the second end portion 106 of the shaft 100.

The cone shaped member 201 reinforces the second end portion 106 of the shaft 100, and provides added strength to the pair of stems 202, 202. Each of the pair of stems 202, 202 include a ball cup 204. The ball cups 204, 204 are curved to cradle and provide a support to a stationary golf ball B placed on the cups 204, 204 when the shaft 100 of the golf tee 10 is pinned and secured in the ground at an inclination of about 37° to 45° with respect to the ground level L of the ground G, for example, as shown in FIG. 7.

In the illustrative embodiment, the cone shaped member 201 and the pair of stems 202, 202 extending from the cone shaped member 201 are integrally formed with the shaft 100. In another embodiment, the cone shaped member 201 and the pair of stems 202, 202 extending from the cone shaped member 202 may be formed as separate attachment member. Such separate attachment member would be attachable to shaft 100 via an attachment device, such as a pin or a snap-in arrangement.

Collision Impact Member

The collision impact member 300 is provided at the second end portion 106 of the shaft 100, and is located at a position below the ball support member 200 when viewed in a vertical position of the golf tee 10, i.e., when the ball support member 200 is located upwardly and the tip end 110 is located downwardly. The collision impact member 300 may be referred to as a fin 300 or a fin member 300. The collision impact member 300 is formed of a plate-shaped solid member 302 having a substantially arch-shaped profile. The solid member 302 has a specified thickness between 1/16 inch and ⅛ inch. The collision impact member 300 is contiguously formed with the second end portion 106 of the shaft 100. In another embodiment, the collision impact member 300 may be formed separately from the second end portion 106 of the shaft 100. Such separately formed collision impact member is attachable to the second end portion 106 of the shaft 100.

As discussed above, the collision impact member 300 is the plate-shaped solid member 302 which includes a plate-shaped component 304. The collision impact member 300 is separately formed from the ball support member 200. In other words, although the collision impact member 300 is contiguously formed with the second end portion 106 of the shaft 100, the collision impact member 300 is separate from the ball support member 200. The collision impact member 300 is not directly connected to the ball support member 200. Rather, the collision impact member 300 is indirectly connected to the ball support member 200 via the second end portion of the shaft 100. A profile of the collision impact member 300 protrudes from the shaft 100 beyond the ball support member 200 when viewed in a vertical position of the golf tee 10.

The collision impact member 300 which is formed of the plate-shaped component 304 which includes a base 310, a first gripping portion 320, a second gripping portion 330, a first flat portion 340, a second flat portion 350 and a curved portion 360.

As stated above, the collision impact member 300 is the plate-shaped solid member 302 which includes a plate-shaped component 304. The plate-shaped component 304 includes the base 310 attached to the body portion 102 of the shaft 100, and also to the second end portion 106 the shaft 100. Further, the plate-shaped component 304 further includes the first gripping portion 320 formed on one flat side of the plate-shaped component 302 and the second gripping portion 330 formed on the other flat side of the plate-shaped component 302. The second gripping portion 330 is located opposite to the first gripping portion 320. The first flat portion 340, the second flat portion 350 and the curved portion 360 are formed on the edge between the first gripping portion 320 and second gripping portion 330 of the plate-shaped component 302. The plate-shaped component 302 may have a thickness of about ⅛ to ¼ inch or more.

The first flat portion 340, the second flat portion 350 and the curved portion 360 are located at periphery of the plate-shaped component 304. In other words, the first flat portion 340, the second flat portion 350 and the curved portion 360 are formed between the first gripping portion 320 and the second gripping portion 330 of the collision impact member 300 at the periphery of the plate-shaped component 304.

The base 310 is contiguously formed along the shaft 100 at the second portion 104 of the shaft 100 and also at the body portion 102 of the shaft, and is located on opposite side of the reinforced cone shaped member 201. In another embodiment, the base 310 may be attached to the shaft 100. The base 310 includes a first end portion 312, a second end portion 314, and an intermediate portion 316 formed between the first end portion 312 and the second end portion 314.

The first gripping portion 320 and the second gripping portion 330 of the plate-shaped component 304 are substantially parallel to each other. The first gripping portion 320 has a plurality of ribs 322 formed thereon. Similar to the first gripping portion 320, the second gripping portion 330 has a plurality of ribs 332 formed thereon. The plurality of plurality of ribs 322 of the first gripping portion 320 and the plurality of plurality of ribs 322 of are parallel to each other. The first gripping portion 320 and the second gripping portion 330 are used for gripping and holding the golf tee to push the tip end 110 of the tapered end section 108 of the shaft 100 to pin the golf tee 10 in the ground G.

The plurality of ribs 322 of the first gripping portion 320 generally include 3 to 6 ribs. Similarly, the plurality of ribs 332 of the second gripping portion 330 generally include 3 to 6 ribs. The plurality of ribs 322 of the first gripping portion 320 preferably includes 5 ribs. Similarly, the plurality of ribs 332 of the second gripping portion 330 preferably includes 5 ribs.

The ribs 322, 332 of the first gripping portion 320 and the second gripping portion 330 reinforce the solid plate-shaped component 304, and also provide gripping surfaces for the first gripping portion 320 and the second gripping portion 330. The gripping surfaces provide by the ribs 322, 332 facilitate easy and non-slippery gripping of the golf tee 10 when pinning the golf tee 10 in the ground G of the golf course or taking the golf tee 10 out from the ground G. Each of the ribs 322, 332 is a raised portion formed on surfaces of the respective first gripping portion 320 and the second gripping portion 330.

As stated above, the ribs 322, 332 on the respective first gripping portion 320 and the second gripping portion 330 are arranged parallel to each other. The ribs 322, 332 are also arranged parallel to the second flat portion 350. Each of the ribs 322, 332 forms an angle about 35° with a vertical axis of the shaft 100. Similarly, the second flat portion 350 forms an angle about 35° a vertical axis of the shaft 100. When the golf tee 10 is placed in the ground G in a slanted manner, second flat portion 350 and also the ribs 322, 332 are substantially parallel to a ground level L of the ground G.

The first flat portion 340 of the collision impact member 300 is formed between the first gripping portion 320 and the second gripping portion 330. The first flat portion 340 has a plain, flat surface. The plain surface of the first flat portion 340 forms an angel of about 14° with an extended surface plane of the second flat portion 350. The first flat portion 340 is located at a position below the stems 202, 202 of the ball support member 200 when viewed in a side view of the golf tee 10, for example, see FIG. 1.

Similar to the first flat portion 340, the second flat portion 350 of the collision impact member 300 is formed between the first gripping portion 320 and the second gripping portion 330. Also, the second flat portion 350 is formed between the first flat portion 340 and the curved portion 360. Similar to the first flat portion 340, the second flat portion 350 has a plain, flat surface. The plain surface of the second flat portion 340 forms an angel of about 35° with a plane parallel to a vertical axis of the shaft 100. The second flat portion 350 is located at a position below the first flat portion 340. An edge 342 may be formed between the first flat portion 340 and the second flat portion 350.

The curved portion 360 is formed between the first gripping portion 320 and the second gripping portion 330. The curved portion 360 is located at a position below the second flat portion 350 when axis of the shaft 100 is positioned vertically. An edge 352 may be formed between the second flat portion 350 and the curved portion 360. The curved portion 360 has a curved profile. The radius of the curved portion 360 is about 0.8360 inch to 0.8435 inch.

The curved portion 360 acts a first, initial collision impact area when a golf player attempts to strike a stationary ball B placed on the ball support member 200 with a golf club. In the other words, the collision impact area is a golf club striking edge for shooting the golf ball B placed on the ball support member 200. When a golf player swings a golf club for striking the golf ball B placed on the ball support member 200, the golf club first strikes the curved portion 360, and subsequently, after a split second of time period, strikes the golf ball B dislodged from the ball support member 200. The golf ball B dislodged from the ball support member 200 due a striking impact of a golf club on the curved portion 360 of the golf tee 10.

In other words, striking the collision impact area with a golf club causes dislodging of the golf ball from the ball support member 200 and suspension of the ball in the midair for a time period, for example, for a split second (fraction of a second, 1-5 milliseconds), prior to the golf club impacts or strikes the golf ball B. A split second is an extremely small amount of time period. The split second may be a one or two, or more milliseconds.

Second Embodiment

The golf tee 10 according a second embodiment of the present invention shown in FIGS. 12-14. Although the golf tee 10 according to the second embodiment is similar to the golf tee 10 of the first embodiment, the golf tee 10 of the second embodiment differs from the golf tee 10 of the first embodiment.

Similar to the first embodiment, the golf tee 10 of the second embodiment includes a shaft 500 having a first end portion 504 and a second end portion 506, a ball support member 600 situated at the second end portion 506 of the shaft 500, and a collision impact member 700 arranged on the shaft 500 at a position below the ball support member 600, and a tapered end section 508 and a tip end 510 formed on the first end portion 504.

Unlike the first embodiment, a body portion 502 of the shaft 500 is planer portion without any depth ribs formed thereon. The stop pad 130 as shown in FIGS. 13-15 may be optionally used for adjusting a depth of the tapered end section 508 of the shaft 500 pinned in the ground G. Also such stop pad 130 may be used for correcting/adjusting angling of the shaft 500 of the golf tee 10. Adjusting the positioning of the stop pad 130 assists in achieving a desired height of the ball support member 600 above the ground level L of the ground G. Typically, a ¾ inch or more length of the tapered end section 508 including the tip end 510 of the shaft 500 is pinned below the ground level L to secure the golf tee 10 in the ground G.

Further, similar to the collision impact member 300 of first embodiment, the collision impact member 700 of the second embodiment includes a plate-shaped component 704 having a first gripping portion 720 and a second gripping portion 730 substantially parallel to each other.

However, the first gripping portion 720 and second gripping portion 730 have plain surfaces without any ribs formed thereon. The plain surfaces of first gripping portion 720 and second gripping portion 730 may be coated with gripping material, such as, a grip tape, anti-slip tape, etc. The plain surfaces of first gripping portion 720 and second gripping portion 730 may be gripped by a gripping device, such as a plyer, for pinning tapered end section 508 of the shaft 500 in the ground G.

Method of Eliminating Drag, Friction or Interference from Golf Tee

The method of using the golf tee 10 for eliminating or at least minimizing drag, friction or interference from the tee 10 on the movement and also on trajectory of a golf ball is discussed below.

The golf tee 10 is different from the known golf tee which generally includes a shaft having a first end tapered to form a pinpoint to be pushed into the ground, and a second end having a concave plate or similar ball support structure formed thereon for supporting a golf ball.

According to the golf tee 10 of the present invention, during the use, the golf tee 10 has ability to suspend a golf ball in midair—in the air above the ground level—substantially above the ball support member for a brief moment, for example, for time period of a fraction a second (for a split second, e.g., 1-3 milliseconds) prior to being struck by the golf club. Midair is a point or region in the air not immediately adjacent to the ground. Such mechanism ensures that there is no deflection or restriction thereby enabling the golf ball to travel farther in a desired substantially straighter trajectory compared to results achieved by using the known golf tee.

Firstly, as the golf club swing by a golf player approaches a stationary golf ball supported on the ball support member 200 of the golf tee 10, the golf club hits the collision impact member 300 first, without touching or striking the golf ball, that causes dislodging of the golf ball from the ball support member 200 and suspension of the golf ball in the midair above the ball support member 200 for a time period of a split seconds, e.g., 1-3 milliseconds.

Further, as the golf club swing by the player moves forward after hitting the collision impact member 300, the golf club hits the golf ball suspended in the midair, there is no contact of the golf club with the golf tee, which eliminates possibility of deflection or restriction on the golf ball movement and trajectory thereof.

Finally, as the golf club hits the golf ball suspended in the midair, the golf ball movement becomes smooth and mostly influenced, rather only influenced, by the player's swing thereby making it easier for a substantially straight and further shot.

Such mechanism allows dislodging a golf ball from the ball support member 200, and suspending the ball in midair for a time period of split second, and striking of the ball suspended in the midair thereby improving accuracy and carry distance of shooting a golf ball.

In other words, the method of eliminating drag, friction or interference from a golf tee includes the steps of: placing the golf tee in the ground such that an axis of the shaft is at an angle of about 37° to 45° with a level of the ground; placing a golf ball on the ball support member such that a gap is formed between the golf ball and the collision impact member; and swinging a golf club to strike the golf ball placed on the ball support member. In the step of swinging the golf club, the golf club first hits the collision impact member causing dislodging of the ball from the ball support member and also suspension of the golf ball in midair for a split second; and subsequently the golf club hits the golf ball suspended in the midair thereby eliminating drag, friction or interference from the golf tee on the golf ball movement.

Although the present invention has been described herein with respect to a number of specific illustrative embodiments, the foregoing description is intended to illustrate, rather than to limit the invention. Those skilled in the art will realize that many modifications of the illustrative embodiment could be made which would be operable. All such modifications, which are within the scope of the claims, are intended to be within the scope and spirit of the present invention.