Green complex for a golf facility

Abstract

A green complex comprising of a universal design concept and entities that support this concept are disclosed therein. The universal design concept is to stimulate a golfer by offering a method of operation that combines traditional golf and disc golf that can be played at any time; day or night. These design entities are inclusive to, but not limited to, the variation of colors of the target structure, flag, and corresponding synthetic green, and the illuminating concept for the green perimeter, cup, structure, and flag. A golf course with a plurality of holes, that includes the present invention, would be arranged as to where each hole contains a theme that is inclusive to the universal design concept. A typical green complex, using the concept of the present invention, comprises of an artificial target green of various colors encompassing a target structure / cup that displays various flags and combines the play of traditional golf and disk golf which could also be played at night using the illumination concept. The green complex contains numerous permanent turf cuts / holes that allow the present invention to relocate its target structure / cup, resulting in an encompassment of different terrain obstacles and different trajectories to the target structure / cup therein. A method of operation of the green complex is also described. Participating at a golf facility that includes the present invention results in a method of operation that appeals to the mind, body, and soul of the participant through a relatively inexhaustible number of stimulating design concepts therein.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to a green complex that offers to stimulate its participant with variations of color concepts and play; thus offering a method of operation that combines traditional golf and disc golf that can be played at any time; day or night.BACKGROUND OF INVENTION[0002]The game of golf is an increasingly popular game in the United States of America and around the world. The game of golf traditionally consists of a playing area, which is a tract of land called a ‘course’ or ‘links’, and is made up of a series of ‘holes’, usually nine or eighteen holes. Each hole is traditionally made up of a ‘tee’, which is the point at which the golfer starts to play that unit of the course, a ‘fairway’ and a target ‘green’ having a ‘cup’ into which the golfer aims to propel the ball. The green and everything within and reasonably adjacent to its perimeter is called a ‘green complex’. Between the tee and the cup there may be many different obstacles inc...

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[0011]The present invention takes a step away from traditional golf course architecture, yet preserves the integrity of the game by offering many tangible and intangible advantages. Some tangible advantages are: the option to play disc golf, which will result in faster play, the option to play night golf, a “child-proof” green, the potential to use the target flag for education and / or advertising, a safe and inviting habitat for wildlife due to no pesticide use on greens, and other substantial elements that assembles an entertaining and educational golf experience. Being that a green complex of such stature, there is low maintenance, and little to no water and pesticides will be needed, which will reduce the amount of contamination to the land. Lastly, the green complex would aid in creating an aesthetically pleasing visual, which increases property values to the surrounding properties. While these tangible advantages would create a positive impact, an extensive amount of intangible advantages will create a greater long-term impact. There is potential to significantly attract youths of all ages, cultures, and skill levels, especially non-golfers. The green complex is also capable of attracting and exposing kids to golf at an early age, thus resulting in the development of many personal relationships that will broaden a person's world.

[0012]From an environmental point of view, the potential impact of the present invention is minimal. In fact, it invites local wildlife and vegetation the opportunity to come live and grow. The green complex also has little impact on land use. All of the square-foot coverage is artificial, which reduces costs in upkeep. Also, more artificial turf means less landscape maintenance, including water and pesticides. Due to the demand for a maintained urban and suburban environment, a golf course inclusive to the present invention would add a great visual for adjacent property and would add an aesthetically pleasing element to the community. As a result, the present invention composes a great artistic aesthetic, and would be an immense addition to urban areas as well as rural and suburban areas. Brownfield, Greenfield, redevelopment of existing parks and golf courses, Native-American reservations, and Appalachia areas could be included as potential sites for a golf course of this stature.

[0013]The present invention caters to many forms of usage. The primary form of usage involves young golfers of all backgrounds having a place to grow in golf, the community, and life. Golf camps and competitions, and special programs sponsored by the various professional organizations and its representatives, would have the potential to encourage a permanent home for the present invention at various golf facilities. In addition, a state-of-the art invention of this stature would have the option to offer a permanent location to various community programs; vocational classes that relate to the golf industry can be held, nonprofit organizations can shuttle kids to and from the facility, after school activities and field trips can be coordinated, and juvenile programs can be held in which the main objective is to maintain upkeep of the golf property. To ensure that all people have the opportunity to experience the facility, the American Disabilities Association accessibility is also incorporated. Although many programs and possible partnerships have the potential to enrich lives and leave a positive impact on the youth, the present invention is not just limited to the usage of youths. Adults considered as well. Sharing the versatility of the present invention simply demonstrates a plethora of endless possibilities with golf and youth development.

Problems solved by technology

The total play of the golf hole will also be more difficult.

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