Golf ball locator

Abstract

An apparatus, system and method for marking a location of a golf ball in play is disclosed. A golf ball location marking device includes an adaptable, planar body defined by a periphery and having a top face containing a color that contrasts with a color of grass. The marking device further includes a flexible edging material attached to the body along at least a portion of the periphery.

1 . An apparatus for marking a location of a golf ball in play, the apparatus comprising: 
 an adaptable, planar body defined by a periphery and having a top face containing a color that contrasts with a color of grass; and    a flexible edging material attached to the body along at least a portion of the periphery.    
   
   
       2 . An apparatus in accordance with  claim 1 , further comprising a weight encased within the edging material.  
   
   
       3 . An apparatus in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the planar body is formed of poly vinyl chloride.  
   
   
       4 . An apparatus in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the edging material includes nylon.  
   
   
       5 . An apparatus in accordance with  claim 2 , wherein the weight includes sand.  
   
   
       6 . An apparatus in accordance with  claim 3 , wherein the top face includes an indicia.  
   
   
       7 . An apparatus in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the periphery is circular and has a diameter of 6 to 10 inches.  
   
   
       8 . A method of showing a location of a golf ball in play, the method comprising: 
 determining a location of the golf ball; and    marking an approximation of the location of the golf ball with a marking device, the marking device comprising an adaptable, planar body defined by a periphery and having a side containing a color that contrasts with a color of grass.    
   
   
       9 . A method in accordance with  claim 7 , wherein the marking device further comprises a flexible edging material attached to the body along at least a portion of the periphery.  
   
   
       10 . A method in accordance with  claim 9 , wherein marking an approximation of the location of the golf ball further includes: 
 gripping the edging material device; and    tossing and releasing the marking device in a rotational manner toward the location of the golf ball.    
   
   
       11 . A method in accordance with  claim 8 , further comprising applying an indicia on the planar body.  
   
   
       12 . A system for marking a location of a plurality of golf balls in play, the system comprising: 
 a plurality of marking devices, each marking device including an adaptable, planar body defined by a periphery and having a top face containing a color that contrasts with a color of grass, and a flexible edging material attached to the body along at least a portion of the periphery, the color of the side of the planar body being different among the plurality of marking devices.    
   
   
       13 . A system in accordance with  claim 12 , wherein the color of each marking device contrasts with the color of all other marking devices in the plurality of marking devices.  
   
   
       14 . A system in accordance with  claim 12 , wherein each marking device further comprises a weight encased within the edging material.  
   
   
       15 . A system in accordance with  claim 12 , wherein the planar body of each marking device is formed of poly vinyl chloride.  
   
   
       16 . A system in accordance with  claim 12 , wherein the edging material of each marking device includes nylon.  
   
   
       17 . A system in accordance with  claim 14 , wherein the weight includes sand.  
   
   
       18 . A system in accordance with  claim 12 , wherein the top face of each marking device includes at least one indicia.  
   
   
       19 . A system in accordance with  claim 12 , wherein the periphery of the planar body of each marking device is circular and has a diameter of 6 to 10 inches.  
   
   
       20 . A system in accordance with  claim 19 , wherein the diameter of the periphery is between 7 and 9 inches.