Golf Ball Marker and Holder

Abstract

Disclosed is a holder for removably securing a magnetizable golf ball marker. In certain embodiments, the holder is made of a durable material containing a recessed area, and acts as a magnetic base for the ball marker, to which the ball marker is attracted. In certain embodiments, a permanent magnet is secured and concealed in the recessed area of the holder. In certain embodiments, the recessed area is approximately the same size of the magnet so the magnet fits securely in the recessed area. In certain embodiments, the holder and magnet are kept together by a backing material. In certain embodiments, the ball marker holder is affixed to a cap, visor, article of clothing, or golf accessory. In certain embodiments, the holder also displays an ornamental design, revealing a graphic on the top of the holder when the ball marker is removed from the holder. In certain embodiments, the ball marker is removed by sliding or lifting the marker away from the magnet and magnetic field and off the holder. In certain embodiments, the marker is slightly raised so that may easily be removed from the holder.

1 . A holder for a golf ball marker, comprising:
 a non-magnetic golf ball marker,   a magnet, and   a base comprising an outer border, a top surface, a bottom surface, and a recessed area on the bottom surface, wherein the recessed area on the bottom surface contains the magnet.   
   
   
       2 . The golf ball marker holder of  claim 1 , wherein the non-magnetic golf ball marker comprises a ferrous material. 
   
   
       3 . The golf ball marker holder of  claim 1 , wherein the base comprises a rubber material. 
   
   
       4 . The golf ball marker holder of  claim 1 , wherein the top surface of the base comprises a graphic. 
   
   
       5 . The golf ball marker holder of  claim 1 , further comprising a double-sided plastic tape backing,
 wherein said plastic tape backing covers the recessed area containing the magnet and the bottom surface of the base.   
   
   
       6 . The golf ball marker holder of  claim 1 , further comprising a rubber backing,
 wherein the rubber backing covers the recessed area containing the magnet and the bottom surface of the base.   
   
   
       7 . The golf ball marker holder of  claim 1 , wherein the outer border comprises a thread channel. 
   
   
       8 . The golf ball marker holder of  claim 5 , wherein the outer border comprises a thread channel. 
   
   
       9 . The golf ball marker holder of  claim 6 , wherein the outer border comprises a thread channel. 
   
   
       10 . The golf ball marker holder of  claim 7 , wherein the holder is attached to an article of clothing. 
   
   
       11 . The golf ball marker holder of  claim 8 , wherein the holder is attached to an article of clothing. 
   
   
       12 . The golf ball marker holder of  claim 11 , wherein the article of clothing is a cap comprising a crown portion with an inner surface and an outer surface, and a brim with a top side and bottom side; and wherein the brim is attached to the crown portion and the base is sewn to the top side of the brim using the thread channels of the outer border. 
   
   
       13 . The golf ball marker holder of  claim 11 , wherein the article of clothing is a cap comprising a crown portion with an inner surface and an outer surface, and a brim with a top side and bottom side; and wherein the brim is attached to the crown portion and the base is sewn to the bottom side of the brim using the thread channels of the outer border. 
   
   
       14 . The golf ball marker holder of  claim 12 , wherein said marker is in contact with said base; and there is a magnetic force of attraction between the magnet and non-magnetic ball marker. 
   
   
       15 . The golf ball marker holder of  claim 12 , wherein said marker is in contact with said bottom side of brim; and there is a magnetic force of attraction between the magnet and non-magnetic ball marker. 
   
   
       16 . The golf ball marker holder of  claim 13 , wherein said marker is in contact with said base; and there is a magnetic force of attraction between the magnet and non-magnetic ball marker. 
   
   
       17 . The golf ball marker holder of  claim 13 , wherein said marker is in contact with said top side of brim; and there is a magnetic force of attraction between the magnet and non-magnetic ball marker.