Golf practice apparatus

Abstract

A golf practice apparatus includes a first frame member that defines a first catch area, and a second frame member connected to the first frame member, the second frame member defining a second catch area. A canopy includes a support member connected to the first and second frame members. The canopy defines a third catch area. A membrane extends over the first, second, and third catch areas. The membrane stops projectiles hit by a golf club in the first, second, and third catch areas.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A golf practice apparatus comprising:
 a first frame member defining a first catch area;   a second frame member connected to the first frame member to fold between closed and open positions, the second frame member defining a second catch area;   a support member connected to the first and second frame members, the support member defining a third catch area when the first and second frame members are in the open position, the third catch area bounded by the support member and the first and second frame members, and the third catch area being a target shot area; and   a membrane extending over the first, second, and third catch areas, the membrane configured to stop projectiles hit by a golf club in the first, second, and third catch areas.   
     
     
         2 . The golf practice apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the membrane in the first and second catch areas provides shank protection from errant golf swings. 
     
     
         3 . The golf practice apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the membrane in the target shot area stops projectiles hit from a flop shot golf swing. 
     
     
         4 . The golf practice apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the golf practice apparatus is configurable for indoor use or outdoor use. 
     
     
         5 . The golf practice apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the membrane stops projectiles from both left-handed and right-handed golf swings. 
     
     
         6 . The golf practice apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the membrane is connected to the support member, the first frame member, and the second frame member. 
     
     
         7 . The golf practice apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the membrane is a netting. 
     
     
         8 . The golf practice apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the support member extends in an arched shape between the first and second frame members. 
     
     
         9 . The golf practice apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the support member is flexible, and the first and second frame members are rigid. 
     
     
         10 . The golf practice apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second frame members are pivotable with respect to one another to adjust an angle between the first and second catch areas. 
     
     
         11 . The golf practice apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second frame members are pivotable with respect to one another to adjust an angle between the first and second catch areas, wherein the angle is between 180 degrees and 30 degrees. 
     
     
         12 . The golf practice apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second frame members are positioned with respect to one another to adjust an angle between the first and second catch areas, wherein the angle is between 135 degrees and 45 degrees. 
     
     
         13 . The golf practice apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second frame members are pivotable with respect to one another to fold from the open position to the folded position, and from the folded position to the open position. 
     
     
         14 . The golf practice apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the golf practice apparatus is self-standing in the open position. 
     
     
         15 . The golf practice apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the golf practice apparatus is portable in the folded position. 
     
     
         16 . The golf practice apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the first frame member and the second frame member are connected together by one or more joints. 
     
     
         17 . The golf practice apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more joints lift the first and second frame members at an angle with respect to the ground. 
     
     
         18 . The golf practice apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a leg configurable to stabilize the golf practice apparatus to the ground. 
     
     
         19 . The golf practice apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising protective foam padding on at least one of the first and second frame members and support member. 
     
     
         20 . The golf practice apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the projectile is a golf ball.