Elevated Putting Apparautus: Trainer and Game

Abstract

A thin elevated putting ramp (stick) constructed of wood, plastic, metal/alloy, plexiglass, or other materials; such a thin ramp may contain a sensor to record each attempted putt and/or successful putt to the end of the thin ramp. Such a sensor may consist of a light, sound, motion or touch sensor. A putting apparatus for use with a golf ball, the putting apparatus includes a ramp having a generally planar and flat upper surface, a first distal end of the ramp including a ball starting point configured to hold a ball in place prior to putting, an adjustable base supporting the ramp, the adjustable base including at adjustment mechanism to allow adjustment of the ramp in both horizontal and vertical planes, and a level attached to the adjustable base to ensure the putting apparatus is level before use wherein a second distal end is curved to facilitate return of the ball when putt up the ramp after a successful putt or a ball end stopper that may be adjusted to vary the length. The putting surface's width can be adjusted to increase or decrease difficulty in putting to the end of the ramp or to practice putts with some break (curve).

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A putting apparatus for use with a golf ball, the putting apparatus comprising:
 a ramp having a generally planar and flat upper surface;   a first distal end of the ramp including a ball starting holder configured to hold a ball in place prior to putting;   an adjustable base supporting the ramp, the adjustable base including at adjustment mechanism to allow adjustment of the ramp in both horizontal and vertical planes; and   a level attached to the adjustable base to ensure the putting apparatus is level before use;   wherein a second distal end is curved to facilitate return of the ball when putt up the ramp after a successful putt.   
     
     
         2 . The putting apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the golf ball starting point is a hole bored through the ramp or an indentation configured to hold the ball. 
     
     
         3 . The putting apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the adjustable base comprises a two-piece assembly allowing for breakdown and easy assembly of the putting apparatus and a pin for securing the two-piece assembly in a slidable configuration. 
     
     
         4 . The putting apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the ramp is broken into connectible sections for easy storing and transport, the sections being connected by a fastener or other connection means to provide a smooth upper surface. 
     
     
         5 . The putting apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the apparatus includes a sensor to record when the ball successfully makes it to the end of the ramp, the sensor being a light, touch, or sound sensor. 
     
     
         6 . The putting apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the adjustable base further includes holes for the adjustment screws. 
     
     
         7 . The putting apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the adjustable base further comprises a channel allowing a component to slide through another component of the base, the components being secured by a pin. 
     
     
         8 . The putting apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the ball end stopper is adjustable to vary the length of the putt, return the ball, and/or record successful reaches to the ball end stopper.