EP0650746A1 - Compact golf course, installation and operation - Google Patents

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EP0650746A1
EP0650746A1 EP93117402A EP93117402A EP0650746A1 EP 0650746 A1 EP0650746 A1 EP 0650746A1 EP 93117402 A EP93117402 A EP 93117402A EP 93117402 A EP93117402 A EP 93117402A EP 0650746 A1 EP0650746 A1 EP 0650746A1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01C—CONSTRUCTION OF, OR SURFACES FOR, ROADS, SPORTS GROUNDS, OR THE LIKE; MACHINES OR AUXILIARY TOOLS FOR CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR
    • E01C13/00—Pavings or foundations specially adapted for playgrounds or sports grounds; Drainage, irrigation or heating of sports grounds
    • E01C13/08—Surfaces simulating grass ; Grass-grown sports grounds
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B67/00—Sporting games or accessories therefor, not provided for in groups A63B1/00 - A63B65/00
    • A63B67/02—Special golf games, e.g. miniature golf or golf putting games played on putting tracks; putting practice apparatus having an elongated platform as a putting track
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B69/00—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports
    • A63B69/36—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports for golf
    • A63B69/3661—Mats for golf practice, e.g. mats having a simulated turf, a practice tee or a green area
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
    • A63C19/00—Design or layout of playing courts, rinks, bowling greens or areas for water-skiing; Covers therefor
    • A63C19/04—Mats or carpets for courts

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  • the present invention relates to a golf-like game, which is a space-saving, weather-resistant, easy-care and even indoor version of the classic golf game due to special features in the construction of the associated playing field and some important rule changes.
  • To 1 In order to limit the space requirement of the golf game (approx. 100 hectares), the course of the game is only reduced by the so-called “driving strokes". These shots are used only to cover large distances, are the least predictable (even in professional tournaments) and, above all, make older people fail the fastest. Since the game of golf is reduced to the "putting strokes" (also in tournaments) that are mostly decisive for the game (ie in the final approach of the ball to the hole) after the driving strokes have ceased, this variant of the game of golf becomes realistic, even by international standards Putting shots on areas comparable to golf are allowed, called “putting golf international” according to the invention.
  • the entire system consists of several (mostly 9 or 18) prefabricated, mutually independent play areas, the width of which is approximately between 3 and 6 meters and the length of approximately 15 and 30 meters.
  • the up to 18 different prefabricated play areas can be distributed as narrowly or loosely as desired on the available area. In this way, putting golf international facilities are limited in size with a minimum space requirement of around 1000 square meters. Between the play areas, the play area can be designed, planted, embellished in any generous way.
  • the individual playing areas have in common that they each have at least one teeing point and at least one recess (a "hole") for receiving the game ball. Otherwise, they differ in their design with obstacles. As such, all floor conditions or facilities are understood that distract, hinder or make straight running of the ball impossible.
  • the greens are made according to the invention from long-pile artificial turf carpet which is filled with sand.
  • the sand must be filled conscientiously and against the grain of the synthetic carpet in order to achieve optimal quality.
  • a durable, water-permeable and resistant track with very good running properties for golf balls is created. Neither the sand nor the artificial turf alone would have the sum of all the desired properties.
  • the prefabricated surfaces made of plastic long pile carpet can be laid on any, reasonably flat, frost-free and solid surface. In this way, roads, parking lots, other asphalted or unpaved areas can also be used to set up a golf course. Filling with sand ensures ideal (weight-related) traction, which makes further fastening (e.g. bracing or gluing) superfluous.
  • the water permeability of sand and artificial turf prevents the dreaded formation of mud in the rain when playing golf.
  • the material of the play areas adapts to any requirement through the subsoil, so it can be designed in any way by underlaying it with gravel and sand or other suitable materials and thus used to form obstacles (see above).
  • a non-frost-free floor can be used for the game by simply underlaying the playing areas with gravel and sand.
  • Removing the fairways is as easy as removing them: after vacuuming up the sand, the synthetic pile carpet is simply rolled up again. In this way it is also possible to use the playing fields only temporarily - for example in tournaments.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a golf-like game, the playing surface of which consists of mutually independent individual playing fields (greens) and which can be set up on virtually any solid base (including roads, car parks etc.). The greens are characterised in that they consist of a sanded-in artificial lawn which, as a result of the dead weight of the sand, requires no further fastening to the ground, but can be made transportable again by sucking off the sand. By means of standardising the prefabricated playing fields and uniform rules derived from golf, even international tournaments are possible in this type of sport, which, with the designation "Putting Golf International", stands apart from conventional golf. Thanks to the absence of the drives of traditional golf, "Putting Golf International" offers a version of the game of golf which, although closely related to golf, is space-saving, weather-resistant, easy-care and can even be played indoors.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein golfähnliches Spiel, das durch Besonderheiten beim Aufbau des zugehörigen Spielfeldes sowie einige wichtige Regeländerungen eine platzsparende, wetterbeständige, pflegeleichte und sogar hallenfähige Version des klassischen Golfspiels darstellt.The present invention relates to a golf-like game, which is a space-saving, weather-resistant, easy-care and even indoor version of the classic golf game due to special features in the construction of the associated playing field and some important rule changes.

Immer wieder gab es Versuche, Golf und golfähnliche Spiele, die durch das Spielen eines Balles mit einem Stock auf bestimmten Spielflächen - den Greens - und nach Überwinden von Hindernissen durch das Einbringen des Balles in dafür vorgesehene Vertiefungen - die Löcher - gekennzeichnet sind, für ein breiteres Publikum zugänglich zu machen. Dem standen bisher einige Schwierigkeiten entgegen:

  • 1. Der hohe Landbedarf und die landschaftsverändernde Gestaltung machen Genehmigungen sehr schwer und schränken die Dichte der Rasengolfplätze stark ein.
  • 2. Die weiten Wege auf dem Gelände sowie die weiten Schläge (Treibschläge) zum Überwinden großer Distanzen beschränken den Interessentenkreis auf besonders rüstige Personen.
  • 3. Die aufwendige Pflege von Rasengolfanlagen schafft hohe Unterhaltskosten, die nur mit hohen Clubbeiträgen, hohen Eintrittsgeldern oder Subventionen finanziert werden können.
  • 4. Die ausschließliche Bespielbarkeit der Rasengolfplätze bei schönem Wetter und im Sommer verknappt das Angebot und erhöht ebenfalls die Preise.
Again and again there have been attempts to play golf and golf-like games, which are characterized by playing a ball with a stick on certain playing surfaces - the greens - and after overcoming obstacles by inserting the ball into designated recesses - the holes to make it accessible to a wider audience. So far there have been some difficulties:
  • 1. The high land requirements and the landscape-changing design make permits very difficult and severely restrict the density of the grass golf courses.
  • 2. The long distances on the site as well as the long blows (driving strokes) to overcome long distances limit the group of interested parties to particularly fit people.
  • 3. The complex maintenance of grass golf courses creates high maintenance costs that can only be financed with high club fees, high entry fees or subsidies.
  • 4. The exclusive playability of the grass golf courses in good weather and in summer scarcely increases the offer and also increases the prices.

Diverse Erfindungen und praktische Ansätze haben sich mit diesen Problemen beschäftigt und zu unterschiedlichen Lösungen geführt. Wesentliche Tendenzen waren dabei der Trend zur Miniaturisierung (z.B. Mini-Golf) und, meist eng verbunden, der Trend zur Technisierung (z.B. DT 2405471 vom 8.8.74, DT 2513095 A1 vom 7.10.76, DE 3147211 A1 vom 16.6.83, DE 3731738 A1 vom 6.4.89, DE 4107717 A1 vom 17.9.92). Nach vorübergehender Akzeptanz offenbart sich heute jedoch verstärkt das Bedürfnis nach einer neuen Lösung der alten Probleme.Various inventions and practical approaches have dealt with these Problems dealt with and led to different solutions. Significant trends were the trend towards miniaturization (e.g. Mini-Golf) and, mostly closely related, the trend towards technology (e.g. DT 2405471 from 8.8.74, DT 2513095 A1 from 7.10.76, DE 3147211 A1 from 16.6.83, DE 3731738 A1 from 6.4.89, DE 4107717 A1 from 17.9.92). After temporary acceptance, however, the need for a new solution to the old problems is increasingly evident today.

Diese Lösung wird erfindungsgemäß in einer mittleren Größenordnung zwischen Mini-Golf und klassischem Golf sowie in einer Verbesserung der Nutzungsfähigkeit der Anlagen gesehen. Um dies zu erreichen, sind zwei Schritte nötig, die

  • 1. eine Änderung des Spielablaufs und
  • 2. eine Veränderung der Spielfläche betreffen.
According to the invention, this solution is seen in an average order of magnitude between mini-golf and classic golf and in an improvement in the usability of the systems. To achieve this, two steps are necessary, the
  • 1. a change in the course of the game and
  • 2. concern a change in the playing surface.

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Um den Flächenbedarf des Golfspiels (ca. 100 Hektar) einzuschränken, wird der Spielablauf lediglich um die sogenannten "Treibschläge" reduziert. Diese Schläge dienen ausschließlich dem Überwinden großer Entfernungen, sind (selbst in professionellen Turnieren) am wenigsten berechenbar und lassen vor allem ältere Menschen am schnellsten scheitern. Da sich nach Wegfallen der Treibschläge das Golfspiel auf die (auch in Turnieren) meist spielentscheidenden "Putting-Schläge" - also auf die endgültige Annäherung des Balls an das Loch - reduziert, wird diese Variante des Golfspiels, die - selbst nach internationalen Maßstäben - realistische Putting-Schläge auf mit dem Golf vergleichbar großen Flächen erlaubt, erfindungsgemäß "Putting Golf International" genannt.To 1:
In order to limit the space requirement of the golf game (approx. 100 hectares), the course of the game is only reduced by the so-called "driving strokes". These shots are used only to cover large distances, are the least predictable (even in professional tournaments) and, above all, make older people fail the fastest. Since the game of golf is reduced to the "putting strokes" (also in tournaments) that are mostly decisive for the game (ie in the final approach of the ball to the hole) after the driving strokes have ceased, this variant of the game of golf becomes realistic, even by international standards Putting shots on areas comparable to golf are allowed, called "putting golf international" according to the invention.

Zu 2:
Durch Verzicht auf die Treibschläge kann eine Golf-Anlage unter Beibehaltung realistischer Putting-Bedingungen und -flächen weitgehend auf das Ausmaß der eigentlichen Spielflächen, der Greens, reduziert werden. Erfindungsgemäß besteht deshalb die gesamte Anlage aus mehreren (meist 9 oder 18) vorgefertigten, von einander unabhängigen Spielflächen, deren Breite etwa zwischen 3 und 6 Metern und deren Länge etwa zwischen 15 und 30 Metern liegt. Die bis zu 18 verschiedenen vorgefertigten Spielflächen können auf dem zur Verfügung stehenden Gelände beliebig eng oder locker verteilt werden. Auf diese Weise sind Anlagen für Putting Golf International in ihrer Größe nur nach unten mit einem Mindestflächenbedarf von etwa 1000 Quadratmetern begrenzt. Zwischen den Spielflächen kann das Spielgelände auf beliebig großzügige Weise gestaltet, bepflanzt, verschönt werden.To 2:
By dispensing with the driving strokes, a golf course can be largely reduced to the size of the actual playing areas, the greens, while maintaining realistic putting conditions and areas. According to the invention, therefore, the entire system consists of several (mostly 9 or 18) prefabricated, mutually independent play areas, the width of which is approximately between 3 and 6 meters and the length of approximately 15 and 30 meters. The up to 18 different prefabricated play areas can be distributed as narrowly or loosely as desired on the available area. In this way, putting golf international facilities are limited in size with a minimum space requirement of around 1000 square meters. Between the play areas, the play area can be designed, planted, embellished in any generous way.

Den einzelnen Spielflächen ist gemeinsam, daß sie jeweils zumindest ein Abschlagpunkt und zumindest eine Vertiefung (ein "Loch") zur Aufnahme des Spielballes besitzen. Ansonsten unterscheiden sie sich durch ihre Gestaltung mit Hindernissen. Als solche werden dabei alle Bodenbeschaffenheiten oder Einrichtungen verstanden, die einen geraden Lauf des Balles ablenken, behindern oder unmöglich machen.The individual playing areas have in common that they each have at least one teeing point and at least one recess (a "hole") for receiving the game ball. Otherwise, they differ in their design with obstacles. As such, all floor conditions or facilities are understood that distract, hinder or make straight running of the ball impossible.

Um die Bespielbarkeit der Spielflächen (Greens) in Hinblick auf Pflegeintensität, Beanspruchungsmöglichkeit, Wetterbeständigkeit und Hallentauglichkeit zu verbessern, werden die Greens erfindungsgemäß aus langflorigem Kunstrasen-Teppich gefertigt, der mit Sand aufgefüllt wird. Die Sandauffüllung muß dabei gewissenhaft und gegen den Strich des Kunstfaser-Teppichs durchgeführt werden, um eine optimale Qualität zu erzielen. Bei richtiger Ausführung entsteht eine haltbare, wasserdurchlässige und widerstandsfähige Bahn mit sehr guten Laufeigenschaften für Golfbälle. Weder der Sand noch der Kunstrasen würden für sich alleine die Summe aller gewünschten Eigenschaften aufweisen.In order to improve the playability of the playing areas (greens) in terms of maintenance intensity, stress, weather resistance and suitability for indoor use, the greens are made according to the invention from long-pile artificial turf carpet which is filled with sand. The sand must be filled conscientiously and against the grain of the synthetic carpet in order to achieve optimal quality. When properly executed, a durable, water-permeable and resistant track with very good running properties for golf balls is created. Neither the sand nor the artificial turf alone would have the sum of all the desired properties.

Die vorgefertigten Flächen aus Kunststoff-Langflorteppich können auf jedem beliebigen, einigermaßen ebenen, frostfreien und festen Untergrund verlegt werden. Auf diese Weise können zum Beispiel auch Straßen, Parkplätze, andere asphaltierte oder auch unbefestigte Flächen für die Anlage eines Golfplatzes genutzt werden. Die Auffüllung mit Sand sorgt dabei für eine (gewichtsbedingte) ideale Bodenhaftung, die eine weitere Befestigung (etwa Verspannen oder Verkleben) überflüssig macht. Die Wasserdurchlässigkeit von Sand und Kunstrasen verhindert die beim Golf so gefürchtete Schlammbildung bei Regen.The prefabricated surfaces made of plastic long pile carpet can be laid on any, reasonably flat, frost-free and solid surface. In this way, roads, parking lots, other asphalted or unpaved areas can also be used to set up a golf course. Filling with sand ensures ideal (weight-related) traction, which makes further fastening (e.g. bracing or gluing) superfluous. The water permeability of sand and artificial turf prevents the dreaded formation of mud in the rain when playing golf.

Gleichzeitig paßt sich das Material der Spielflächen jeder Vorgabe durch den Untergrund an, kann also durch Unterfassen mit Kies und Sand oder anderen geeigneten Materialien in beliebiger Weise gestaltet und damit zur Bildung von Hindernissen (vergleiche oben) eingesetzt werden. In gleicher Weise kann durch einfaches Unterfassen der Spielflächen mit Kies und Sand ein nicht frostfreier Boden für das Spiel genutzt werden.At the same time, the material of the play areas adapts to any requirement through the subsoil, so it can be designed in any way by underlaying it with gravel and sand or other suitable materials and thus used to form obstacles (see above). In the same way, a non-frost-free floor can be used for the game by simply underlaying the playing areas with gravel and sand.

Ebenso einfach wie das Auslegen der Spielbahnen ist ihr Entfernen: Nach dem Absaugen des Sandes wird der Kunstflor-Teppich einfach wieder eingerollt. Auf diese Weise ist es auch möglich, die Spielfelder - beispielsweise bei Turnieren - nur temporär einzusetzen.Removing the fairways is as easy as removing them: after vacuuming up the sand, the synthetic pile carpet is simply rolled up again. In this way it is also possible to use the playing fields only temporarily - for example in tournaments.

Die unproblematische Einsatzmöglichkeit gesandeter Kunstrasen-Teppiche beim Golf erspart Eingriffe in die Natur und erübrigt aufwendige Baugenehmigungsverfahren. Sie macht einen Standortwechsel ebenso möglich wie einen schnellen Ersatz oder den Ausbau einer bestehenden Anlage. Dank den im Vergleich zu Golf nur minimal eingeschränkten Spielregeln und der besonderen Bauweise der Greens kann das Golfspiel in Form des Putting Golf International zu einer weiten gewerblichen Verbreitung gelangen, da beschränktes Platzangebot, schlechtes Wetter oder selbst die kalten Jahreszeiten wegen der Einsatzmöglichkeit in Hallen keine Rolle mehr spielen, und hohe Kosten für Pflegemaßnahmen nicht mehr anfallen.The unproblematic use of sanded artificial turf carpets in golf saves encroachments on nature and makes complex building permit procedures unnecessary. It makes a change of location possible as well as a quick replacement or expansion of an existing system. Thanks to the rules of the game that are only minimally restricted in comparison to golf and the special design of the greens, the game of golf in the form of putting golf international can be widely used, since limited space, bad weather or even the cold seasons do not matter because of the use in halls play more, and high costs for care measures no longer arise.

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Golfanlage mit reduziertem Flächenbedarf, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß sie aus einer vorbestimmten Anzahl (meist 9 oder 18) von vorgefertigten, voneinander unabhängigen Spielflächen (Greens) besteht, die auf beliebigem festem, frostsicherem und einigermaßen ebenem Untergrund im Freien oder in Hallen ausgelegt sind.Golf course with reduced space requirements, characterized in that it consists of a predetermined number (usually 9 or 18) of prefabricated, mutually independent playing areas (greens), which are laid out on any firm, frost-proof and reasonably flat surface outdoors or in halls. Spielflächen (Greens) nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß sie aus mit Sand verfülltem Kunstrasen (Langflorteppich aus Kunststoff) bestehen, wegen des Eigengewichts des Sandes keine weitere Befestigung mit dem Boden benötigen, durch Absaugen des Sandes einfach wieder entfernt und an anderer Stelle erneut verwendet werden können. Die vorgefertigten Kunstrasen-Spielflächen weisen bei einer Breite zwischen 3 und 6 Metern und einer Länge zwischen 15 und 30 Metern zumindest einen Abschlagpunkt und zumindest einen Zielpunkt mit Vertiefung auf, in die der Spielball eingebracht werden muß.Playgrounds (greens) according to claim 1, characterized in that they consist of artificial grass filled with sand (long pile carpet made of plastic), because of the weight of the sand, do not require any further attachment to the ground, simply removed again by vacuuming off the sand and again at another point can be used. With a width between 3 and 6 meters and a length between 15 and 30 meters, the prefabricated artificial turf playing areas have at least one teeing point and at least one target point with a recess into which the game ball must be inserted. Golfähnliches Spiel mit einheitlicher Satzung auf Basis der Spielregeln von Golf, gekennzeichnet dadurch, daß es auf Golfanlagen gemäß den Ansprüchen 1 und 2 ausgeübt wird, daß weite Schläge, die den Ball durch die Luft treiben (Treibschläge), nicht erlaubt sind und daß wegen der auf allen Anlagen einheitlichen Spielflächen überall sowohl Training wie auch Turniere durchgeführt werden können.Golf-like game with a uniform statute based on the rules of golf, characterized in that it is practiced on golf courses according to claims 1 and 2, that long strokes that drive the ball through the air (driving strokes) are not allowed and that because of the Training as well as tournaments can be carried out everywhere on all facilities. Golfähnliches Spiel gemäß Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß es sich vom traditionellen Golf unter anderem darin unterscheidet, daß ausschließlich Putting-Schläge erlaubt sind, daß wegen einheitlicher Regeln und Spielflächen internationale Turniere stattfinden können und daher vom traditionellen Golf als "Putting Golf International" abgegrenzt werden soll.Golf-like game according to claim 3, characterized in that it differs from traditional golf, inter alia in that only putting shots are allowed, that international tournaments can take place because of uniform rules and playing areas and are therefore differentiated from traditional golf as "putting golf international" shall be.
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GB2132903A (en) * 1983-01-11 1984-07-18 En Tout Cas Plc Improvements in or relating to sports and playing surfaces
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