Golf flagstick with capped ferrule

摘要

A golf flagstick is provided with a metal ferrule having a cap. The cap is softer than the metal body of the ferrule. The cap reduces wear and tear on the golf cup into which it is placed. The cap may be applied to the metal ferrule by over molding.

主权项

1. A ferrule for a golf flagstick comprising:
a generally cylindrical metal body shaped for insertion within a socket of a cup in a golf green, said body having a first end for attachment with a flagstick body and a second end opposite from the first end for insertion into the socket; and a cap covering at least a portion of the second end of the metal body wherein the cap is softer than the metal body; wherein the cap having an outer diameter substantially equal to a barrel portion of the ferrule body; and wherein the second end of the metal body includes a projection comprising a diameter that is less than the diameter of the first end and further comprising one or more indents on the external of the second end for interacting with the cap to aid in holding the cap in place.