Inventor Taking Shot With Invention
The Golf Channel hopes to give inventors their shot at fortune in a new production, “Fore Inventors Only,” premiering Tuesday night.
“I’m taking a shot, but it’s a chance I have to take,” inventor John Yakopcic said.
Yakopcic’s invention, Aqua Caddy, is a portable water container that features a slotted opening to clean irons on the golf course.
Yakopcic has invested $14,000 in his invention so far because he believes he just could have the next big idea in golf.
“It’s generated a lot of interest,” he said. “Everybody who’s seen it has been very supportive.”
Yakopcic got the idea for his invention after observing golfers struggle to keep their irons clean.
“I’d see golfers spitting on their clubs, pouring beer on them or using whatever moisture they could find, dragging them through the grass and dipping them in ponds, lakes or creeks,” Yakopcic said. “I’d see them using tees to clean the grooves in their irons. I thought it would be pretty cool to have something to clip on the bag so you can use it when you need it.”
Yakopcic’s product, which attaches to the side of a golf bag like a towel, made it through the initial judging. It will be included among the top 103 inventions featured on the show.
PGA Tour player Fulton Allem, “Golf Digest” Top-50 instructor Bill Harmon, and “Golf for Women” senior editor Stina Sternberg will test and critique the inventions until five finalists are selected.
Photo by Aqua Caddy.
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