a leg 44 when a first axis l 1 defined by the leg is generally parallel to a second axis l 2 defined by the operating rod 34 this feature allows the device to be easily stored within a golf bag because once the device is inverted the lock 42 will disengage and gravity will cause legs 44 to fall into the second position where the legs are collapsed against the shaft 45 each leg 44 may further comprise foot assembly 50 foot assembly 50 may comprise one or more ground engaging pads 52 which provide greater stability in variable turf conditions the foot assemblies 50 further enable an embodiment of the device 20 to maintain a standing position without any support by the user the length of legs 44 may be adjusted so as to increase the stability of the device each foot assembly 50 may further comprise elevation screw 54 which may be adjusted such that the ball 56 may be set higher off of the ground this feature i e adjusting the height of ball with respect to the ground allows a user to select either a long tee or a short tee as desired as an alternative means of changing the height foot assemblies may be changed out and extended reach foot assemblies may be installed the device further comprises at least a pair of claws 60 each claw comprising a pivot end 62 and a free end 64 the pivot ends are each pivotally attached to the mandrel 22 within the claw attachment receptacles 24 the claws 60 may be pivotally attached within the claw attachment receptacles 24 with pin 66 or with other pivotal attachment means such as a.