Towel clasp system

A clasp for gripping a towel, comprising:

• a base having a substantially planer surface;
• a pair of flanges protruding upward from the base, having opposed apertures;
• an opening at one end of the base for receiving a strap;
• a locking member having a projection means on opposite sides for receipt in the apertures for pivotally mounting the locking member to the flanges for movement between an open position and a closed position;
• the locking member having a first portion defining gripping teeth;
• the locking member having a second portion extending from the first portion at an angle that is less than 90 degrees and which contacts the planer surface of the base when the locking member is in the closed position;
• the locking member having a third portion extending from the second portion parallel to the base planer surface when the locking member is in the closed position;
• the third portion having a recess at its end which aligns with the opening in the base plate when the locking member is in the closed position to provide access for the strap extending through the opening;
• the locking member defining a first clearance between the planar surface of the base and the first portion when the locking member is in the open position for loading a towel between the locking member and the base;
• the locking member defining a second and very small clearance between the gripping teeth and the planer surface of the base plate when the locking member is in the closed position to accommodate towel thickness and to prevent the towel from being pulled from the clasp;
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• the clasp being adapted to be attached to a golf bag by the strap.