A head cover or similar protective article for a sporting implement,
particularly a golf club, is disclosed having a sound-generating device
for producing sounds which are thematically linked to the decorative or
artistic aspects of the cover. The sound generating device may emit music
or other sounds (such as simulated voices) when activated by a switch. The
sound generating device may be powered by a battery or photoelectric cell.
The switch may assume a variety of configurations, and be positioned in a
variety of locations on or remote from the head cover. The head cover may
include an ornamental or configured portion which resembles or
caricaturizes one or more renowned personalities, creatures, or entities.
The particular emitted tune or other voice sound may be coordinated in
theme to the personality, creature, or entity configured on a portion the
head cover. Similarly, a plurality of head covers may be provided, each
having differently configured portions which are together related in theme
or association.