Grooves Rules in 2010
November 30, 2009
Jeff Rivard, Executive Director (contact)
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Competitors in the 2010 USGA Open Locals will not be
required to play clubs conforming the new grooves USGA
regulations that go into effect on January 1. The only USGA
competitions in 2010 that will implement these rules are
Sectional Qualifying Rounds for the US Open, US Women's
Open, and US Senior Open and the championships.
USGA Open Local Qualifying Rounds will use these rules
beginning in 2011.
Amateur competitions conducted by the WPGA will begin the
use of the USGA regulations in 2014, in line with the USGA's
policy for their competitions. "The regulations control the
cross-sectional area of grooves on all clubs, with the
exception of drivers and putters, and limit groove edge
sharpness on clubs with lofts equal to or greater than 25
degrees (generally a standard 5-iron and above). The rules
apply to clubs submitted to the USGA for conformance
evaluation on or after January 1, 2010." (USGA Press
Release).
The WPGA Championship Committee will soon make a decision on
clubs that can be used in West Penn Opens, 2011 and beyond.
The 2010 West Penn Open will not require contestants to play
clubs conforming to the new USGA regulations.
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