Cleveland Golf, USGA Groove Rule Change

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This is a simple explanation of the USGA Groove Rule Change implemented August 2009.

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USGA Groove Rule Change August 2009 USGA Groove Rule Change August 2009

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Manufacturing Jan. 2010 : All products submitted by manufacturers to the USGA for initial approval must have new grooves Submit only new grooves Application Steps Application Steps

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Application Steps Tour Jan. 2010 : All PGA Tour (and US Open) events will use new grooves Submit only new grooves PGA Tour uses new grooves Application Steps

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Manufacturers Jan. 2011 : Manufacturers must stop manufacturing products with the old grooves Submit only new grooves PGA Tour uses new grooves Application Steps Application Steps Stop Mfg. old grooves

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Manufacturers Jan. 2011 : Manufacturers must stop shipping products with the old grooves Submit only new grooves PGA Tour uses new grooves Stop shipping old grooves Stop Mfg. old grooves Application Steps Application Steps

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Retailers Jan. 2011 : Retailers can continue to sell any clubs shipped before this date as conforming indefinitely. Submit only new grooves PGA Tour uses new grooves Stop shipping old grooves Stop Mfg. old grooves Application Steps Application Steps

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Better Amateurs Jan. 2014 : All USGA and R&A championships will require new grooves Submit only new grooves PGA Tour uses new grooves Other USGA events require new grooves Stop shipping old grooves Stop Mfg. old grooves Application Steps Application Steps

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All Golfers Jan. 2020 : USGA will review current rule Application Steps Application Steps

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All Golfers Jan. 2024 : First possible date that golfers will need to have new grooves to post scores for handicap Application Steps Application Steps