The USGA's New "Groove":

  • Old grooves will be legal during local qualifying for the 2010 US Open, but you will be required to switch to new grooves if you make it past local qualifying.
  • Old grooves will be illegal during all qualifying for the 2010 US Senior Open.
  • In 2014 all USGA events will adopt the new groove policy.
  • In 2024 all players must adhere to the USGA's new groove policy if they wish to retain a certified USGA Handicap Index ®.

For more information please click here.

Check to see if your grooves conform: click here. 


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