When the USGA rolled back the rules on grooves starting in 2010, the fear was that the ability to get short shots close to the hole would suffer. But five years later, the data suggests otherwise. The PGA Tour averages for scoring, proximity to the hole from the rough and scrambling (even at U.S. Opens) are all slightly better than before the rule change (which restricted a groove's volume and edge sharpness). Sure, tour players have adapted, but designers have, too, rethinking head shapes, surface roughness and sole grinds. Here are six interesting examples. Continue Reading . . . .
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