New rules were introduced in the game of golf which limit the volume of groove on golf clubs who have a loft equal or greater than 25 degrees. It's generally not nothing over a 5 iron. The rules mean that there is a limit on the sharpness of the edges groove on the clubface and the shape of the grooves was redefined.
The new rules only really apply to all golf clubs manufactured after January 1, 2010. Golf clubs manufactured before this date which has already met the regulations will be still valid until at least 2024. Models by 2010 can still be made until the end of 2010.
New groove regulations means that it is likely to be more difficult to strike a raw shooting and get as much spin on what it was possible previously. They are implementing this change because they feel that golfers should be more highly rewarded for accuracy fairway that is currently the case. Effectively it will penalise those who abandon the fairway.
January 1, 2010, all professional and amateur qualified for play in professional tournaments are affected by this decision. The decision will apply to low professional level and amateur elite of 2014. It is likely that the decision will apply to all golfers with 2024 effect, but it will be reviewed in 2020.
Therefore, if you are a golfer of every day, then you do not really need to worry about these rules as they exist today. You can still use your existing clubs but keep in mind the changes if you want to change your clubs in the coming years and make sure you that you get only those which are consistent with the new regulations so that you are not limited to how long you can use them for.
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