“Under the Rules of Golf and the 2010 Condition of Competition for Groove Specifications promulgated by the USGA, pre-1990 Ping Eye 2 irons are permitted for play and any player who uses them in PGA Tour sanctioned events taking place in jurisdictions of the USGA is not in violation of the Rules of Golf andīecause the use of pre-1990 Ping Eye 2 irons is permitted for play, public comments or criticisms characterizing their use as a violation of the Rules of Golf as promulgated by the USGA are inappropriate at best.” We’re thankful that the PGA Tour helped clarify this issue in a statement last weekend:
This misconception has contributed to Ping Eye 2 irons being characterized as “non-conforming” or “illegal” and has created a division among many of the players on the PGA Tour. “A common misconception is that “V” shaped grooves will be required under the new specifications and that “U” shaped grooves will no longer be allowed. We’ve read and heard numerous inaccurate reports from various sources, including several PGA Tour professionals, about the new groove regulation, specifically that “U” or “Square” grooves are “banned” as part of the regulation. Over the last several weeks we’ve watched with great interest the impact of the Ping Eye 2 and its role in the USGA’s 2010 groove regulation. In response to the discussion relating to the groove regulation and the use of Ping Eye 2 irons manufactured prior to April 1, 1990, Ping chairman and CEO John Solheim issued the following statement Monday:
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