Lucas Glover clarifies shoeless incident at 3M Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 2:58 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Lucas Glover addressed the controversy surrounding his shoeless moment during the final round of the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities. After making a birdie on the 10th hole, he removed his golf shoes, which sparked speculation about a statement against the AimPoint green-reading method. Glover clarified on Instagram that his actions were a response to a complaint about metal spikes and were not linked to AimPoint. He described his barefoot stroll as a way to avoid scuffing the turf, emphasizing that it was not a rule violation. Glover expressed disappointment that the story overshadowed Jackson Koivun's first Tour victory.
- •Glover made a shoeless walk on the 10th green during the 3M Open.
- •His actions responded to a complaint regarding metal spikes.
- •The incident was not a protest against the AimPoint method.
- •Glover urged attention to Jackson Koivun's recent Tour victory.
- •He confirmed that metal spikes remain permitted among players.
- 2:58 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Shoeless' Lucas Glover sets the record straight on 3M footwear stunt
"Lucas Glover didn't try to walk back what he did.
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