Lucas Glover explains removal of golf shoes at 3M Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 8:58 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Lucas Glover addressed his decision to remove metal-spiked golf shoes during the 3M Open on Monday. He clarified that his actions were not a protest against AimPoint but rather in response to complaints about marks left by his spikes. Glover's comments come amid scrutiny of equipment choices by players in professional golf events. Further reactions from fellow competitors or officials have not yet been detailed.
- •Lucas Glover spoke on Monday regarding his golf shoes at the 3M Open.
- •He denied protesting AimPoint as a reason for removing his shoes.
- •Concerns were raised over marks left by his metal spikes.
- •Glover's remarks shed light on player equipment issues in golf.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Golf Shoes at 3M Open Cause Unusual Tournament Controversy
- 9:48 PMESPN — Glover spikes explanation for removing golf shoes
"During the 3M Open on Sunday, PGA Tour veteran Lucas Glover was involved in an unusual controversy involving his spiked golf shoes. He removed his shoes mid round creating conversation on the broadcast and social media. At first, people assumed he was protesting the AimPoint process used prevalently throughout the PGA Tour. However, Glover cleared […] The post Golf Shoes at 3M Open Cause Unusual Tournament Controversy appeared first on HEAVY.
"Lucas Glover insisted that kicking off his shoes during a recent PGA Tour event was to prevent spike marks, rather than a silent protest against the AimPoint putting technique.
"Lucas Glover on Monday said he wasn't protesting AimPoint at the 3M Open but instead was responding to other complaints about his metal spikes allegedly leaving marks.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 2:00 AMGolf Shoes at 3M Open Cause Unusual Tournament Controversy
During the 3M Open on Sunday, PGA Tour veteran Lucas Glover was involved in an unusual controversy involving his spiked golf shoes. He removed his shoes mid round creating conversation on the broadcast and social media. At first, people assumed he was protesting the AimPoint process used prevalently throughout the PGA Tour. However, Glover cleared […] The post Golf Shoes at 3M Open Cause Unusual Tournament Controversy appeared first on HEAVY.
- ESPNJul 27, 2026, 9:48 PMGlover spikes explanation for removing golf shoes
Lucas Glover on Monday said he wasn't protesting AimPoint at the 3M Open but instead was responding to other complaints about his metal spikes allegedly leaving marks.
- Sky Sports—Glover quashes Aimpoint protest rumours following shoe removal
Lucas Glover insisted that kicking off his shoes during a recent PGA Tour event was to prevent spike marks, rather than a silent protest against the AimPoint putting technique.
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