Lucas Glover protests Aimpoint putting technique during 3M Open
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 5:11 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Lucas Glover expressed his discontent with the Aimpoint putting technique by removing his shoes during the final round of the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities, Blaine, Minnesota. Glover, who improved to 6-under par with a birdie on the 10th hole, protested the technique he claims slows down play and creates excessive foot traffic around the hole. Following his protest, he recorded a triple bogey on the next hole. Glover, recently named Chairman of the Tour Player Advisory Council, may address Aimpoint in future discussions regarding Tour policies.
- •Glover removes shoes on the green to protest Aimpoint.
- •He rolled in a 10-foot birdie putt on the 10th hole.
- •Glover made a triple bogey on the following hole.
- •He is now Chairman of the Tour Player Advisory Council.
- •Aimpoint may be discussed in upcoming board meetings.
- 5:31 AMYahoo Sports — PGA Tour golfer explains why he took off his shoes in bizarre incident at 3M Open
- 9:51 PMYahoo Sports — Lucas Glover removes shoes at 3M after complaints about spike marks on the greens
- 7:40 PMYahoo Sports — Lucas Glover ripped his shoes off on the green at the 3M Open after a complaint about his spike marks in apparent protest
- 6:04 PMYahoo Sports — Lucas Glover clears the air on why he ditched his shoes at the 3M Open
- 2:24 AMYahoo Sports — Lucas Glover's bizarre shoe removal scene at 3M Open wasn't an AimPoint protest
- 12:43 AMNew York Post — Lucas Glover oddly removing shoes at PGA Tour’s 3M Open after golfers’ complaints: ‘Singled me out’ - New York Post
- 8:40 PMGolfmagic.com — Lucas Glover explains real reason he took off his shoes during PGA Tour event - Golfmagic
- 5:11 PMYahoo Sports — Lucas Glover removes shoes on the green to protest Aimpoint putting technique
"When Lucas Glover removed his shoes to retrieve his ball from the hole in the final round of the 3M Open, TV commentators speculated it was in protest of the AimPoint green-reading system used by many PGA Tour players. Turns out, he went shoeless for another reason: to prevent his metal spikes from making marks on the greens following a complaint by a rules official. “Alright, let’s clear this up,” Glover posted on Instagram Monday.
"Former U.S. Open champion Lucas Glover has revealed the real reason why he took off his shoes after holing a birdie putt during the final round of the 3M Open.
"Lucas Glover raised a few eyebrows on Sunday during the 3M Open in Minnesota when he took off his shoes on the 10th hole before retrieving his ball.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 5:31 AMPGA Tour golfer explains why he took off his shoes in bizarre incident at 3M Open
Lucas Glover removed his footwear to make a point after complaints over spike marks on the green
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 9:51 PMLucas Glover removes shoes at 3M after complaints about spike marks on the greens
When Lucas Glover removed his shoes to retrieve his ball from the hole in the final round of the 3M Open, TV commentators speculated it was in protest of the AimPoint green-reading system used by many PGA Tour players. Turns out, he went shoeless for another reason: to prevent his metal spikes from making marks on the greens following a complaint by a rules official. “Alright, let’s clear this up,” Glover posted on Instagram Monday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 7:40 PMLucas Glover ripped his shoes off on the green at the 3M Open after a complaint about his spike marks in apparent protest
"I wasn't breaking any rules."
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 6:04 PMLucas Glover clears the air on why he ditched his shoes at the 3M Open
Lucas Glover explains why he removed his shoes during the 3M Open after fans wrongly assumed it was a protest.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 2:24 AMLucas Glover's bizarre shoe removal scene at 3M Open wasn't an AimPoint protest
Lucas Glover removed his shoes after making a birdie during the final round of the 3M Open.
- New York PostJul 27, 2026, 12:43 AMLucas Glover oddly removing shoes at PGA Tour’s 3M Open after golfers’ complaints: ‘Singled me out’ - New York Post
Lucas Glover raised a few eyebrows on Sunday during the 3M Open in Minnesota when he took off his shoes on the 10th hole before retrieving his ball.
- Golfmagic.comJul 26, 2026, 8:40 PMLucas Glover explains real reason he took off his shoes during PGA Tour event - Golfmagic
Former U.S. Open champion Lucas Glover has revealed the real reason why he took off his shoes after holing a birdie putt during the final round of the 3M Open.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 5:11 PMLucas Glover removes shoes on the green to protest Aimpoint putting technique
Lucas Glover protested the Aimpoint putting technique by removing his shoes during the final round of the 3M Open.
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