Lucas Glover removes shoes after birdie at 3M Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 7:47 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
At the 3M Open on July 26, Lucas Glover made a 10-foot birdie putt on the 10th hole before removing his shoes to retrieve the ball from the hole. His unusual act drew attention and speculation regarding its intent, particularly his known criticisms of the AimPoint method for gauging green slope. The PGA Tour clarified that Glover's actions were lighthearted, as he had been reminded to be mindful of his spike marks. Following the birdie, Glover faced challenges including a triple bogey at the 11th hole but concluded the round with an eagle-3 amidst fluctuating performance.
- •Lucas Glover rolled in a birdie on the 10th hole.
- •He removed his shoes to retrieve his ball afterward.
- •Glover faced a triple bogey on the next hole.
- •He made two birdies, a double bogey, and an eagle-3.
- •He finished outside the top 50 after three rounds.
- 6:14 PMYahoo Sports — Lucas Glover issues amusing explaination for viral video of him taking off golf shoes during 3M Open
- 7:47 PMYahoo Sports — Watch: Lucas Glover removes shoes before picking ball out of hole
"Lucas Glover rolled in a 10-foot birdie putt on the 10th hole Sunday at the 3M Open and then did something unusual.
"The six-time PGA Tour winner wanted to clear up a few things from Sunday's final round.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 6:14 PMLucas Glover issues amusing explaination for viral video of him taking off golf shoes during 3M Open
The six-time PGA Tour winner wanted to clear up a few things from Sunday's final round.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 7:47 PMWatch: Lucas Glover removes shoes before picking ball out of hole
Lucas Glover rolled in a 10-foot birdie putt on the 10th hole Sunday at the 3M Open and then did something unusual.
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