PGA Tour: Lucas Glover clears up AimPoint speculation after removing shoes during round

Professional golfer Lucas Glover recently cleared up speculation regarding a viral moment at the 3M Open. During the final round, Glover removed his shoes before walking near the 10th hole to retrieve his ball. Observers suggested this act served as a public protest against AimPoint, a putting technique that some players argue damages greens and slows the pace of play.

Glover addressed these claims directly on social media. He stated his decision to remove his shoes had no connection to AimPoint or any debate surrounding the technique. Instead, he explained that he removed his footwear to avoid leaving spike marks around the hole. This action followed a conversation with a tournament official who approached him regarding a complaint about marks near the hole.

While critics of AimPoint often point to green damage as a primary concern, current rules allow players to tap down marks on the green. Glover noted that he remains a user of metal spikes and confirmed he has no intention of changing his equipment. He pointed out that his peers are permitted to repair the green surface if they feel marks impact their play.

The former U.S. Open champion maintains that his actions were a practical response to a specific concern raised by officials rather than a symbolic gesture against other players. He is scheduled to compete in the upcoming tournament in Detroit this week with no changes to his standard setup.