Lucas Glover: Took off shoes after complaints about metal spikes

PGA Tour veteran Lucas Glover turned heads at the 3M Open this past Sunday. During his final round at TPC Twin Cities, Glover removed his golf shoes after sinking a putt on the 10th hole, choosing to walk to the cup in his socks. This unusual move followed complaints from other golfers regarding the marks his metal spikes left on the soft, wet greens.

Contradicting speculation that the act was a protest against the AimPoint green-reading system, Glover took to social media to clarify his actions. He stated that a tournament official approached him mid-round with concerns about his footwear. To ensure he did not cause further damage to the area around the hole, he removed his shoes entirely while retrieving his ball.

Glover noted that metal spikes remain legal on the PGA Tour. He also pointed out that other players in the field used similar footwear and that the soft, watered conditions of the course were the primary cause of any impressions on the putting surface. He emphasized that players currently have the permission of the tour to repair such marks themselves.

The veteran expressed frustration that the incident drew attention away from rookie Jackson Koivun. Koivun secured his first professional victory at the event by outperforming world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. Glover confirmed he plans to continue wearing metal spikes in future competitions, including the upcoming Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club.