Glover Explains Removing Golf Shoes at 3M Open
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Glover Explains Removing Golf Shoes at 3M Open

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Lucas Glover clarified Monday that his removal of golf shoes during the 3M Open was not a protest against AimPoint, but rather a response to complaints regarding marks left by his metal spikes.

Glover addressed the situation after speculation arose about his actions on the course at the 3M Open. He stated he wasn't making any statement about AimPoint, a green-reading system some golfers use.

Instead, Glover explained that concerns had been raised regarding damage to the greens caused by his metal spikes. According to Glover, he removed his shoes in response to these complaints. “I wasn’t protesting AimPoint,” Lucas Glover said Monday. “I was responding to other complaints about my metal spikes leaving marks.”

The 3M Open took place at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota. The event concluded Sunday with Sungjae Im winning the tournament.

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