A Peculiar Incident at TPC Twin Cities

During the final round of the 3M Open, 2009 U.S. Open champion Lucas Glover became the center of a strange on-course moment. After sinking a birdie putt on the 10th hole, the professional golfer opted to remove his shoes before reaching into the cup to retrieve his ball. This unusual action immediately sparked intense speculation among observers and commentators, many of whom interpreted the gesture as a direct protest against the AimPoint green-reading method.


Glover has previously made his disdain for the technique clear on his former radio show, where he famously remarked:

“Statistically, [AimPoint] hasn’t helped anybody make more putts since its inception on the PGA Tour. Statistics have borne that out. It’s also kind of rude to be up near the hole, stomping around figuring out where the break is in your feet. It needs to be banned. It takes forever.”

The Real Reason Behind the Shoes

Despite his vocal criticism of AimPoint, reports confirm that the shoe incident was entirely unrelated to green-reading methodologies. Following the round, Glover took to social media to clarify the situation. He explained that his actions were actually a sarcastic response to complaints he had received regarding his use of metal spikes.

Essentially, Glover was poking fun at the situation, a sentiment that was later corroborated by fellow PGA Tour professional Michael Kim on social media.


Transitioning from Media to Governance

While Glover was once a regular voice on the airwaves, offering candid takes on everything from equipment regulations to PGA Tour board structure, he has since stepped away from his radio program. His decision to end the show coincided with his new responsibilities in player governance.

  • Glover was appointed to the 16-man Player Advisory Council.
  • He has been elected as a player director, slated to replace Adam Scott in 2027 for a three-year term.

Reflecting on his departure from broadcasting earlier this year, Glover noted that the show had shifted away from the lighthearted tone he originally intended, turning instead into a platform for grievances. “It made for some good entertainment, but I wanted it to be more fun. It didn’t feel like it was me,” he explained.

Ultimately, Sunday's incident served as a rare glimpse of Glover's personality on the course—a lighthearted jab at “SpikeMarkGate” before he finished tied for 57th and concluded his time at the 3M Open.