Lucas Glover oddly removing shoes at PGA Tour’s 3M Open after golfers’ complaints: ‘Singled me out’
Lucas Glover’s shoe‑free walk on the 3M Open green sparked a split‑view debate across golf media.
Coverage (4)
- Lucas Glover’s bizarre shoe removal scene at 3M Open wasn’t an AimPoint protest GOLF.com · 45d ago
- Storm erupts as golf star removes shoes News.com.au · 45d ago
- Lucas Glover removes shoes on the green to protest Aimpoint putting technique Yahoo Sports · 45d ago
- Lucas Glover oddly removing shoes at PGA Tour’s 3M Open after golfers’ complaints: ‘Singled me out’ New York Post · 45d ago
The brief
The act came after other competitors voiced complaints, and Glover told reporters he felt singled out, according to the New York Post. Coverage diverged on the meaning of Glover’s gesture.
GOLF.com reported that the shoe removal was not an AimPoint protest, while Yahoo Sports framed it as a protest of Aimpoint putting technique. News.com.au described the scene as a "storm erupts" on the course, underscoring the tension.
The episode remains a topic of conversation among players, commentators and fans as the tournament proceeds.
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Quick answers
What prompted Lucas Glover to remove his shoes at the 3M Open?
He removed his shoes after complaints from other golfers and said he felt singled out, as reported by the New York Post.
Did all outlets agree on the reason for the shoe removal?
No; GOLF.com said it was not an AimPoint protest, while Yahoo Sports said it was a protest of the AimPoint putting technique.
How did News.com.au describe the incident?
It called the scene a "storm erupts" on the course.
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