762 replies to this topic

[bdemented]

I wear my glove 100% of the time I'm on the course. I'm way to forgetful. I tried for a while to take it off for putts but noticed myself leaving it off during tee shots. It gets comfortable and you stop noticing it. Sometimes even my glove isn't enough to stop my clubs from twisting when I swing my lower irons. Then again I'm about a 17 handicap soooo...

[Golf_Boom]

I leave my glove on the whole round. That's cause I'm new to golf and never even thought of taking it off for shots around the green. Might give putting a try with and without a glove and see if I notice a difference mentally or otherwise next time.

[PA-lefty]

I always take my glove off to putt, not that leaving it on could make my putting any worse though...  

[Eck42]

I never gave it any thought-I've always took my glove off to putt.

[HoffTTM]

When I still wore a glove, I did take it off for putting and chipping

[jprk1024]

gotta have it off for extra feel

[Cajun83]

I take my glove off after every swing.  Also, no glove for chipping or putting.  Reason being, the average temperature here in south Louisiana is 62 billion farenheit so unless you have 4 gloves with you, wearing it the entire round will result in a soaking wet glove by the tee on #4.

[MizunoMike]

I take the glove off for shots of 100 yards and in. Feel like I can control the ball better. May just be psychological but nevertheless I'll keep doing it!

[greens hit]

I do the same in bed.  Take off the glove for the money shot.

[Danny A.]

I use to take my glove off to putt since you get more feel of the putter, however for the past few years I haven't taken it off, mostly because I'm so focused on reading the greens and how I'm going to putt, mostly thinking, how fast is this green, how far should I putt this, which line would work best, I sort lose track of even having my glove on throughout my entire game.

I would say that depending on your preference, if you feel that you putt better with the glove off I would say to do so, but if it doesn't make a difference to you in feel and the percentage that you make putts with or without the glove, then you could still play either way. I think this is more of a preference to a golfers feel for the putt.

[esketores]

Been golfing for more than 45 years. When I started had to go to the course and find balls if I was going to play. Which means there was no money for a golf glove. Over the years I've tried them. And have found a glove to be more of a hindrance than a help. Come to think of it I don't believe I've ever played a complete round of golf wearing a glove. Even a nine hole round.

[etmccain]

I take my glove off on all putts and most shots inside 50 yards, it's a feel issue for me.  I also take my glove off between each shot to keep it dry as long as possible.

[TheMoneyShot]

I always take off my my glove when I putt.  I have tried both ways.

[bushy007]

Rarely wear one at all these days, if its humid I use an FJ SciFlex.. had 5 of them already before I went 'gloveless'.

[PhilMickFan]

Glove on for all shots other than putting.

[shGGman]

I would love to hear from the 15 people who voted for Option #4.

[john37]

i take off glove for putting, chipping and shorter shots(under 70yrds) i feel like i have better feel without it on.
i take it off between shots too.  dont like it getting all nasty from sweat.

[ohitsluca1]

i putt with my glove on, but noticed a lot of people take it off so i have been trying it lately and it doesn't affect anything for me. to each their own.

p.s. nicklaus used to putt with a glove on

[natedd]

I leave my glove on, but take my pants off when putting.

[batgeek29]

you too?

[hoganhawk]

For me it is all about feel and feedback from 50yds in. I don't know there is any significant difference in performance, but I would be uncomfortable with it on.

[batgeek29]

i also take my batter's glove off when i'm going to bunt. it's all about the feel y'know.

Edited by batgeek29, 23 June 2012 - 03:03 AM.

[theboypinoy]

My glove is off for anything on/around the green. Putts, chips, pitches, greenside bunker shots.

[thatboygaule]

Of course

[smoove]

dtgolder, on 24 February 2006 - 08:13 PM, said:

Never took my glove off to putt, and don't really understand it, but it seems many do...if you do take your glove off, drop a post here and explain why--is it just "feel" or is it more than that?

I started doing it when I was a kid, just cuz I saw the pros do it.  Now its just never gonna change.  Side benefit - cuts down on the non-sexy glove tan.

[Larbear]

I take my glove off anytime I am within 20 yards of the green

[DawgGolfer]

I mostly take it off to putt, every now and then I forget and leave it on... not sure it actually makes a difference.

Edited by DawgGolfer, 27 June 2012 - 11:33 AM.

[jckedup]

Did the great Arnold Palmer putt with a glove?



Didn't think so...

[TJ_Bam]

I take it off for putts, chips, and short irons.  The closer to the pin I get the softer my swing, thus I like the bare grip feel.  Makes me feel like I have more control (yeah right).

[Ldubbzie21]

Gloves off for 75 yards and in.  All about feel for me.