Do you use a glove while putting?

[MrKadash]

Once the glove goes on, it stays on. I have a couple extras in the bag for rainy days or a change is needed during the round for sweat or whatever. It's one less thing I have to think about.

[ks8829]

I always take it off and sometimes when I am chipping near the green for better feel.

[Vian]

I always take it off and sometimes when I am chipping near the green for better feel.

Same thing

[Soup Fan]

I always take it off for putting.

[jrode]

I always try to remember to take it off while putting. I have enough problems as it is when putting and I honestly believe that I get a better feel without it when putting.

[wrx_junki]

I always take it off and sometimes when I am chipping near the green for better feel.

Same. As I walk toward the green I got in the habit of taking it off. Definitely feel more "connected" to the putter. Too bad my putts per round doesn't reflect it.

[clemsontiger]

I do not use one. I want complete feel with the putter and the glove does not give me that. It is just an opinion though.

[Pyranha]

I take mine off after every shot. I've found that my gloves last longer the less time I keep them on my hand.

-C

[Billiam]

Unless it helps your 'feel' as some people have said, there's no difference. Honestly, I don't care if I putt with or without a glove, I know it's not going in the hole unless I'm less than five feet out anyways lol... if Tiger was wearing a Nike hat during his round and took it off when he putted you would all probably think you should take off your hats when putting :p

[mochila]

I take mine off, if im even wearing one at all.

[YogiTKE]

Unless it helps your 'feel' as some people have said, there's no difference. Honestly, I don't care if I putt with or without a glove, I know it's not going in the hole unless I'm less than five feet out anyways lol... if Tiger was wearing a Nike hat during his round and took it off when he putted you would all probably think you should take off your hats when putting :p

Ask yourself this: Why do you wear a golf glove?

A: For grip. Ask yourself again: Do you need grip that much grip during a putting stroke? A: Not unless you are putting 300' uphill into the wind.

[Southpaw]

I take my glove off after my approach shot to any green...basically if I have less than 40 yards to the hole, the glove is in the back right pocket!

Same.

It's entirely a "feel" thing. I feel more comfortable with my glove off while putting. But there is no shame in leaving it on.

[Klean]

I take my glove off. Few reasons...

1) It feels better in my hand
2) I like to let my fingers breathe

[Billiam]

Ask yourself this: Why do you wear a golf glove?

Wrong answer for the first one :p I only wear mine because I get blisters if I don't. But regardless, I do think it's pretty unnecessary to take the time to take off your glove before you putt.

[MtGolfer]

When I started playing as a kid, the pros I watched all took theirs off, so naturally I imitated them. So now, it feels comfortable to have it off.


For most amateurs, I doubt there's a difference in performance. Do what feels comfortable.


It would be interesting to design and perform an experiment on how wearing a glove or "going bare" affects putting performance.

One could select a number of players at different handicap levels, including pros, and have them put a certain number of balls, say 100, from different distances, etc. The player gets money or some other valuable incentive for each putt made, or within 2 feet of the hole for long putts. My guess is there would be much less difference than what most of us think.

[Kabal]

I have always found it indifferent of my performance in putting. I do enjoy having the glove off for sweat dry out, etc. as mentioned before.

My major reason for taking my glove off inside 60 yards is for my pitching and lob shots. For some reason I really feel more comfortable with my swings without the glove - although I never have been sure why. Maybe it is one less thing for me to think about when chipping - who knows.

[polodinks]

i dont wear a glove at all...... i just cant feel the shot with one on......

[TheRedeemer]

I'm a beginner. I've tried both and agree with those who say without the glove they get more feel. I'm going to put without the glove. It does come down to whatever works best for you.