Is a glove essential?

[two-clubs]

Hi all, first post here

Just starting to play again after a 7-8 year lay off and I've played a couple of rounds thus far with no glove as I couldn't find it I played ok actually so wondered if a glove was actually essential and if it contributed anything to your game.

 

[Holty]

I certainly don't think they are essential, but I wear one as I'm pretty sweaty and I use it as part of my pre-shot routine

 

[Coatsy79]

My father in law never wears one he plays off 15

 

[hacker_al]

It's down to personal preference really. I prefer not to wear one but I regrip my clubs once a year. I find cord grips and no glove perform better for me.

In contrast, I play with some guys that wear two gloves all year round.

A glove is certainly not essential, go with what works best for you.

Thinking about it now, do you know any tour pro's that don't wear a glove?

 

[two-clubs]

Thinking about it now, do you know any tour pro's that don't wear a glove?

Freddie Couples.

 

[Robobum]

Absolutely essential, what are you meant to leave hanging out of your back pocket else??!!

 

[Deleted member 17920]

It's down to personal preference really.
A glove is certainly not essential, go with what works best for you.

This. Try both and see what suits

 

[ger147]

Absolutely essential, what are you meant to leave hanging out of your back pocket else??!!

Exactly!! You don't actually have to wear it but you have to have one hanging out of your back pocket, it's part of the uniform

 

[CMAC]

...and you need one with a hole in the base of the fleshy part of your thumb

 

[groundskeeperwilly]

I prefer not to wear one but if it is either really hot or really wet I think it helps my grip so will use it then.

 

[One Planer]

For me, yes the are essential.

My post is based on my own personal experience. I have/get sweaty hands when I play. So much so I have to wipe my hands on my towel before I put my glove on and play a shot.

I don't profess to them being essential for everyone, but for me they certainly are.

 

[garyinderry]

no need at all. I only wear one if its lashing down. even then I might not have one in the bag!

 

[Kellfire]

A glove for all full shots and then I take it off for all finesse shots (putting, chipping, pitching from lesser distances) if conditions allow.

 

[two-clubs]

...and you need one with a hole in the base of the fleshy part of your thumb

Interesting you should mention that, I've just found an old glove of mine and that is exactly where it's showing signs of wear, not a hole just a bit rough and scuffed looking - is that a bad thing?

 

[CMAC]

Interesting you should mention that, I've just found an old glove of mine and that is exactly where it's showing signs of wear, not a hole just a bit rough and scuffed looking - is that a bad thing?

means too much friction/movement of the butt end, common with 'flippers' of the ball..........like me

I saw a vid of Quiros who said his glove never has any wear holes ever

 

[One Planer]

means too much friction/movement of the butt end, common with 'flippers' of the ball..........like me

I saw a vid of Quiros who said his glove never has any wear holes ever

I to ohave a wear mark there. Caused by gripping the club too hard.

Yes I'm trying to fix it.

Just imagine the damage it would have done to my hand if I wasn't wearing a glove

 

[Wayman]

Don't wear one me cba with the faff on with them rather just get on with it

 

[Sharktooth]

I always wear one, mind you I sweat like a hooded rapist. Arfur Dailly used to wear two.

 

[cookelad]

If you don't wear a glove, how are supposed to be identified as a golfer down the pub at the end of summer if both hands are the same colour?

 

[bladeplayer]

Dont wear one or never have , got a pair of wets gloves for the realy wet days , havent even tried them on yet ,

and yes have played in the rain