Lucas Glover: Took off shoes after complaints about metal spikes - ESPN

Longtime PGA Tour pro Lucas Glover didn't put his foot down in protest of AimPoint, the green-reading system used by many of his competitors, during Sunday's final round of the 3M Open.

Instead, Glover confirmed Monday that he removed his shoes after making a putt in response to other golfers' complaints about his metal spikes allegedly leaving marks on the greens at TPC Twin Cities.

After making the birdie putt on the 10th hole in the final round, Glover removed his shoes and walked to the hole in socks to retrieve his ball from the cup.

«Alright, let's clear this up,» Glover said on his Instagram account Monday. «For 23 years on the PGA Tour I've worn spikes. 23 years ago, most of us did. It hasn't been that long since we were NOT allowed to tap them down. Yesterday was the first time I've ever had a complaint.

»I know there have been some pretty heated discussions and arguments between other players in years past about spike marks and knowing how to walk, but not since we've been able to tap them down. Yesterday was the first time I've ever been approached about my spikes. In the middle of the round, by an official, not a player."

Lucas Glover removed his shoes prior to approaching the hole in protest of AimPoint