Which Hand Do You Wear A Golf Glove On?
Long-time glove-wearing golfers will have a clear-cut answer to the question of which hand do you wear a golf glove on? But those who are new to the game or have perhaps never worn a glove before might not think it’s so obvious. Here below we cover the fundamentals of wearing a golf glove.
Which hand do you wear a golf glove on and why? How do you make sure you get the right glove size and fit? Which gloves can help you in varying on-course conditions? We will look to answer all of these questions below and once you have read this piece, we recommend checking out our comprehensive guide on the best golf gloves (opens in new tab) too.
Let’s start with the basics…
A golfer who plays right-handed will typically wear a golf glove on their left hand. The reason for this is; with a conventional grip, the left hand is placed at the top of the club and is the lead hand through the swing.
It’s essential that the left hand provides a firm attachment to the club. But in order to swing freely and without tension, you don’t want to be choking the life out of the club. What you need then is great grip with the correct pressure on the club.
Most of us will find that a good golf glove offers more efficient grip than our skin so will help us to hold on to the club with authority and confidence when making a pass at the ball. A glove can also protect the hand and prevent blisters or callouses. Golfers who play left-handed typically wear a glove on their right hand. Some golfers like Aaron Rai choose to wear gloves on both hands as they feel this delivers even better grip and a consistency of feel between the hands.
Size and fit
Most gloves come in a range of sizes to suit the majority of hand shapes. A glove should be neat but not constrictive. You don’t want too much movement as this will be counterproductive. You’re looking for a glove to help you reduce movement of the hand on the grip. Make sure there’s a snug fit across the palm and there’s no loose material at the end of the fingers. But you also don’t want a…
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