Using Golf Gloves

Albert “Al” Hanley III spent nearly two decades working at The Commercial Driver’s License School, Inc., ultimately serving as president and CEO. He is currently the division president of Transforce Group, where he is in charge of the training and education division. One of Al Hanley III’s responsibilities is the management of eight national training school branches and 100 employees. He also enjoys a number of hobbies, including golf.

The golf glove is a fairly ubiquitous piece of golf equipment, but is it really necessary? Golf gloves are not required to play the game of golf, but they are recommended. Their value lies in giving the golfer a more secure grip on the club, which is especially useful when a golfer’s hands are sweating.

Most professional players wear golf gloves. But some, like Fred Couples, do not. Some golfers wear two gloves, but most only wear one. The glove is typically worn on the leading hand, which is the hand closest to the butt of the grip. This hand leads the golf club through the swing. For right-handed golfers, this is the left hand.

Most golfers, including virtually all pro golfers, take off their golf gloves when putting. Having nothing between the hand and the putter improves the tactile feel of the stroke.