Golf Glove Buying Guide
Learn more about key golf glove features and styles to find the right glove for you:
Golf Glove Sizing
If your golf glove doesn't fit properly, it could compromise your swing. Your glove should fit tight across your palm and fingers with no loose or extra material. Make sure to measure your hand and consult the brand's sizing chart before ordering a new golf glove, and keep in mind that many golf gloves are available with sizing specific for men, women and kids.
Golf Glove Care
Taking proper care of your golf glove can help it last longer. Here are some tips to help you keep your golf glove in great condition:
- Always allow the inside of your gloves to completely dry and air out after playing.
- If you're spending a long day on the course or at the range, consider bringing an extra pair of gloves to avoid excess wear and tear on a single pair.
- Consider removing your gloves between shots to keep them dry and ready for your next swing.
Golf Glove Materials
Leather golf gloves are soft and offer close contact with your club. This type of glove may need to be replaced more often, as they may stretch with repeated use and can tend to wear out faster.
Synthetic golf gloves are durable and offer increased flexibility but may not breathe as well as leather gloves.
Combination golf gloves have synthetic joints with leather palms and fingers. This type of glove offers a similar feel and comfort of leather gloves while often delivering increased longevity.
Rain & Cold Weather Golf Gloves
Some golf gloves are specifically designed to help you play in certain conditions. Rain golf gloves are designed to help improve your grip when wet, while cold-weather golf gloves provide warmth and insulation for cold temperatures.
Which hand should you wear a golf glove on?
If you're planning to wear a single golf glove, you will want to wear it on your top hand when gripping a club. Generally, this means a left hand glove for right-handed golfers and a right hand glove for left-handed golfers. Some golfers may also choose to wear gloves on both hands for comfort or to combat moisture.
Pro Tip: Golf gloves can also help step up your game by identifying swing patterns. For example, if your glove shows extra wear on the thumb or palm, you may be gripping your club unevenly.