Almost no professional golfer wears two gloves.
But Aaron Rai just beat some of the best players in the world with both hands covered.
Which raises an interesting question:
Is wearing two gloves actually a hidden cheat code for better golf?
Or is it one of those things that only works for Aaron Rai and his famously unique style?
Why Aaron Rai Wears Two Gloves
Rai originally started wearing two gloves while practicing and playing during the cold winters in the UK.
Like many golfers, he found the extra grip helped in poor weather conditions. But when he later tried switching back to the traditional one-glove setup, something felt off.
He admitted that he struggled with his grip and simply felt more comfortable wearing gloves on both hands.
Now, it has become part of his identity as a golfer.
As Rai explained:
“Whether it’s cold, whether it’s wet, whether it’s 30 degrees, I always wear them.”
In a sport full of routines and tiny psychological edges, comfort matters more than people think
The Benefits of Wearing Two Gloves
So why would someone actually want to wear two gloves?
The biggest advantage is simple: more grip friction.
With both hands covered, the club often feels more secure in your hands, particularly in:
- wet conditions
- cold weather
- humid climates
- sweaty hands during summer rounds
And this is more important than it sounds.
Most amateur golfers grip the club far too tightly. Tension is one of the biggest swing killers in golf, affecting:
- tempo
- sequencing
- clubface control
- release patterns
If the club feels stable and secure, golfers can often relax their grip pressure slightly.
That usually leads to a freer swing and better rhythm overall.
There’s also a confidence factor.
Golf becomes much easier when you stand over the ball feeling like the club is fully under control. Even if the physical benefits are relatively small, the psychological benefit can still improve performance.
And golf is a sport where confidence changes everything.
The Drawbacks of Wearing Two Gloves
However, there’s a reason almost every professional golfer still uses just one glove.
And it mainly comes down to feel.
Many golfers say wearing two gloves creates too much separation between their hands and the club. That slightly disconnected feeling can make it harder to:
- control the clubface
- judge delicate shots
- maintain touch around the greens
This becomes especially noticeable when putting, chipping, or playing finesse shots from bunkers.
Interestingly, even Aaron Rai removes both gloves when putting, and he will often wear only one glove for bunker shots.
That tells you a lot.
Even one of the most famous two-glove golfers in the world still prioritises feel when precision matters most.
So while two gloves may improve grip security on full swings, some golfers simply feel the trade-off around the greens isn’t worth it.
So… Should You Try Two Gloves?
Honestly, probably yes — at least once.
Golfers are often surprisingly resistant to experimenting, even though the game is incredibly individual.
Aaron Rai proves that you absolutely can play elite-level golf while wearing two gloves.
And like most things in golf, the “correct” answer usually comes down to one thing:
What gives you the most confidence and control?
If wearing two gloves helps you:
- reduce tension
- feel more secure
- swing more freely
- stop strangling the club
…then it could genuinely improve your game.
You might look slightly unusual.
But you also might hit better golf shots.
And that’s probably a trade most golfers would take.
