Roughly one in ten golfers plays left-handed — and a fair number of them have ended up with the wrong-hand glove at least once. The labeling convention isn't intuitive, and it's an easy mistake to make when you're checking out fast. Here's exactly how it works.
Which Hand Does a Left-Handed Golfer Glove?
The rule is the same for everyone: you glove your lead hand — the hand at the top of the grip, closest to the clubhead. For a right-handed golfer, that's the left hand. For a left-handed golfer, it's the right hand. The confusion comes from how gloves get labeled: a "left hand glove" is cut to be worn on a left hand, which means it's the glove a right-handed golfer buys. If you're left-handed, you want a right hand glove — the opposite of what your instinct might suggest.
Why This Trips People Up at Checkout
Most golfers have never had to think about it, so "left hand" and "right hand" on a product page read like a coin flip instead of a clear instruction. The fix is simple: match the glove hand to your lead hand, not to which hand you write with or which hand feels "dominant" off the course. If you play left-handed, you're shopping for a right hand glove.
How to Order Without Getting Confused
- Confirm your lead hand first. Take your normal golf grip — the hand on top, nearest the clubhead, is your lead hand.
- Select that hand in the product options. RRG gloves list Hand as its own option alongside Size and Fit — pick the hand that matches your lead hand, not a guess.
- Double-check before you check out. It's the single most common ordering mistake for left-handed golfers, and easiest one to catch with a five-second look at the variant you selected.
Sizing Works the Same Way, Just Mirrored
Fit standards don't change for lefties — you still want the second-skin fit and the same Regular vs. Cadet logic. The only difference is which hand you measure: for a left-handed golfer, that's the right hand, since that's the one wearing the glove.
Is Left-Handed Gear Actually Harder to Find?
For clubs, often yes — left-handed clubs are a smaller share of manufacturing runs, and selection thins out fast past mid-range price points. Gloves are the exception: since a glove is essentially symmetric in construction, offering both hands costs a manufacturer almost nothing extra. If a brand carries a glove at all, it's a safe bet it comes in both hand options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do left-handed golfers wear the glove on the right hand?
Yes. The glove always goes on the lead hand, and for a left-handed golfer that's the right hand — so you'd select a "right hand" glove when ordering.
Are left-handed golf gloves more expensive or harder to find?
No — unlike clubs, gloves are simple to produce in either hand, so pricing and availability are typically identical to right hand gloves from the same brand.
Can a lefty just wear a "left hand" glove on their right hand instead?
No — the thumb, finger stalls, and closure tab are shaped for a specific hand. Wearing the wrong-hand glove on the opposite hand will fit poorly no matter the size.
Ready to order the right one? Browse the full glove collection and select your lead hand in the Hand option before checkout.