Are Spikes Allowed on Golf Courses?

Golfers wearing metal golf spikes are banned from 1,600 golf courses nationwide, according to Kelly Elbin, vice president of marketing for Softspikes, the leading manufacturer of alternative spikes. ... "Traditional golf shoes leave spike marks. Late in the day, the greens on any course are bumpy from all of the spikes.

Can you wear spikes on golf course?

Spiked shoes are very much all rounders when it comes to golf. You can wear them in any weather, on any course, in any conditions and they will do the same job every time. The most obvious benefit to these shoes is traction, especially in damp conditions.

Do some golf courses not allow spikes?

These days, it's difficult to find a course that will allow metal spikes — unless you're a tour pro. While most courses are soft-spike facilities, the venues hosting PGA Tour events and major championships make an exception for the best players in the world.