Golf guide
Junior Golf Glove Size Guide
Find a junior golf glove size from middle-finger length and hand circumference, then check palm, fingertip, closure, and club-grip fit.
Short answer
Best next step
Check the table, then confirm the brand chart.
Step 1
Find the likely size range
Swipe the table left to see every column.
| Check | What to look for | Try another size when |
|---|---|---|
| Measurements | Middle-finger length plus hand circumference | Use the exact maker's chart, not age. |
| Palm | Smooth and second-skin snug | Loose folds or movement inside the glove indicate excess volume. |
| Fingers | No extra material at the tips | Empty fingertips suggest sizing down or changing the glove shape. |
| Closure | Secure with adjustment remaining | A tab at its limit suggests the size or hand shape is wrong. |
Source context: FootJoy's junior fitting process uses middle-finger length and hand circumference, then checks for a second-skin palm, snug fingertips, and room to adjust the closure. The final size remains brand-specific.
Junior small, medium, and large do not describe the same hand across every brand. FootJoy's current junior fitting process uses two measurements—middle-finger length and hand circumference around the knuckles—and recommends using its chart rather than assuming an age or familiar label.
The try-on should look smooth across the palm and fingers. FootJoy describes the target as a second-skin fit, with no extra material at the fingertips and part of the hook-and-loop closure left available for adjustment. Finish by having the junior grip and gently swing a club; the glove should stay smooth without pinching or rotating.
Editorial note
We use these guides to narrow the starting range. Before you buy, compare that range with the exact brand chart, hands-on fit checks, and current sport rules. Read more about how our sizing works.
Spot a range that looks off, or a league rule we should mention? Tell us — corrections make these guides better for every parent.
Step 2
Take the two measurements the chart requests
- 1. Measure the length of the middle finger using the exact chart's starting and ending points.
- 2. Measure hand circumference around the knuckles while excluding the thumb, as the manufacturer diagram shows.
- 3. Compare both results with the chart for the exact junior glove and follow its between-size instruction.
- 4. Try the glove on the lead hand and grip a club; check for smooth palm material, fingertip contact, and closure room.
Step 3
Validate the fit before you shop
Good reasons
When to try another golf glove size
- Both controlling measurements place the hand above the current size on the exact chart.
- The fingers cannot flex comfortably or the closure cannot fasten with adjustment remaining.
- The next size stays smooth through the palm and fingertips while the player grips the club.
Avoid these
Common mistakes
- Choosing a junior glove from age or clothing size instead of the hand chart.
- Accepting loose fingertips or palm folds because the player may grow into them.
- Ordering the wrong hand: right-handed golfers commonly wear the glove on the left hand, and left-handed golfers commonly wear it on the right.
Parent tip
Photograph the hand measurements before shopping; junior labels vary, but the measurements can be compared with each exact chart.
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When the checks agree
Choose a model, then confirm the size
Use the range above as a starting point, then recheck the exact product's brand chart before ordering.
Compare glove picksFAQ
How should a junior golf glove fit?
FootJoy describes a second-skin fit: smooth across the palm and fingers, no extra fingertip material, and enough closure remaining for adjustment.
Which hand wears a golf glove?
The glove is commonly worn on the lead hand—left for a right-handed golfer and right for a left-handed golfer. Confirm the product hand selection before ordering.
What if finger length and hand circumference suggest different sizes?
Use the exact manufacturer's fitting instruction and try the recommended shapes when available. A different model may fit better than forcing either measurement into the wrong volume.
Provenance
Sources used for this sizing guide
We use the exact glove maker's two requested hand measurements, then verify palm, fingertip, and closure fit while the junior grips a club.
FootJoy
ManufacturerSupports: Middle finger measurement; Hand circumference measurement; Second skin fit; Fingertip fit; Closure adjustment; Between size instruction
Reviewed August 2026
FootJoy
ManufacturerSupports: Junior glove size family; Left and right hand options; Junior model context
Reviewed August 2026
Callaway Golf
ManufacturerSupports: Non dominant hand selection
Reviewed August 2026
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