How to Clean Golf Clubs: Simple Methods
It would be best to get rid of the rusty wire brush hanging on the side of your backpack. Believe us. We know our stuff!
Here are our recommended cleaning techniques for golf clubs, advice on preventing club damage, and the one item nearly all players overlook.
How To Clean Golf Clubs (The Whole Process)
It is advisable to wipe the face of your golf club, be careful to clean the grooves after hitting a ball out of a bunker or catch one that is a touch heavy.
Nevertheless, around once a month (for golfers who play often), you should thoroughly clean your clubs.
You should allow yourself 15 to 30 minutes for this. The more times you do it, the less time-consuming it becomes.
Materials Required:
- Bucket
- Dishwashing Soap
- Microfiber Cloth
- Soft-bristled brush
- Dry Towel
Although cleaning golf clubs outside is simple, you can do this in a sink if you think it’s a better option.
1. First, add a couple tablespoons of Dawn dish soap and warm water to a pail that is only halfway full.
2. Keeping the ferrules (and above) out of the water, place your irons and wedges in the bucket and let them soak for a few minutes.
3. Remove one club at a time, then use a microfiber towel to clean it. Most of the dirt should be removed from your clothes if you have maintained your club cleaning on the course.
4. Not only should you focus on the grooves, but you should also examine the club’s back and sole.
5. Place the club back in the bucket to be rinsed after cleaning it.
6. Use a golf club brush with gentle bristles to gently scrape any stubborn dirt off the clubs.
7. After cleaning and drying, put your wedges and irons back in your golf bag.
Cleaning Golf Grip
When golfers clean their clubs, they typically forget about the grips. Although clean grooves are essential for maximizing spin, hotdog juice, grime, and sunblock can accumulate on grips. You may prolong the life of your golf grips by cleaning them occasionally.
It is best to inquire about recommended cleaning methods from the manufacturer when cleaning golf grips.
From one grip to the next, the procedure mostly stays the same:
- Scrub the grip with a soft-bristled brush after dipping it in soapy water.
- Wipe the grip down with a damp towel.
- Try your best to dry the grip with a dry towel.
- Put the grip in the bag only once it has dried thoroughly.
Cleaning Woods
Although hybrids and fairway woods can get nearly as dirty as irons, cleaning the driver should be easy. Keep your wood and irons clean apart. The woods may sustain harm if the clubs are placed into a large bucket.
All you need to do for this procedure is wipe out the driver’s, fairway’s, or hybrid’s head with a microfiber cloth. Whenever possible, preserve the water, use it to clean the irons by dipping each wood piece separately, wiping it down, and then replacing the head cover once it has dried.
Cleaning Putter
Though I’ll assume you’re taking only a few divots with your putter, cleaning the putter is still necessary from time to time. Putters are subjected to san, therefore it’s advisable to remove them whenever you can.
Use a cleaning cloth to clean your putter thoroughly, and remember to use the same method for the grip as you would for your other clubs. Having some traction in the putter grip is crucial.
Golfers’ Mistakes When Cleaning Their Clubs
After providing information on proper golf club cleaning, here are some mistakes to avoid.
- Never combine all of the clubs into one container. A new TaylorMade Stealth 2 combined with wedges is a way to go wrong.
- There’s no need to immerse grips in water to clean them. You gain nothing from the process; you only make it take longer.
- Avoid letting damp grips dry in the sun. They will gradually decay as you bake them.
- Golf clubs should not be stored damp following cleaning or precipitation. Here’s how rust grows.
- There is no need for wire brushes. You run the danger of leaving scratches and scuff marks on the club because contemporary materials are becoming softer and more responsive.
- You will read about letting golf clubs soak in a bucket of cleaning solution overnight. Wrong. A few minutes and a little elbow grease, and you’re ready for your next round.
Items You Can Use To Clean Your Golf Clubs
A good cleaning cloth and a small amount of dish soap are needed to clean your golf clubs thoroughly. Here are some products to consider to maintain the club’s cleanliness while on the golf course.
GolfERASERS: A sponge that can be used on shoes and in the grooves of golf clubs on and off the course.
A golf brush that won’t harm the club is the CaddySplash. Maintaining clean clubs on the course is simple when combined with water or a cleaning solution.
GrooveIt: It is simple to attach to the golf bag, and cleaning the entire club head takes a few swipes with its brush that has a built-in water reservoir.
The StickIt Magnetic Golf Towel has a fantastic texture for cleaning and uses magnetic technology to attach to your golf cart, club, or bag.
Frogger Amphibian Golf Towel: By keeping one side of your towel damp and the other dry, you can be ready for any on-course club maintenance that may be required.
Final Thoughts
Avoid overcomplicating the task of cleaning golf clubs. Consistency is key in this situation—it’s not all that different from playing golf!
