When you first discover the joy of golfing, you'll quickly realize how important caring for your clubs is. Regularly cleaning your golf clubs allow for optimal performance when you're on the green. In fact, dirty clubs can directly affect your game, so taking a little time for maintenance is well worth the effort. To help you better understand what to do, consider the brief guide below. 

Do:

Clean clubs with warm water and soap.

Golf clubs are typically made of steel, carbon fiber, or other types of metals. This means that all you need to clean them is some warm water and soap. Avoid using water that's too hot, as this can loosen the socket where the club head meets the shaft. 

Once you mix the water and soap, allow dirty clubs to soak for a few minutes before wiping away grime with a soft bristle brush. You should target the small grooves on the club head and ensure they're free from debris before moving on to the next step.

Allow clubs to dry thoroughly before putting them away.

Once you've cleared all of the dirt, thoroughly rinse your golf clubs with clean, lukewarm water. Then, remove the clubs from the water and use a soft towel to wipe away excess water. 

You should always give your clubs enough time to dry, or make sure they're dry with a microfiber towel, before putting them away for storage. Otherwise, you may experience a buildup of rust over time. 

Don't:

Get the grips of your golf clubs wet.

When cleaning your clubs, take extra precautions to avoid getting the grips wet with the soapy water mixture. Allowing grips to soak can cause them to loosen and become damaged. Instead, you can spot-clean them using a cloth. 

Dip the cloth into the dish soap mixture and scrub the grips accordingly. This ensures that you remove any dirt or grime without loosening the tape. Make sure that the grips are completely dry before putting the clubs away.

Store your golf clubs in the trunk of your car.

Although many people transport their golf clubs in the trunk of their car, you should never keep them there for storage. The longer your clubs are in your trunk, the more likely they are to be damaged, stretched, or dented. 

Plus, the temperature in the trunk of a car is often not regulated, and the increasing heat can damage the joints of the club head, grips, and even the shaft. Instead, store your clubs somewhere upright with more stable temperatures.

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