Wipe clubs after play and periodically clean the clubface grooves with mild soapy water and a soft non-metal brush. Do not soak ferrules, shafts or wooden components. Rinse carefully, dry immediately and inspect the head, shaft and grip for damage.
Clean grooves improve consistent contact, while regular inspection can reveal loose heads, cracked shafts or worn grips before they fail.
Clean clubheads safely
- 01
Fill a shallow container with warm, not hot, mild soapy water.
- 02
Dip only the metal head briefly; keep the ferrule and shaft dry.
- 03
Brush soil from the face and grooves with a soft brush.
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Rinse with a damp cloth and dry completely.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for plated, raw, painted or specialist finishes. Abrasive tools can scratch or remove coatings.
Grips and shafts
Wipe steel and graphite shafts with a damp cloth and dry them. Never use a damaged graphite shaft. Clean compatible rubber grips gently with mild soap, rinse without flooding the shaft and allow them to air-dry.
Grip condition is covered in How often should you replace golf grips?.
Storage
- Do not leave wet clubs sealed inside a rain hood.
- Store the bag in a dry, temperate place rather than a hot car boot.
- Dry headcovers before replacing them.
- Inspect fastenings and bag pockets for trapped moisture.
The essential point
Gentle cleaning, immediate drying and regular inspection are enough. Avoid prolonged soaking, strong chemicals and aggressive brushes.
Sources
The following official or specialist sources were used to verify this independently written guide.
- titleist.com Source used to verify the rules or factual information in this guide.
- golfpride.com Source used to verify the rules or factual information in this guide.
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