How to Clean Golf Clubs

Here's how to clean those record-breaking divots off your irons.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Steel Wool
• Wire Brushes
• Steel Wool
• Hard-bristled Toothbrushes
• Golf Club Cleaners
• Sandpaper
• Sandpaper

1. 

   Rub rust off metal clubs with fine steel wool.

2. 

   Remove golf ball marks, mat marks and grass stains with golf club cleaner (found at golf shops).

3. 

   Clean out grooves by scrubbing them with water and a hard-bristled toothbrush. Dry your clubs immediately after cleaning them.

4. Wash leather grips with saddle soap.

Tips & Warnings

• If your grips become too smooth, try rubbing them with a wire brush or fine sandpaper.
• Waxes to protect your irons and woods are available at golf shops.
• Use covers for club heads to keep them clean and prevent scratches and chipping.
• Using steel wool on any non-rusted part of your club can cause permanent damage, and you should use it gently on rusted areas.

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[hawaiiantexan04]

on 8/10/2009 Thanks for the tips it was very useful to keep my grooves clean thank you.

[callowayusa]

on 8/7/2008 I found some leftover Turtle Wax Chrome wheel cleaner and wax... and thought ..."hmmm"... cleaned the wheels with some no-spotting car wash detergent...then applied the turtle wax chrome cleaner and wax... let it sit then buffed each club with microfiber cloth... and "voila!!"... bling-bling clubs!!!

[callowayusa]

on 8/7/2008 I found some leftover Turtle Wax Chrome wheel cleaner and wax... and thought ..."hmmm"... cleaned the wheels with some no-spotting car wash detergent...then applied the turtle wax chrome cleaner and wax... let it sit then buffed each club with microfiber cloth... and "voila!!"... bling-bling clubs!!!

[callowayusa]

on 8/7/2008 I found some leftover Turtle Wax Chrome wheel cleaner and wax... and thought ..."hmmm"... cleaned the wheels with some no-spotting car wash detergent...then applied the turtle wax chrome cleaner and wax... let it sit then buffed each club with microfiber cloth... and "voila!!"... bling-bling clubs!!!

[Swingthoughts]

on 12/11/2007 Question:; I have stainless irons. They are not plated so they look very dull and aged(after only 1 year). I've tried polishing and waxing, and still no results! What is a man to do? I can't afford the black fog treatment which costs $50 per club. Any ideas?