Golf clubs can over time get quite dirty and considering we rely heavily upon the little details and features in our golf clubs this can mean our golf game could slowly begin to suffer. It's therefore vitally important that we look after our golf club mainly because they will perform at their best but also remember how much money you spent on them in the first placeyou won't want them to get dirty or deteriorate after very little use.
Cleaning the club face
The club head is arguably the most important part of the golf club as it is what makes contact with the golf ball itself. As you take a shot sometimes you may send a divot of earth and grass in to the air, afterwards this mud can get on the club face and block up the grooves as well as leaving an uneven dirty surface. Cleaning the club head is easy, sometimes a damp cloth is all you need but for more stubborn dirt dip your club heads in some warm water and give them a scrub with nylon or wire brush to remove any traces. The grooves can be cleaned with a simple golf tee being rubbed along the grooves.
Cleaning the club shaft
The shafts can take care of themselves most of the time, the shafts used to get a few knocks with older golf bags but now the edges and inside have velour or felt edges so your clubs aren't scraped or scratched when you take them out or put them back into the golf bag. Most dirt and marks can be cleaned with a damp towel.
Cleaning the club grips
The grips can get dirt build up, water and sweat on them that can cause them to lose their tackiness and possibly even degrade over time. Most grips are now made from rubber but older leather grips are still available and will need specialist leather restorer or softener products; make sure you read the bottle when using these products. These clubs will need longer to dry out before you use them again, rubber however can be cleansed with a damp towel and dries out very quickly. You won't need to use soap as this could leave a grimy residue reducing the level of grip you have of your golf clubs.
As long as you make sure you get in the habit of cleaning your clubs after every round of golf your clubs should last you a long time without having to worry about any dirt altering your shots or ruining your games.