How to Clean Golf Club Wear Marks

Playing golf regularly will inevitably lead to wear marks forming on your clubs. In many cases, dirt and grime will form along the grooves on club heads and smudges will appear on the shaft. To keep your golf clubs in optimal condition, it's important to periodically clean those wear marks. Some common-sense steps should help most golfers successfully clean their clubs and keep them in decent condition.

Things You'll Need

  • Bucket
  • Dish detergent
  • Old toothbrush
  • Golf tee
  • Garden hose
  • Clean towel
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Instructions

    • 1

      Place four or five drops of dish detergent into a bucket and fill the bucket with warm water. You will only need enough water to cover your club heads. Be sure to not use hot water because it could damage your clubs.

    • 2

      Allow your club heads to soak in the bucket for three or four minutes. Doing so will force the majority of oils and debris to break down.

    • 3

      Wipe off all debris from your club heads by using an old toothbrush. Follow along the grooves on each club head until the debris has come off. Avoid going against the grooves because it could lead to scratches.

    • 4

      Remove any stubborn debris within the grooves by running a golf tee along them. This should get rid of any remaining dirt.

    • 5

      Spray off all soap suds and leftover debris on each club head. This can be done either outside with a garden hose or you can place club heads under a bath faucet.

    • 6

      Wipe off all moisture from your club heads with a clean towel. Afterward, you should wipe off each golf club shaft with the towel as well.