2024 Platinum
On the course
If you’re going to brave the elements for a visit to the course, a few simple additions to your golf bag will help to keep your clubs in their best condition. Head covers are a wise choice for protecting your more fragile irons and woods as you remove and return them to your bag. An extra towel will help to wipe down any loose mud or frost that tends to collect as the weather turns colder. If you need a more thorough clean on the go, the Glenmuir Groove Cleaner features a brush and water reservoir on a handy key ring attachment.
Scrub your clubs
If you’ve let standards slip and your clubs are looking grubby, you’ll need to give them a thorough clean at home. Simply stand them on their heads in warm soapy water but not too deep that it reaches the shaft. After a few minutes use a brush to clean the grooves and a cotton bud, if necessary, for any harder to reach spots. Now dip a towel in warm soapy water to clean the shaft and grip. Take a dry towel and soak up any water before wiping down with WD-40 to prevent rust developing.
Clean your golf bag
Cleaning your bag will ensure all your hard work on the clubs doesn’t go to waste. Start by removing your tees, balls and any other gear from the various compartments. This is the perfect opportunity to jot down if you’re running low on any stocking fillers too. Now gently scrub a clean cloth or soft rag with soap and warm water all over your bag before rinsing with clean water. Use a stain remover where necessary and leave to dry in the bath overnight.
Time for a tune-up?
Winter can be the perfect time to tweak your clubs before the golfing season tees off in spring. Start with the visible changes like new grips and look for any bent or damaged shafts too. A specialist will happily repair the clubs and bend them back into shape. Then move on to the finer details, decent clubmakers can give your clubs the correct loft and lie if they’ve gone ‘out of whack’ over time.
Store appropriately
It’s important to take your clubs out of the cold to protect them from the elements. Low temperatures can cause grips to crack and shafts to contract, making them more vulnerable to damage. Many of us stash our golf bags in the boot of the car or in a poorly insulated shed where we forget about them until our next visit to the course. Instead, try moving your clubs indoors to a warmer environment and ensure they’re completely dry.