[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":20},["ShallowReactive",2],{"article-golf-club-cleaning-common-golf-club-cleaning-mistakes":3},{"slug":4,"title":5,"subtitle":6,"image":7,"imageAlt":8,"category":9,"html":12,"wordCount":13,"prev":14,"next":17},"common-golf-club-cleaning-mistakes","Common Golf Club Cleaning Mistakes","The avoidable cleaning habits that scratch finishes, loosen parts, ruin grips, and leave clubs worse than before.","\u002Fimg\u002Fgolf-club-cleaning\u002Fcommon-golf-club-cleaning-mistakes_common-golf-club.png","Common Golf Club Cleaning Mistakes illustration",{"slug":10,"title":11},"golf-club-cleaning","Golf club cleaning","\u003Ch3>Soaking too much of the club\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Only the head needs water. Submerging ferrules, shafts, or the lower grip invites problems, especially on older clubs. If dirt sits near the hosel, use a damp cloth instead of drowning the club.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Using the wrong brush\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>A stiff wire brush can chew up soft finishes and make black wedges look tired fast. Start with nylon. If you need more bite, use a softer metal brush carefully and only on heads that can handle it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Ignoring grips\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>A spotless clubhead with a slick grip is only half clean. If your hands slide during a humid back-nine tee shot, you’ll tighten your grip and lose rhythm. Clean grips with mild soap and water, then dry them fully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Putting clubs away wet\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Moisture trapped in a bag can linger. After rainy golf, remove headcovers, unzip pockets, and let the bag breathe. Dry grooves, soles, shafts, and grips before storage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Treating every club the same\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>A chrome wedge, carbon putter, painted driver, and graphite shaft don’t all want the same treatment. Woods and putters usually need a towel, not a scrub. When in doubt, go gentler.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n\u003Cp>If cleaning feels like a fight, you’re probably using too much force or the wrong tool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Ch3>Rushing the final check\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Before you finish, run a towel across the face and look at the grooves. If the towel catches grit or the grooves still look dark, keep going lightly. Clean doesn’t mean shiny; it means free of debris where the ball meets the face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",257,{"slug":15,"title":16},"how-often-should-you-clean-your-clubs","How Often Should You Clean Your Clubs?",{"slug":18,"title":19},"how-to-clean-grips-and-know-when-to-replace-them","How to Clean Grips and Know When to Replace Them",1782812354852]