Field Notes
How To Clean Golf Clubs Properly (And Why It Matters)
A practical guide to cleaning golf clubs — irons, wedges, woods, and putters — plus the tools that make it faster every round.
Why Clean Clubs Matter
Dirt in the grooves of a wedge can cost you 20–30% of your spin. On a 60-yard shot that is the difference between checking up and running through the back. Clean clubs perform more consistently — it is not about aesthetics.
What You Need
A soft-bristle brush (or club brush), warm soapy water, a microfiber towel, and a groove pick for packed mud. That is the full kit. A club brush with a groove pick attached covers everything for in-round cleaning.
Cleaning Irons And Wedges
Soak the heads for 2–3 minutes in warm soapy water. Scrub with a brush in the grooves and across the face. Rinse and dry completely before storage. Never soak wooden or graphite-shaft clubs — only the head needs it.
Cleaning Drivers And Woods
Wipe the face and crown with a damp cloth after every round. Avoid submerging drivers. Use a light spray of water on the face and brush gently — the finish on woods is thinner and scratches easier than irons.
In-Round Cleaning
A wet towel loop on your bag handles in-round cleaning faster than any other method. Dry one end, wet the other. Wipe the face before every shot on approach or wedge play. It takes 3 seconds and keeps grooves clear.
WYX Club Brush
The WYX club brush has a dual-sided head: nylon bristles for the face and a groove pick for packed dirt. It clips to any bag ring and handles both. Use code WYX10 for 10% off your first order.
Continue with WYX golf essentials or read The Long Game.