How to Properly Store Your Golf Clubs

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How to Properly Store Your Golf Clubs
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Golfers across Florida held their breath in
anticipation as Hurricane Irma swept through in
frenzy. As a state known for its golfing, it
isnt a surprise that the damages to the
destination courses hit a little too close to
home for some. In light of this storm and the
evacuation that preceded it, preparations for
Hurricane Irma were on everyones mind. One step
in the preparation process, however, may have
been overlooked. How do you properly store your
golf clubs? This is extremely important to those
having to leave the state until after the storm
hit. While it may be tempting to leave them in
the garage where you left them after your last
round, properly storing your prized clubs is a
step that you can be glad you took!
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Cleaning Your Golf Clubs Before you store your
golf clubs, you want to be sure to thoroughly
clean them. Clean the club heads and grips as
well as wipe down the shafts. Be sure that they
are completely dry before putting them back into
the golf bag. If not completely dry the clubs can
rust. (Check the bag itself that it is clean and
dry before situating the clubs.) Make sure your
club headcovers are firmly on so those pricey
club heads dont get nicked and
scratched. Temperature Controlled Golf Club
Storage Store your golf clubs in a temperature
controlled environment. This does not include the
garage or the trunk of your car! Prolonged cold
can dry out the grips which can lead to them
getting hard or even cracking. If stored
somewhere too hot, like a trunk or an attic, the
glue under the grip as well as the the epoxy that
positions the club head on the shaft can begin to
break down. Inside your house is always a safe
choice. If you are worried about flooding from a
hurricane, you can always find a spot elevated
where the water will not be able to reach