Golf towels are an easily overlooked yet essential piece of gear for golfers and have a variety of different uses…
Cleaning Your Golf Gear
Dirt and debris on your golf club or ball can have a noticeable impact on the distance and accuracy of your drives. Golf towels can be used to remove any dirt from your equipment so that your performance won’t be affected. If you need more advice, read our guide on cleaning your golf balls.
Wiping Away Sweat
It’s essential to grip your golf club firmly if you want controlled, accurate shots. Hands that are slick with sweat (or rain) can seriously affect your performance—but your trusty golf towel will keep your hands dry and clean from one hole to the next.
You can also use your golf towel to wipe sweat from your head and brow during particularly heated or humid games. Don’t let those pesky beads of persperation be the reason you miss your shot!
Cleaning Bags and Shoes
Golf towels can be used to wipe down your bags, shoes and other equipment when they get dirty. You can also use a golf towel to protect and cover your gear in wet weather – this will help you to maintain your equipment’s appearance and quality.
Sun Protection
You can also use your golf towel as an extra form of sun protection (alongside your trusty golf cap) or to keep you cool while you’re out on the green on hot summer days. By soaking your towel in water and placing it around your head and neck, you can help lower your body temperature and keep your focus on the game.
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Dirt and mud on golf balls can negatively affect their flight. That's why most golf courses have a few ball washers dotted around. However, there are often only a few washers available, which can be a bit of a pain.
Here are some quick and easy ways to clean golf balls on the course and at home (without having to rely on an on-course ball washer).
How to clean golf balls
Clean golf balls with warm water and vinegar using this simple method.
- Fill a bowl with warm water.
- Mix 100ml of vinegar into the water. White vinegar is best for cleaning.
- Place your golf balls into the bowl and the dirt should quickly start fizzing off them.
- Leave the balls to soak for around 10 minutes. Don't leave the balls in for too long.
- Take each ball out of the water (we recommend wearing gloves for this) and dry it off with a towel for a shiny finish.
Soapy water and a toothbrush
Here's another easy way to clean your golf balls: simply pop them in a bowl of warm, soapy water and gently scrub each ball with a toothbrush.
This may require a bit of persistence depending on how caked-on the dirt is, but it should give you a great result. We do not recommend leaving the balls in the water for more than 30 mins.
Can I put my golf balls in the dishwasher?
Yes, you can put golf balls in the dishwasher, but it's not really reccomended. This is especially true if you've bought personalised golf balls - there's a small chance that the print will come off in the wash.
If you are going to run your golf balls through the dishwasher, make sure you secure them in the cutlery rack or top drawer. Basically, you need to make sure that the balls aren't going to be bouncing around inside the machine while it's running.
You should also take extra precaution not to damage the balls by ensuring that the 'heated dry' setting on your dishwasher is turned off.
How to clean golf balls on the course without an on-course ball washer
- Use a towel. You can clean most forms of dirt and debris off your golf balls by simply rubbing them with your bag towel. If you act fast, the dirt should just brush off very easily.
- Get a mobile ball cleaner. If you appreciate the results a ball washer can provide but don't want to waste your time waiting in a queue, you can buy a mobile ball cleaner that clips right onto your golf bag. Just fill it with soap and water and you're good to go. Don't forget to bring a towel to dry your ball off.
Of course, if your golf balls are truly beyond saving, you can always just buy some new ones!
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