SANITIZE

5. Golf bags and club head covers

While unconfirmed and still a matter of debate, the coronavirus could live on clothing and canvas materials for up to two days. Remove this risk by cleaning your golf bags and club head covers as follows:

Remove all contents from the bag/ clubs from their covers.

Depending on the material, lightly spray water all over the surfaces.

Using a soap and warm water solution, scrub the bag and covers clean with a cloth. Be careful not to scrub too hard - you may damage the material.

Use a hose to rinse/ run them under clean water and assess for any further stains.

Remove any stubborn stains by spraying with a stain remover, then allow them to rest. Gently scrub it if required.

Once clean, allow the bag/ covers to dry overnight – avoid leaving them to dry in the sun as this can discolor them.

6. Golf clothing

To clean dirty golf clothing, simply run them through the washing machine after each session. However, for clothes that smell or are particularly dirty, consider:

Avoiding using fabric softeners — they prevent odor and sweat from being washed out, in fact locking in the smell for your next practice.

Adding baking soda to laundry — one cup per wash — deodorizes and softens clothes.