What golf clubs get covers?
United States Golf Association rules allow for as many as 14 clubs in your golf bag. Fewer clubs are permitted. Head covers are not required, and most avid golfers use covers only for their driver, fairway woods, hybrid clubs and putter.
What is the point of golf club covers?
To guard against damage, golfers place head covers on their clubs. This prevents the clubs from banging around and clanking into each other while walking, driving in a golf cart, being carried to and from your house or simply sitting in your car trunk in between rounds.
Are golf iron covers necessary?
Golf iron covers work extremely well to protect your irons from damage when in your bag. Each cover acts as a barrier to stop your irons banging against one other, which can prevent scratches or chips. While iron covers are not essential, they will add extra protection to your golf clubs at a modest price.
Can you wash golf club covers?
Washing Head Covers: Lightly hand wash head covers (that do not have leather components) by hand using a mild detergent and cool water. You may attempt machine-washing on a delicate cycle if you wish. Always use a mild detergent, free of dyes and scents and lay flat to dry.
Do drivers come with covers?
Every driver, fairway wood and utility club come with headcovers these days and it would seem reasonable to assume that they were designed to keep the heads of those clubs looking shiny and new so that they can perform their best.
What is a golf headcover?
This headcover is designed to protect your golf head from dings and damage during play or travel.
Why do woods need covers?
Protect Your Clubs When woods were actually made of wood, they were easily bruised and scratched. Head covers not only protected them from that damage, but also from the elements. Covers will also reduce damage to the face of your clubs; damage that can affect the shots you make.
How do you clean head covers?
If they’re fluffy headcovers and they “look” clean, sprinkle baking soda on them, let them sit for a few hours, then take the shop-vac to them to get out the powder. The baking soda will suck up the odour. If it’s really strong, you may have to do it twice.
How do you clean a putter cover?
Use a warm sponge or cloth with a light detergent or dish soap. Wipe the grip with the warm sponge or cloth and rinse the cloth and repeat. Alternatively, grab some wet wipes and wipe the grip clean. Now grab a dry cloth and wipe the putter grip until its dry.
Why do people cover their drivers?
Golfers cover their golf drivers so they do not get damaged. When your driver gets chipped or dinged by another club, it could affect the performance of the club. Since the price of drivers is not getting any cheaper, it really makes sense to protect the one you have.