By Coach Erik Schjolberg – Feb 7, 2024
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Where to Store Golf Clubs: Save Space & Protect Your Investment
Key Takeaways – Moisture, Heat and Cold are the Enemy
- Ensure your golf bag and clubs are dry before storing them
- Store your golf clubs in a temperate room
- Use a garage storage rack for better organization
- Store golf clubs in a closet long-term for added protection
- Fit the rain hood over your clubs to shield them from the elements
The author shares their expertise on golf club storage strategies, from compact living spaces to long-term arrangements. They offer insights on the best storage ideas for every day and extended keeping of golf clubs. Additionally, the post delves into the proper procedures for storing golf clubs, emphasizing dos and don’ts to maintain equipment in good condition.
Where to Store Golf Clubs: The Best Golf Club Storage Ideas
Closet
The first prize when storing your golf clubs in a closet is its security and dry nature. It shields your gear from the elements through the winter. Opting for this method requires your clubs to stand upright, and you must ensure nothing heavy can fall directly onto the clubheads.
Garage or Attic
If you can’t find extra closet space for your golf bag, consider storing it in a corner of the garage or the attic. To protect your clubs, cover the clubheads with a rain hood or place the golf bag in a travel bag. Make sure there are no leaks or overhead hazards that could damage your clubs.
Storage Locker
If you live in a small apartment, renting a storage locker is not the worst idea. It takes your golf bag out of sight for the winter, leaving your partner happy and opening up additional space around the house. I advise placing your golf clubs into a travel bag for extra padding and protection in the locket.
Golfers lacking a travel bag can always place the rain hood over the top and store the golf bag out of the way of other bulk items.
Day-to-Day Club Storage
The climate in my city permits me to hit the links year-round, which means my golf equipment is always within arms reach. Here are a few ways to store your golf clubs. Remember, not all are necessarily advisable.
Garage Storage Rack
I am a massive proponent of using a golf bag storage rack. It maintains everything you need in one place and saves you from countless arguments with your other half. When your equipment is not strewn all over the house, it saves time preparing for a round allowing you to grab and go.
Before setting up the rack, ensure it sits in a cool, dry area where the elements have a limited impact on your bag and clubs. Also, make sure you’ve got the optimal golf bag setup to save room.
Those without the luxury of a garage have the option of a wall-mounted rack, which is space-efficient and keeps your equipment organized. Alternatively, you may have a basement or attic where you can keep your golf clubs temporarily.
Spare Room
Golfers with a spare room in their apartment can stash away their golf clubs in the corner of the said space. Your clubs remain protected from the elements, and your equipment does not obstruct anyone.
If you are not using your clubs for an extended period, I suggest throwing on the rain hood and stashing it in the parking space or a storage locker.
Car Trunk
Storing your golf clubs in the trunk of a car is convenient. Unfortunately, it comes with multiple risks, such as theft, fluctuating temperatures, and breakages.
I learned the hard way and kept my clubs in the trunk for months to the point I forgot about them. I loaded firewood into the trunk one day, and the weight of the wood pressing against my clubs resulted in one of my club heads snapping off.
Since your motor vehicle is not climate-controlled, you expose your clubs to fluctuating temperatures which can negatively impact your clubs. My clubs were fine after their stint in the trunk, but if the internal temperature of your vehicle skyrockets, it reduces the tackiness of the grip and obliterates the epoxy.
Tool Shed
A golf club can be securely stored in a tool shed, providing accessible and sheltered protection. To prevent mold growth, ensure the shed is free from leaks and dampness.
If the shed is prone to raindrops falling through, I recommend placing the rain hood or a water-resistant bag over them. Otherwise, the liquid will impact the golf grip traction and the performance of your grooves.
Office Corner
If the space in your apartment or home is limited, you can try to store your golf clubs at the office. If your boss allows, find an unused corner out of the way of foot traffic and place your golf bag upright. It offers the most efficient option to working professionals who hit the links or driving range directly from the office.
I recommend placing the rain hood on the bag to alleviate the urge of your co-workers to take out your clubs and swing them around.
Apartment Balcony
I am not an advocate for storing your golf clubs on a balcony, but I have done it on weekends away. Usually, my partner’s wardrobe takes preference over my golf bag and gets relegated outside. So, I keep my bag under the safe cover of my travel golf bag and position it undercover on the balcony.
If the rain starts bucketing down, my bag comes inside. Otherwise, the travel bag provides an exceptional buffer from the elements.
Where to Store Golf Clubs: Winter or Off-Season
Step 1 – Clean and Dry Equipment
You have reached winter, or the end of the warm season, and will not be playing again until summer. Now you are probably wondering how to store golf clubs to make sure they are ready for next year. Before you pack your golf bag and clubs, clean and dry them thoroughly, eradicating any moisture.
Once your golf clubs are completely dry, place the rain hood over the top to protect the clubheads, shafts, and grips. Undetected moisture can proceed to rust your once pristine-looking stainless steel iron club heads.
Step 2 – Temperature Controlled Environment
Find a room with a consistent climate to avoid exposing your golf clubs to erratic temperature swings. This can reduce the traction of your grips and weaken the shaft and clubhead’s durability. In my experience, this rings particularly true with older clubs that have already endured a beating in their lifespan.
If your garage, attic, or basement delivers inconsistent Fahrenheit readings, I suggest storing it in a cool, dry closet.
Storage Do’s and Don’ts
| Do | Don’t |
| Clean and dry clubs before storing | Store outside longer than necessary |
| Put the rain cover on | Store in your car boot long term |
| Store in a closet if possible | Store equipment when wet |
| Store in a temperature-controlled room | Store in extreme heat or cold |
FAQ
Keep your golf clubs clean and dry, then store them upright in a temperature-controlled space with a rain hood covering them.
Avoid storing them in damp conditions to prevent mold.
Yes, you can store golf clubs laid down, but you cannot place any object directly on the clubhead or shafts. In my experience, this weakens the hosel and causes the head to snap off.
Since you’re probably already storing your winter golf outfits, I suggest utilizing all your space, not just on the ground. Consider mounting a rack or shelf to store your gear out of sight and free up space.
Final Thoughts
Storing your clubs keeps you organized and reduces your preparation time for each round. Securing golf clubs in small living spaces can be challenging.
The most space-efficient storage option is a wall-mounted rack which you can add to your spare room. Alternatively, find a space in a closet to rest your golf clubs for the off-season. When storing them long-term, keep your clubs sheltered from natural elements and in a steady temperature-controlled environment.
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