Removing Metal Golf Spikes

By Steve Silverman

In previous eras, golfers who were serious about their game always wore golf shoes with metals spikes to get added traction when they hit the ball. Metal spikes were very effective when it came to helping a golfer avoid slipping when they swung their clubs and hitting the ball poorly. Today, golfers still wear spikes, but they are not of the metal variety. Many golf courses and clubs will not let golfers wear metal spikes because it can damage the course by digging unsightly holes.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Step 1

Take off your golf shoes and clean all excess dirt from the outside. You are preparing your shoes for your next round and after taking them off you should always clean them. Golf shoes can last a season or more if they are well-maintained and that includes removing all clumps of dirt as well as cleaning with a warm wet cloth and a dry rag.

Step 2

Remove your old metal spikes with a spike wrench. Place the wrench over the metal spike and simply twist it in a counterclockwise direction to loosen it. A spike wrench is easily purchased in any golf pro shop or golf discount shop and most sporting goods stores for less than $10.

Step 3

Twist the spike out of its base by turning it with your fingers about six or eight times. You should see 10 to 12 other spikes in the bottom of the shoe. Remove them in the same manner.

Step 4

Take a golf tee and go over all the holes in the bottom of your golf shoes. There may be small pieces of dirt worked into the grooves. The pointed end of the tee will dig out the dirt.

Step 5

Take a wet rag to get any excess dirt off the bottom of your shoes.

Tips & Warnings

Take out your metal spikes and install plastic ones in order to be a welcome guest at any golf establishment.

Metal spikes are sharp and you must use care when removing them.

About The Author

Steve Silverman is an award-winning writer who has been covering sports for 28 years. He is the author of "The Minnesota Vikings: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" (Triumph Books, Chicago) and two other books on the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers.

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