How to Wash Golf Shirts

Golf shirts keep you looking sharp and pulled together on the golf course - but only if you know how to keep them clean and neat. There is nothing sadder than wearing a shrunken, stained or faded golf shirt out on the green. Let this guide on how to wash golf shirts teach you to protect both your reputation on the course and your financial investment in your wardrobe.

1. First: Wash in cool water

   Polo shirts are typically 80 percent or more cotton, and they shrink if you wash them in hot water. Use the coldest water setting on your washer to preserve your shirt length and color and save money on your utility bill. Turn your cotton shirt inside out before washing, and button the collar to keep it in good shape.

2. Second: Dry on the air dry setting

   The best way to dry a polo shirt is to lay it flat on a smooth surface. Hanging it to dry creates bumps on the shoulders from the hangers or stretches out the shirt as the weight of the water pulls it down. Cut down on drying time by running your shirt through a brief air dry setting on your dryer, then laying it flat to dry completely.

3. Third: Deal with synthetic blends

   If your golf shirt has any sort of synthetic blended material, it is doubly important to keep it away from hot water or heat. Read the label carefully before washing or dry cleaning.