A golf club grip removal tool includes a water container, a base for removably supporting the water container, a heat source for maintaining water within the water container at a generally constant temperature, and a golf club support structure defining an opening for receiving at least a portion of a shaft of the golf club, the golf club support structure configured to support the golf club shaft within the water container in a stable manner. The water container includes a removable lid portion for limiting evaporation of water from the water container, the lid portion defining a part of the golf club support structure.