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For me, there are two kinds of people, golfers and everyone else!
I’ve been playing golf for over 30 years now and I decided to start a blog covering topics in the world of golf that interest me and might help you.
If you are a golfer or would like to take up the game then hopefully you should find something of interest!
I’d like to try and grow cleek&JIGGER into one of the best golf blogs out there!
Geoff Baker – Editor and Author
Why Cleek&Jigger?
Cleek and jigger are old-fashioned names for particular golf clubs. Prior to the 1930s golf clubs weren’t sold as matched sets of numbered woods and irons. They each had their own unique name such as spoon, brassie, baffy, mashie or niblick.
A cleek had a metal head that was elongated and didn’t have much loft. It was a bit like a modern long iron (1-iron or 2-iron).
A jigger was a bit like a modern chipper with a short shaft and very little loft.
As a student of the game, I thought Cleek&Jigger sounded like an interesting name for a golf blog!

Meet The Team
In addition to the articles written by myself, I’ve also had contributions from these golf lovers.

Nick was an NCAA-level varsity player for 4 years and now coaches golf at college.
For help with your game, you can contact Nick.

Gabby has been an avid golfer and writer for 7 years. Gabby also enjoys teaching others the sport when she’s not playing it herself. She holds a current handicap of 12 and a personal best of six over par for eighteen holes.

Greg describes himself as an average guy that loves golf!
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- 18 Top Golf Channels on YouTube (April 28, 2021)
- 195 Golf Quotes - Amusing and Inspiring (May 31, 2021)
- 22 Tips for Playing Golf on a Budget (July 19, 2021)
- 3 Wood vs 3 Hybrid Differences and Benefits (July 28, 2021)
- 50 vs 52 Degree Wedge: Which Gap Wedge To Choose (May 15, 2022)
- 54 vs 56 Degree Wedge - Which Sand Wedge (May 23, 2022)
- 58 vs 60 Degree Wedge: What To Choose (May 13, 2022)
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- Are Hybrids Easier to Hit Than Long Irons: Lies, Loft and Launch (May 7, 2021)
- Are Premium Golf Balls Worth It? Price vs Performance? 2021 Balls Tested (August 2, 2021)
- Average Driving Distance by Age and Handicap (February 17, 2021)
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- Back Creek Golf Club Review (March 23, 2022)
- Ball Flight Laws - 9 Possible Flights To Master (January 6, 2022)
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- Benefits Of Playing Golf By Yourself (August 18, 2022)
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- Best Driver Shafts For 2022 (August 3, 2022)
- Best Drivers for Beginners and High handicappers (February 16, 2022)
- Best Golf Apps: Save Memory for These (September 19, 2021)
- Best Golf Ball For 100 mph Swing Speed In 2023 (July 31, 2022)
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- Cost of Regripping Golf Clubs (February 26, 2021)
- Cotswold Hills Golf Club Review (July 21, 2021)
- Course Management - The Art Of Smart Golf (May 19, 2022)
- Cricket St Thomas Golf Club Review: Excellent Greens (September 12, 2021)
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- Differences Between Gents Ladies Golf Clubs (April 20, 2022)
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- Driving The Golf Ball For Beginners: Tips To Improve (April 8, 2022)
- Fingle Glen Golf Course Review: Short but not all that Sweet (July 16, 2021)
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- Forest of Arden Aylesford Course (July 8, 2022)
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- Golf Bag Buying Guide (February 5, 2021)
- Golf Ball Compression: Your Questions Answered (July 21, 2022)
- Golf Balls Ultimate Guide (February 1, 2021)
- Golf Club Distance Calculator: Can You Bomb It? (July 23, 2021)
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- Golf Course Types: Ultimate Guide (July 14, 2021)
- Golf Courses in Cornwall (May 20, 2022)
- Golf Courses in Devon: Not Only Great Links (September 9, 2021)
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- Golf Equipment Guide for Beginners: What You Should Buy (March 1, 2021)
- Golf Etiquette for Beginners: 20 Useful Tips (March 3, 2021)
- Golf Games for Fun: 50+ Ideas Plus Bonus Side Games (February 15, 2021)
- Golf Gifts For Beginners: 2022 (December 8, 2021)
- Golf Gifts under $50: Great gifts they'll love! (March 5, 2021)
- Golf Glossary: Terms You Should Know (March 29, 2021)
- Golf Gloves - How Many Should You Wear (1, 2 or None!) (April 5, 2022)
- Golf in Hot Weather: Cover-up or Get Burned! (May 5, 2021)
- Golf Instruction Books: I Have Actually Read! (June 11, 2021)
- Golf Jokes: Dumb but Funny (June 30, 2021)
- Golf Manufacturer Directory (April 9, 2021)
- Golf Simulator Space Requirements (March 12, 2021)
- Golf Slang and Phrases: Huge List (April 26, 2022)
- Golf Statistics - Driving on Professional Tours (November 26, 2021)
- Golf Statistics and Fun Facts (May 14, 2021)
- Golf Superstitions (March 15, 2021)
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- Holsworthy Golf Club (June 24, 2022)
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- How Far Do You Walk in a Round of Golf (January 10, 2023)
- How Far Should A Beginner Hit A Golf Ball - Golf Club Distances (July 31, 2022)
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- How Long Do Golf Balls Last (July 13, 2022)
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- How to Hold a Golf Club: 3 Best Options (May 12, 2021)
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- How To Remove Tee Marks From A Golf Driver (July 12, 2022)
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- Irritating Golf Professionals: Pick Your Nightmare 4-ball! (October 28, 2021)
- Is A Golf Ball Hollow Or Solid (June 27, 2022)
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- Is GolfPass Worth It - A Members View (May 30, 2022)
- Is Minigolf Fun (February 22, 2022)
- Is Slow Play Ruining Golf?: 5 Hours and Counting! (June 25, 2021)
- Is Smoking Allowed On The PGA Tour (April 6, 2022)
- Is There A GPS Golf Ball - Yes! (June 11, 2022)
- Is Top-Flite A Good Golf Brand? (Not Especially) (May 30, 2022)
- Kawarthas Golf Trip Part II: Hidden Gems (July 5, 2021)
- Launceston Golf Club: Review - Enjoyable 18 (July 7, 2021)
- Libbaton Golf Club Review: Worth a Game? (August 9, 2021)
- Low Compression Golf Ball Guide (Best Options For 2022) (January 10, 2022)
- Magnificent Morikawa 2021 Open Champion (July 18, 2021)
- Mark Butler Golf Academy Course Review: Improved (July 30, 2021)
- Mortehoe & Woolacombe Golf Club Review (May 21, 2022)
- Most Expensive Golf Ball (March 2, 2022)
- Most Famous Golf Courses (May 13, 2022)
- Newquay Golf Club (July 13, 2022)
- Oakwood Golf Course Review (May 6, 2022)
- Olde Stonewall Golf Club Review: A Fine Golf Course (May 17, 2021)
- Open Putting Stance - A Guide To The Pros And Cons (May 17, 2022)
- Payne's Valley Golf Course Review: Tiger Woods Design (2020) (May 21, 2021)
- PC Golf Games: Mini, Crazy or the Real Thing? (September 15, 2021)
- Penn Golf Club Review (April 14, 2021)
- PGA Championship 2021: Phil the Thrill (May 24, 2021)
- Pro V1 Alternatives: Should You Switch? (April 28, 2022)
- Pro V1 Vs Kirkland Signature V2 (December 28, 2022)
- Putter Brands - Where To Spend Your Money (June 4, 2022)
- Putter Buying Guide (March 31, 2021)
- Putter Grip Buying Guide: Bargain or Expensive? (April 5, 2021)
- Putting Statistics You Need To Know: Surprising! (November 30, 2021)
- Royal North Devon Golf Club Review: 150 Years of Golf (October 14, 2021)
- Saunton East Course Review: Top Quality Links (February 6, 2021)
- Saunton West Course Review (February 22, 2021)
- Scotty Cameron Phantom X12 Review (February 7, 2021)
- Should I Buy Lake Balls (May 5, 2022)
- Should I use Blades or Cavity Back Irons? (March 24, 2021)
- Should I Use Yellow Golf Balls (January 24, 2023)
- Skechers Go Golf Torque Golf Shoes Review (March 26, 2022)
- Srixon Z Star versus Srixon Q Star/Q Star Tour: Great ProV1 Alternative (February 19, 2021)
- Srixon Z-Star Vs Soft Feel Golf Balls (August 4, 2022)
- Srixon Z-Star vs Titleist Pro V1 (December 17, 2021)
- Srixon Z-Star XV vs Titleist Pro V1x (April 27, 2022)
- St Andrews Golf Trip: A Personal Review (May 28, 2021)
- St Mellion - The Nicklaus Course (June 16, 2022)
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- Tavistock Golf Club (June 1, 2022)
- Telford Golf Hotel (July 8, 2022)
- The Best Golf Club Brands (May 26, 2022)
- The Best Golf Movies - 13 To Watch Tonight (May 26, 2022)
- The Best Online Golf Stores: 37 for 2022 (June 16, 2021)
- The Clubs Hideki Matsuyama Used to win the 2021 Masters (April 12, 2021)
- The Kawarthas Golf Trip (Ontario): Stunning Scenery (June 28, 2021)
- The Point at Polzeath (June 13, 2022)
- The Staffordshire Golf Club Review: Black Country Bargain (July 26, 2021)
- Titleist Pro V1x vs TaylorMade TP5x (December 7, 2022)
- Titleist TSi2 Driver Played and Rated (December 2, 2021)
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