Cleek

A traditional Scottish golf term for a driving iron or long iron club, representing golf's historical nomenclature before the development of modern numbered club systems. Cleeks were characterized by their long shafts and low lofts, used for distance shots from fairway positions. Understanding traditional golf terminology helps golfers appreciate the sport's rich heritage and evolution of equipment design. Historical club names like cleek reflect golf's development from Scottish origins through modern times. While cleeks are obsolete, the term occasionally appears in golf literature and traditional contexts.