driving iron

American  

noun

1. Golf. a club with a long shaft and an iron head the face of which has almost no slope, for hitting long, low drives.

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Etymology

Origin of driving iron

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

Herbert played wisely and conservatively, using his power to lean on a driving iron on the final two holes that eliminated trouble.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 31, 2021

The P·790 lineup also includes an update of the company’s driving iron, the 17-degree P·790 UDI.

From Golf Digest • Aug. 12, 2019

“It’s top of mind for them throughout the year, and when we talk about things in the fall like a driving iron, wedge grind or whatever, Augusta always comes up,” said Schomin.

From Golf Digest • Apr. 9, 2019

Chappell also added a TaylorMade P790 UDI driving iron to his arsenal.

From Golf Digest • Oct. 15, 2018

So she settled herself on the sloping high-cushioned seat, bracing her feet against the driving iron, while Mary, reaching up, tucked the dust-rug neatly about her skirts.

From Deadham Hard by Malet, Lucas