driving iron
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of driving iron
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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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
Chappell also added a TaylorMade P790 UDI driving iron to his arsenal.
From Golf Digest ● Oct. 15, 2018
According to Avery Reed, PGA Tour rep for Mitsubishi, Woods was looking for a shaft in the driving iron that would play and feel more like his woods.
From Golf Digest ● Jun. 4, 2018
She had her golf clubs with her, and essayed to prise open the lock with her driving iron, but the heavy bolt resisted all her efforts.
From A Traitor's Wooing by Hill, Headon
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