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

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driving iron

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

The Honma T//World TW-X irons got their start as a long-iron replacement club preferred by tour players as a driving iron.

From Golf Digest ● Jun. 5, 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

Where else is there a place where a golfer may get fourteen days for depending for all his long shots on his driving iron or his cleek?

From The Happy Golfer Being Some Experiences, Reflections, and a Few Deductions of a Wandering Golfer by Leach, Henry