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
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
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
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 Lucas Malet
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