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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.


Etymology

Origin of driving iron

First recorded in 1885–90

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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 best advice on driving, iron play, short game, playing strategy, even golf-specific fitness.

From Golf Digest Apr. 29, 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

Next to the Schenectady putter belonging to Mr. Travis his driving iron is, or should be, the most famous club in all America.

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

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