driving iron

Low-lofted club

A driving iron is a low-lofted iron golf club designed for long-distance shots, typically replacing a wood off the tee or for long approaches.

The club offers more control than a driver but less forgiveness, favoring skilled players who prioritize accuracy over maximum distance.

Also called a one iron or two iron, though largely replaced by hybrid clubs in modern play.

club

blade

Flat cutting edge

  • forgedMade by smithing, or faked
  • clubheadGolf implement's striking end
  • shaftNarrow vertical passage

grip · hosel · toe · heel · groove · sweetspot · loft · sole · topline · offset

performance

distance

Space between two points

forgiveness · trajectory · yardage · roll · dispersion · precision · reliability · versatility

shot

stinger

Venom-injecting body part

tee shot · approach · compression · launch angle · workability · fade · draw

golf

fairway

Groomed golf strip

approach shot · scrambling · course management · scoring · pro tour

technique

ball position

Stance-relative ball placement

  • stanceStanding posture or viewpoint
  • addressSpeak to formally
  • impactForceful contact or consequence

follow-through · divot · tempo · timing · lag · release · extension · weight transfer · rotation · contact

Opposites
club loft and distance

driving ironlob wedge

High-loft short iron

sand wedge · pitching wedge · wedge · putter · chipper

Family

drive, driven, driver, drivers, drives, drove, driving, iron, irons

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
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