driving iron

Thân thiện

A golfer uses a driving iron to tee off on a long par three.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • (Golf) A long iron club with the most nearly vertical face: A "driving iron" is a type of golf club, specifically a long iron, characterized by having a clubface with very little loft (i.e., the most upright or vertical angle among irons). It is designed to hit the ball a long distance with a low trajectory, often from the tee or fairway.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • He selected his driving iron for the long par-3 hole.
  • The driving iron is less common in modern bags, often replaced by hybrid clubs.
  • Her accurate shot with the driving iron landed the ball safely on the green.

Advanced Usage

• Historical Context: The term "driving iron" traditionally refers to a 1-iron or 2-iron, clubs known for their difficulty to hit due to the minimal loft. In contemporary golf, these clubs are rarely used by amateur players.
• Technical Specification: The "most nearly vertical face" refers to the club's loft angle, which is typically between 14 to 18 degrees for a 1-iron or 2-iron, making it the flattest-faced iron.

Variants and Related Words

• 1-iron: Often synonymous with a traditional driving iron.
• Long iron: A category of golf clubs (typically 1, 2, 3, and 4-irons) that includes the driving iron.
• Utility iron / Driving Iron (Modern): In modern equipment, some manufacturers market "driving irons" or "utility irons" that are more forgiving and designed as alternatives to long irons or fairway woods.

Synonyms

• 1-iron
• Long iron (in the specific context of the club with the least loft)

Related Idioms or Phrases

Học thuật

Noun

1. (golf) the long iron with the most nearly vertical face

Từ đồng nghĩa

• one iron