Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of golf club: A "two iron" is a specific category of golf club, historically part of the "long iron" set, characterized by its relatively long shaft, a clubhead with a narrow, flat striking surface (face) that has very little loft (angle), and a design intended for hitting the ball long distances from the fairway.

Usage

• The "two iron" is used by golfers to hit shots requiring maximum distance and a low ball trajectory, typically from the fairway or light rough. Its design makes it one of the more difficult clubs to use effectively due to its minimal loft.

Examples

• Noun:
  • He pulled the two iron from his bag for the long approach shot.
  • Modern golfers often replace the two iron with a hybrid club, which is easier to hit.
  • The two iron has a nearly vertical face, producing a very low ball flight.

Advanced Usage

• "to hit a two iron": To execute a golf shot using this specific club.
  • She can hit a two iron over 200 yards with great accuracy.

Variants and Related Words

• Long iron: A collective term for golf clubs with low loft and long shafts, traditionally including the one, two, three, and four irons. The "two iron" is a specific member of this set.
• Driving iron / Utility iron: Modern terms for clubs with a similar low-loft, long-distance purpose as the traditional two iron, but often with a more forgiving design.
• Hybrid: A modern club type that combines features of irons and woods, frequently used as a substitute for long irons like the two iron.

Synonyms

• 2-iron: A common numerical abbreviation.
• Long iron (when referring to its category).

Notes on Meaning

• The term specifically refers to the golf club itself. It is not used as a verb or in other grammatical forms.
• In contemporary golf, the traditional "two iron" is less common in amateur bags due to its difficulty, often being replaced by more forgiving hybrid clubs. However, it remains a club used by some skilled players.

Noun

1. long iron with a nearly vertical face