Iron
A category of golf clubs with flat, angled metal clubheads used for approach shots, tee shots on shorter holes, and a variety of other situations.
What does iron mean in golf?
Irons are numbered 1 through 9, with lower numbers having less loft and producing longer, lower shots. Modern iron sets typically include 5-iron through pitching wedge, as many golfers have replaced long irons (3 and 4) with hybrid clubs. Irons come in blade and cavity-back designs — blades offer more feel and control for skilled players, while cavity-backs provide greater forgiveness on off-center hits. The distances each iron produces vary significantly based on the player's swing speed.
Related Golf Terms
Wedge
A category of high-lofted clubs used for short approach shots, chipping, pitching, and bunker play.
Approach
A shot played toward the green, typically the second shot on a par-4 or third on a par-5.
Loft
The angle of the clubface relative to vertical, which primarily determines the trajectory and distance of a shot.
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