Mashie Iron

mashie iron
An iron club no longer in use, somewhat less lofted than a mashie, that was used for driving and for full shots through the green.
The alternative name for the number four iron.

Mashie Iron
Antique club identification equal to modern #4 iron.
Mashie Niblick ...

Driving Mashie Obsolete club with less loft than a mashie iron and used for driving and long shots through the green. Driving Putter Obsolete wooden club used primarily for low shots into the wind.

mashie iron archaic term for a 4 iron
Example: Her mashie iron was shiny and new compared to her more lofted iron clubs. mashie niblick archaic term for a 7 iron
Example: Her mashie niblick was well-worn from much practice.

An iron club used for distances of between yards for men's clubs Also known as a mashie iron
Four-wood
A wooden club used for a distance of between yards for men' clubs Also called a spoon ...

See also: Golf, Swing, Shot, Tournament, Tee