Ranking Golf’s Iron Giants: A Look Inside PGA Tour’s Elite in 2025
Let’s talk about one of the most nuanced yet essential aspects of the game: iron play. There’s a fascinating discussion going on right now in the golf world, and it's all about ranking the best iron players in the world today. It's a tough exercise—part data, part opinion—but it gives us a good snapshot of who’s really dialed in with their approach game.
What’s clear is that Scottie Scheffler remains the gold standard. His dominance in Strokes Gained: Approach is unmatched, and he's on a trajectory that might land him among the all-time greats. It’s not just recency bias—his consistency and control with irons are backed by years of performance. Viktor Hovland also deserves serious recognition; he’s the only golfer to stay in the top 30 for SG: Approach every year since 2020.
Then there’s Collin Morikawa, someone who might be getting a little too much criticism lately. Despite a down year in 2024, he’s back in top form in 2025, ranking sixth in SG: Approach. From 2020 to 2023, Morikawa didn’t fall outside the top three. He’s got the resume, the technique, and frankly, if you bet against him being a top iron player next year, I’d take that bet any day.
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Tony Finau might not be lighting up leaderboards this season, but don’t sleep on him—he was second only to Scheffler in 2024. Once his irons start firing again, he’ll be back in contention. And while Paul Casey may not be a regular on leaderboards anymore, his iron legacy still earns respect.
Now, let’s talk Shane Lowry. The Irishman is having a quietly brilliant season. Third in SG: Approach for 2025, consistently performing in the biggest events, and delivering top-20 finishes in seven of twelve starts—those are stats of a world-class iron player. His second-place finish at Pebble Beach, top-three performance at the Memorial, and strong showing at the PGA Championship all highlight his underrated consistency.
And sure, his Sunday round at Augusta was a mess, but that shouldn’t distract from the overall picture: Lowry is playing at a level that absolutely deserves a win this season. Honestly, if there’s one guy I’d bet on breaking through at a mid-season event like the RBC Canadian Open, it’s him—unless Rory McIlroy decides to run away with it.
Oh, and speaking of long-term greatness, the conversation wouldn’t be complete without mentioning Scottie Scheffler’s projected major total. Some are throwing out an over/under of 9.5 career majors. That’s aggressive, but not out of the realm of possibility. I personally see him landing at eight—right up there with Tom Watson. He’s got the physical tools, the mental toughness, and the track record to support it.
The bottom line? We’re witnessing a changing of the guard in pro golf’s elite ball-strikers. From the legends like Koepka and Casey to the present giants like Scheffler, Hovland, and Morikawa, iron play remains the defining factor of PGA Tour success. And right now, Shane Lowry is proving he belongs in that conversation too.
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