Best Iron Players on the PGA Tour

Iron play is extremely important for success in the game of golf, especially on the PGA Tour. 

It can make up for weak aspects of a player’s game. For example, if a player consistently hits his iron shots close to the hole, it can make up for struggles with chipping and putting. Also, many of the best iron players are consistent winners on the PGA Tour.

Here are the best iron players on the PGA Tour:

Best Iron Players on the PGA Tour

Scottie Scheffler

Not only is Scheffler the best overall player in the game, he’s also one of the best iron players. While he’s off to a slower start in 2025, he still ranks No. 11 in Strokes Gained: Approach through the Players Championship.

In 2024, Scheffler gained 1.269 shots on average in Strokes Gained: Approach. The next closest player was Tony Finau at 0.808.

Collin Morikawa

Morikawa is known for his ball-striking, so it makes sense he’s on this list.

Through the Players Championship, Morikawa ranks No. 1 in Strokes Gained: Approach. The 28-year-old has been in contention a bunch this season but his putter has let him down.

Tommy Fleetwood

Based on Conners’ iron play, he should not be winless on the PGA Tour.

Through the Players Championship, Fleetwood ranks No. 2 on Tour in Strokes Gained: Approach.

Tom Hoge

Hoge flies under the radar on the PGA Tour as he’s one of the best iron players on Tour. In 2024, he ranked fourth in Strokes Gained: Approach.

Through the Players Championship, Hoge is No. 14.

Honorable mention: Sepp Straka, Shane Lowry, Tom Kim, Nick Taylor, Justin Thomas, Rory McIlroy, Russell Henley, Keegan Bradley.