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 the best iron player. Scheffler is by far the No. 1 ranked player when it comes to Strokes Gained: Approach.

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

Tony Finau

Finau has made a number of Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup teams, and it’s primarily because of his iron play.

For the 2024 season, Finau was second on Tour in Strokes Gained: Approach. This is a major reason why he has 11 top-10 finishes in majors entering the 2025 season.

Corey Conners

Based on Conners’ iron play, he should have more than just two PGA Tour wins.

Conners was third on the PGA Tour in Strokes Gained: Approach for the 2024 season. It’s his putting that has held him back.

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.

If Hoge can slightly improve the rest of his game, he has a solid chance of competing in majors.

Honorable mention: Lucas Glover, Xander Schauffele, Aaron Rai, Doug Ghim, Justin Thomas, Kurt Kitayama.