Winning the Open Championship requires strong driving and precision trajectory control. And, when it comes to trajectory control, few clubs offer ball speed and flight control in the wind like a driving iron, aka a utility.
Not only do modern utilities offer control, but thanks to the use of various materials and construction methods, they are now able to offer almost fairway wood-like speed in a compact package - something that comes in very handy for links golf.
So with utilities in mind, here's a look at the Open Championship winners and their driving irons from the last decade.
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2024: Xander Schauffele - Mizuno MP20 HMB
2023: Brian Harman - Titleist U500
2022: Cameron Smith - Mizuno Mp-FliHi
2021: Collin Morikawa - TaylorMade P770
2019: Shane Lowry - Srixon ZU85
2018 - Francesco Molinari - TaylorMade P790 UDI
2017 - Jordan Spieth - Titleist 718 TMB
2016 - Henrik Stenson - Callaway Legacy Black
2015 - Zack Johnson - Titleist 713U
2014 - Rory McIlroy - Nike Vapor Proto (2-iron)
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