How many players carry a one iron?

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Originally Posted by abubacar

I am not sure I understand why this club is considered hard to hit...  I am by no means  a PGA level golfer.  I shoot in the low 100s, and have only been taking golf seriously for less than a year now.  My hand-me-down clubs included a 1 iron.  I thought it was neat and gave it a go ended up hitting it perfectly straight, with great trajectory around 185-190 yards.  I don't think my swing speed is ridiculous (not sure exactly what it is, but i am not a big hitter... i drive the ball around 210-230).  Out of all aspects of my game my iron play is the best so maybe i just have a good swing when it comes to long irons?  Honestly I don't think this is a hard club to hit at all.  I do get my occasion botched shot, but i tend to get more of those with my 6 iron than with my 1 iron (i think its mental, i just can't hit that damn 6iron).

So should i be considering joining the PGA since i can hit this thing?

Most people would expect 5 to 3 wood distances with a 1 iron.  How far do you hit a 3 iron?