Abstract: There is disclosed a method for the manufacture of golf clubs of the iron type having the capability of imparting better loft and directional stability to golf balls. This capability results from the manufacture of the golf irons with desirably low centers of gravity and a generally symmetrical weight distribution about the striking face. The method of manufacture comprises casting a head having a hozel, neck and body dependent thereon and providing the body with an open cavity in its face that extends from at least one edge thereof across a substantial portion of the face and to a first depth therein. Faceplate land grooves are formed along opposite edges of the cavity. A sheet metal plate having a thickness approximately equal to the depth of these grooves is formed with exterior dimensions to seat in the opposite land grooves of the cavity and is placed in the land grooves thereby closing the face to the cavity.