Crossword Genius

Single man’s club (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

iron

'club' is the definition.
(type of golf club)

'single man's' is the wordplay.
'single' becomes 'I' (one).
'man' becomes 'ron' (short for Ronald).
'i'+'ron'='IRON'

(Other definitions for iron that I've seen before include "Remove creases from" , "inflexible > club" , "Decrease" , "Smooth - driver?" , "Heavy metallic element" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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