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Gary Player and Ian Poulter feature in the Open Zone highlights

Last Updated: 14/07/16 10:03pm

Gary Player and Ian Poulter headlined another busy day at the Sky Sports Open Zone on Thursday at Royal Troon.

The new innovation has proven to be extremely popular next to the practice range this week, with decent crowds gathering to see a number of familiar faces head over for to speak to the Sky Sports team.

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Lee Westwood and Rickie Fowler were the headline players to make the trip on Monday, before Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose led the way the following day.

Dustin Johnson and Jason Day made the final practice session on Wednesday, with plenty more recognisable names getting involved during the opening round.

Dame Laura Davies takes to The Open Zone to help amateurs adjust a slice to a fade with the driver

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Dame Laura Davies takes to The Open Zone to help amateurs adjust a slice to a fade with the driver
Dame Laura Davies takes to The Open Zone to help amateurs adjust a slice to a fade with the driver

Dame Laura Davies was the first to make an appearance, as she joined Claude Harmon to discuss the best ways to try and slice a fade with a driver.

Ian Poulter looks back at the 2004 Open when he wore his Union flag trousers and discusses his struggle with arthritis

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Ian Poulter looks back at the 2004 Open when he wore his Union flag trousers and discusses his struggle with arthritis
Ian Poulter looks back at the 2004 Open when he wore his Union flag trousers and discusses his struggle with arthritis

Sky Sports pundit for the first two rounds, Ian Poulter, was next to the Zone, where he looked back at some of his past Open appearances and his ongoing struggle with arthritis.

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Three-time Open champion Gary Player gives an extraordinary insight into what makes a major champion

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Three-time Open champion Gary Player gives an extraordinary insight into what makes a major champion
Three-time Open champion Gary Player gives an extraordinary insight into what makes a major champion

Former major champion Gary Player was quick to show off his impressive fitness regime during his visit to the zone, before Butch Harmon and son Claude spent time looking at Dustin Johnson's swing. 

Butch Harmon and son Claude analyse Dustin Johnson

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Butch Harmon and son Claude analyse Dustin Johnson
Butch Harmon and son Claude analyse Dustin Johnson

Watch the videos to see the best of The Open Zone on Thursday at Royal Troon, and don't miss our coverage throughout the week on Sky Sports - the proud new home of The Open.

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