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Jason Day and Dustin Johnson visit Sky's Open Zone at Royal Troon

By Ali Stafford at Royal Troon

Last Updated: 14/07/16 5:29pm

Two-time Open champion Padraig Harrington explains his use of a head cover when practising his swing and shows us his 'Happy Gilmore shot'

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Two-time Open champion Padraig Harrington explains his use of a head cover when practising his swing and shows us his 'Happy Gilmore shot'
Two-time Open champion Padraig Harrington explains his use of a head cover when practising his swing and shows us his 'Happy Gilmore shot'

Jason Day and Dustin Johnson extended the list of high-profile players to pay a visit to the all-new Sky Sports Open Zone at Royal Troon, ahead of The 145th OPen.

The world's top two took time out of their preparations for the third major of the year to head to Sky Sports' new product by the practice range.

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We took our first look at the innovative feature on Monday, with Lee Westwood and Rickie Fowler the headline acts. Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose then led the way on Tuesday, before another bumper turnout on the final practice day.

Henrik Stenson, part of Sky Sports' featured group coverage this week, kicked off Wednesday's coverage by explains why he often decides against going with the driver off the tee.

Henrik Stenson explains why he often prefers using a 3-wood over a driver off the tee

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Henrik Stenson explains why he often prefers using a 3-wood over a driver off the tee
Henrik Stenson explains why he often prefers using a 3-wood over a driver off the tee

Reigning PGA champion Jason Day was next to swing by, as he discussed his technique and strategy for the week with Claude Harmon.

Jason talks about his technique with the driver and admits he tries to hit it as hard as he can

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Jason talks about his technique with the driver and admits he tries to hit it as hard as he can
Jason talks about his technique with the driver and admits he tries to hit it as hard as he can

Dustin Johnson then demonstrated why he's arguably the hottest player in the game right now, with the recent US Open and WGC champion showing off his wedge play and monster distance off the tee.

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US Open champion Dustin Johnson exhibits some of his wedge skills and his trademark long drive in the Sky Sports Open Zone

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US Open champion Dustin Johnson exhibits some of his wedge skills and his trademark long drive in the Sky Sports Open Zone
US Open champion Dustin Johnson exhibits some of his wedge skills and his trademark long drive in the Sky Sports Open Zone

Golf's bearded wonder, Andrew "Beef" Johnston, then came in to explain why he's not ditching the facial hair any time soon, before Padraig Harrington demonstrated an unusual way of playing a shot off the tee!

Andrew Johnston talks about why he's bringing out the 2 iron for Royal Troon and says he won’t give in to peer pressure to get rid of the beard

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Andrew Johnston talks about why he's bringing out the 2 iron for Royal Troon and says he won’t give in to peer pressure to get rid of the beard
Andrew Johnston talks about why he's bringing out the 2 iron for Royal Troon and says he won’t give in to peer pressure to get rid of the beard

Watch the videos to see the best of The Open Zone on Wednesday 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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