Gary Player and Ian Poulter feature in the best of the Open Zone
By Sky Sports Golf
Last Updated: 21/07/17 6:11pm
Gary Player and Ian Poulter were among the stars to visit the Open Zone during a busy opening round of The 146th Open at Royal Birkdale.
The start of the third major of the year didn't stop the players from coming in to discuss their game, with Poulter joining Nick Dougherty to reflect on an opening-round 67 and demonstrate how to deal with the course's deep bunkers.
Tournament reserve Jordan Smith shared some other ways to get out of the sand, while former Women's British Open champion at Birkdale, Dame Laura Davies, explains how to cope with the troublesome winds in links golf.
Gary Player showed off his fitness regime and showcased how staying in shape can help your game, while Richard Bland answered fans' questions following his triple birdie finish to the opening round.
Dougherty and Rich Beem both attempted to hit the longest low stinger, as Paul McGinley stopped by to reveal the nuances of putting in strong winds.
Sky Sports Boxing duo Johnny Nelson and Tony Bellew were involved in a head-to-head driving challenge, where they both put their golf skills (or lack of) to the test)!
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