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Graeme McDowell shows Wayne Riley the different options available this year of how to attack the pin from the edge of the green at Royal Troon this year

Major winner Graeme McDowell is regarded as one of the most strategic players on tour, so there's no better man to ask about how to attack the pin from the edge of the green at Royal Troon this year.

McDowell, who won the US Open in 2010, heads into the week at Royal Troon full of confidence after a solid performance at the Scottish Open.

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He took time out of his preparation for a crack at the Claret Jug to join Wayne Riley, who was keen to pick G-Mac's brain about how to play different types of shots from the fringe. 

McDowell shows Riley three different ways to attack the pin from the fringe and even manages to hole a chip in true G-Mac style!

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He said: "That's the great thing with links golf, there's a huge amount of imagination needed. There was lots of long distance putting needed at Castle Stuart last week…but this course gives you the opportunity to use some loft around the greens this week." 

Graeme McDowell poses with his trophy after winning the 2014 Alstom Open de France on July 6, 2014
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McDowell tees off in Match 36 on Thursday at 1.15pm alongside Matt Kuchar and Andrew Johnston.

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