Luke Donald golf tips: How to control distance in your short game

Ahead of the British Masters supported by Sky Sports, tournament host Luke Donald has been revealing his top short game tips.

The former world No 1 has a busy week at The Grove but has taken time out to tackle a range of golfing issues, from hitting the perfect chip and run to getting out of trouble from the sand.

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His first episode focuses on controlling distance when within 100 yards of the pin, looking at how to send approaches within that range close to the flag.

Donald took his spot on one of the course's three par-fives to identify the issues a player faces when left with that distance and explain what he does in a similar situation.

How should a player position themselves before attacking the flag? Which stance and grip gives them the best chance of producing a good shot?

Click on the video above to hear Donald give his top tips!

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