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To celebrate the start of The Open Championship at Turnberry in Scotland on July 16th we're bringing you a series of tips, Video and Advice in association with the Patron of The Open Championship, Nikon

For starters you could win £1000 to spend on Nikon photography gear of your choice. Each week (starting on July 9th) we'll be giving you a question at the end of each of our special video tips and when you have all four you'll be able to enter online.

This week we have lots of great advice for you to enjoy. If you'd love to buy more lenses to make your kit perfectly balanced for the all-round photographer then our expert advice will put you on the right track. We've picked five great lenses plus two luxury extras that would make you the envy of every other photographer.

And what about those accessories that make life that bit easier? Well, we've picked our top four gadgets that will improve your enjoyment and help you push your creativity to its limits.

There's nothing as useful as expert tips from a top pro, whether you're a golfer or a photographer. We've got a great interview with top sports photographer Bob Atkins, who is an 11-time veteran of covering The Open and a regular editorial photographer for leading golfing magazines and other glossies. Also, don't miss Bob's four great video tips covering how he shoots landscapes, portraits, action, and macro images to capture the excitement and beauty of sport.

Remember, we'll be updating Photo caddy weekly with new content and of course those all-important videos complete with the competition questions that'll lead you to a cool £1000. Plus, you can keep in contact with what's happening at The Open Championship thanks to www.todaysgolfer.co.uk

Win £1000 to spend on Nikon kit

Want to win £1000's worth of fantastic Nikon kit? Click here to find out about our competition.