You know what they say: drive for show, putt for dough. Think about all the pro tournaments you’ve seen where the winner sank a long putt on the final hole. One of the classics was Payne Stewart’s 15-foot par saving putt on the final hole at Pinehurst to win the 1999 U.S. Open.

Well, none of us will likely ever be as good as Payne was (R.I.P.), but we all have it in us on any given hole to make a great putt. Putting is one of those golf skills that doesn’t rely on a particular way of holding the club, or getting into the perfect stance, or ball positioning, or any of that stuff we have to concentrate on for other shots. Putting is about finding what’s comfortable and works for YOU, not other people. Look at Chris DiMarco’s strange grip, as one example. Left-hand low (for right handers) is another example. Or how about Sam Snead’s famous side saddle putting stance?

Assuming most readers use the standard putting grip, here’s a drill to help you hone your skill. As with all things golf, practice is essential - especially with putting. Let’s let Tiger explain how he practices this drill (from Golf Digest):

As a player who controls the speed and direction of the putt with his right hand, I try to feel the speed of the greens in that hand. Sometimes I’ve even practiced one-handed to develop my stroke. I concentrate on speed, because if my speed is off, the line really doesn’t matter.

Use your dominant hand, grip the putter as you normally would with that hand, and stroke putts from varying distances and breaks. At first, this will be tough. The putter head will probably wobble during the stroke and your contact will be inconsistent. Keep at it! After a while, you’ll find you get the hang of it. Then, when you’re using both hands, you may be astonished to find that putting with the right speed is much easier, and that you are more comfortable as you swing the putter. In fact, some players I’ve seen even putt during rounds with only one hand. Looks funny, but once you see them sink a couple of 20-footers, you won’t laugh.