Your Game 16. In some situations, the most effective way to break out of a slump is with a slight tweaking of fundamentals. It's a great grip for most golfers, but if you're having trouble finding the hole, deviating from this grip position may be exactly what you need to put your putts on the straight and narrow. Here are a few possibilities to consider. If you are running putts well past the hole or leaving them consistently short, emphasize the left hand.
Most golfers use the left hand to control the speed of the putterhead during the stroke.
Hit a few putts holding the club in the left hand alone and you'll notice that the through-stroke feels very natural and it takes only subtle changes to control distance. You might even try playing a few rounds this way, but it's tough on short putts. For a happy medium, try the double-reverse overlap. It's similar to a reverse overlap, but let both the middle and forefingers of the right hand overlap the left and, instead of running the right thumb down the shaft, rest it on top of the left thumb. This will give you just enough right hand for a sense of stability while placing most of the control in the left.