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Step 1
Set up a straight, short putt of about 4 to 6 feet. The straight putt helps develop the stroke because you don't have to worry about a break, or curve. If you miss the putt, you'll know it was because of your stroke and not interference from curves, hills or other breaks.
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Step 2
Keep the head of your putter straight through your backswing and your follow-through. You should also keep the face of your putter straight. Imagine an invisible line that runs out in front of you from between your feet. A straight putter will drastically improve your putting stroke.
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Step 3
Set a goal of 10 successful putts. If you miss, you must start over. This is great practice because it teaches you to putt under pressure, and you can see your improvement quickly. Over time, build up to 50 putts with no misses.
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Step 4
Incorporate the break. Once you feel comfortable that you can make a large percentage of your straight putts, incorporate various breaks so that you can judge distance, curve and the margin of error on difficult putts.
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Step 5
Practice often. Whether you're putting on a golf course or an artificial green in your home or office, practice is the only way to develop your putting stroke.
