Golfers competing in the regional heats of a global putting contest can dream of competing for a share of a $1 million prize fund in the US.
The first staging of the World's Best Putter competition will be held across the Atlantic this year and players in the Aussie state of Victoria have been vying for a chance to take the national title and a purse of $100,000.
Director of World's Best Putter, Colin Watson, explained that the discipline provides more of a level playing field that the longer form of the game.
He told the Dandenong Star: "Although this was only the first one, it has created a lot of interest and is certain to grow and be very popular, as well as increasing the interest in golf.
"Let's face it, anyone could win a million dollars - you don't have to be a top player or professional to putt well.
"It's an area of the game where a junior or senior could easily defeat a pro."
It was four-time Open winner Bobby Locke who coined the phrase - "You drive for show - you putt for dough".
Golfers competing in the regional heats of a global putting contest can dream of competing for a share of a $1 million prize fund in the US.
