Padraig Harrington holed clutch putts on the biggest stages during his esteemed career.

The Irishman is a three-time major winner and won both The Open Championship and the PGA Championship during an incredible 2008 season. During those wins, he caught fire with his putter down the stretch.

Padraig Harrington read those greens to perfection under pressure, and the 54-year-old gave out some advice to amateurs so they can do the same.

Padraig Harrington says wear on the hole reveals how a green is breaking

Harrington showed amateurs how wear and tear on the hole itself can give away which way the green is breaking. He gave the tip to the Fore Bros during a Pro-Am at Wentworth.

He explained, “The low side of the cup, you see how it breaks down during the day? (Points towards the hole, which has wear and tear on one side). You see how the low side frays? Always aim away from that side.

“The machine cuts vertically, but the roots are going with the slope. The roots on [the low side] are inside the cup and have been cut, and that’s why they fray. You see the roots for this lip (pointing to the uphill side of the hole)? They won’t break, because the roots are going away from the hole.”

Harrington also explained how the feeling players have standing over a putt can also give a read. He continued, “When you’re standing over it get a feel for it. If you feel uncomfortable, it’s always more break, it’s never less.

“People say, ‘I don’t feel good, I’m just going to hit it firm and straight.’ That will always make it worse. Always add break.

“The higher you go, the better your putting stroke is going to be. If I go too high I have a nice stroke. It’s always better if you’re not feeling great to go high.”