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Landon Michelson is today's guest - he is a holistic golf instructor and former professional golfer. He played 10 years professionally on PGA Tour Latin America, PGA Tour Canada and Sunshine Tour.

He is also a certified Fluid Motion Factor instructor and specializes in helping golfers understand their own games and access what they already own. This aligns well with your philosophy of improving without major swing changes.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The craziest US Open story... ever? 
• The power of letting go to play your best.
• How to shift your self-belief on the greens. 
• What to do when you're spiraling mid-round. 
• The difference between swing feelings vs. swing thoughts. 
• The power of anger and creating enemies to fire yourself up. 
• Why pre-round routines can help you prepare for tournaments. 
• What it's like being a caddy and why kids should work at the golf course. 
• The art of a good warm up to get mentally and physically ready for the round.
• How to cope with the highs and lows of tournament golf.   

Follow Landon on Instagram and DM to learn more about coaching opportunities. 

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Practice Like a Pro With Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 75+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.  

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Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf on Amazon or Audible (ideal for beginner to intermediate golfers who want 111 ways to play better without swing changes. 

Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf II on Amazon or Audible (perfect for golfers looking to break 80 consistently). 

Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf III on Amazon or Audible (best for players wanting to dominate competitive events).

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Every golfer thinks they're playing smart golf… until they look at their actual shot patterns.

If you've ever stood in the fairway wondering why your "perfect" drive found trouble—or why your approach shot ended up short-sided—you're not alone. Most golfers have no idea where their shots really go, and that's why course management breaks down.

That's exactly what led me to the Shot Pattern App, one of the smartest tools I've ever used to visualize dispersion, understand tendencies, and plan smarter targets.

In this episode, I'm joined by Eric Duffett, the creator of Shot Pattern, to talk about how this app can completely transform the way you manage your game.

You'll learn:

• Why understanding your shot dispersion is the foundation of smart golf

• How to use Shot Pattern to make better decisions and avoid blowup holes

• The simple process for target selection that lowers scores immediately

• How to use data—not emotion—to manage your misses and play to your strengths

• Why most amateurs pick targets that are far too aggressive (and how to fix it)

If you've ever wondered how to think like a Tour pro when picking targets, this episode will show you exactly how. Follow Shot Pattern on Instagram to learn more. 

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Think Like a Pro with DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%).

Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) 

Master Mobility & Flexibility with Golf Forever: The best way to work on your golf fitness at home or the gym, with easy to follow plans & app (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 15%). 

Use HackMotion for Better Ballstriking: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment). 

Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. 

Practice Like a Pro With Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 75+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.  

Also, don't forget to connect on social media:

Follow on TikTok

Follow on Instagram  

Subscribe on YouTube

Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf on Amazon or Audible (ideal for beginner to intermediate golfers who want 111 ways to play better without swing changes. 

Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf II on Amazon or Audible (perfect for golfers looking to break 80 consistently). 

Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf III on Amazon or Audible (best for players wanting to dominate competitive events).

Join DECADE Golf and get 20% off using the code "WICKEDSMART"

Alex Huang is the COO of DECADE Golf, the revolutionary course management system that's changing the way golfers approach the game.

Alex shares the inside story of how DECADE Golf went from a groundbreaking concept to an essential tool used by some of the best players in the world, including top PGA Tour pros and elite amateurs. We dive deep into the strategies behind DECADE's success and why course management is often the missing link for golfers who want to shoot lower scores—without changing their swing.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The hidden danger of front pins.
• The principle of "Point A to Zone B."
• Why the pin is not a target point (ever). 
• Why missing short is so bad (and how to avoid it).
• The biggest course management mistake that most amateurs make.

And a lot more. Make sure to follow Alex on Instagram and join DECADE Golf.

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Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10%) 

Wicked Smart Golf Academy - The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. 

Mental Golf Type: The Best Mental Game Training (use code WICKEDSMART to save 25%). 

PrimePutt: The best putting mats in golf, use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 10% on your investment. 

Arccos Golf: The easiest way to track and analyze your stats (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10% on sensors or grips). 

Also, don't forget to connect on social media:

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Buy Wicked Smart Golf II on Amazon (Audible coming soon).

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Today's guest is Gary Christian, a former PGA Tour player, broadcaster, and one of the most insightful minds in golf. Gary's journey is anything but traditional—born in England, he played college golf at Auburn before grinding his way through the mini-tours and finally earning his PGA Tour card at the age of 40.

We dive into his late-blooming career, the mindset needed to chase a dream for decades, and what it was like competing against the best players in the world. He shares stories from his time on Tour, insights into course management, and lessons that every golfer—whether you're a weekend warrior or aspiring pro—can apply to your game.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Life on the PGA Tour.
• Getting his PGA Tour card at 40 years old.
• What it was like playing with Tiger Woods at Bethpage Black.

And a lot more. 

Read Gary's book, Beat The Course Not Yourself on Amazon now. 

WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products

DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%).

Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10%) 

Wicked Smart Golf Academy - The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. 

Mental Golf Type: The Best Mental Game Training (use code WICKEDSMART to save 25%). 

PrimePutt: The best putting mats in golf, use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 10% on your investment. 

Arccos Golf: The easiest way to track and analyze your stats (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10% on sensors or grips). 

Also, don't forget to connect on social media:

Follow on TikTok

Follow on Instagram  

Subscribe on YouTube

Buy Wicked Smart Golf Amazon or Audible 

Buy Wicked Smart Golf II on Amazon (Audible coming soon). 

>>Use WHYGOLF Training aids to improve fast (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 15% on the best training aids in golf.

Today's guest is Gary Christian, a former PGA Tour player, broadcaster, and one of the most insightful minds in golf. Gary's journey is anything but traditional—born in England, he played college golf at Auburn before grinding his way through the mini-tours and finally earning his PGA Tour card at the age of 40.

We dive into his late-blooming career, the mindset needed to chase a dream for decades, and what it was like competing against the best players in the world. He shares stories from his time on Tour, insights into course management, and lessons that every golfer—whether you're a weekend warrior or aspiring pro—can apply to your game.

In this episode you will learn:

• How he got started in the game.
• Mindset tricks that helped him breakthrough. 
• Proven ways to play better golf without swing changes.
• The importance of perseverance in pursuing your goals. 

And a lot more. 

WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products

DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%).

Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10%) 

Wicked Smart Golf Academy - The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. 

Mental Golf Type: The Best Mental Game Training (use code WICKEDSMART to save 25%). 

PrimePutt: The best putting mats in golf, use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 10% on your investment. 

Arccos Golf: The easiest way to track and analyze your stats (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10% on sensors or grips). 

Also, don't forget to connect on social media:

Follow on TikTok

Follow on Instagram  

Subscribe on YouTube

Buy Wicked Smart Golf Amazon or Audible 

Buy Wicked Smart Golf II on Amazon (Audible coming soon). 

Thanks for everyone who submitted the Wicked Smart Golf II promotion winners... if you didn't win, grab these training aids/speed trainers to improve your game wicked fast. 

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Justin Klemballa is the director of instruction at Paradise Valley Golf Club in Arizona and top ranked golf coach by Golf Digest. 

When you listen to this episode, you will learn:

• Easy mental game tips for lower scores. 
• How Justin became a top-ranked golf coach in the country.
• Why you need to spend more time thinking about your good shots. 
• Common mistakes that are holding your golf swing back from better shots. 
• What it takes to think your way to lower scores with smart course management. 
• A crazy story about how I get hit by a car (yes, this is a real story). 

WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products

DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%).

Wicked Smart Golf Academy - The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. 

Mental Golf Type: The Best Mental Game Training (use code WICKEDSMART to save 25%). 

PrimePutt: The best putting mats in golf, use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 10% on your investment. 

Arccos Golf: The easiest way to track and analyze your stats (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10% on sensors or grips). 

Also, don't forget to connect on social media:

Follow on TikTok

Follow on Instagram  

Subscribe on YouTube

Buy Wicked Smart Golf Amazon or Audible 

Buy Wicked Smart Golf II on Amazon (Audible coming soon). 

Get started with WHYGOLF Training Aids - the best training aids to help your practice sessions (use code WICKEDSMART to save 15%). 

Your self-image is the hidden force behind every round you play. Whether you realize it or not, the way you see yourself as a golfer directly impacts your confidence, decision-making, and ability to perform under pressure. If you've ever felt stuck at a certain handicap or struggled with consistency, it's not just about mechanics—it's about who you believe you are on the course.

In this solo episode, I break down why self-image is the missing link for so many golfers and how you can start thinking, acting, and training like your future self—starting today. When you listen to this episode, you will learn: 

• Why your identity as a golfer dictates your results.
• A journaling exercise that will help you embody your future self. 
• Practical strategies to reprogram your mindset for lower scores.
• Why taking consistent action builds confidence faster than motivation.
• How to shift your internal self-talk to match the golfer you want to become.
• The difference between playing to your handicap vs. playing to your potential.

If you want to break 80, win tournaments, or just feel more confident on the course, it starts with seeing yourself as that golfer before you get there. This episode will help you bridge the gap between where you are now and where you want to be.

Plus, I'll share how I began to upgrade my self-image in 2016 leading up to Pebble Beach. And interview Nicholas Tucker, a 10-year PGA Tour caddy. 

WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products

DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%).

Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10%) 

Wicked Smart Golf Academy - The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. 

Mental Golf Type: The Best Mental Game Training (use code WICKEDSMART to save 25%). 

PrimePutt: The best putting mats in golf, use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 10% on your investment. 

Arccos Golf: The easiest way to track and analyze your stats (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10% on sensors or grips). 

Also, don't forget to connect on social media:

Follow on TikTok

Follow on Instagram  

Subscribe on YouTube

Buy Wicked Smart Golf Amazon or Audible 

Buy Wicked Smart Golf II on Amazon (Audible coming soon).

Get Rypstick - The #1 Speed Trainer to Hit Bombs (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10%) 

Learn how I got to 122 MPH clubhead speed and broke through a plateau so you can start hitting bombs and making golf easier! 

My new book, Wicked Smart Golf II: The Blueprint to Breaking 80 Consistently is LIVE on Amazon (kindle + paperback + hardcover) and Audible sometime in February.

WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products

DECADE Golf - The #1 Course Management System (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%).

Mental Golf Type - The Best Mental Game Training (use code WICKEDSMART to save 25%). 

WHYGOLF Training Aids - The Best Training Aids to help your practice sessions (use code WICKEDSMART to save 15%). 

Mental Golf Coaching - Get 1:1 support to lower your handicap, master your mental game, and have more fun. 

Wicked Smart Golf Academy - The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. 

PrimePutt: The best putting mats in golf, use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 10% on your investment. 

Arccos Golf - The easiest way to track and analyze your stats (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10% on sensors or grips). 

Also, don't forget to connect on social media:

Follow on TikTok

Follow on Instagram  

Subscribe on YouTube

Buy Wicked Smart Golf Amazon or Audible 

Buy Wicked Smart Golf II on Amazon (Audible coming soon). 

Join DECADE Golf - The #1 Course Management System (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). 

Also, my new book, Wicked Smart Golf II: The Blueprint to Breaking 80 Consistently is LIVE on Amazon (kindle + paperback + hardcover) and Audible sometime in February.

Learn proven strategies to break 80 and play your best golf ever WITHOUT swing changes. Thanks for the support! 

Enter the WSG2 Launch promotion (must have a Gmail address or send name, email, and proof of purchase to wickedsmartgolf@gmail.com). 

Today I'm sharing an episode where I was a guest on Paul Salter's Scratch Golfer Mindset podcast. Paul asked some amazing questions to help you rethink the mental game and learn how to get the most out of every round.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The "motto" of Wicked Smart Golf II.
• What the actual goal of a "good" mental game is.
• How tracking stats can help your practice routines. 
• The importance of a growth mindset can transform your life.
• Why you need a mental routine each morning to prime your mind. 

And a lot more. Make sure to download the Mental Golf Playbook. 

WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products

DECADE Golf - The #1 Course Management System (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%).

Mental Golf Type - The Best Mental Game Training (use code WICKEDSMART to save 25%). 

WHYGOLF Training Aids - The Best Training Aids to help your practice sessions (use code WICKEDSMART to save 15%). 

Rypstick - The #1 Speed Trainer to Hit Bombs (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10%) 

Mental Golf Coaching - Get 1:1 support to lower your handicap, master your mental game, and have more fun. 

Wicked Smart Golf Academy - The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. 

PrimePutt: The best putting mats in golf, use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 10% on your investment. 

Arccos Golf - The easiest way to track and analyze your stats (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10% on sensors or grips). 

Also, don't forget to connect on social media:

Follow on TikTok

Follow on Instagram  

Subscribe on YouTube

Buy Wicked Smart Golf Amazon or Audible 

Buy Wicked Smart Golf II on Amazon (Audible coming soon).