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Wicked Smart Golf

Wicked Smart Golf

Michael Leonard

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Frequency: 1 episode/3d. Total Eps: 465

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Welcome to Wicked Smart Golf - hosted by Michael Leonard. This golf podcast will help you shoot lower scores and play your best WITHOUT changing your swing. Michael is a full-time golf writer who has written over 3,500,000 words about the sport since 2017 and been playing golf for more than 20 years. In high school, he dropped 50 shots in four years (124-74), played college golf in Southern California, and now plays competitively in Arizona through the USGA, Arizona Golf Association, and Outlaw Tour. He even went to Q-school in 2019 as an amateur golfer. His goal is simple - help golfers shoot lower scores and drop their handicap without all the technical swing changes. Because let's face it, no matter how good you get, your swing will never be perfect and a work in progress. The good news is that you don't need a "perfect" swing to break 80 or become a scratch golfer. In this podcast, he will teach you how to play more consistent golf by mastering your mindset, playing wicked smart golf on the course, learn to practice like a pro, and simplify the short game for lower scores. Enjoy weekly solo episodes and plenty of interviews with golf coaches, elite players, best-selling authors, and other inspiring golf stories. Check out the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy on Amazon and Audible for even more helpful strategies to play your best golf ever.
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315: An EASY Tip to Hit More Greens in Regulation

vendredi 27 septembre 2024Duration 04:55

Whether you realize it or not, most trouble is short of the green. While some holes might have a bunker or water behind the green, most of the trouble is short. 

Why?

Because greenskeepers know that most golfers end up short and thus put the trouble accordingly. 

If you’re between clubs, pick the longer one in general (unless there is trouble long). Try not to pull the club that you must hit perfectly to reach the green.

After learning more course management inside the DECADE program, the numbers show that missing long is almost always better than short. This should cause more looks for birdies so you can score consistently better. 

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%). 

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

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. 

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

Follow on TikTok

Follow on Instagram  

Subscribe on YouTube

Buy my golf book on Amazon or Audible (“Wicked Smart Golf: How to Play Better Golf and Shoot Lower Scores Without Changing Your Swing”)

314: Brad Mason - How Training Aids Can Unlock Your Potential

jeudi 26 septembre 2024Duration 52:43

>>Get 15% off WHYGOLF training aids with this link. Or, use the code "WICKEDSMART" at checkout.

Brad Mason is the founder of WHYGOLF and wants to help golfers "suck less" by using their helpful training aids. After a successful career in the sports orthopedics industry, Brad and his brother Jeff jumped into the golf world, creating some of the best training aids in golf.

I've used several of their training aids over the past few years and think you'll love them. Here are some of their training aids that can help with certain issues in your swing:

  • Pressure Plate: Help improve your weight transfer for better contact.
  • Putting Thing: A great putting aid to help with start line and works indoors or outdoors.
  • Arm Alarm: Learn how to keep your arms connected to fight the flying right elbow or chicken wing. 
  • Full Swing Bundle: Get the Pressure Plate, Power Wedge, 2 Alignment Discs, Arm Alarm, and 2 Padded Alignment Rods

In this episode, we'll cover what makes a great training aid, best practices to using them, and how challenging it is to design golf products. 

Make sure to use the code "WICKEDSMART" at checkout to save 15% on any WHYGOLF product. 

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%). 

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

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. 

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

Follow on TikTok

Follow on Instagram  

Subscribe on YouTube

Buy my golf book on Amazon or Audible (“Wicked Smart Golf: How to Play Better Golf and Shoot Lower Scores Without Changing Your Swing”)

305: Ryan Sawyer - Learn From Bad Rounds & Avoid Equipment Mistakes

jeudi 5 septembre 2024Duration 44:04

Ryan Sawyer is a +4 handicap, fellow Taco Bell fanatic, and Old Town Golf Shop. I met Ryan in 2018 after quitting my corporate job and quickly bonded over tournament golf. 

Ryan is an entrepreneur who chased the mini tour life, has worked in the golf world for decades, and took a side hustle into a full-time golf business. They've sold 5,000+ shafts and specializes in helping golfers play the right equipment. 

In this interview, you will learn: 

  • The most common equipment mistakes.
  • Why golf is the ultimate adrenaline rush. 
  • His epic round playing with Jordan Spieth. 
  • The best way to prepare for golf tournaments. 
  • Why scratch golf is nothing like professional golf. 
  • How he turned a golf side hustle into a full-time business. 
  • What he learned from nearly a decade of professional golf. 

Learn more about Old Town Golf Shop to get discount shafts so you can play better fast. Don't forget to follow Old Town Golf on Instagram too. 

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%). 

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

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. 

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

Follow on TikTok

Follow on Instagram  

Subscribe on YouTube

Buy my golf book on Amazon or Audible (“Wicked Smart Golf: How to Play Better Golf and Shoot Lower Scores Without Changing Your Swing”)

226: The Easiest Short Game Tip EVER

vendredi 16 février 2024Duration 03:21

Learn the easiest golf tip ever to help you save shots around the green (and make sure you never lose a wedge).

WICKED SMART GOLF MENTAL GAME RESOURCES

Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching 

Download the Mental Golf Playbook (100% FREE)

Unlock your potential by taking your FREE mental game assessment: Mental Golf Type

Master your pre-shot routine in golf to save 3–5 shots per round: Join Pre-Shot Like a Pro

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

Follow on TikTok

Follow on Instagram  

Subscribe on YouTube

Buy my golf book on Amazon (“Wicked Smart Golf: How to Play Better Golf and Shoot Lower Scores Without Changing Your Swing”)

Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to get new episodes each week so you can play better without swing changes. 

225: Abe Candelaria - How to Prepare For Tournaments Like a Pro

jeudi 15 février 2024Duration 47:40

Abe Candelaria is back talking all things offseason, tournament golf, and how to thrive under pressure. Make sure to listen to episode #59 with Abe to learn more about his inspiring golf story. 

When you listen to this interview, you will learn: 

  • A +3 player's offseason routine.
  • Why you should track statistics each year. 
  • How enjoying the journey makes it all worth it. 
  • The missing piece to playing well in tournaments. 
  • How tournaments can help you speed up success.
  • Why wedges and short game are vital to scoring your best. 
  • Why you should start playing in tournaments before you're "ready."

And a lot more. 

If you're ready to get into tournaments, make sure to check out the Tournament Golf Formula

WICKED SMART GOLF TOURNAMENT RESOURCES

10X your confidence on the greens with the Look and Shoot Method

Unlock your potential by taking your FREE mental game assessment: Mental Golf Type.

Master your pre-shot routine in golf to save 3–5 shots per round: Join Pre-Shot Like a Pro

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

Follow on TikTok

Follow on Instagram  

Subscribe on YouTube

Buy my golf book on Amazon (“Wicked Smart Golf: How to Play Better Golf and Shoot Lower Scores Without Changing Your Swing”)

224: Zen Golf Interview Recap - 5 Mental Hacks for Lower Scores

mardi 13 février 2024Duration 17:45

Last week's interview with Dr. Joseph Parent of Zen Golf was too good not to recap. Today, I'll share my perspective after interviewing one of the top mental golf coaches so you can improve your mindset (on and off the course).

When you listen to this interview you will learn:

  • The right ways to visualize golf shots.
  • How a post shot routine can eliminate blow up holes.
  • Why you need an "empty cup" when learning new skills. 
  • How "anyway" shots are killing your chances of playing wicked smart. 

And a lot more! 

WICKED SMART GOLF MENTAL GAME RESOURCES

Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching 

Download the Mental Golf Playbook (100% FREE)

Unlock your potential by taking your FREE mental game assessment: Mental Golf Type

Master your pre-shot routine in golf to save 3–5 shots per round: Join Pre-Shot Like a Pro

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

Follow on TikTok

Follow on Instagram  

Subscribe on YouTube

Buy my golf book on Amazon (“Wicked Smart Golf: How to Play Better Golf and Shoot Lower Scores Without Changing Your Swing”)

Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to get new episodes each week so you can play better without swing changes.

223: STOP Being Ashamed of First Tee Jitters

vendredi 9 février 2024Duration 03:30

The first tee jitters are part of golf - quit being ashamed of them.

As Raymond Floyd said, “If you get first-tee jitters, the first thing you should know is that they’re nothing to be ashamed of. I still get them before every tournament round.”

Tiger said something similar and mentioned if you don’t get them at all, you shouldn’t be out there!

The most important thing to remember is that you need to stick to a good routine so you don’t worry about anyone watching… instead thinking only of target. Embrace the "jitters" by reframing them as nerves to play your best golf.

WICKED SMART GOLF MENTAL GAME RESOURCES

Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching 

Download the Mental Golf Playbook (100% FREE)

Unlock your potential by taking your FREE mental game assessment: Mental Golf Type

Master your pre-shot routine in golf to save 3–5 shots per round: Join Pre-Shot Like a Pro

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

Follow on TikTok

Follow on Instagram  

Subscribe on YouTube

Buy my golf book on Amazon (“Wicked Smart Golf: How to Play Better Golf and Shoot Lower Scores Without Changing Your Swing”)

Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to get new episodes each week so you can play better without swing changes. 

222: Dr. Joseph Parent - The PAR Approach to ZEN Golf

jeudi 8 février 2024Duration 57:40

Dr. Joseph Parent - the author of Zen Golf (one of the best-selling golf books of all time, more than 1M copies sold) is the latest guest on the show. This is a game changer interview that will teach you how your mind can help you on and off the golf course.

When you listen to this full interview with Dr. Parent, you will learn:

  • The PAR approach behind Zen Golf.
  • Why you need to stop "anyway" shots. 
  • How to visualize based on your learning style. 
  • How to plan with your head and play with your heart. 
  • Why you need a pre and post shot routine for every shot. 
  • How he started working with PGA and LPGA professionals like Vijay Singh. 
  • Why you need an empty cup mentality to start improving your mental game.

And so much more.

It's easy to see why Zen Golf made my list of one of the best mental golf books and one I suggest to all my coaching clients. 

If you haven't yet, make sure to buy Zen Golf and Zen Putting today. And if you want to learn more about working with Dr. Parent, check out his website now. 

WICKED SMART GOLF MENTAL GAME RESOURCES

Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching 

Download the Mental Golf Playbook (100% FREE)

Unlock your potential by taking your FREE mental game assessment: Mental Golf Type

Master your pre-shot routine in golf to save 3–5 shots per round: Join Pre-Shot Like a Pro

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

Follow on TikTok

Follow on Instagram  

Subscribe on YouTube

Buy my golf book on Amazon (“Wicked Smart Golf: How to Play Better Golf and Shoot Lower Scores Without Changing Your Swing”)

Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to get new episodes each week so you can play better without swing changes. 

221: 3 Quick Lessons from the PGA Show

mardi 6 février 2024Duration 10:47

Learn some of my biggest tips after attending the PGA Show in Florida last week. When you listen you'll learn: 

  • Why you need a custom fitting.
  • How often you should use training aids.
  • The #1 practice aid to help record your game. 
  • Why you need to start speed training this year.
  • My favorite app to help you hit it longer and have better tempo. 

Read my full PGA Show recap to learn more about the PGA Show. If you have more questions about my favorite training aids 

Don't forget to grab my Golf Goals checklist as well. 

WICKED SMART GOLF MENTAL GAME RESOURCES

Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching 

Download the Mental Golf Playbook (100% FREE)

Unlock your potential by taking your FREE mental game assessment: Mental Golf Type

Master your pre-shot routine in golf to save 3–5 shots per round: Join Pre-Shot Like a Pro

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

Follow on TikTok

Follow on Instagram  

Subscribe on YouTube

Buy my golf book on Amazon (“Wicked Smart Golf: How to Play Better Golf and Shoot Lower Scores Without Changing Your Swing”)

Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to get new episodes each week so you can play better without swing changes. 

220: Quit Caring About What Clubs You Play

vendredi 2 février 2024Duration 04:49

Learn why you should quit caring about what clubs you play to get the most out of your game. 

Don't forget, even sponsored professionals don't always have 14 club contracts. The point? Play the clubs that are right for you.

That means playing the right brands - which is a mixed set. You don't need to play all Titleist, Ping, Callaway, etc... play the clubs that are right for you! 

Plus, play the right type of clubs - whether it's graphite shafts, adding a new hybrid, a draw-bias driver, or something else. 

WICKED SMART GOLF PRACTICE RESOURCES

10X your confidence on the greens with the Look and Shoot Method

Take your practice to the next level with my FREE mini-course: Practice Like a Pro

Unlock your potential by taking your FREE mental game assessment: Mental Golf Type

Master your pre-shot routine in golf to save 3–5 shots per round: Join Pre-Shot Like a Pro

Dominate your practice and fitness with the Under Par Golf App

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

Follow on TikTok

Follow on Instagram  

Subscribe on YouTube

Buy my golf book on Amazon (“Wicked Smart Golf: How to Play Better Golf and Shoot Lower Scores Without Changing Your Swing”)

Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to get new episodes each week so you can play better without swing changes. 


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