Wicked Smart Golf
Podcast that helps golfers lower their scores and play better without overhauling their swing. Hosted by Michael Leonard, a +2 handicap golfer and author, the show covers mental game, course strategy, purposeful practice, and short-game and putting tips. It features interviews with coaches, players, and sports psychologists, offering practical advice for golfers from beginners to advanced. The show has over a million downloads.
Episodes
The NEW Wicked Smart Golf Speed Challenge is OPEN!
>>Learn more about the Wicked Smart Golf Speed Challenge (enroll by 10/20 at 11:59pm PST). The NEW 30-Day Speed Challenge is officially here! I've completely revamped the program with updated training methods, new lessons, and a bonus "Ultimate Driver" Masterclass to help you swing faster and hit longer drives. Whether you're new to speed training or looking to break through a plateau, this chall
536: How I Gained 15 MPH of Clubhead Speed (100 to 115)
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535: Jared Tendler Gave Me a Mental Game Lesson Pt. 2 (The Zone, Focus, & Scar Tissue)
>>Read Jared Tendler's book, Everyday Golf Psychology >>Read the Wicked Smart Golf Books Play better FAST with the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy on Amazon or Audible. Simplify "golf fitness" with my book, The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula on Amazon. Or, listen to it on Audible. LEARN THE WICKED SMART GOLF SYSTEM Apply for 1:1 performance coaching with Michael (limited spots available) Join Wic
534: 7 Warm Up Mistakes Winners Avoid At All Costs
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James Berry: Proven Mental Golf Techniques of the Pros (Flashback Friday)
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533: Jess Lapachinski - Overcoming Bad Shots, Building Routines, External Focus, & On-Course Mindset
>>Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) >>Download my FREE distance guide to add 10+ yards in 60 days LEARN THE WICKED SMART GOLF SYSTEM Apply for 1:1 performance coaching with Michael (limited spots available) Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: Proven paths to break 90, break 80, and crush compe
532: 5 Weeks of Tourney Golf (a 1st, 2nd, MC, Funny Moments, Epic Guests and Major Lessons)
>>Download my FREE distance guide to add 10+ yards in 60 days LEARN THE WICKED SMART GOLF SYSTEM Apply for 1:1 performance coaching with Michael (limited spots available) Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: Proven paths to break 90, break 80, and crush competitive golf (no swing changes required) Join the Wicked Smart Golf Newsletter and get 5 FREE practice plans. Recommended P
531: Mike Fox - How Clubfitting Can Lead to Lower to Scores
>>Get a FREE PXG fitting with the code "WICKEDSMART" >>Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: Proven paths to break 90, break 80, and crush competitive golf (no swing changes required) Today I interview Mike Fox, a seasoned fitter from PXG with seven years of experience, to discuss how finding the right golf equipment can instantly improve your game without making a single swing
530: Wicked Smart Game Plan - How Jason Went From 30 to 5 Handicap & Plan to Scratch
Wicked Smart Golf Books Play better FAST with the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy on Amazon or Audible. Simplify "golf fitness" with my book, The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula on Amazon. Or, listen to it on Audible. Jason is a U.S. Navy veteran living near Cleveland, Ohio, who plays out of Valley of the Eagles. After overcoming severe injuries sustained in Iraq, he discovered PGA HOPE—a foundati
Justin Kraft - 7 Practice Mistakes Killing Your Scores (Flashback Friday)
>> Join the Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula (100 printable practice plans) and use "PC20" to save 20% on your investment >> Get 5 FREE practice plans now Justin Kraft (@kraftygolf on IG) is back for part two. he has been coaching for over six years and has given over 7,000 in-person & online lessons and work with golfers of all skill levels. Justin played in college, is the Director of Inst
529: Michael Leonard - Stop Playing Scared Golf and How to Break Scoring Plateaus
>>Work with Michael for 1:1 performance coaching (better golf without swing changes) -- email michael@wickedsmartgolf.com to see if it's a good fit (3 spots left) >>Get my FREE pre-shot routine cheatsheet In this episode of The Mental Golf Show, I join Josh to dive deep into the psychology of golf and share the mental strategies that have helped me go from an average golfer to a +2 handicap while
528: 182 Holes in 12 Days - 18 Lessons for Better Golf Without Swing Changes
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527: Nik Neal - The Secrets to Playing Elite Tournament Golf
>>Read Wicked Smart Golf III: Tournament Golf Secrets to Perform Under Pressure >>Get my FREE Tournament Golf Cheatsheet >>Join the Tournament Golf Bootcamp >>Try out Nik's Golf Strong, Hit Bombs App (Free trial) Michael Leonard welcomes back Nik Neal, an accomplished tournament golfer, physical therapist, and TPI-certified creator of Golf Strong, Hit Bombs. After a seven-year burnout break follow
REPLAY: How to Think Like Tiger Woods - 7 Secrets to Success
>>Read/listen to the Wicked Smart Golf trilogy >>Apply for 1:1 performance coaching with Michael (limited spots available) In today's episode, I share new insights to Tiger Woods mental game based on the 2002 book, Think Like Tiger by John Andrisani. This book is a great read and shares valuable insights into how the GOAT thinks about the game. In this episode, you will learn: How planning the ni
Jeff Sullivan: Secrets of a +4 HDCP at 40 Years Young (Flashback Friday)
>>Join DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Today I'm joined by Jeff Sullivan, a +4 handicap (at 40 years young) who shares what it takes to become an elite golfer. In this episode, you will learn: How he uses DECADE Golf to think like a pro. The truth about speed, exercise, and distance. How to make better decision on the golf cours
526: Jared Tendler Gives Me a Mental Lesson (Anger, Expectations, & Annoying Playing Partners)
>>Get the Wicked Smart Car Caddy series (audio tracks to 10X your confidence pre- and post-round) >>Read Jared Tendler's book, Everyday Golf Psychology In this episode, mental golf coach Michael Leonard goes from the interviewer to the client, seeking mental coaching to address his struggles with mid-round anger and control on the golf course. The session dives deep beneath the surface of these em
525: Wicked Smart Game Plan - Helping Blake Become a Plus Handicap
>>Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: Proven paths to break 90, break 80, and crush competitive golf (no swing changes required) >>Apply for a "Wicked Smart Game Plan" episode >>Learn more about PrimePutt mats (and watch my YouTube review) Join the Wicked Smart Golf Newsletter and get 5 FREE practice plans. Today, Michael Leonard connects with a guest named Blake, who managed t
524: 9 Important Lessons from My 2019 Q-School Experience (Pt. 2/2)
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523: I Went to Q-School 7 Years Ago as an Amateur Golfer (Pt. 1/2)
>>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). Today I share the wild story of going to Q-school in 2019 as an amateur golfer (despite not knowing much in the "wicked smart" world). I'll share more about registering for the event, how I prepared for it, and my scores/stories from a once-in-
Marcus Potter - Proven Putting Secrets From a PGA Coach (Flashback Friday)
>>Join the Confident Putting Challenge (21 days to stop 3-putting with proven strategies and drills) >>Get my FREE putting routine checklist In today's episode I'm joined by Marcus Potter, founder of Potters Putting and one of the most respected putting coaches on the PGA Tour. Marcus has helped everyone from elite juniors to Tour winners develop a stroke they can trust under pressure — and today
522: Michael Leonard - The +5 Quest & Becoming a Wedge Wizard
>>Join the Short Game Secrets Wedge Challenge (21 days to master your short game and save shots around the green) >>Get my FREE short game routine checklist Michael Leonard joins Tori again to talk about one of the most important—and overlooked—parts of shooting lower scores: wedges and short game. Michael also shares his quest to go from a +2 to +5 handicap, what the data says he needs to improve
521: 7 Non-Swing Skills Every Golfer Needs
>>Join the Pre-Shot Like a Pro Challenge (7-days to dial in your pre-shot routines to get your range game to the golf course) >>Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: Proven paths to break 90, break 80, and crush competitive golf (no swing changes required) You don't need another swing change to become a better golfer. In this episode, I break down seven non-swing skills that can
520: Karl Morris - An Epic Mental Game Masterclass From Ryan Fox's Coach
>>Get the Wicked Smart Car Caddy Series (audio tracks to help you pre- and post-round to build confidence with every car ride) >>Get my FREE pre-shot routine cheatsheet On today's episode of Wicked Smart Golf, host Michael Leonard welcomes back mental performance coach Karl Morris for part two of their conversation. Carl is an elite coach, author, and creator of the Mind Caddy app and podcast, ded
519: Wicked Smart Mailbag Pt 4 - Answering 10 Listener Qs (Performance Coaching)
>>Play better FAST with the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy on Amazon or Audible. >>Shot Pattern App (FREE 7-day trial): The best golf GPS + stat tracking to help you manage your round and make better decisions (20% off w/my link). In this solo episode, I recap my two recent qualifiers and answer some of the best questions submitted by Wicked Smart Golf listeners. We cover everything from structuring
Scott Fawcett: Short Game & Scoring Secrets To Go Low (Flashback Friday)
>> Join DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Scott Fawcett returns to the show for his fourth (and best) appearance yet—and this one is packed with insights that can transform your game immediately. Known as the "Moneyball of Golf," Scott is the creator of the DECADE Golf system, a data-driven approach to course management that's he
518: Wicked Smart Game Plan - Helping an Actor Master His Mental Game
>>Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy >>Apply to be a guest on a "Wicked Smart Game Plan" episode In this "Wicked Smart Gameplan" Michael Leonard is joined by Kevin, a multi-talented Hollywood writer and actor. The conversation blends behind-the-scenes entertainment industry stories with strategic golf advice. Kevin shares insights into his acting career, including his work on the futuristic Amazon
517: 7 Lessons From 7 Tournament Days in July (Torrey Recap + Easy Tips)
>>Get the Wicked Smart Car Caddy Audio Training (coaching from Michael to build confidence to and from the course) >>Download my FREE distance guide to add 10+ yards in 60 days July was one of my favorite months of the year. Between the San Diego City Championship at Torrey Pines, AZ Match Play, and a Men's Club event, I got to test my game on some incredible courses and learn a few lessons that e
516: Jared Tendler - The Mental Blueprint for Better Golf Every Player Needs
>>Join the 7-Day Pre-Shot Like a Pro Challenge >>Get the Mental Golf Playbook (FREE) Today's guest is Jared Tendler, one of the world's leading performance coaches and author of The Mental Game of Poker and his newest book, Everyday Golf Psychology. In this conversation, we dive deep into the psychology behind better golf—from controlling emotions and managing anger to building resilience, handlin
515: How to Take Your Range Game to the Golf Course (5 Simple Strategies)
>>Join the 7-Day Pre-Shot Like a Pro Challenge Ever stripe it on the driving range only to wonder where that swing went on the first tee? You're not alone. In this episode, I'll share five simple strategies to help your practice finally transfer to the golf course. Learn how to practice with more pressure, build routines you can trust, create game-like situations, and prepare your body and mind to
Brittany Fan - Pro Golf Secrets to Play Better Under Pressure (Flashback Friday)
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514: Wicked Smart Game Plan - Overcoming 1st Tee Jitters, Wedge Matrix, & Bunkers
>> Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: Proven paths to break 90, break 80, and crush competitive golf (no swing changes required) >>Get my FREE pre-shot routine cheatsheet This Wicked Smart Game Plan strategy session welcomes Joe, a 6.4 handicap golfer and "fellow Arizonan," to discuss techniques for improving performance without making mechanical swing changes. In this episode
513: The Golf Fitness Blueprint - Tools to Add Speed, Strength & Mobility
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512: Billy Troy - Golf Fitness in the Age of AI, Supplements, Speed, & Longevity
>>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%). >>Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 at home speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) >>Speed Train with HiiTs Driver: Developed by 3X WLD Champion, Fast Eddie, this hittab
511: Wicked Smart Game Plan - Mason's Guide from 9.7 to Scratch Golf
>>Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: Proven paths to break 90, break 80, and crush competitive golf (no swing changes required) >>Download my FREE guide to add 10+ yards in 60 days This "Wicked Smart Golf Game Plan" episode features Mason, a 31-year-old golfer from the Salt Lake Valley who has been playing for nearly 20 years. These game plan episodes are designed to provide l
Karl Morris - Priceless Mindset Lessons from Golf's Top Performance Coach (Flashback Friday)
>>Try Shot Pattern App (FREE 7-Day Trial): The best golf GPS + stat tracking to help you manage your round and make better decisions (20% off w/my link). >>Get my FREE guide - Mental Golf Playbook (20-page guide). Today's guest is one of the world's leading performance coaches, Karl Morris. Based in the UK, Karl has worked with over 100 professional golfers, including major champions like Lee Wes
510: Josh Nichols - Proven Mental Strategies to Play Better Under Pressure
>>Get my FREE pre-shot routine cheatsheet >>Get Voice Caddie Launch Monitors 15% off w/code WICKEDSMART. SC200 Plus: The easiest to use launch monitor, no app needed. SC300i: An upgrade with access to more data using the Voice Caddie app. SC4 Pro: Even more data and simulation to help you practice like a pro. Today I'm joined by Josh Nichols, the creator of the Mental Golf Show, a dec
509: June Recap - 8 Tournament Days + 8 Lessons For Lower Scores
>>Dial in your wedge matrix (FREE 10-page guide) >>Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: Proven paths to break 90, break 80, and crush competitive golf (no swing changes required) June was a busy month with 8 tournament rounds, tons of practice, and a lot of lessons learned along the way. In this 5 in June recap episode, I'm breaking down what worked, what didn't, and the biggest
508: Henry Fall - Wicked Smart Insights From an Elite Golf Coach & Caddy
>>Join the Wicked Smart Golf Wedge Challenge (enrollment ends soon). >>Get 10% off Milo Lines & Henry's "Swing Like an Athlete Academy" with code "WICKEDSMART Henry Fall is a golf professional who excels as an instructor, player, and caddy, bringing a comprehensive perspective to the game. Based in Arizona, he partners with Milo Lines to provide high-quality instruction through their online acade
507: Wicked Smart Game Plan: An Assistant Pro's Road to Scratch
>>Join the Wicked Smart Golf Wedge Challenge (enrollment ends soon). Michael Leonard is joined by Kenny, an assistant golf professional at Bully Rock Golf Course in Havre de Grace, Maryland. A 25-year-old former baseball pitcher, Kenny currently plays to a 7.5 handicap with a goal of becoming a competitive professional golfer. This session focuses on creating a structured game plan to help him r
Bryce Cope - Fixing 7 Common Golf Swing Issues Fast (Flashback Friday)
>>Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: Proven paths to break 90, break 80, and crush competitive golf (no swing changes required) Start Training with HackMotion: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment). Bryce Cope is back on the podcast (first ep was #95) and here to help you fix common swing issues. Not on
506: Jim Waldron - Mental Lessons from Shamanism, Buddhism, and Neuroscience for Golfers
>>Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: Proven paths to break 90, break 80, and crush competitive golf (no swing changes required) Jim Waldron is a mental performance coach and golf professional with one of the most diverse backgrounds in the sport, incorporating lessons from Buddhist mindfulness, modern neuroscience, NLP, and shamanism into his "mind-body connection" holistic ap
505: Golf Is Hard: US Open Lessons, New Gear & Tournament Prep
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504: Wicked Smart Game Plan - Stats, AI, & a Simple Plan to STOP 3-Putting
>> Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP and Play Consistent Golf Kevin, a 2.7 handicap golfer from Prince Edward Island, Canada, joins the podcast to discuss his journey from picking up the game in 2017 to shooting a personal best of 68 in 2025. Despite a short playing season, Kevin utilizes technology like Trackman and ChatGPT to analyze his stats, aiming to reach a plus handicap bef
503: Wicked Smart Game Plan - From 7 Handicap to Scratch as a New Dad
>> Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP and Play Consistent Golf Josh, a 33-year-old former college baseball player and new father living in Iowa, joins the podcast to discuss his goal of returning to a scratch handicap after his game drifted to a 7. Despite limited time, Josh has built a high-quality home simulator setup in his garage to practice year-round. In this episode, you wil
Dr. Izzy Justice - How to Easily Train Your Brain for Better Golf (Flashback Friday)
>> Fill out this short survey to get entered to win all sorts of epic prizes to celebrate 500 episodes. >>Get the FREE Mental Golf Playbook >>Read Your Brain Swings Every Club Today I'm excited to welcome back Dr. Izzy Justice—a sports neuroscientist, author of 8 books including his latest, Your Brain Swings Every Club. His first time on in 2023 was a game changer as he helped you understand the
502: John Irvine - Golf Gains 101 (Strength, Speed, and Longevity)
>>Join the Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: The FASTEST way to lower scores and consistent golf. >> Fill out this short survey to get entered to win all sorts of epic prizes to celebrate 500 episodes. Simplify "golf fitness" with my book, The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula on Amazon. Or, listen to it on Audible. John Irvine is the founder of Golf Gains Fitness, a leading
501: +5 Handicap Quest (Steal These 7 Strategies To Lower Your Handicap)
>>Download my FREE guide to add 10+ yards in 60 days >>Shot Pattern: The best golf GPS + stat tracking to help you manage your round and make better decisions (20% off w/my link). Today I'm sharing what I'm doing to become a +5 handicap (watch all the videos on my YouTube channel) and how these strategies can help your game too. In this episode, you will learn: The power of a daily visualization
Enter the 500th Episode Survey (The Biggest Promotion Yet)!!!
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500: 15 Biggest Golf Lessons I've Learned From 500 Episodes + HUGE Promotion
Fill out this short survey to get entered to win all sorts of epic prizes to celebrate 500 episodes. Please take this short survey to get entered into the Wicked Smart Golf promotion. I'll be choosing winners for: 1 membership to Wicked Smart Golf Academy Annual Membership ($997 value) 2 memberships to the Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula ($397 value) 3 members to the Pre-Shot Like a Pro Ma
499: How to Prepare for Golf Tournaments Like a Tour Pro
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Join the 1st Ever Wicked Smart Golf 21-Day Putting Challenge
>>Join the 21 Day Wicked Smart Golf Putting Challenge (join by 6/2 at 11:59pm PST) What Is the 21-Day Putting Challenge? This isn't just another random putting PDF or a few drills thrown together. It's a guided 21-day experience designed to help you: Eliminate costly 3-putts Improve speed control Build confidence inside 6 feet Develop a repeatable putting routine Practice with structure and purpo
498: Dr. Jim Doorley: Use AI To Visualize Like a Pro and Transform Your Mental Game
>>Join the Wicked Smart Golf Putting Challenge (join by 6/2 at 11:59pm PST) >>Try out the Kairo app (FREE) In this episode of Wicked Smart Golf, host Michael Leonard interviews Jim Doorley, a PhD in clinical psychology and former sports psychologist for Team USA. Doorley is the primary psychologist behind Kairo, a groundbreaking AI-driven mental training and visualization app. Here's what you'l
497: Missed Qualifiers, My Lowest Round Ever, & The Rollercoaster of Golf
>>Join the 21-Day Wicked Smart Golf Putting Challenge >>Try Shot Pattern FREE for 7-Days The best golf GPS + stat tracking to help you manage your round and make better decisions (20% off w/my link) In this solo episode, I'll break down the good, bad, and ugly of 4 days of tournament golf. You'll learn: Why strokes gained is so important How to bounce back after a bad round My favorite putting ti
Charlie Beljan - The Grind of Pro Golf & Overcoming Addictions (Flashback Friday)
>>Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. Charlie Beljan is a pro golfer born in Mesa, Arizona who went on to win the 2002 US Junior Amateur. He also won the 2006 Arizona Amateur before playing college golf at the University of New Mexico. After graduating Charlie turned pro in 2007 and played on the Gateway Tour from 2008-2011. He won seven tim
496: Brandy Vega - A Mother's Fight for Mental Health Awareness
>>Learn more about Promise2Live >>Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy to shoot lower scores without swing changes! Brandy Vega is an army veteran, a former TV news reporter, and a passionate mental health advocate. Following her daughter's suicide attempts, she founded the non-profit organization Promise to Live to provide community support and resources before a crisis occurs. Her mission is centered
495: 7 Pieces of "Low Hanging Fruit" That Leads to Lower Scores
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Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula + FREE Masterclass Expires Sunday!
>>Join the Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula Use code "PGA26" to get 20% off! This includes 100 printable practice plans + a 90-minute training to help you practice like a pro and avoid common mistakes to hit your golf goals. >>Watch the FREE masterclass, 5 Practice Rules to Play Your Best Golf This is a preview of the Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula and teaches 5 simple lessons to practice
494: Scott Fawcett - Avoid the "Tiger 5" Mistakes for Lower Scores
>>Think Like a Pro with DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). >>Get my FREE guide, 10 Course Management Secrets This episode of Wicked Smart Golf features Scott Fawcett, the creator of DECADE Golf and the man who revolutionized golf strategy through data-driven performance analytics. As a consultant for PGA Tour stars and elite amateur
493: What I Learned From a T5th Finish in the Phoenix City Championship
>>Get Shot Pattern: The best golf GPS + stat tracking to help you manage your round and make better decisions (20% off w/my link). In today's solo episode I share more about finishing 5th in the 2026 Phoenix City Championship. From how I practiced in April, preparation, mental game lessons, and more. If you're ready to conquer competition make sure to read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf III - des
492: Debbie O'Connell - Stop Sabotaging Your Scores (Mental Secrets)
>>Get my FREE mental golf playbook (22 page guide) >>Speed Train with HiiTs Driver: Developed by 3X WLD Champion, Fast Eddie, this hittable driver will help you add distance while hitting balls (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 10%). Debbie O'Connell is a PGA professional, speaker, author, and one of the most inspiring voices in golf. She's dedicated her career to helping players build confidence, d
491: 10 Short Game Mistakes You Must Avoid (& Save 3-5 Shots)
>>Get my FREE short game routine checklist >>Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. Ready to play better fast? Start with your short game. Today, we'll recap 10 common short game mistakes that most golfers make. You will learn: The power of a short game routine. Why you need a landing zone to save shots. How to make better contact with the ri
Dr. Luke Benoit - The Science of Swing Changes & Gaining Speed (Flashback Friday)
>>Start speed training with Rypstick now. Use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 20% on all RYP Golf products. Dr. Luke Benoit back for his second interview to help you dominate the offseason. He has a Ph.D. in motor learning and control, a 12X best young teacher, the #1 ranked instruction in MN by Golf Digest, and the creator of Rypstick Golf. Before his impressive teaching career, he was also a profess
490: Pete Holman - Become a "Golf Ninja" With Better Mobility, Strength, & Balance
>>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%). >>Read/Listen to The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula on Amazon In this episode of Wicked Smart Golf, I'm joined by Pete Holman—a physical therapist, certified strength and conditioning specialist, and the inventor
489: How a KFT Player Helped Me Understand Stats (5 Lessons)
>>Join Shot Pattern: The best golf GPS + stat tracking to help you manage your round and make better decisions (20% off w/my link) >>Get my FREE pre-shot routine cheatsheet. Today I'll recap my epic interview with Chris Petefish from last week and share how he helped me analyze stats on my quest to become a +5 handicap. In this episode, you will learn: Why you need routines under pressure A PGA
488: Chris Petefish – Lessons From a Top 300 Golfer to Play Your Best Golf
>>Get Shot Pattern 20% off (Best Golf GPS + Stat Tracking) >>Make better decisions with my FREE course management guide In this episode of Wicked Smart Golf, I'm joined by professional golfer Chris Petefish, who's climbed inside the top 300 in the world and knows firsthand how tough the journey really is. We dive into his path from being a top high school recruit to playing at Georgia Tech, then g
487: Steal Dr. Bob Rotella's Putting Secrets To Stop 3-Putting
>>Get my FREE putting routine checklist. >>Apply for 1:1 performance coaching with Michael (limited spots available) Ready to play better without swing changes? Start by mastering the third pillar of wicked smart golf - putting! Learn 10 proven tips from the GOAT of sports psychology, Dr. Bob Rotella. In this episode, you will learn: The "green light" mentality How to commit to your putts Why
Debbie O'Connell - Build Unshakeable Confidence in Golf & Life (Flashback Friday)
>>Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. >>Get the Mental Golf Playbook (100% FREE) Today's guest is someone who lives and breathes positivity—on and off the golf course. I'm thrilled to welcome Debbie O'Connell, the founder of Golf Positive, to the show. Debbie is a PGA professional, speaker, author, and one of the most inspiring voices in the
486: Mark Broadie - Use Data to Actually Lower Your Handicap (Strokes Gained 101)
>>Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) >>Get my FREE distance guide, Unleash Your Driving Potential Mark Broadie is one of the most influential voices in modern golf. As the creator of Strokes Gained and a professor at Columbia Business School, his work has completely changed how players—from amateurs to PGA Tour pr
485: Masters Recap - 9 Easy Lessons to Go Low in 2026
>>Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) >>Get my FREE Short Game Routine checklist to dial in your routines around the greens The 2026 Masters was awesome (as the event is every year) with tons of lessons to help your game too. In this episode, you will learn: The scoring impact of laying up on short par 4s Two thi
484: Gary Christian - PGA Tour Secrets Amateur Golfers Need to Adopt ASAP
>>Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy to lower your handicap 20% or more (without swing changes). Legacy rates end on 9/12th at midnight... monthly and annual memberships available >>Get the FREE Putting Routine Cheatsheet Today's guest is Gary Christian, a former PGA Tour player, broadcaster, and one of the most inspiring player-coaches in the game. In this episode we tap into professional golf secr
483: "Rory McIlroy: The Masters Wait" Recap: 7 Instant Mindset Hacks
>>Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy to lower your handicap 20% or more (without swing changes). Legacy rates end on 9/12th at midnight... monthly and annual memberships available >>Get the FREE mental golf playbook Today is all about improving your mental game using proven lessons from the 2025 Masters Champion, Rory Mcilroy. His new Amazon documentary is inspiring but also wildly insightful. In t
482: Jeff Troesch - Build a Mental Game That Actually Works for You
>>Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. Today's guest is Jeff Troesch, one of the top mental golf coaches in the game. Jeff has worked with players at every level—from elite amateurs to professionals—helping them manage pressure, build confidence, and perform when it matters most. In this episode you will learn: Why language matters to playin
481: Start Your Season Right - 7 Lessons To Help Lower Your Scores
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Kevin Dougherty: Proven Scoring Secrets from a Seasoned Pro Golfer
>>Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy to lower your handicap FAST Kevin Dougherty is a professional golfer from Murrieta, California, who turned pro in 2014 after playing collegiate golf at Oklahoma State University. Some of his teammates at OSU included Wyndham Clark and Taylor Gooch. Kevin achieved a significant milestone by earning his first PGA Tour card, marking a pivotal moment in his career. K
480: Cordie Walker - How to Develop a "Scoring Edge" for 2026
>>Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy to lower your handicap FAST >> Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) >>Read Cordie's new book, The Scoring Edge on Amazon Cordie Walker is the creator of Golf Well (formerly Golf Science Lab) and an avid golfer. He makes some of the best videos on YouTube, interviewing top names in t
479: 7 Golf Fitness Mistakes That Limit Your Scoring Potential
>>Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy to lower your handicap FAST >>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%). The right golf fitness habits can transform your scoring potential, avoid injuries, and play more consistently. I've made every mistake in the book and wan
478: Matt Stenson - From 2 Handicap to Pro Golfer in 2 Short Years
>>Speed Train with HiiTs Driver: Developed by 3X WLD Champion, Fast Eddie, this hittable driver will help you add distance while hitting balls (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 10%). >>Download my FREE 22-page "SPEED GUIDE" Matt Stenson is a professional golfer in Australia with a world ranking right around 2,000. But just a few short years ago he was playing off a 2 handicap. In this interview, you
477: The Real Reason to Track Stats + 5 Stat Apps For All Budgets
>>Track stats and manage your game with Shot Pattern (get 20% off annual subscription). >>Other stat tracking apps that are "wicked smart approved": DECADE Golf - Arccos - Shot Pattern - Shot Scope >>Read the best stat tracking apps Stat tracking is the key to playing wicked smart golf... but not for the main reason you think. Yes, it's important to understand your weaknesses, but today I'll r
Dr. Michael Lardon: Learn How to Unlock Peak Performance (Flashback Friday)
>>Join the Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula (20% off through 3/15) >>Get DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Today's guest is one of the top performance coaches in the world and someone I've looked up to for years — Dr. Michael Lardon. He's a world-renowned sports psychiatrist who's worked with elite performers across multiple dis
476: Brad Thompson - Strength, Cardio, and Hydration Hacks for Scratch Golf
>>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%). >>Join the Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula (20% off through 3/15) Simplify "golf fitness" with my book, The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula on Amazon. Or, listen to it on Audible. Today's guest is Brad Thompson
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