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Wicked Smart Golf

Michael Leonard 619 Episodes Sep 18, 2026

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

Justin Kraft - 7 Practice Mistakes Killing Your Scores (Flashback Friday)
Justin Kraft - 7 Practice Mistakes Killing Your Scores (Flashback Friday) Sep 18, 2026 48:23 >> 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
529: Michael Leonard - Stop Playing Scared Golf and How to Break Scoring Plateaus Sep 17, 2026 01:07:12 >>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
528: 182 Holes in 12 Days - 18 Lessons for Better Golf Without Swing Changes Sep 15, 2026 56:23 >>Work with me for performance golf coaching (3 spots left) - email me: michael@wickedsmartgolf.com  >>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. I just finished o
527: Nik Neal - The Secrets to Playing Elite Tournament Golf
527: Nik Neal - The Secrets to Playing Elite Tournament Golf Sep 10, 2026 01:29:07 >>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
REPLAY: How to Think Like Tiger Woods - 7 Secrets to Success Sep 8, 2026 27:18 >>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)
Jeff Sullivan: Secrets of a +4 HDCP at 40 Years Young (Flashback Friday) Sep 4, 2026 48:47 >>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)
526: Jared Tendler Gives Me a Mental Lesson (Anger, Expectations, & Annoying Playing Partners) Sep 3, 2026 01:06:14 >>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
525: Wicked Smart Game Plan - Helping Blake Become a Plus Handicap Sep 1, 2026 01:00:04 >>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)
524: 9 Important Lessons from My 2019 Q-School Experience (Pt. 2/2) Aug 27, 2026 25:29 >>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. >>Check out the Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula (100+ printable practice plans) >>Get ShotPattern 20% Off >>Use Put
523: I Went to Q-School 7 Years Ago as an Amateur Golfer (Pt. 1/2)
523: I Went to Q-School 7 Years Ago as an Amateur Golfer (Pt. 1/2) Aug 25, 2026 34:11 >>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)
Marcus Potter - Proven Putting Secrets From a PGA Coach (Flashback Friday) Aug 21, 2026 59:12 >>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
522: Michael Leonard - The +5 Quest & Becoming a Wedge Wizard Aug 20, 2026 57:24 >>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

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