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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 sm
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- Today4 min
Enter the 500th Episode Survey (The Biggest Promotion Yet)!!!
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 Masterclass ($297 value) Not to mention, amazing prizes for top training aids and golf gadgets to play wicked smart, including PrimePutt Putting Mat ShotScope Pro L2 Rangefinder Rypstick Speed Trainer Voice Caddie SC200 Plus Launch Monitor GolfForever Swing Trainer + 1-year subscription 2 Tour Aim Training Aids 2 Shot Pattern App Access for 1 year 2 Back to Basics Pro Path Putting Mirrors Answers MUST be submitted by June 12th at 11:59pm PST to be entered into the promotion. Thanks for supporting Wicked Smart Golf! Fill out the survey now!
- Yesterday30 min
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 Masterclass ($297 value) Not to mention, amazing prizes for top training aids and golf gadgets to play wicked smart, including PrimePutt Putting Mat ShotScope Pro L2 Rangefinder Rypstick Speed Trainer Voice Caddie SC200 Plus Launch Monitor GolfForever Swing Trainer + 1-year subscription 2 Tour Aim Training Aids 2 Shot Pattern App Access for 1 year 2 Back to Basics Pro Path Putting Mirrors Answers MUST be submitted by June 12th at 11:59pm PST to be entered into the promotion. Thanks for supporting Wicked Smart Golf! >>Fill out the survey now. Today we're celebrating 500 episodes and 15 lessons to help you play wicked smart golf. In this episode, you will learn: How to navigate front pins The first 3, last 3 mentality 2 powerful questions to ask every round The best way to pick targets in your routine How to get your "coach" and "team" to work together to play your best golf And countless other lessons to help you play wicked smart golf and shoot lower scores WITHOUT swing changes.
- 3 days ago25 min
499: How to Prepare for Golf Tournaments Like a Tour Pro
>>Join the 21 Day Wicked Smart Golf Putting Challenge (join by 6/2 at 11:59pm PST) >>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) >>Get PuttView Yardage Books Have a tournament coming up but aren't sure how to prepare? Don't worry, as someone who's competed in 400+ tournament days in the past decade, I can help you out. In this episode, you will learn: How to prepare for every event The most important aspects of a practice round What to do if you can't get a practice round in before the event Why you need to plan as much as possible before competition And a crazy story that happened to me after tournament golf. WICKED SMART GOLF Apply for 1:1 performance coaching with Michael (limited spots available) Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. Join the Wicked Smart Golf Newsletter and get 5 FREE practice plans. Recommended Products Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) Shot Pattern: The best golf GPS + stat tracking to help you manage your round and make better decisions (20% off w/my link). Think Like a Pro with DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (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). 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%). 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. Follow Wicked Smart Golf Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube
- 1 weeks ago2 min
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 purpose Over the course of one month, you'll train smarter, improve your mental game on the greens, and learn the exact routines, drills, and strategies I've used in tournament golf and coaching. Because here's the truth: Putting has nothing to do with having a "perfect" stroke. It's about confidence, commitment, speed control, and preparation. And the golfers who improve the fastest are usually the ones who finally start practicing with intention instead of randomly rolling putts before rounds. The best part? You don't need hours per day to improve. Small reps done consistently can completely change your confidence on the greens. What You'll Get 🎥 Confident Putting System (3 Hour Video Training Program) Get instant access to my complete system with 25 bite-sized videos. We'll cover mindset, green reading, tempo, routines, practice strategies, and how to become a clutch putter under pressure. 📝 20 Putting Practice Plans Never waste time at the putting green again. Whether you have 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes, follow these wicked smart plans to practice like a pro. You can print them out or view them on the Wicked Smart Golf app. 📘 15-Page Putting Guide + Checklists A simple guide packed with putting strategies, routines, drills, and mental game concepts from my Wicked Smart Golf system. 📧 Accountability Emails & Check-Ins Stay motivated throughout the challenge with emails featuring drills, mindset hacks, practic ideas, drills, and ways to stop 3-putting. 🎧 FAST ACTION BONUS: Wicked Smart Golf Audiobook (Available for 48 Hours) Continue improving your mental game and scoring mindset both on and off the course with a Wicked Smart Golf book of your choice.
- 1 weeks ago1h 10m
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) 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'll learn in this episode: The Power of Mind Programmability: How to consistently feed your brain the right inputs to prime yourself for automatic, successful execution under pressure. Scientific Benefits of Visualization: Why mental rehearsal physically rewires the brain's motor cortex and how it can be used to accelerate skill development and injury recovery. Process over Outcome Visualization: Why you should focus on controllable behaviors and mindsets rather than uncontrollable results like winning a tournament. The Synergy of Mental and Physical Training: How combining these two modalities yields significantly better results than physical practice alone. Managing Performance Anxiety: How to reframe stress as a tool for high performance and prevent negative thoughts from becoming "self-fulfilling prophecies". And a lot more mental game tips to increase confidence and play better than ever. Plus, make sure to download the Kairo app today! WICKED SMART GOLF Apply for 1:1 performance coaching with Michael (limited spots available) Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. Join the Wicked Smart Golf Newsletter and get 5 FREE practice plans. Recommended Products Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) Shot Pattern: The best golf GPS + stat tracking to help you manage your round and make better decisions (20% off w/my link). Think Like a Pro with DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (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). 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%). Wicked Smart Golf Books Play better FAST with the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy on Amazon or <a href= "https://www.audible.com/search?searchProvider=Michael+Leonard&ref_pageloadid
- 1 weeks ago29 min
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 tip to help you drain more putts Why tournament golf is so challenging (and how to prepare) And other lessons to help your golf game. WICKED SMART GOLF Apply for 1:1 performance coaching with Michael (limited spots available) Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. Join the Wicked Smart Golf Newsletter and get 5 FREE practice plans. Recommended Products Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) Shot Pattern: The best golf GPS + stat tracking to help you manage your round and make better decisions (20% off w/my link). Think Like a Pro with DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (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). 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%). 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. Follow Wicked Smart Golf Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube
- 2 weeks ago1h 7m
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 times and led the money list in 2009. He earned his PGA Tour card in 2012 and went on to win the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Classic. In this episode, you will learn: The grind of mini tour life. About his battles at Q-school. His rock bottom moment that changed his life. The heartbreaking story about Grayson Murray. How one remark from Tom Watson got him to quit smoking cigarettes instantly. What it was like winning on the PGA Tour while dealing with an anxiety attack. How he battled with alcohol, anxiety, and depression while still playing golf at the highest levels. Make sure to follow Charlie Beljan on Instagram and share this episode with your friends, family, and golf buddies. WICKED SMART GOLF Apply for 1:1 performance coaching with Michael (limited spots available) Join the Wicked Smart Golf Newsletter and get 5 FREE practice plans. Recommended Products Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) Shot Pattern: The best golf GPS + stat tracking to help you manage your round and make better decisions (20% off w/my link). Think Like a Pro with DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (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). 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%). 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. Follow Wicked Smart Golf Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube
- 2 weeks ago53 min
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 on saving lives by encouraging individuals to make a proactive promise to reach out for help when they are in a dark place. We'll cover a variety of topics, including: Her family's experience with teen suicide and her subsequent promise to advocate for others. The power of a promise and how studies show people are 60% more likely to keep a promise they make ahead of time. The ASK Framework: Utilize the acronym Acknowledge, Support, and Keep in touch to help navigate difficult conversations. Advice for Parents: Overcome the stigma by asking children directly, "Are you suicidal?" to get honest answers. The "Pocket Hug" Campaign: The organization aims to distribute one million coins as tangible reminders of value and love. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Access 24/7 call and text support across the country for mental health assistance. And a lot more mental health strategies. WICKED SMART GOLF Apply for 1:1 performance coaching with Michael (limited spots available) Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. Join the Wicked Smart Golf Newsletter and get 5 FREE practice plans. Recommended Products Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) Shot Pattern: The best golf GPS + stat tracking to help you manage your round and make better decisions (20% off w/my link). Think Like a Pro with DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (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). 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%). 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. Follow Wicked Smart Golf Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube
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About Wicked Smart Golf
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 sm
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