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Wicked Smart Golf

Michael Leonard

Welcome to Wicked Smart Golf, the go-to podcast for golfers who want to shoot lower scores and play their best without changing their swing. Hosted by Michael Leonard, a +2 handicap golfer, best-selling author, and founder of Wicked Smart Golf, this show has helped golfers around the world play smarter, more consistent golf with over 1 million downloads and counting. Michael has written over 4 million words on golf, authored four books, and built one of the fastest-growing platforms in the game,

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All Episodes

35:00

395: How I Shot 68-71-75 for 2nd Place at PHX City

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2025/05/13

Get DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Get Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) Today is a special episode as I break down one of my best tournaments ever (and best multi-day finish in Arizona). Whether you're a 5, 15 or 25 handicap, you will learn a ton from the episode, including: The mindset to going low. How to reframe past year failure. My stats each day to help

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53:39

394: Dr. Michael Lardon - Learn How to Unlock Peak...

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2025/05/08

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 disciplines, including Olympic athletes, Fortune 500 CEOs, and of course, some of the best golfers on the planet. His past clients include Phil Mickelson, David Duval, Lee

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18:35

393: 7 Deadly Habits of BAD Golfers You Must Avoid

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2025/05/06

Get Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) Habits make or break success (in golf and life). If you want to achieve your goals this year, you must avoid bad habits that most golfers have. When you listen to this episode, you will learn: How to pre-shot like a pro. Why you must have an optimistic mindset. How a distance chart can 10X your confidence. The importance of tracking stats to getting more insights into your game. And a lot

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25:00

392: April Recap -15 Amazing Tips for Better Golf

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2025/05/03

Join Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 50+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro. In this April recap, you'll get the best content from the month to help you play better without swing changes. When you listen, you will learn: Why score goals kill rounds. How to prepare for tournaments. The secret reason for tracking stats. The importance of mindset work for lower scores. My practice plan + the easiest way to practice like a pro and not waste time at the range. And

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01:15:48

REPLAY: John Weir - How to Stop Sabotaging Your Score...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2025/04/29

Before this interview with John Weir take your FREE Mental Golf Type Assessment now (it'll make the episode even better). John Weir is back for his 4th time on the show. He is one of the top names in the mental golf world and has real-world experience as a caddy on the PGA and Korn Ferry Tour. He is also the creator of the Mental Golf Type® program and author of Golfer’s Guide to Mental Fitness. When you listen, you will learn: How score goals sabotage rounds. The biggest mental mistakes holding

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49:06

391: Sean Ogle - From Finance to Full Time Golf...

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2025/04/24

>>Join Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 50+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro. I’m excited to welcome Sean Ogle, the founder of BreakingEighty.com, one of the most trusted and influential golf gear and travel websites on the internet. What started as a simple quest to break 80 turned into a massive online platform where Sean reviews everything from golf courses to rangefinders, training aids, and more. His honest, in-depth reviews have helped hundreds of

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36:13

390: Dissecting the Best/Worst Tournament 69 I've...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2025/04/22

>>Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. Golf is hard and in this episode I share the ins and outs of what could've been the lowest round of my life to help you avoid the same mental pitfalls. When you listen to this episode, you will learn: Why you must stay present to go low The "Rory reframe" to help you flip your mindset switch. The importance of guided visualization to achieve your goals. How a bad warmup doesn't guarantee a bad round (unless you let it)

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55:22

389: Mike Booker - Avoid These 7 Tournament Golf...

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2025/04/17

>>Learn to Practice Like a Pro with custom practice plans. >>Develop your Pre-Shot Routine to play better under pressure. Mike Booker (author of the Tournament Golfers Playbook) is back on Wicked Smart Golf for part three to share more about getting the most out of your game in competition. He's not only an author of one of my favorite mental golf books, but also a very successful golfer himself. As mentioned on his website, "Mike Booker is well known in Texas amateur golf and beyond. He has won a

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22:52

388: Masters Recap - Lessons from the Legendary...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2025/04/15

Grab my pre-shot routine checklist (100% FREE). Submit your questions for Scott Fawcett's upcoming interview later this month here (or email me, michael@wickedsmartgolf.com) Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 50+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro. The Masters is over and Rory got the win (barely). I'm stoked to see him persevere and his emotions on the final hole said it all. Even if you aren't playing in the Masters, you can learn from the best golfers in the

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33:31

387: 5 Powerful Mental Golf Tips + How I Overcame Anger

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2025/04/10

Get started with DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Today I'm recapping my epic interview with Debbie O'Connell and sharing more about my experience working with her in Timeline Therapy. How to recap your rounds. The power of morning routines for a better mindset. The importance of awareness and getting to know yourself. Why you need a "Ringer Round" scorecard to visualize success on the course. How TimeLine Therapy can help you

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01:10:14

386: Debbie O'Connell - Build Unshakeable Confidence...

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2025/04/08

>>Join Mental Golf Type: The Best Mental Game Training (use code WICKEDSMART to save 25%). 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 world of golf. She’s dedicated her career to helping players build confidence, develop a winning mindset, and bring more joy into the game. Her

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23:41

385: 7 Game-Changing Lessons from March’s Top Golf Minds

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2025/04/03

>>Join the Practice Formula now for 50+ printable plans and a 90-minute practice masterclass. Also, don't forget to enter into the Wicked Smart Golf II promotion. March was epic and want to highlight the biggest lessons in case you missed any of these epic interviews. Guest recaps Travis Key: Hydrate for better golf and workout to hit bombs! James Berry: Discipline — practicing when no one is holding you accountable is how you'll improve. Justin Kraft: Blend various types of practice together to

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25:00

392: April Recap: 15 Amazing Tips for Better Golf

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2025/04/03

Join Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 50+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro. In this April recap, you'll get the best content from the month to help you play better without swing changes. When you listen, you will learn: Why score goals kill rounds. How to prepare for tournaments. The secret reason for tracking stats. The importance of mindset work for lower scores. My practice plan + the easiest way to practice like a pro and not waste time at the range. And

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37:41

384: 70-77-75 - A Deep Dive into My Strokes Gained...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2025/04/01

>>Join the Practice Formula now for 50+ printable plans and a 90-minute practice masterclass. March Madness for Wicked Smart Golf has come to a close and want to share my lessons from a recent tournament. The AGA Championship at Aguila was filled with lots of wins and a few key learning moments. I shot 70, 77, and 75 to make the cut, but not good enough to finish in the top 20 (always a goal for our "majors" in Arizona). When you listen to this episode, you will learn: The importance of the six

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02:26

The Practice Formula: How to Practice Like a Pro With...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2025/03/31

>>Join the Practice Formula now for 50+ printable plans and a 90-minute practice masterclass. Price increases in one week! Want to finally practice with purpose and actually see results on the golf course? In this episode, I break down the Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula—a proven system built to help you train smarter, lower your scores, and stop wasting time at the range. Whether you have 30 minutes or a full 90-minute session, this formula gives you structured, easy-to-follow plans for every

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49:54

383: Justin Kraft - 7 Practice Mistakes Killing Your...

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2025/03/27

>>Join the Practice Formula now for 50+ printable plans and a 90-minute practice masterclass. Price increases in one week! 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 Instructor at Spring Hill GC in MN, rated Best Golf Teacher by Golf Digest, and also TPI Certified. When you listen to this episode, you will

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57:36

382: Brittany Fan - Pro Golf Secrets to Play Better...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2025/03/25

>>Make sure to join DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). I’m joined by pro golfer Brittany Fan. With years of competitive experience under her belt, she shares invaluable wisdom about tournament preparation, smart practice routines, and managing the mental highs and lows of the game. Whether you’re gearing up for a club championship or just want to play better under pressure, this conversation will help you play smarter, beat nerves,

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54:51

REPLAY: Colin Morikawa's Mental Coach Reveals The...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2025/03/20

>>Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy - The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. Make sure to enter the Wicked Smart Golf II Launch promotion as well (enter until 11:59pm PST on 4/8). Dr. Rick Sessinghaus is a former professional golfer, director of FlowCode Golf Academy and mental golf coach who's worked with top players including Collin Morikawa. Other achievements and accolades include member of the PGA, a Certified Master Trainer of NLP, and was named Golf Tips Magazine's top 25 instructors in

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39:59

381: How I Shot 68-71 and Won $900 – 10 Lessons for...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2025/03/18

>>Join DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Every round (especially tournament rounds) allow you to learn a ton. After shooting 68-71, I want to share 10 lessons to help you play better golf fast. When you listen, you will learn: How your stories shape your game. Why driving distance is so important. The mindset to hit clutch shots under pressure. Why you must grind out bogeys to save momentum. How to use awareness to eliminate bad

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39:41

380: James Berry Pt. 2 & Wicked Smart Recap

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2025/03/13

Join DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Enter the Wicked Smart Golf II launch promotion. James Berry is a former professional golfer turned coach and author of The College Golfer. With years of experience competing at a high level and coaching elite players, James shares his insights on what separates high performers from the rest. We dive into the mental game, practice habits, and strategies that help golfers elevate their

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