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Wicked Smart Golf

Michael Leonard

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

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01:02:37

264: Mike Booker - How to Master Tournament Golf

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2024/05/23

Mike Booker (author of the Tournament Golfers Playbook) is back on Wicked Smart Golf for part two to share more about playing well in golf tournaments. 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 record number of Texas Golf Association events and multiple Texas Player of the Year distinctions. In 2019, he was inducted into the Texas

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263: 7 Proven Ways to Hit More Greens in Regulation

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2024/05/21

Don't forget to register for the FREE mental golf training on 5/21 at 4pm PST. It's called "3 Pre-Shot Routine Mistakes Costing You 3+ Shots" and it's 100% free. >>Register now to get the Zoom link. Now, let's get into today's topic - how to hit more greens in regulation. Having more birdie putts is directly correlated with lower handicaps... hit more greens and you're a lot more likely to shoot lower scores. Today I'll dive into each of these seven tips so you can hit more greens every single

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262: Use the 3P Strategy from GRYA Golf to Stay...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2024/05/17

Use the 3P approach from GYRA Golf now (and buy his book as it's one of the BEST investments you can make in your golf game). Also, don't forget to register for the FREE mental golf training on 5/14 at 4pm PST. It's called "3 Pre-Shot Routine Mistakes Costing You 3+ Shots" and it's 100% free. >>Register now to get the Zoom link. CONNECT WITH WICKED SMART GOLF Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching Download the Mental Golf Playbook (100% FREE) Also, don’t forget to connect on social media:

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261: Tyler Munds - Getting Comfortable in Competition...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2024/05/16

Make sure to register for the FREE mental golf training on 5/14 at 4pm PST. It's called "3 Pre-Shot Routine Mistakes Costing You 3+ Shots" and it's 100% free. >>Register now to get the Zoom link. Take your FREE Mental Golf Type assessment to learn your personality type. Tyler Munds (fadeandfairway on Instagram) is the co-host of Mid-Am Podcast (@midampodcast on IG) and is getting started with tournament golf. After a difficult qualifier, I connected with Tyler to see if I could help with some

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260: Recap from Interviewing Collin Morikawa's Mental...

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2024/05/14

Make sure to register for the FREE mental golf training on 5/14 at 4pm PST. It's called "3 Pre-Shot Routine Mistakes Costing You 3+ Shots" and it's 100% free. Register now to get the Zoom link. Want to play like Collin Morikawa (or at least think like him and be "wicked smart" on the course)? If so, you'll love this recap of my episode with Dr. Rick Sessinghaus who was on the show last week (episode 258). When you listen to this interview, you will learn: Why it's vital to learn from bad shots

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259: The Biggest Sign of a Wicked Smart Golfer

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2024/05/10

Learn the most important skill to becoming a wicked smart golfer so you can lower your handicap and play more consistent golf (without swing changes). 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:

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57:02

258: Dr. Rick Sessinghaus - The Secrets of Getting...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2024/05/09

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 America. When you listen to this episode, you will learn: What is a "flow state." Why flow follows focus. The true goal of the mental game. How to identify mental vs. mechanical

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24:24

257: I Had the Putting Yips... Here's How I'm...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2024/05/07

Let's talk about a scary topic - the yips! Putting is one of the five pillars of playing "wicked smart golf" and key to shooting lower scores. However, sometimes issues arise and that's what happened a few weeks ago. Luckily, with the help of a few coaches/guests on the show + hard work, I think (or hope) I'm trending in the right direction. I wanted to share this struggle for two reasons: Everyone had bad days, rounds, or slumps... no matter how good you get. You need to address the issue face-on

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05:01

256: Do You Need a New Driver? Quick Clubfitting Tip

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2024/05/03

Do you need a new driver to add more distances? Learn from my recent driver club fitting to avoid a common mistake and the two most important clubs you need to get custom fit. Also, make sure to start speed training with Rypstick to hit it longer... FAST. Use code "WICKEDSMART" to get 10% off or click here to learn more now. Don't forget they have a 20-yard guarantee as well. WICKED SMART GOLF RESOURCES Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching Buy my golf book on Amazon or Audible (“Wicked

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255: Colin McCarthy - Learn Your Golf Body Type to...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2024/05/02

Colin McCarthy is a PGA Teaching professional and creator of Golf Body Type. As mentioned on his website, "Golf Body Type is a specific screening process I’ve developed over the 21 years (14,000+ hours) as a golf coach, an ISSA certified personal trainer, and physics buff. Every single body on this planet is different, do you fully understand YOURS and how it should move safely with all clubs?" In this episode, you will learn: The biggest swing mistakes most amateurs make. The role of flexibility

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41:36

254: Dylan Stein - 5 Easy Ways to Putt Like a Pro

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2024/04/30

Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy today for the lowest investment ever! Dylan Stein is a professional golfer and creator of Eagle I Align - an awesome new putting training aid to help you putt like a pro. Here's the description from his website, "Eagle i Align is the first hovering golf alignment aid that provides 100% pure turf interaction while visually guiding all golfers towards their desired target. Trust your line, with Eagle i Align™." In this episode, you will learn: The power of guided

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04:43

253: Use "Power Talk" During the Round for a Strong...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2024/04/26

Learn how "power talk" is the key to mastering your mindset. Start using your words powerfully so you have more strength and empowerment on the golf course. Learn more about power talk by reading In the Zone Secrets book and learn more on their 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

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01:16:16

252: Bo Watson & Shannon Shuskey - How to Get in the...

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2024/04/25

>>Don't forget to join Wicked Smart Golf Academy by 4/30 for the lowest price yet! Bo Watson and Shannon Shuskey are the co-authors of In the Zone Secrets - a new golf book that teaches unique principles to tap into your potential and upgrade your mental game. Bo is an accomplished player and operated the Watson School of Golf. But he quit in 2016 after losing his passion for the game and was spilling over into the results with his clients. In 2018 Bo met Shannon Shuskey - an Olympic speed skating

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251: 5 Golf Myths That Lead to Higher Scores & Blowup...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2024/04/23

>>Register for the FREE Mental Golf Training for today- Tuesday (4/23 at 4pm PST). Ready to lower your handicap, play more consistently and avoid blowup holes? Then you need to avoid these five common golf myths that are holding you back from playing your best. When you listen to this episode, you will learn: How to swing your swing. Why a low and slow tempo is HORRIBLE advice. That laying up is the wrong strategy a lot of times. How one shot shape leads to more fairways & greens. That driver is

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250: Why Nerves Make You Leave Putts Short (3 Fixes)

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2024/04/19

Learn why it's so important to deal with adrenaline so you don't leave putts short. I'll help you with three simple tips to make more putts. WICKED SMART GOLF PUTTING RESOURCES Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching 10X your confidence on the greens with the Look and Shoot Method. Get my FREE guide to become a Clutch Putter. 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

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01:00:28

249: Justin Kraft - How to Develop Skills & Avoiding...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2024/04/18

>>Register for the FREE Mental Golf Training next Tuesday (4/23 at 4pm PST). Justin Kraft (@kraftygolf on IG) has been coaching for over 5 years and has given over 5000 in-person & online lessons and work with golfers of all skill levels. He 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 learn: How he quit banking to go all in on golf. The right way to record your

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21:17

248: 10 Masters Lessons/DECADE Recap to Help...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2024/04/16

>>Register for the FREE Mental Golf Training next Tuesday (4/23 at 4pm PST). The Masters is done and we have a lot to learn! Today learn 10 lessons from the Masters + an extensive recap from Scott Fawcett's Decade 2-Part interview. Also, don't forget to listen to my episode on Mark Immelman's podcast, "On the Mark" to learn more about my golf story and playing consistent golf. In this episode, you will learn: Why you need to embrace challenging conditions. How a pre-shot putting routine can help

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03:35

247: Stop Mindlessly Practicing 3-Footers (Do This...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2024/04/12

Short putts are crucial, but that doesn't mean you need to practice 3-footers over and over again (sorry Phil). In this 5-minute Friday episode, I share how to practice the short putts more efficiently, based on the episode with Dr. Luke Benoit. WICKED SMART GOLF PUTTING RESOURCES Get my FREE guide to become a Clutch Putter. Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching 10X your confidence on the greens with the Look and Shoot Method. Also, don’t forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok

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52:09

246: Scott Fawcett - The Truth About Doubles and How...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2024/04/11

>>Click here to join DECADE Golf with a 20% discount from Wicked Smart Golf. Or use "WICKEDSMART" at checkout to get this epic deal. Today on Wicked Smart Golf, I'm joined by Scott Fawcett for part 2 of our epic interview. the creator of DECADE Golf. Scott is known as the "moneyball of golf" and uses data to help make decisions easier as his revolutionary course management system is changing the way golf is played. When you listen to this episode, you will learn: More about caddying for Will

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02:29

Michael Leonard featured "On the Mark Podcast"

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2024/04/11

Hey listeners - Wicked Smart Golf is getting Masters week started out with a bang! I was fortunate enough to be a guest on Mark Immelman's "On the Mark" podcast and it dropped today. When you listen, you will learn: How Wicked Smart Golf was born What it takes to play "consistent" golf Why the mental game is so important on & off the course The worst college tee shot ever and how it shaped my future And a lot more. Make sure to listen to today's episode of On the Mark Podcast. >>Listen on Apple

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