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PODCAST

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

03:58

180: STOP Worrying About Speed: Here's Why...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2023/10/20

Learn why you should stop worrying so much about speed on the greens and focus on this instead. This Dr. Bob Rotella tip will improve your putting fast! WICKED SMART GOLF PRACTICE RESOURCES 10X your confidence on the greens with the Look and Shoot Method. Take your practice to the next level with my FREE mini-course: Practice Like a Pro. 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

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50:58

REPLAY: Shaun Diackhoff - Speed Training, Golf...

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2023/10/19

Shaun Diackhoff is back on Wicked Smart Golf (he was a guest on episode #77 as well) to share more fitness hacks to help you play better golf. Don't forget, taking care of your body is one of the most important parts of playing your best golf. A strong body will help you avoid injuries, increase distance, and hopefully chase the ball around for the rest of your life. In this episode we discuss: Is speed training safe? Should you speed train year round? How to recover from golf and workouts. What

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13:59

179: Why You Need to Create a Yellow Card "Highlight...

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2023/10/17

An index card can literally change your golf game forever. This tip from GYRA Golf has been an absolute game changer. It's known as a "yellow card" and a great way to stay calm under pressure. On a 3 x 5 notecard write down every club you have in your bag. Then, next to it, write down in detail the best and most recent shot you hit with that club. For example, a few of my "highlights" from this summer include: Driver - Hole 18 at Tuscon GC final day, water both sides, middle fairway. 3W - Hole 1

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04:15

178: Change Your Stress Levels, Not Your Swing

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2023/10/13

Learn why stress - not your golf swing - is the real reason you aren't shooting lower scores. 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: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram Subscribe on

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01:02:48

177: Dr. Izzy Justice - Learn GYRA Golf to Hack Your...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2023/10/12

GRYA Golf will change your game forever. I'd argue it's one of the best golf books ever and I've read hundreds! I've seen first hand how it can help your mental game and had some of my best tournament rounds ever once applying these principles. The author is Dr. Izzy Justice and I'm lucky to talk with today on the show. As noted on his website, "Dr. Izzy Justice is a sports neuroscientist and inventor of the ground-breaking technology The Brain Trackman™ who has authored 8 books over the course of

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21:41

176: Unlock Your Potential - Six Lessons from a 68

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2023/10/10

Shooting your best scores is easier than you might think. After a little golf hiatus I recently teed it up and put up a great score - despite not touching a club. In this episode I'll recap some lessons that you can add to your game - whether you're shooting in the 90s or 70s. Shooting lower scores is more mental and course management skills than you might realize. When you listen to this episode you'll learn: How to focus on the last few holes. Why the first tee shot doesn't matter. How to

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02:46

175: Can't Figure Out the Break? DO THIS

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2023/10/06

Learn the best strategy to keep in mind the next time you can't figure out how a putt breaks. WICKED SMART GOLF RESOURCES Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching 10X your confidence putting with the Look and Shoot Method. Take your practice to the next level with my FREE mini-course: Practice Like a Pro. Master your pre-shot routine in golf to save 3–5 shots per round: Join Pre-Shot Like a Pro. Learn how to shoot lower scores every round (no swing changes): Score Like a Scratch Golfer.

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18:08

174: 12 Essential Ryder Cup Lessons for Everyday...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2023/10/05

The 2023 Ryder Cup is over but there is SO MUCH to learn from the pros to make your game wicked smart. In part 2 of this Ryder Cup series I'll help you: Play your game for more confidence. Make putting more natural and less technical. Learn to stay in the hole, even after a bad shot. Understand the real reason short-siding yourself is killing your game. And a lot more Ryder Cup lessons. Remember, anytime you're watching the best players in the world there is SO much to learn. Check out part 1

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18:23

173: 12 Essential Ryder Cup Lessons for Everyday...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2023/10/03

The 2023 Ryder Cup is over but there is SO MUCH to learn from the pros to make your game wicked smart. In part 1 of this Ryder Cup series I'll help you: Why you should go for short par 4s. How to cultivate belief in your game. Understand how to play better in match play. Why a faster putting routine can help your confidence on the greens. Remember, anytime you're watching the best players in the world there is SO much to learn. Check out part 2 on Thursday - episode 174. WICKED SMART GOLF MENTAL

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03:30

172: The #1 Thing to Notice at the Ryder Cup

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2023/09/29

In this five-minute Friday episode learn why you shouldn't do triathlons hungover (you'll get the joke) and what to watch for during the Ryder Cup this weekend. GO USA! 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

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16:53

171: Q&A - How Do I Get in the Zone?

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2023/09/28

Tim - a Wicked Smart listener recently emailed me asking, "How do I get in the zone (and stay there more often)?" Which is one of the best mental golf questions... ever! The zone is a mythical thing for so many golfers but chances are you've been in the zone before. The zone or flow state is where great golf happens. The first step to getting in the zone is understanding it. Wikipedia did a great job summing up what is the zone, "The mental state in which a person performing some activity is fully

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23:03

170: 5 Mental Golf Lessons That Helped Me Shoot 66

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2023/09/26

Golf is more mental than you can imagine. I recently shot my best tournament round ever - 66 (-5) with a rather lackluster front nine even par. But the putter got hot on the back nine for a clutch 31 in a 4-ball tournament. After the round I documented as much as I could remember to help you grab some mental tips to apply to your game. I'm confident that when you apply some (or all) of these tips, you'll play wicked smart and go low! Don't forget, there is SO MUCH more than just working on your

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03:41

169: Slow Start? How to Bounce Back and Go Low

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2023/09/22

A bad start (or slow start) does NOT mean you're in for a bad round. Learn how to bounce back quickly in this five-minute Friday episode. 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: Follow on

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51:58

168: Josh Nichols - How Mental Range Balls Lead to...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2023/09/21

Today's guest is Josh Nichols - the host of The Mental Golf Show podcast and mental golf coach. After years of not playing up to his potential he took the mental game seriously and dove into the world of sports psychology. He's competed at the highest levels of amateur golf which included a runner-up finish at the 2017 U.S. Mid-Am Championship. That year he was also the 2nd ranked player in the WAGR mid-amateur rankings. Today we do a deep dive on all things mental game including: The importance

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10:04

167: #1 Tip to Practice With Purpose (Wicked Smart Hack)

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2023/09/19

The camera on your phone can help you improve and shoot lower scores as much as any new golf club. Taking regular swing videos is one of the best practice tools and great for a few reasons which we'll cover today. While it's important to record in practice, don't forget to film on the golf course too. Recording my rounds has helped me fix major issues that only happened on the course, not the range. Remember, progress is sometimes slow in golf and it’s easy to feel like you aren’t making changes

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04:24

166: Fast Start in Golf - How to Keep Going Low

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2023/09/15

In this episode of five-minute Friday learn what to do when you get off to a hot start... and how to keep going low! 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: Follow on TikTok Follow on

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09:27

165: Q&A: What's the Best Way to Pick Targets?

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2023/09/14

Picking targets is one of the most underrated parts of a good routine and course management. Most golfers think "aim small, miss small" is the only approach but there's a LOT more to it. In fact, aim small miss small might actually get you stressed out and lead to bad shots. Some golfers need to focus on target zones, instead of small targets. In this episode I'll cover the two most common ways to pick targets, how to learn which type is right for you, and how they factor in to a great pre-shot

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164: 7 Lessons from Shooting My Lowest Round in 2023

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2023/09/12

Every round of golf can teach you a ton about your game - both good and bad rounds. A few weeks ago I had my best round of the year (68) and went on win the tournament after a 71 on day two. Listen to learn 7 lessons to play your best golf - regardless of handicap - to reach your potential. Mental Resources 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

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04:22

163: Tee It Forward to Go Low (Bryson's Scoring Trick)

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2023/09/08

Learn why you need to tee it forward in practice to go low and play your best golf! 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: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube Buy my

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27:39

162: Recapping My First Amateur WIN: -5 in 36 Holes

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2023/09/07

You don't get to win a lot in golf so this episode was fun to recap my first amateur victory for a multiple day event. I've had a few one day wins over the past few years but this one was special. I'll take you through the highs and lows of the round with some mental game strategies to take your game to the next level. Hopefully it'll give you inspiration to play your best golf and keep pushing to reach your goals. WICKED SMART GOLF MENTAL GAME RESOURCES Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching

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