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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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08:35

39: This Wedge Mistake is Costing You Strokes

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2022/09/13

Want to become a wicked smart golfer and shoot lower scores without changing your swing? Then make sure your equipment is setting you up for success. Listen to this quick hit episode to learn how to choose the loft of your wedges so you don't major distance gaps on the course. This will make it easier than ever to play better every time you tee it up.

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08:47

38: 3 Ways to Have More Birdie Putts Every Round

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2022/09/06

Do you want more looks at birdie every single round? If so, this episode will give you three simple strategies to hit more greens in regulation without swing changes. Whether you realize it or not, most trouble is short of the green. While some holes might have a bunker or water behind the green, most of the trouble is short. Why? Because greenskeepers know that most golfers end up short and thus put the trouble accordingly. In today's episode you will learn three easy strategies to hit more

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49:46

REPLAY: Cameron Strachan - The Secrets to Better...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2022/09/01

Cameron Strachan used to work with Aaron Baddeley and helped him become a top putter on the PGA Tour. In this epic interview, he shares the secrets to putting using natural learning and tapping into your subconscious mind. As he said, "If you can throw a baseball, you can become a great putter." But if you're like most golfers, you know that putting can feel difficult... until today. When you listen to this epic golf podcast, I am confident you will have the tools to become a better overnight. I

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09:13

37: Why You Need to Create a Memory Bank of Good Shots

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2022/08/30

Did you know your mind is hardwired for negativity? Think about it, when most people talk about their round or their game it's almost always a negative comment first. "I didn't make any putts" "My driver is just terrible" "I had an 8 on the 15th hole" While some of that negativity is choice, a lot of it is programmed into humans thanks to what's known as "negativity bias." Here’s a formal explanation from Very Well Mind: “Our tendency to pay more attention to bad things and overlook good

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08:36

36: Simplify Your Shots to Play 10X More Consistently

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2022/08/23

Stop trying to shape shots! Did you know that most guys on the PGA Tour have one stock shot and play it 90% of the time, regardless of the hole location or if the fairway doglegs left or right. While they can hit all the shots on the driving range, they usually play one stock shot on the golf course (aside from maybe Tiger Woods). Dustin Johnson loves his cut shot, while Rory McIlroy loves his power draw. You should do the same and only play one shot almost every single swing. Unless you have a

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38:00

35: Steve Woods on Beating the Yips + Playing Better...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2022/08/18

Today I got to interview Steve Woods, a golf hypnotherapist who breaks down how to master your mental game for lower scores. I've used hypnotherapy for years in my own life (for business & golf) and can say it's one of the most extraordinary tools to help you gain confidence. Don't forget, Tiger Woods learned powerful meditation and hypnosis techniques early in his life to help him become the GOAT. While his swing has always been great, don't forget that his mental game is second to none. In this

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06:14

34: The Easiest Way to Make More Putts

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2022/08/16

This putting tip will help you make more putts WITHOUT making changes to your stroke. This tip will help you stand over every putt with confidence and believe in yourself. Remember, it's the little things that make the biggest difference in the crazy game of golf. What is it? Line up your putts with a line, logo, or part of the golf ball. So many golfers skip this step, then have no clue where they were supposed to aim when they’re standing over the ball. This is too simple to not do every single

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20:25

REPLAY: DECADE Golf - 5 Course Management Tips Your...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2022/08/09

DECADE Golf is one of the most effective golf apps I've ever used. In this podcast episode, I'll take you through five course management tips I've learned from the program to help you play better every time you tee it up. We'll cover: Why you should only play one shot shape The impact of body language on your game How to get out of trouble and not waste shots Why firing at the pin is a bad idea (most of the time) If the key to lower scores is about making more birdies or avoiding bogeys And a

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49:52

33: Kiel Alderink on the "Zone" and How Personality...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2022/08/04

If you're like most golfers, you want to know how to get in the zone more often? The "Zone" is when things feel easy on the golf course and you're in a flow state. Tiger Woods once talked about being in the zone and said he was so in it at times that he would not even remember hitting certain shots during the round. Chances are, you've been there too... even if it was only for a few shots or a few holes. This guest interview will change the way you play golf forever by helping you get in the zone

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22:58

32: 5 Commandments to Play Your Best Golf

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2022/08/02

It's time to play your best golf this summer (or whenever you listen to this episode). It's time to quit all the technical swing changes and step into your best self. These 5 commandments will do just that! When you listen, you will learn: To love adversity Why you should stop trying to make putts How to score well without making more birdies How to love "ugly golf" and ultimately score better Why you should never go into a round or tournament with expectations or a certain score I'm

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22:18

31: Swing Your Swing - The Best Golf Tip Ever!

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2022/07/26

This might be the best golf tip ever - SWING YOUR SWING. After playing 150+ days of tournament golf in the past few years, I break down why it's so important to swing your swing. When you listen, you will learn: How a swing change can ruin your game How to fix your swing during the middle of the round Why it's not always a great idea to change your swing How swinging your swing will give you more confidence during the round + make it easier to pick targets And so much more. This golf tip can

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40:36

30: Phil Cardwell on Why Grip & Rhythm Are the Keys...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2022/07/21

Learn from Phil Cardwell, a PGA Teaching Pro, on how to become a wicked smart golfer. In this golf podcast interview, we talk about: The LIV Golf debate Playing golf at elite levels with only one eye What it's like learning from Jim Flick and David Leadbetter And more mental game + course management tips to play your best golf. 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:

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23:00

REPLAY: Reset Your Expectations to Play Better Golf

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2022/07/19

If you're like most golfers you expect a ton from your game. You want to always hit it long, straight, make every putt, and score well. Even if you have a full-time job and don't practice much (or at all). In reality, our expectations set us up to fail. Once you learn these 7 PGA Tour stats from the 2021 season, you will have a new perspective on how to play better golf. Learn the average driving distance, greens in regulation, bunker saves, and more in this eye-opening episode. Remember these

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15:56

29: Wicked Smart Tip: Forget the Flagstick for Lower...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2022/07/12

In today's quick hit episode, we break down why you shouldn't always aim for the flagstick and how it's hurting your chances of playing your best golf. This course management tip can save you tons of strokes! WICKED SMART GOLF RESOURCES Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching 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. Master your pre-shot routine in golf to save 3–5 shots per round:

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35:42

28: Scott Deakins on Practicing With Purpose &...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2022/07/07

>>Dominate your practice and fitness with the Under Par Golf App. Learn how to practice with purpose and make the most out of each session in this interview with Scott Deakins. Scott is the founder of Under Par Performance Golf and despite a busy schedule, maintains a scratch handicap thanks to wicked smart practice! Under Par Golf App is an awesome app that gives you custom plans to reach your golf goals. Whether you want to break 100, 90, 80, or scratch, there is a plan for you. In our

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23:26

27: Why You Need to Change Your Practice Routines ASAP

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2022/07/05

Most golfers practice the WRONG way. Here's what the great Harvey Penick said about most golfers practice routines: “Every day I see golfers out there banging away at bucket after bucket. If I ask them what they’re doing, they say, ‘What does it look like I’m doing, Harvey? I’m practicing!’ Well, they’re getting exercise all right. But few of them are really practicing.” So if you want to make the most out of each session, listen to this episode! You will learn: Common practice mistakes you might

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24:01

26: How to Bounce Back After a Bad Hole (7 Strategies)

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2022/06/28

Bad shots (and bad holes) suck... but they're part of golf. Do you let a bad hole or stretch of holes define you? Or, do you fight through it and salvage the round? After a horrific front 9 in my latest tournament, I bounced back with eight shots better on the back nine. How? By using these seven strategies which we'll cover in the podcast: 1. Stay present and don't let your mind wander 2. Commit 100% effort on the next shot (including your pre-shot routine). All it takes is one good swing to get

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44:13

25: Jake Chanen on Meeting Tiger Woods, Turning Pro,...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2022/06/23

In today's guest interview we talk with Jake Chanen - a mini-tour golfer in Arizona with tons of great stories and advice. He became an accomplished player at GCU, is a past Arizona Amateur champion, recently turned pro and now competing in the Dakotas Tour. When you listen to this interview, you will learn: How he met Tiger Woods The life of a mini-tour golfer Why you should swing your swing instead of trying to create "perfect swing" The biggest mistakes that most golfers make in practice that

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25:49

24: 5 Lessons From Matt Fitzpatrick's Epic Victory...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2022/06/21

The 2022 US Open at the Country Club is complete and what a finish! Matt Fitzpatrick took home a massive 1st place check and the coveted US Open trophy. Matt's story is incredibly inspirational and one that provides tons of lessons that you can apply to your game. In this week's episode, we'll recap the US Open and how Matt transformed his game to win the event. When you listen, you'll learn: Why you should play your game The importance of never mentally quitting in golf How to increase swing speed

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30:30

REPLAY: Look and Shoot Putting System Review - How I...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2022/06/14

If you're tired of 3-putting and letting your putter drag you down... you will love this episode! After getting some coaching from Cameron Strachan and using his "Look and Shoot Putting System" I dropped nearly 5 strokes on putting from 2021 to 2022. This revolutionary system lets you get "in the zone" on the greens and tap into the power of your subconscious mind. It's the most remarkable method I've learned in more than two decades playing golf. Listen to learn why it works so well and why it

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