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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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01:06:28

399: Scott Fawcett - Short Game Secrets + The Mindset...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2025/05/28

Join DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Scott Fawcett returns to the show for his fourth (and best) appearance yet—and this one is packed with insights that can transform your game immediately. Known as the “Moneyball of Golf,” Scott is the creator of the DECADE Golf system, a data-driven approach to course management that’s helped everyone from junior golfers to major champions like Bryson DeChambeau and Will Zalatoris. I recommend

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398: Scott Fawcett - Short Game Secrets + The Mindset...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2025/05/27

Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 75+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro. DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Scott Fawcett returns to the show for his fourth (and best) appearance yet—and this one is packed with insights that can transform your game immediately. Known as the “Moneyball of Golf,” Scott is the creator of the DECADE Golf system, a data-driven approach to course management that’s helped

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51:49

397: Travis Zappia - Recapping US Open Pre-Qualifying...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2025/05/22

>>Get DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Today's guest is Travis Zappia a good friend and plus handicap. We each caddied for each other in the US Open Qualifying (he played Phoenix CC, I played The Estancia Club). This was my best qualifier and learned a ton that I know will help your mental game. Whether you play tournaments or not, this episode will help you master your game! In this episode you will learn: Why you must fight

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01:26:44

REPLAY: Charlie Beljan - Think Like a PGA Tour Winner...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2025/05/20

>>Join DECADE Golf and get 20% off using code "WICKEDSMART" at checkout! Register for the FREE LIVE training this Wednesday (5/21) at 4:30pm PST. 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

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FREE Live Training This Wednesday: Avoiding The Big 3...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2025/05/19

Register for the FREE LIVE training this Wednesday (5/21) at 4:30pm PST. This will include: 40 minute mental game training to avoid 3 of the biggest mental mistakes Q&A to answer any questions you might have about the mental game, course mgmt, tournament golf, and anything else. I'll be giving away FREE Audible copies of my book Wicked Smart Golf and Wicked Smart Golf II Register now to attend and get the replay for 72 hours!

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48:50

396: Dr. Nik Neal - Becoming a Top 1% Amateur Golfer

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2025/05/15

Get Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Train with Golf Forever: Use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 15% on your investment. Today’s guest is Dr. Nik Neal, the founder of Golf Strong Hit Bombs — a unique fitness system designed specifically for golfers who want to play better, swing faster, and shoot lower scores. Nik is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a competitive elite amateur golfer, and one of the most respected voices in

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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...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

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

Wicked Smart Golf ·

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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392: April Recap -15 Amazing Tips for Better Golf

Wicked Smart Golf ·

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...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

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...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

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...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

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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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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23:41

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

Wicked Smart Golf ·

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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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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