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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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Join the Wicked Smart Golf Speed Challenge

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2026/02/20

>>Learn more about the Wicked Smart Golf Speed Challenge (we start on 2/25 to 3/25).

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01:06:38

470: Dr. Debbie Crews - Outsmart Your Brain For Your...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2026/02/19

>>Join the Wicked Smart Golf Speed Challenge (we start on 2/25) >>Get the Mental Golf Playbook to master your mindset on the course Today's guest is Dr. Debbie Crews — a neuroscientist and sports performance expert who has spent decades studying how the brain impacts elite athletic performance. Her work bridges science and competition, helping athletes understand what actually happens in the brain under pressure — and how to train for it. From research in golf and other precision sports to applied

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28:03

469: The 5 Levels to Speed Training For Every Type of...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2026/02/17

>>Join the Wicked Smart Golf Speed Challenge (we start on 2/25) >>Read the HiiTs driver review. Today I'm sharing the 5 levels of speed training to help you learn how to add speed, whether you're new, intermediate or experienced. When you listen, you'll learn: The frequency of speed training. How to start adding speed as a beginner. The importance of strength when adding speed. Why you need to focus on tempo for "guard rails" during speed training. And a lot more. WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended

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01:21:16

Gary Christian: Playing With Tiger, PGA Tour Life, &...

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2026/02/13

>>Master Mobility & Flexibility with Golf Forever: The best way to work on your golf fitness at home or the gym, with easy to follow plans & app (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 15%). >>Get the most popular 10 episodes of WSG Podcast Today's guest is Gary Christian, a former PGA Tour player, broadcaster, and one of the most insightful minds in golf. Gary's journey is anything but traditional—born in England, he played college golf at Auburn before grinding his way through the mini-tours and finally

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56:23

468: Reece de Castro - From 20 Handicap to Scratch...

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2026/02/12

>> Think Like a Pro with DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Today I'm joined by Wicked Smart Golf podcast listener turned guest, Reece de Castro. He reached out on Instagram letting me know he went from a 20 handicap to a scratch golfer in a few short years with hard work and living the WSG values. In this episode, you will learn: How he went from baseball to golf. What he did in practice to improve so quickly. Why course

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22:14

467: My Journey to +5, WSG on YouTube, & Offseason...

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2026/02/10

>>Get the offseason guide (100% FREE) >>Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) >>Get the BEST Podcasts Episodes Guide 6-weeks into the year... how's your offseason? Are you ready for the year? Today I share more about: What I'm doing this offseason The big things to focus on in the winter What I'm doing to become a +5 handicap My commitment to YouTube to help you play better without swings And more. WICKED SMART GOLF

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01:02:58

466: Dr. Don Wood - Learn to Release Trauma to Play...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2026/02/05

>>Learn more about The Inspired Performance Institute >>Read my review of Dr. Wood's TIPP Program >>Apply for 1:1 mental golf coaching Today's guest is Dr. Don Wood, founder of the Inspired Performance Institute and creator of The Inspired Performance Program (TIPP). Dr. Wood is a performance and neuroscience expert who helps people understand how past experiences shape the nervous system—and why unresolved stress and trauma can quietly impact confidence, focus, and performance. His work is used by

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22:15

465: January Recap - 6 Tournament Days, Golf Fitness,...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2026/02/03

>>Apply for 1:1 mental golf coaching >>Get the HiiTs driver 10% off with code "WICKEDSMART" >>Read the Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula In today's solo recap, I break down a wild January from the PGA Show + 6 tournament days + a speed lesson from "Fast" Eddie. In this episode, you will learn: The power of recapping rounds. How tournament golf can help you level up. Why you need to track your habits for success. Why you should seek out feedback to take your game to new heights. The power of

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57:13

Dr. Troy Van Biezen: How Amateurs Can Train Like...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2026/01/30

>>Get Golf Forever: The best way to work on your golf fitness at home or the gym, with easy to follow plans & app (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 15%). Dr. Troy Van Biezen is a world-renowned sports chiropractor who has spent over 21 years on the PGA Tour, working with legends like Tiger Woods, Jordan Spieth, Zach Johnson, Justin Thomas, and most recently, 2025 PGA Champion Scottie Scheffler. He's a Titleist Performance Institute Medical Level 2 professional, a trusted advisor for elite-level

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50:16

464: Brixton Albert - Building a $100M Golf Brand &...

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2026/01/29

>>Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKED SMART to save 20%) Brixton Albert is the founder of Performance Golf. In this episode, he shares what it took to build one of the biggest golf businesses in the world and practical tips to break 80. In this episode, you will learn: The power of getting started at 40% (not 100%) The biggest practice mistake most golfers make Why you should have a "Navy SEAL" mindset towards

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22:25

463: 5 Golf Lessons Hidden Inside "Your Brain Swings...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2026/01/27

>>Use HackMotion for Better Ballstriking: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment). >>Buy Your Brain Swings Every Club on Amazon. >>Get the FREE Putting Routine Checklist Dr. Justice published Your Brain Swings Every Club in 2025 and it transformed my game. He has spent over 30 years studying emotional intelligence (EQ) in sports and has trained more than 300 coaches across tons of sports. When you listen to this episode, you

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01:17:21

Mike Carroll - The Secrets to Strength Training for...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2026/01/23

>>Join the Ultimate Offseason >>Try out the Fit For Golf App now (FREE 7-day trial and 20% off discount when using the code, WICKEDSMART). >>NEW BOOK: The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula: Train Smarter. Hit Longer. Play Forever. If you care about getting faster, stronger, and staying pain-free so you can play great golf for decades … this episode is a must-listen. Today I'm joined by Mike Carroll, the creator of Fit For Golf — one of the most respected golf strength & conditioning programs in the

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01:05:21

462: Jim McLean - Inside the Mind of a Hall of Fame...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2026/01/22

>>Join the Ultimate Offseason >>NEW BOOK: The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula: Train Smarter. Hit Longer. Play Forever. In this episode, I'm joined by Jim McLean, one of the most respected coaches in golf history and a Hall of Fame instructor whose work has influenced players and coaches around the world. Jim shares stories from the start of his coaching career, lessons learned playing college golf at the University of Houston, and his philosophy on teaching the entire game—not just the swing. We

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25:21

461: 7 Proven Offseason Strategies Every Golfer Needs

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2026/01/20

>>Join the Ultimate Offseason >>Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) >>NEW BOOK: The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula: Train Smarter. Hit Longer. Play Forever. The offseason is where better golf seasons are built. In this episode, I share how to use the offseason the right way—with structure, intention, and simple habits that actually carry over to the course. You'll learn how to reflect on last season, set goals

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02:35

The Ultimate Offseason is LIVE & On Sale This Week

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2026/01/19

>>Join the Ultimate Offseason now. Use code "WINTER" to save 20% on your investment. If you want this to be your best golf year ever, it won't happen by accident. Most golfers make the same mistake every offseason: They either do nothing… or they work on too many random things with no plan. In this episode, we talk about how to use the offseason the right way — building habits, structure, and clarity so that when the season starts, you're already ahead. Here's the truth most golfers don't want to

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52:43

Dr. Jeremy James: Build Strength, Avoid Injuries &...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2026/01/16

>>Master Mobility & Flexibility with Golf Forever: The best way to work on your golf fitness at home or the gym, with easy to follow plans & app (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 15%). Today's guest is Dr. Jeremy James — a leading authority in golf fitness, injury prevention, and spinal health. He's the founder of GolfForever, a digital training system trusted by thousands of golfers worldwide, and the co-author of the bestselling book The Younger Next Year Back Book. Dr. James has spent his career

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01:00:25

460: John Novosel Jr. - Use Tour Tempo to Dominate...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2026/01/15

>>Get the Tour Tempo Masterclass now (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 20%). >>Speed train with RYPSTICK (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 20%). >>Get the Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula (Amazon or Audible). John Novosel Jr. is back for part 3 to talk more about tempo. John is the creator of the Tour Tempo app based on his dads book, Tour Tempo and Tour Tempo 2... some of my favorite golf books of all time. In this episode, we talk about how to train your tempo in the offseason. You will learn:

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25:19

459: How "Unconscious Putting" Will Help You STOP...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2026/01/13

>>Get the FREE Putting Routine Checklist >>Speed train to gain speed this season with RYPSTICK. Ready to stop 3-putting? It's time to learn how to go "unconscious" on the greens using Dave Stockton's tips from his book, Unconscious Putting. In this book review style episode, you will learn: Mental game putting tips of the pros. The right way to warm up before the round. How a highlight reel can 10X your confidence. Why you need to trust your instincts more (and maybe stop reading the putt from

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55:13

Shaun Diackhoff - 7 Golf Fitness Mistakes to Avoid...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2026/01/09

>>NEW BOOK: The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula: Train Smarter. Hit Longer. Play Forever. >>FREE: Golf Offseason Guide To lower your handicap and play more consistent you need to take your fitness seriously. Most golfers suffer from back injuries that can wreak havoc on your future... so it's important to bring on a fitness guest to avoid some of the most common fitness mistakes. Shaun Diackhoff is a 3-time guest (episode 77 & 138) is a strength and conditioning coach and fellow golf addict. He's

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01:10:43

459: Michael Leonard - Use New Year Motivation to...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2026/01/08

>>NEW BOOK: The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula: Train Smarter. Hit Longer. Play Forever. >>FREE: Golf Offseason Guide Today, I'm excited to share an episode from The Golfing CEO where I was a guest. I met the host, Derek Belch, at the San Diego City Amateur and became fast friends with our love of golf + business. Derek asked some insightful questions to help you learn more about my journey & inspire you to take massive action. In this episode, we'll cover: Mental game tips to help you win in

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