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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 2 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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51:42

James Berry: Proven Mental Golf Techniques of the...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2026/10/02

>>Think Like a Pro with DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). >>Get my FREE guide, 10 Course Management Secrets LEARN THE WICKED SMART GOLF SYSTEM Apply for 1:1 performance coaching with Michael (limited spots available) Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: Proven paths to break 90, break 80, and crush competitive golf (no swing changes required) Join the Wicked Smart Golf Newsletter and get 5 FREE practice plans

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55:22

533: Jess Lapachinski - Overcoming Bad Shots,...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2026/10/01

>>Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) >>Download my FREE distance guide to add 10+ yards in 60 days LEARN THE WICKED SMART GOLF SYSTEM Apply for 1:1 performance coaching with Michael (limited spots available) Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: Proven paths to break 90, break 80, and crush competitive golf (no swing changes required) Join the Wicked Smart Golf Newsletter and get 5 FREE practice

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40:11

532: 5 Weeks of Tourney Golf (a 1st, 2nd, MC, Funny...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2026/09/29

>>Download my FREE distance guide to add 10+ yards in 60 days LEARN THE WICKED SMART GOLF SYSTEM Apply for 1:1 performance coaching with Michael (limited spots available) Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: Proven paths to break 90, break 80, and crush competitive golf (no swing changes required) Join the Wicked Smart Golf Newsletter and get 5 FREE practice plans. Recommended Products Shot Pattern: The best golf GPS + stat tracking to help you manage your round and make better

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30:46

531: Mike Fox - How Clubfitting Can Lead to Lower to...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2026/09/24

>>Get a FREE PXG fitting with the code "WICKEDSMART" >>Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: Proven paths to break 90, break 80, and crush competitive golf (no swing changes required) Today I interview Mike Fox, a seasoned fitter from PXG with seven years of experience, to discuss how finding the right golf equipment can instantly improve your game without making a single swing change. From understanding why graphite shafts aren't just for seniors to avoiding common setup

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01:05:13

530: Wicked Smart Game Plan - How Jason Went From 30...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2026/09/22

Wicked Smart Golf Books Play better FAST with the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy on Amazon or Audible. Simplify "golf fitness" with my book, The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula on Amazon. Or, listen to it on Audible. Jason is a U.S. Navy veteran living near Cleveland, Ohio, who plays out of Valley of the Eagles. After overcoming severe injuries sustained in Iraq, he discovered PGA HOPE—a foundation providing free golf instruction to veterans—where he went on to become a Northern Ohio ambassador.

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48:23

Justin Kraft - 7 Practice Mistakes Killing Your...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2026/09/18

>> Join the Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula (100 printable practice plans) and use "PC20" to save 20% on your investment >> Get 5 FREE practice plans now Justin Kraft (@kraftygolf on IG) is back for part two. he has been coaching for over six years and has given over 7,000 in-person & online lessons and work with golfers of all skill levels. Justin 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

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01:07:12

529: Michael Leonard - Stop Playing Scared Golf and...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2026/09/17

>>Work with Michael for 1:1 performance coaching (better golf without swing changes) -- email michael@wickedsmartgolf.com to see if it's a good fit (3 spots left) >>Get my FREE pre-shot routine cheatsheet In this episode of The Mental Golf Show, I join Josh to dive deep into the psychology of golf and share the mental strategies that have helped me go from an average golfer to a +2 handicap while chasing my goal of +5. We discuss why pressure feels overwhelming, how visualization can improve your

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56:23

528: 182 Holes in 12 Days - 18 Lessons for Better...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2026/09/15

>>Work with me for performance golf coaching (3 spots left) - email me: michael@wickedsmartgolf.com >>Get Voice Caddie Launch Monitors 15% off w/code WICKEDSMART. SC200 Plus: The easiest to use launch monitor, no app needed. SC300i: An upgrade with access to more data using the Voice Caddie app. SC4 Pro: Even more data and simulation to help you practice like a pro. I just finished one of the craziest stretches of golf I've ever played: 182 holes in 12 days. Between tournament golf,

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01:29:07

527: Nik Neal - The Secrets to Playing Elite...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2026/09/10

>>Read Wicked Smart Golf III: Tournament Golf Secrets to Perform Under Pressure >>Get my FREE Tournament Golf Cheatsheet >>Join the Tournament Golf Bootcamp Michael Leonard welcomes back Nik Neal, an accomplished tournament golfer, physical therapist, and TPI-certified creator of Golf Strong, Hit Bombs. After a seven-year burnout break following college golf, Nik has completely revamped his game, shattered his previous personal ceilings, and is now capturing his journey across social media. Tune in

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27:18

REPLAY: How to Think Like Tiger Woods - 7 Secrets to...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2026/09/08

>>Read/listen to the Wicked Smart Golf trilogy >>Apply for 1:1 performance coaching with Michael (limited spots available) In today's episode, I share new insights to Tiger Woods mental game based on the 2002 book, Think Like Tiger by John Andrisani. This book is a great read and shares valuable insights into how the GOAT thinks about the game. In this episode, you will learn: How planning the night before can boost your mental game The Bobby Jones tip that inspired his mid round confidence The two

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48:47

Jeff Sullivan: Secrets of a +4 HDCP at 40 Years Young...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2026/09/04

>>Join DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Today I'm joined by Jeff Sullivan, a +4 handicap (at 40 years young) who shares what it takes to become an elite golfer. In this episode, you will learn: How he uses DECADE Golf to think like a pro. The truth about speed, exercise, and distance. How to make better decision on the golf course. Why it's important to schedule your practice week. How to practice at home so you can improve without

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01:06:14

526: Jared Tendler Gives Me a Mental Lesson (Anger,...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2026/09/03

>>Get the Wicked Smart Car Caddy series (audio tracks to 10X your confidence pre- and post-round) >>Read Jared Tendler's book, Everyday Golf Psychology In this episode, mental golf coach Michael Leonard goes from the interviewer to the client, seeking mental coaching to address his struggles with mid-round anger and control on the golf course. The session dives deep beneath the surface of these emotional outbursts to uncover the underlying anxieties about success, technical competence, and a desire

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01:00:04

525: Wicked Smart Game Plan - Helping Blake Become a...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2026/09/01

>>Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: Proven paths to break 90, break 80, and crush competitive golf (no swing changes required) >>Apply for a "Wicked Smart Game Plan" episode >>Learn more about PrimePutt mats (and watch my YouTube review) Join the Wicked Smart Golf Newsletter and get 5 FREE practice plans. Today, Michael Leonard connects with a guest named Blake, who managed to drop his golf handicap to an impressive 2.9 in just a few years. Together, they walk through a

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25:29

524: 9 Important Lessons from My 2019 Q-School...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2026/08/27

>>Get Voice Caddie Launch Monitors 15% off w/code WICKEDSMART. SC200 Plus: The easiest to use launch monitor, no app needed. SC300i: An upgrade with access to more data using the Voice Caddie app. SC4 Pro: Even more data and simulation to help you practice like a pro. >>Check out the Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula (100+ printable practice plans) >>Get ShotPattern 20% Off >>Use PuttView yardage books if you play in tournament golf >>Learn more about the Tournament Golf Bootcamp

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34:11

523: I Went to Q-School 7 Years Ago as an Amateur...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2026/08/25

>>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). Today I share the wild story of going to Q-school in 2019 as an amateur golfer (despite not knowing much in the "wicked smart" world). I'll share more about registering for the event, how I prepared for it, and my scores/stories from a once-in-a-lifetime event. WICKED SMART GOLF Apply for 1:1 performance coaching with Michael (limited spots

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59:12

Marcus Potter - Proven Putting Secrets From a PGA...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2026/08/21

>>Join the Confident Putting Challenge (21 days to stop 3-putting with proven strategies and drills) >>Get my FREE putting routine checklist In today's episode I'm joined by Marcus Potter, founder of Potters Putting and one of the most respected putting coaches on the PGA Tour. Marcus has helped everyone from elite juniors to Tour winners develop a stroke they can trust under pressure — and today he breaks down the same principles you can use in your own game. In this episode, we'll cover: Why

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57:24

522: Michael Leonard - The +5 Quest & Becoming a...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2026/08/20

>>Join the Short Game Secrets Wedge Challenge (21 days to master your short game and save shots around the green) >>Get my FREE short game routine checklist Michael Leonard joins Tori again to talk about one of the most important—and overlooked—parts of shooting lower scores: wedges and short game. Michael also shares his quest to go from a +2 to +5 handicap, what the data says he needs to improve, and why golfers should spend less time obsessing over their swings and more time developing the skills

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23:53

521: 7 Non-Swing Skills Every Golfer Needs

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2026/08/18

>>Join the Pre-Shot Like a Pro Challenge (7-days to dial in your pre-shot routines to get your range game to the golf course) >>Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: Proven paths to break 90, break 80, and crush competitive golf (no swing changes required) You don't need another swing change to become a better golfer. In this episode, I break down seven non-swing skills that can help you practice better, handle adversity, build confidence, and shoot lower scores—regardless of your

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01:05:55

520: Karl Morris - An Epic Mental Game Masterclass...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2026/08/13

>>Get the Wicked Smart Car Caddy Series (audio tracks to help you pre- and post-round to build confidence with every car ride) >>Get my FREE pre-shot routine cheatsheet On today's episode of Wicked Smart Golf, host Michael Leonard welcomes back mental performance coach Karl Morris for part two of their conversation. Carl is an elite coach, author, and creator of the Mind Caddy app and podcast, dedicating his career to simplifying golf's mental game and helping players unlock their best performance

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37:20

519: Wicked Smart Mailbag Pt 4 - Answering 10...

Wicked Smart Golf ·

2026/08/11

>>Play better FAST with the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy on Amazon or Audible. >>Shot Pattern App (FREE 7-day trial): The best golf GPS + stat tracking to help you manage your round and make better decisions (20% off w/my link). In this solo episode, I recap my two recent qualifiers and answer some of the best questions submitted by Wicked Smart Golf listeners. We cover everything from structuring your practice and staying motivated to handling bad shots, avoiding blowups, and keeping golf fun when

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