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Wicked Smart Golf Michael Leonard
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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 2,000,000 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 Tour. He even went to Q-school in 2019 as an amateur golfer.
His goal is simple - help golfers shoot lower scores and drop their handicap without all the technical swing changes. Because let's face it, no matter how good you get, your swing will never be perfect and a work in progress. The good news is that you don't need a "perfect" swing to break 80 or become a scratch golfer.
In this podcast, he will teach you how to play more consistent golf by mastering your mindset, playing wicked smart golf on the course, learn to practice like a pro, and simplify the short game for lower scores. Enjoy weekly solo episodes and plenty of interviews with golf coaches, elite players, best-selling authors, and other inspiring golf stories.
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279: Never Forget the 1st Lesson of Wicked Smart Golf
If you read my book (or listened to the audio version) I hope you remember the first chapter.
Cultivate an attitude of gratitude.
When you play with an attitude of gratitude, you learn to accept bad shots and appreciate good shots. You learn to…
Swing with more freedom and fewer expectations.
Enjoy the moment and not stress over a short putt you missed.
Cherish the memories that golf allows you to create with incredible people.
Too many golfers put so much pressure on themselves to hit perfect golf shots, despite working a full-time job and not practicing enough, somehow thinking that expectations will somehow make you play better.
As Tony Robbins said, “Trade your expectations for appreciation and the world changes instantly.”
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Decade Golf - The #1 Course Management System (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%)
Mental Golf Type - The Best Mental Game Training (use code WICKEDSMART to save 25%)
Rypstick - The #1 Speed Trainer to Hit Bombs (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10%)
Mental Golf Coaching - Get 1:1 support to lower your handicap, master your mental game, and have more fun.
Wicked Smart Golf Academy - The Fastest Way to Play Consistent Golf
Also, don’t forget to connect on social media:
Follow on TikTok
Follow on Instagram
Subscribe on YouTube
Buy my golf book on Amazon or Audible (“Wicked Smart Golf: How to Play Better Golf and Shoot Lower Scores Without Changing Your Swing”) -
278: Charlie Beljan - The Grind of Pro Golf & Overcoming Addictions
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 Tour card in 2012 and went on to win the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Classic.
In this episode, you will learn:
The grind of mini tour life. About his battles at Q-school. His rock bottom moment that changed his life. The heartbreaking story about Grayson Murray. How one remark from Tom Watson got him to quit smoking cigarettes instantly. What it was like winning on the PGA Tour while dealing with an anxiety attack. How he battled with alcohol, anxiety, and depression while still playing golf at the highest levels. Make sure to follow Charlie Beljan on Instagram and share this episode with your friends, family, and golf buddies.
WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products
Decade Golf - The #1 Course Management System (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%)
Mental Golf Type - The Best Mental Game Training (use code WICKEDSMART to save 25%)
Rypstick - The #1 Speed Trainer to Hit Bombs (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10%)
Mental Golf Coaching - Get 1:1 support to lower your handicap, master your mental game, and have more fun.
Wicked Smart Golf Academy - The Fastest Way to Play Consistent Golf
Also, don’t forget to connect on social media:
Follow on TikTok
Follow on Instagram
Subscribe on YouTube
Buy my golf book on Amazon or Audible (“Wicked Smart Golf: How to Play Better Golf and Shoot Lower Scores Without Changing Your Swing”) -
277: 5 Proven Practice Tips to Break 80 Consistently
Do you want to break 80? If so, you need to practice the right way! Today I'll reveal 5 proven strategies to improve each practice session so you can shoot in the 70s more often.
When you listen to this episode, you will learn:
Why you need a stock driver shot. An easy 30-minute putting routine. How to practice your short game effectively. Why speed only sessions can help gain speed fast. How a wedge matrix can help you improve your proximity. Resources Mentioned in this Episode
Become a "Wedge Wizard" (10-Page FREE Guide)
Join Practice Like a Pro (FREE Video Series)
Prime Putt Putting Green
Also, don't forget to record your swing with an iRange Sport Stick (use code "wickedsmart" to save 10%).
WICKED SMART GOLF RESOURCES
Decade Golf - The #1 Course Management System (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%)
Mental Golf Type - The Best Mental Game Training (use code WICKEDSMART to save 25%)
Rypstick - The #1 Speed Trainer to Hit Bombs (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10%)
Mental Golf Coaching - Get 1:1 support to lower your handicap, master your mental game, and have more fun.
Wicked Smart Golf Academy - The Fastest Way to Play Consistent Golf
Also, don’t forget to connect on social media:
Follow on TikTok
Follow on Instagram
Subscribe on YouTube
Buy my golf book on Amazon or Audible (“Wicked Smart Golf: How to Play Better Golf and Shoot Lower Scores Without Changing Your Swing”) -
276: Why You Need to Start Tracking Your Routine
If you want to play better golf FAST, you need a pre-shot routine. But the important thing to do is to make sure you stick with it (even if you're playing bad). Learn the importance of tracking your routine and how it'll transform your game.
Grab my FREE pre-shot routine checklist now.
WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products
Decade Golf - The #1 Course Management System (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%)
Pre-Shot Like a Pro - The fastest way to develop consistent routines.
Mental Golf Coaching - Get 1:1 support to lower your handicap, master your mental game, and have more fun.
Wicked Smart Golf Academy - The Fastest Way to Play Consistent Golf
Also, don’t forget to connect on social media:
Follow on TikTok
Follow on Instagram
Subscribe on YouTube
Buy my golf book on Amazon or Audible (“Wicked Smart Golf: How to Play Better Golf and Shoot Lower Scores Without Changing Your Swing”) -
275: Kyle Rodes - Becoming a +7HDCP & Stop Hitting Draws
Today's guest is Kyle Rodes - a caddy, player coach, +7 handicap mini-tour pro in Florida who has an incredible golf swing but an even better mindset. In this interview, you can learn so much to apply to all aspects of your game including mental game, short game tips, and better course management skills.
When you listen to this interview, you will learn:
Effective pressure drills. How he became a +7 handicap. How to play your best under pressure. Why you should get playing lessons on the course. His experience getting through US Open local qualifiers. The importance of launch monitors and how they can help your game. Remember, better golf doesn't mean changing your swing. It's about doing the little things on the course that make a massive difference in your score. Plus, Kyle's enthusiasm towards the game is addictive and inspiring. Enjoy this interview!
Follow Kyle on Instagram and DM for 1:1 online/in-person coaching or check his website. Make sure to grab the FREE Tournament Golf checklist to improve your confidence in competition.
WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products
Decade Golf - The #1 Course Management System (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%)
Mental Golf Type - The Best Mental Game Training (use code WICKEDSMART to save 25%)
Rypstick - The #1 Speed Trainer to Hit Bombs (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10%)
Mental Golf Coaching - Get 1:1 support to lower your handicap, master your mental game, and have more fun.
Wicked Smart Golf Academy - The Fastest Way to Play Consistent Golf
Also, don’t forget to connect on social media:
Follow on TikTok
Follow on Instagram
Subscribe on YouTube
Buy my golf book on Amazon or Audible (“Wicked Smart Golf: How to Play Better Golf and Shoot Lower Scores Without Changing Your Swing”) -
274: 7 Lessons from the US Open (Play Like the Pros)
Do you want to play better fast? Learn from the pros so you can lower your handicap and think more consistently.
When you listen to this interview, you will learn:
The real reason Rory missed his final putt. Why you should stop standing over the ball too long. Why patience is the secret ingredient to lower scores. How the right clubs and equipment can transform your game. And more lessons to play like the pros.
Become a wedge wizard with my free short game guide.
WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products
Decade Golf - The #1 Course Management System (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%)
Mental Golf Type - The Best Mental Game Training (use code WICKEDSMART to save 25%)
Rypstick - The #1 Speed Trainer to Hit Bombs (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10%)
Mental Golf Coaching - Get 1:1 support to lower your handicap, master your mental game, and have more fun.
Wicked Smart Golf Academy - The Fastest Way to Play Consistent Golf
Also, don’t forget to connect on social media:
Follow on TikTok
Follow on Instagram
Subscribe on YouTube
Buy my golf book on Amazon or Audible (“Wicked Smart Golf: How to Play Better Golf and Shoot Lower Scores Without Changing Your Swing”)