Wicked Smart Golf

Michael Leonard
Wicked Smart Golf

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.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    334: Paul Salter - Use Golf Hypnosis to Master Your Mind

    Grab the Mental Golf Playbook - 100% FREE - to improve your mindset. Paul Salter - known as The Golf Hypnotherapist - is a High-Performance Mindset Coach who leverages hypnosis and powerful subconscious reprogramming techniques to help golfers of all ages and skill levels overcome the mental hazards of their minds so they shoot lower scores and play to their potential. He has more than 15 years of coaching experience working with high performers in various industries to help them get unstuck, out of their own way, and unlock their full potential. When you listen to this episode, you will learn: The power of your words on your attitude. How your belief system shapes your golf game. Why you sabotage when you're off to a good start. How to reprogram your subconscious mind for better emotional control.  Why you need to train your mind off the course by creating your ideal future self.  And so much more mental game hacks to play wicked smart golf. Also, make sure to follow Paul to learn more about working together: Subscribe to the More Pars Than Bogeys Newsletter Listen to The Scratch Golfer's Mindset Podcast Follow him on Instagram, Twitter, or check out his website.  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%).  WHYGOLF Training Aids - The Best Training Aids to help your practice sessions (use code WICKEDSMART to save 15%).  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.  Arccos Golf - The easiest way to track and analyze your stats (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10% on sensors or grips).  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”)

    51 min
  2. 7 NOV

    331: Andy Matthews - Breathing is the Secret to Better Golf

    >>Use code "WICKEDSMART" to save $50 on your Neuropeak Membership.  Discover how breathing can be a game-changer for golfers. Andy Matthews, Director of Golf Performance at Neuropeak Pro and former pro golfer, shares his insights on how precision breathing enhances focus, reduces stress, and helps players perform under pressure.  When you listen to this episode, you will learn: Why most people breathe incorrectly. What he learned with Dr. Bob Rotella. Andy’s awesome USGA Mid-am experience. How breathing can help you get out of stress. How breathing is like a metronome for your body. His crazy story qualifying at a PGA Tour event at 19 years old. Learn how aligning your breathing with your heart rate can lead to lower scores and a more composed mindset on the course. Don’t miss these essential tips to elevate both your game and well-being! >>Use code "WICKEDSMART" to save $50 on your Neuropeak Membership.  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%).  WHYGOLF Training Aids - The Best Training Aids to help your practice sessions (use code WICKEDSMART to save 15%).  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.  Arccos Golf - The easiest way to track and analyze your stats (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10% on sensors or grips).  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”)

    53 min
  3. 5 NOV

    REPLAY: 7 PROVEN Ways to Hit More Greens in Regulation

    Having more birdie putts is directly correlated with lower handicaps... hit more greens and you're a lot more likely to shoot lower scores. Today, I'll dive into each of these seven tips so you can hit more greens every single round. When you listen, you will learn:  Why you need to dial in your distances. The importance of clubbing up to avoid trouble.  How many greens you should hit based on handicap. Why you should stop trying to hit different shot shapes.  How the right clubs can help you have more looks at birdie. Resources mentioned in this podcast - Tour Tempo app, Rypstick Speed Trainer, and DECADE Golf.  Check out the YouTube version too.  WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products Mental Golf Type - The Best Mental Game Training (use code WICKEDSMART to save 25%).  WHYGOLF Training Aids - The Best Training Aids to help your practice sessions (use code WICKEDSMART to save 15%).  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.  Arccos Golf - The easiest way to track and analyze your stats (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10% on sensors or grips).  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”)

    20 min
  4. 31 OCT

    329: John Novosel Jr. - His Secrets to Swinging 200 MPH + Workout Tips

    >>Join "The Ultimate Offseason" for only $47! John Novosel Jr. is back for part 2 to share more wisdom about tempo, speed, and offseason training.  If you haven’t read my book, Wicked Smart Golf yet, I talk abut tempo for a whole chapter and reference the importance of developing a “Tour Tempo.” This $25 app - available on Apple or Google Play - will transform all areas of your game. When you listen to this episode, you will learn: The tempo needed for windy days. John’s secrets to swinging 200 mph. The best exercises for offseason training. His best tips to help you speed train on the range.  How you can use the Tour Tempo app to check your tempo. 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%).  WHYGOLF Training Aids - The Best Training Aids to help your practice sessions (use code WICKEDSMART to save 15%).  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.  Arccos Golf - The easiest way to track and analyze your stats (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10% on sensors or grips).  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”)

    38 min

About

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.

You Might Also Like

To listen to explicit episodes, sign in.

Stay up to date with this show

Sign in or sign up to follow shows, save episodes and get the latest updates.

Select a country or region

Africa, Middle East, and India

Asia Pacific

Europe

Latin America and the Caribbean

The United States and Canada