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 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 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. Check out the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy on Amazon and Audible for even more helpful strategies to play your best golf ever.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    474: "Fast Eddie" Fernandes - Speed Secrets from 3X WLD Champion

    >>Get the HiiTs Driver 10% Off w/the code "WICKEDSMART": The first hittable driver to take your speed training to the next level.  >>Grab my FREE "Speed Guide" to add 10+ yards in 60 days or less! >>Read my full HiiTs driver review.  >>Watch my lesson with Fast Eddie.  Today's guest is Fast Eddie Fernandes; a professional golfer and world long drive champion. As a mini-tour player, he won more than 50 events before getting into long drives. As a long driver, he won 15 events and 3 Senior World Long Drive Championships. During our lesson, he casually swung at 136 mph clubhead speed (at 55-years young) and knows what it takes to add speed.  In this episode, you will learn:  His secrets to staying wicked healthy in his mid-50s. Why speed training is a non-negotiable to better golf.  How to speed train with the HiiTs driver to add more speed than ever before.  Eddie's inspiring journey to be one of the top names in the speed training world. About his grind while taking a break from golf and why you must persevere through difficult times to build grit. And a lot more tips to help you play your best golf.  WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products Think Like a Pro with DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). 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%).  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).  Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf.  Practice Like a Pro With Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 90+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.   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.  Also, don't forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram   Subscribe on YouTube

    1h 35m

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    473: February Recap From Top Guests & My Quest to +5 Handicap

    >>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 HiiTs Driver 10% Off: The first hittable driver to take your speed training to the next level.   Today I'll recap February with top guest lessons and what I learned on my quest to +5 (the good, bad, and ugly).  In this episode you will learn: Why you need feels, not swing thoughts How to add speed with Rypstick or HiiTs Why you need to be wicked careful with expectations  WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products Think Like a Pro with DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). 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%).  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).  Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf.  Practice Like a Pro With Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 90+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.   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.  Also, don't forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram   Subscribe on YouTube

    26 min

  3. 27 FEB

    James Berry: How to Think, Train, and Act Like an Elite Golfer (Flashback Friday)

    Join DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). James Berry is a former professional golfer turned coach and author of The College Golfer. With years of experience competing at a high level and coaching elite players, James shares his insights on what separates high performers from the rest. We dive into the mental game, practice habits, and strategies that help golfers elevate their performance and play their best under pressure. When you listen to this interview, you will learn: James pro golf journey. How to think like an elite golfer. The importance of driving at high level golf.  How to think, act, and train like an elite player.  Why you must get clear about your end goals. The importance of discipline to improve off and on the course.  How a system to course management can help you improve decisions.  Going back to college in his late 20s to play college golf. Turning pro again before eventually getting into coaching and writing his book. And a lot more - look out for part two and my recap of this awesome episode on Thursday. Follow James Berry on Instagram and check out his website.  WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%)  Think Like a Pro with DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). 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%).  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).  Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf.  Practice Like a Pro With Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 90+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.   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.  Also, don't forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram   Subscribe on YouTube

    1h 1m

  4. 26 FEB

    472: Wicked Smart Mailbag Pt 3: 10 of Your Questions Answered

    Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%)  Today I'll answer 10 questions to help your game wicked fast, including: 3 pre-round essentials The power of your self-image Easy tips to break 80 consistently Why you don't need a $400 driver shaft How to assess your game and make a plan to improve And a lot more tips to help you play better this season.  WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products Think Like a Pro with DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). 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%).  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).  Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf.  Practice Like a Pro With Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 90+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.   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.  Also, don't forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram   Subscribe on YouTube

    26 min

  5. 24 FEB

    471: Mental Game Mastery: Dr. Debbie Crews Recap (5 Strategies)

    >>Join the Wicked Smart Golf Speed Challenge Today I'll recap Dr. Debbie Crews episode to help you master the mental game. In this episode you will learn the best tips from my interview with Dr. Crews that will help your mental game wicked fast.  WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%)  Think Like a Pro with DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). 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%).  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).  Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf.  Practice Like a Pro With Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 90+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.   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.  Also, don't forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram   Subscribe on YouTube

    18 min

  6. 20 FEB

    Join the Wicked Smart Golf Speed Challenge

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

    2 min

  7. 19 FEB

    470: Dr. Debbie Crews - Outsmart Your Brain For Your Best Golf Ever

    >>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 work with high-level performers, she brings a rare blend of data and real-world insight. In this episode, we cover: How to beat the yips The role of the conscious vs. subconscious mind How to deal with your "mini mes" to manage emotions The power of mental game training to stay calm and play better How to overcome difficult moments in golf and not let them become traumatic  And a lot more.  WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%)  Think Like a Pro with DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). 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%).  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).  Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf.  Practice Like a Pro With Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 90+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.   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.  Also, don't forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram   Subscribe on YouTube

    1h 7m

  8. 17 FEB

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

    >>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 Products Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%)  Think Like a Pro with DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). 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%).  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).  Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf.  Practice Like a Pro With Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 90+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.   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.  Also, don't forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram   Subscribe on YouTube

    28 min
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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 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 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. Check out the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy on Amazon and Audible for even more helpful strategies to play your best golf ever.

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  • Creator
    Michael Leonard
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    551
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2022
  • Show Website
    Wicked Smart Golf

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