Wicked Smart Golf 532: 5 Weeks of Tourney Golf (a 1st, 2nd, MC, Funny Moments, Epic Guests and Major Lessons)
Sep 29, 2026
Five straight weeks of tournament golf deliver a wild mix of triumphs, missed cuts, comebacks, and funny mishaps. Highlights include a 66-68 victory, an Oregon match-play run, a flat-tire disaster, and hard-fought rounds at major events. Along the way, Michael explores tournament routines, shot shapes, course strategy, speed training, equipment fitting, and mental-game lessons from Jared Tendler and other top voices.
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The Flat Tire Tournament Warmup
- Michael Leonard’s tournament morning included a flat tire, an emergency tire-shop stop, parking-lot warmup, rain, and a rushed start.
- Staying calm turned a potential disaster into a playable round, despite shooting 81 after losing a ball near the final green.
Why Consistent Scores Are A Myth
- Scoring consistency is unrealistic, even for elite golfers; Michael Leonard’s own results ranged from 65 to 81.
- A poor tournament can still be successful when you maintain your plan, enjoy playing partners, and learn from the experience.
Adapt Your Strategy After Every Round
- Study your misses after each tournament round and adapt to conditions, such as hitting chips harder onto receptive greens.
- Replace mechanical swing thoughts with targets, landing spots, and one simple feel.
