Mind Caddie - Improve Your Mental Golf Game Wicked Smart Golf – Michael Leonard #372
Aug 22, 2025
Michael Leonard, a coach from Wicked Smart Golf, shares insights on enhancing your golf game without major swing changes. He emphasizes the five pillars of golf: mental game, practice, putting, wedges, and course management. Leonard discusses the significance of tracking personal statistics and the myths surrounding drivers and three woods. He dives into effective aiming, shot dispersion, and managing emotions tied to expectations. This engaging conversation advocates for a holistic approach to improve not just skills, but the overall enjoyment of the game.
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From Corporate Sales To Golf Writing
- Michael quit a corporate sales job to pursue golf, started a blog, then became a freelance golf writer.
- He played Q School in 2019 and after that focused on writing, coaching, and tournaments.
Prioritise Five Pillars Over Constant Swing Work
- Stop over-focusing on swing changes and explore other performance areas.
- Spend time on the five pillars: mental game, practice, putting, wedges/short game, and course management.
Use Your Own Data To Inform Club Choice
- Track your own data before changing strategy; general stats may not apply to you.
- Use sensors and trackers to compare driver vs 3-wood performance for your game.
