
Michael Leonard
Golf coach, author, and founder of Wicked Smart Golf. He hosts the Wicked Smart Golf podcast and creates practical instruction focused on mental performance, course management, practice, and lowering scores without unnecessary swing changes.
Top 3 podcasts with Michael Leonard
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Dec 9, 2025 • 1h 8min
451: Michael Leonard - Overcoming Pressure and Slumps for Consistent Golf
Michael Leonard, a full-time golf writer and mental golf coach, discusses how to overcome pressure and slumps for consistent play. He emphasizes the importance of building a highlight reel for confidence and provides strategies to manage expectations in tournament vs. casual settings. Michael shares insights on the eight-second pre-shot rule, the power of mindful routines, and how emotional patterns affect performance. Plus, he reveals how documenting your rounds can be a game-changer in improving skills.

Aug 22, 2025 • 43min
Wicked Smart Golf – Michael Leonard #372
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.

Sep 11, 2026 • 41min
Make Driver Your Best Friend, Score Lower, Play Better Golf | Michael Leonard (Part 2)
Michael Leonard, golf coach, author and creator of Wicked Smart Golf, explores what really helps amateurs score lower. They discuss speed and strength training, strokes gained, focused practice, winter simulator work, tempo and course management. Michael also challenges golfers to stop steering the driver, embrace commitment and make it their best friend instead of automatically reaching for a 3-wood.


