Wicked Smart Golf

This episode with Ryan Dunahoe - a wicked smart golf listener - will inspire you! He reached out a few weeks ago letting me know he won his first tournament with a career low round (71).  Today, we'll recap his epic day and I'll offer some mental golf tips using the Mental Golf Type system. When you listen to this episode, you will learn: Ryan's tournament golf journey. How he bounced back from a bad event.  How to manage emotions better on the course. The importance of overcoming a bad first tee shot. Why you should get into competitive events (even if you don't feel ready).  And a lot more! Don't forget to grab my FREE tournament golf checklist so you can gain confidence in competition.  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%)  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  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”)

>>Stop 3-putting with the Look and Shoot Putting System. If you want to stop 3-putting so often, it’s vital to learn how to read greens properly. Mastering this skill can significantly lower your scores and boost your confidence on the greens.  Today I’ll share what I’ve learned over 25 years of playing, reveal the number one question to ask on every green, and more green reading tips that will help you sink more putts!  Don't forget to download my FREE putting routine checklist so you can stop 3-putting!  Also, don't forget to learn more about the Look and Shoot Putting System. 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%)  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  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”)

Learn why you need to dial in your putting setup so you can have more consistency and hopefully stop 3-putting. My favorite resources to help your putting include: The Putting Arc Pro Path Putting Mirror Putting Mats: PrimePutt &  Breaking Ball  If you haven't yet, make sure to join Decade Golf - The #1 Course Management System (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%).  WICKED SMART GOLF PUTTING RESOURCES Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching  10X your confidence on the greens with the Look and Shoot Method.  Get my FREE guide to become a Clutch Putter.  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”) Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to get new episodes each week so you can play better without swing changes. 

Jeff Thoreson is a publisher, editor, and writer who has written for numerous newspapers and magazines in his 40-year career. He was the founding editor of The Washington Golf Monthly and GolfStyles magazines and edited those publications for 25 years. He has traveled to play the world’s great courses but finds particular pleasure in discovering lesser-known gems in far-away lands. Jeff still plays to a 4 handicap as well.  When you listen to this episode, you will learn: Why you need a bucket list in golf.  How golf can teach you more about yourself.  The best golf courses to add to your bucket list.  His all-time favorite (and most nerve wracking) shot in golf.  The coolest things you need to do and craziest shots you need to hit in your life.  How a trip to Pebble Beach changed my life and helped me start Wicked Smart Golf.  Learn more about The Golf Bucket List now.  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%)  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  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”)

The second pillar to playing wicked smart golf is learning to practice like a pro. Stop going to the driving range or short game area and hoping for the best. Instead, use these seven training aids, tools, and gadgets to 10X your practice sessions.  iRange Sports Stick. Record your swing and document your journey. Use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 10% on yours.  Rapsodo Launch Monitor & Golf Simulator. My new favorite launch monitor that will transform your practice sessions. It also has 30,000 golf courses, practice combines, works indoors/outdoors, dual camera, and more amazing features.  DECADE Golf. The best course management system in golf also has tons of practice resources from driving to putting. Use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 20% on your subscription. Indoor Putting Mat - Even if you're busy, you can practice your putting at home to transform your short game. My favorites are the Breaking Ball and PrimePutt mat. Rypstick Speed Trainer. Add distance with speed training 3X per week! Use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 10% and it also comes with a free swing analysis from the founder (and my current coach, Dr. Luke Benoit). Tour Aim. Improve your alignment and use this easy training aid for tons of practice routines. Golf journal/notes. Log notes during and after your practice sessions so you can break out of slumps quickly. If your game needs help, make sure to consider working with Dr. Luke Benoit, he's helping my game and I can't wait for part two of my season.  Join Practice Like a Pro - FREE Video Series 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”)

If you read my book (or listened to the audio version) I hope you remember the first chapter. Cultivate an attitude of gratitude. When you play with an attitude of gratitude, you learn to accept bad shots and appreciate good shots. You learn to…  Swing with more freedom and fewer expectations.  Enjoy the moment and not stress over a short putt you missed.  Cherish the memories that golf allows you to create with incredible people.  Too many golfers put so much pressure on themselves to hit perfect golf shots, despite working a full-time job and not practicing enough, somehow thinking that expectations will somehow make you play better. As Tony Robbins said, “Trade your expectations for appreciation and the world changes instantly.”  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%)  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  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”)

Charlie Beljan is a pro golfer born in Mesa, Arizona who went on to win the 2002 US Junior Amateur. He also won the 2006 Arizona Amateur before playing college golf at the University of New Mexico. After graduating Charlie turned pro in 2007 and played on the Gateway Tour from 2008-2011. He won seven times and led the money list in 2009. He earned his PGA Tour card in 2012 and went on to win the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Classic.  In this episode, you will learn: The grind of mini tour life.  About his battles at Q-school.  His rock bottom moment that changed his life.  The heartbreaking story about Grayson Murray.  How one remark from Tom Watson got him to quit smoking cigarettes instantly.  What it was like winning on the PGA Tour while dealing with an anxiety attack. How he battled with alcohol, anxiety, and depression while still playing golf at the highest levels.  Make sure to follow Charlie Beljan on Instagram and share this episode with your friends, family, and golf buddies. 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%)  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  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”)

>>Join DECADE Golf and get 20% off using code "WICKEDSMART" at checkout! Do you want to break 80? If so, you need to practice the right way! Today I'll reveal 5 proven strategies to improve each practice session so you can shoot in the 70s more often.  When you listen to this episode, you will learn: Why you need a stock driver shot. An easy 30-minute putting routine.  How to practice your short game effectively.  Why speed only sessions can help gain speed fast.  How a wedge matrix can help you improve your proximity.  Resources Mentioned in this Episode Become a "Wedge Wizard" (10-Page FREE Guide) Join Practice Like a Pro (FREE Video Series) Prime Putt Putting Green Also, don't forget to record your swing with an iRange Sport Stick (use code "wickedsmart" to save 10%).  WICKED SMART GOLF RESOURCES 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%)  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  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”)

If you want to play better golf FAST, you need a pre-shot routine. But the important thing to do is to make sure you stick with it (even if you're playing bad). Learn the importance of tracking your routine and how it'll transform your game.  Grab my FREE pre-shot routine checklist now. WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products Decade Golf - The #1 Course Management System (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) Pre-Shot Like a Pro - The fastest way to develop consistent routines.  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  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”)

Today's guest is Kyle Rodes - a caddy, player coach, +7 handicap mini-tour pro in Florida who has an incredible golf swing but an even better mindset. In this interview, you can learn so much to apply to all aspects of your game including mental game, short game tips, and better course management skills.  When you listen to this interview, you will learn: Effective pressure drills. How he became a +7 handicap. How to play your best under pressure. Why you should get playing lessons on the course.  His experience getting through US Open local qualifiers.  The importance of launch monitors and how they can help your game.  Remember, better golf doesn't mean changing your swing. It's about doing the little things on the course that make a massive difference in your score. Plus, Kyle's enthusiasm towards the game is addictive and inspiring. Enjoy this interview!  Follow Kyle on Instagram and DM for 1:1 online/in-person coaching or check his website. Make sure to grab the FREE Tournament Golf checklist to improve your confidence in competition.  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%)  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  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”)