Wicked Smart Golf

Today you’ll discover the beauty of tournament golf and stick around to the end to learn the easiest way to get started. Some of the benefits of playing in events include:  Mix it up to create new memories.  Meet new people/liked minded golfers. See golf courses in more challenging + best conditions. Figure out how to self-assess your swing - no one is coming to save you. Learn which part of your game needs the most work so you can practice with purpose. Build mental toughness and understand the role of the mental game to thrive under pressure.  If this feels overwhelming don’t worry I’ve simplified the process. After playing in more than 200 tournament days I want to help you speed up success which is why I created the Tournament Golf Formula. This online training program has more than 40 bite sized lessons to help you learn how to sign up for events, how to prepare, how to play your best, mental tips, and more tips from first hand experience. Don't let fear and overwhelm hold you back from playing tournaments. Grab the Tournament Golf Formula to dominate competition in 2024 (and beyond).  WICKED SMART GOLF RESOURCES Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching  Download the Pre-Shot Routine Checklist (100% FREE) Master your pre-shot routine in golf to save 3–5 shots per round: Join Pre-Shot Like a Pro Also, don’t forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram   Subscribe on YouTube Buy my golf book on Amazon (“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. 

Learn why you need to stop guiding the golf ball on tough tee shots so you can hit more fairways and avoid blowup holes.  WICKED SMART GOLF RESOURCES  Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching  10X your confidence putting with the Look and Shoot Method.  Take your practice to the next level with my FREE mini-course: Practice Like a Pro.  Master your pre-shot routine in golf to save 3–5 shots per round: Join Pre-Shot Like a Pro.  Also, don’t forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram   Subscribe on YouTube Buy my golf book on Amazon (“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. 

Before this interview with John Weir take your FREE Mental Golf Type Assessment now (it'll make the episode even better).  When you listen, you will learn: How to avoid stress during the round. The 3 P's to playing well in tournaments.  How Mental Golf Type will help you get in the zone. Different ways to visualize to improve your mental game.  Why you should set birdie or par goals (not score goals).  Why you're better in practice than casual rounds or competition (and how to fix it).  Make sure to check out episode #62 or episode #119 to learn more about Mental Golf Type for your "mental fitting" to shoot lower scores.  Learn more about Mental Golf Type now.  WICKED SMART GOLF MENTAL GAME RESOURCES Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching  Download the Mental Golf Playbook (100% FREE) Unlock your potential by taking your FREE mental game assessment: Mental Golf Type Master your pre-shot routine in golf to save 3–5 shots per round: Join Pre-Shot Like a Pro Also, don’t forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram   Subscribe on YouTube Buy my golf book on Amazon (“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. 

>>Download the Pre-Shot Routine Checklist (100% FREE) to start playing more consistent golf FAST. Winter golf - it's not always fun! But if you're the type of golfer that is listening to this show chances are you'll brave the weather  When you listen you'll learn seven proven strategies to play your best in the cold months, including: How to get more shots up/down. Why you need to reset expectations. The importance of a good warm up routine. How to practice on the golf course during slow days.  And a lot more.  WICKED SMART GOLF RESOURCES Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching  Download the Pre-Shot Routine Checklist (100% FREE) Master your pre-shot routine in golf to save 3–5 shots per round: Join Pre-Shot Like a Pro Also, don’t forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram   Subscribe on YouTube Buy my golf book on Amazon (“Wicked Smart Golf: How to Play Better Golf and Shoot Lower Scores Without Changing Your Swing”)

Learn Raymond Floyd's "memory banking technique" to remember your good shots and train your mind after every round.  WICKED SMART GOLF MENTAL GAME RESOURCES Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching  Download the Mental Golf Playbook (100% FREE) Unlock your potential by taking your FREE mental game assessment: Mental Golf Type Master your pre-shot routine in golf to save 3–5 shots per round: Join Pre-Shot Like a Pro Also, don’t forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram   Subscribe on YouTube Buy my golf book on Amazon (“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.

Does your short game need help? Are you ready to stop wasting shots around the green?  If so, you'll love today's episode with Derek Deminsky of Golf Better Tuscon.  Derek has nearly 150,000 followers on his Instagram and is the Director of Instruction at the Forty Niner Country Club in Tucson, AZ. He was the Southwest PGA Teacher of the Year in 2022 and works with all types of golfers - from high handicappers to PGA Tour pros.  In this episode, you will learn: How to dial in wedges from 30 to 100 yards. Why the right wedges will help your short game. How a routine can prepare your mind and body for any shot.  About Derek’s incredible experience qualifying for a PGA Tour event.  The two biggest mistakes golfer make in the bunker (and the only two shots you need from the sand). Check out Derek's website to learn more about working together and follow on Instagram more epic content.  WICKED SMART GOLF RESOURCES  Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching  10X your confidence putting with the Look and Shoot Method.  Take your practice to the next level with my FREE mini-course: Practice Like a Pro.  Master your pre-shot routine in golf to save 3–5 shots per round: Join Pre-Shot Like a Pro.  Also, don’t forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram   Subscribe on YouTube Buy my golf book on Amazon (“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. 

If you're like most golfers chances are you have a pre-shot routine but what about a short game routine?  Here's the thing... to play your best golf, you NEED to master your routines around the greens. Otherwise, you're giving up tons of strokes by letting nerves, doubt, and fear get in the way. But if you watch the best golfers in the world you will notice their short game routine is NOTHING like their long game. This is why it's crucial to develop a short game routine that will help you with chipping/pitching.   WICKED SMART GOLF RESOURCES  Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching  10X your confidence on the greens with the Look and Shoot Method.  Take your practice to the next level with my FREE mini-course: Practice Like a Pro.  Master your pre-shot routine in golf to save 3–5 shots per round: Join Pre-Shot Like a Pro.  Learn how to shoot lower scores every round (no swing changes): Score Like a Scratch Golfer.  Also, don’t forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram   Subscribe on YouTube Buy my golf book on Amazon (“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. 

>>Get my FREE guide to become a consistent and clutch here. Learn how to read greens quickly so you can have confidence standing over the golf ball (and make more putts). As Dr. Bob Rotella said, "I like to see players make their reads fairly quickly. Once in a while, with a long putt on a modern green that has some artificial humps, tiers, and ridges, it may be advisable to walk around a putt and see it from both sides of the hole.  Do it only if you’re certain that you’re trying to find a way to get the ball in the hole, not looking for reasons why that’s going to be hard to do.” WICKED SMART GOLF MENTAL GAME RESOURCES Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching  Download the Mental Golf Playbook (100% FREE) Unlock your potential by taking your FREE mental game assessment: Mental Golf Type Master your pre-shot routine in golf to save 3–5 shots per round: Join Pre-Shot Like a Pro Also, don’t forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram   Subscribe on YouTube Buy my golf book on Amazon (“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. 

Grab the Mental Golf Playbook to start the quest of mastering your mind (100% FREE).  Learn how to eliminate blowup holes so you can play wicked smart golf and shoot lower scores fast.  In this episode, you will learn: Why blowup holes happen. The art of a post shot routine.  How a swing fault might be a mental game issue.  Why you need to stick to routine when you're playing bad.  Make this the year you stop wasting shots so you can play your best golf.  WICKED SMART GOLF MENTAL GAME RESOURCES Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching  Download the Mental Golf Playbook (100% FREE) Unlock your potential by taking your FREE mental game assessment: Mental Golf Type Master your pre-shot routine in golf to save 3–5 shots per round: Join Pre-Shot Like a Pro Also, don’t forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram   Subscribe on YouTube Buy my golf book on Amazon (“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. 

Today you’re going to learn 5 resolutions to set for 2024 so you can lower your handicap, play more consistent, and ultimately enjoy the game more. First, make sure to download the FREE GOLF GUIDE to set yourself up for success in 2024.  You will learn: A practice pivot you must make in 2024. How neglecting your mind is killing your score. Why competition is the fastest way to lower scores.  Why statistic tracking is a must to practice more effective.  Why having the right expectations will help you play better AND have more fun.  And a lot more. Let's make 2024 your YEAR!  WICKED SMART GOLF MENTAL GAME RESOURCES Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching  Download the Mental Golf Playbook (100% FREE) Unlock your potential by taking your FREE mental game assessment: Mental Golf Type Master your pre-shot routine in golf to save 3–5 shots per round: Join Pre-Shot Like a Pro Also, don’t forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram   Subscribe on YouTube Buy my golf book on Amazon (“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.