Wicked Smart Golf

Don't make golf harder by playing the wrong equipment. In this episode learn what's in the bag for me to start the 2023 season (I replaced 13/14 clubs in 2022). These changes helped make golf easier and I had one of my best years ever. Heading into the new year it's VITAL to make sure your club heads and shafts are right for your game. Learn the best questions to ask yourself and more golf advice to ensure your clubs are making golf easier. Here's how Wicked Smart Golf can help you: Learn how to practice like a Pro (FREE Video Series): https://www.wickedsmartgolf.com/practice Ready to master the mental game? Learn more about Mental Golf Type (MGT): https://www.mentalgolftype.com/a/39011/Hfvo4urF Want to have Tiger like confidence with your putter? Use the "Look and Shoot Putting System": https://www.autogolfshop.com/wicked/ Buy Wicked Smart Golf Book (111 Ways to Play Better Without Swing Changes) on Amazon: https://amzn.to/39zNch7 Need a custom practice plan? Then you need the Under Par Golf App (enter WICKESMART10) for 10% off: https://underpargolfapp.com/pages/wickedsmartgolf Need to add distance to your game? Start speed training with SuperSpeed Golf: https://amzn.to/3gfqj61 Want a more consistent swing? Buy the Lag Shot training aid (voted best training aid in 2022 by Golf Digest):https://lagshotgolf.com/u/wicked-smart-golf ______________________________________________________ Connect With Wicked Smart on Social Media Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wickedsmartgolf Subscribe to Wicked Smart Golf on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGt1yzKR05YpqipoLVkr5yw?sub_confirmation=1 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wickedsmartgolf/

Where you tee up your golf ball on the tee box will help make the hole wider and easier than other places on the box. For example, when there is out of bounds or water to the right, you obviously want to miss the left so you can avoid costly penalty strokes. To avoid the hazard, you want to open up the left side of the hole by teeing it up on the right side of the tee box. While it won't completely eliminate the hazard on the right, it will widen the hole as opposed to teeing it in the middle or left side of the box. If the trouble is left, tee up on the left side and vice versa with the right side. Always tee up on the side of the box where the worst trouble is to widen the hole and give yourself the best opportunity. If there is trouble on both sides of the hole, tee up away from the one with a bigger penalty (ex. If there is water left and out of bound right, water is better than OB so tee up on the right side of the box). But a lot of holes don't have much trouble so you might think the middle of the tee box is the right spot. Instead, you want to play the side that favors your typical shot shape. If you play a cut, tee up from the right side of the box to open up more of the left side to play a left to right shot shape. Conversely, with a draw you will want to tee up on the left side of the box to open up the right side of the fairway and allow for a right to left shot shape. Don't forget, you have the option to tee up to two clubs behind the markers too. This might allow a better angle and help you feel more comfortable on the tee shot (or find a flat lie) so take advantage of it. This sounds easy but it's amazing how many golfers never think about tee box location and make it much harder to score consistently well. Here's how Wicked Smart Golf can help you: Learn how to practice like a Pro (FREE Video Series): https://www.wickedsmartgolf.com/practice Ready to master the mental game? Learn more about Mental Golf Type (MGT): https://www.mentalgolftype.com/a/39011/Hfvo4urF Want to have Tiger like confidence with your putter? Use the "Look and Shoot Putting System": https://www.autogolfshop.com/wicked/ Buy Wicked Smart Golf Book (111 Ways to Play Better Without Swing Changes) on Amazon: https://amzn.to/39zNch7 Need a custom practice plan? Then you need the Under Par Golf App (enter WICKESMART10) for 10% off: https://underpargolfapp.com/pages/wickedsmartgolf Need to add distance to your game? Start speed training with SuperSpeed Golf: https://amzn.to/3gfqj61 Want a more consistent swing? Buy the Lag Shot training aid (voted best training aid in 2022 by Golf Digest):https://lagshotgolf.com/u/wicked-smart-golf ______________________________________________________ Connect With Wicked Smart on Social Media Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wickedsmartgolf Subscribe to Wicked Smart Golf on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGt1yzKR05YpqipoLVkr5yw?sub_confirmation=1 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wickedsmartgolf/

I'm super excited to announce I became a Mental Golf Type (MGT) Certified Level 1 coach. There are only a handful of certified coaches in the world using John Weir's patented personality based coaching system. Here's the thing, most mental golf strategies are generic, cookie cutter advice. But to play your best golf you NEED to cater your mental game approach to your personality. This is the only way to get in the zone, avoid stress, and play your best golf every time you tee it up. I started using MGT in mid-2022 and it helped me have one of my BEST years ever (top 25 ranked Arizona Golf amateur) and nearly get in a US Am event. John Weir was a guest on the podcast and we've collaborated a lot as I fully believe in his system. If you're ready to take your game to the next level in 2023, I'm here to help. Learn more about Mental Golf Type below: Mental Golf Type Review: https://www.wickedsmartgolf.com/blog/mental-golf-type-review John Weir Teaches a Master Class on Mental Golf Training: https://www.wickedsmartgolf.com/blog/episode-62 Take Your FREE Personality Self-Assessment: https://www.mentalgolftype.com/a/39011/Hfvo4urF And if you're ready to invest in any Mental Golf Type products make sure to enter "WICKEDSMART" at checkout to receive 25% off!

It's that time of year which means you're likely setting goals and looking ahead to the new year. But don't forget about setting golf goals either. When it comes to setting goals it's a good idea to set process and outcome goals; this way you have a plan to make them happen. Listen to learn my 2023 golf goals and the best strategies to help turn your dreams into reality in the new year. Related: How to Set Golf Goals (blog): https://theleftrough.com/golf-goals/ How to Set Golf Goals (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U87iIfFr27U Episode #67 (How to Recap Your Year): https://www.wickedsmartgolf.com/blog/episode-67 Here's how Wicked Smart Golf can help you: Learn how to practice like a Pro (FREE Video Series): https://www.wickedsmartgolf.com/practice Ready to master the mental game? Learn more about Mental Golf Type (MGT): https://www.mentalgolftype.com/a/39011/Hfvo4urF Want to have Tiger like confidence with your putter? Use the "Look and Shoot Putting System": https://www.autogolfshop.com/wicked/ Buy Wicked Smart Golf Book (111 Ways to Play Better Without Swing Changes) on Amazon: https://amzn.to/39zNch7 Need a custom practice plan? Then you need the Under Par Golf App (enter WICKESMART10) for 10% off: https://underpargolfapp.com/pages/wickedsmartgolf Need to add distance to your game? Start speed training with SuperSpeed Golf: https://amzn.to/3gfqj61 Want a more consistent swing? Buy the Lag Shot training aid (voted best training aid in 2022 by Golf Digest):https://lagshotgolf.com/u/wicked-smart-golf ______________________________________________________ Connect With Wicked Smart on Social Media Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wickedsmartgolf Subscribe to Wicked Smart Golf on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGt1yzKR05YpqipoLVkr5yw?sub_confirmation=1 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wickedsmartgolf/

Want to putt better every round? Then make sure you have a warm-up routine that sets your game up for success. So many golfers rush to the putting green, throw down three balls, and start aiming at the cup. This is a failing formula. Instead, you need to focus on making good contact with the putter, learn the green speed, and see/hear the ball go in as much as possible. Learn how in this quick hit 5-minute Friday episode. Here's how Wicked Smart Golf can help you: Learn how to practice like a Pro (FREE Video Series): https://www.wickedsmartgolf.com/practice Ready to master the mental game? Learn more about Mental Golf Type (MGT): https://www.mentalgolftype.com/a/39011/Hfvo4urF Want to have Tiger like confidence with your putter? Use the "Look and Shoot Putting System": https://www.autogolfshop.com/wicked/ Buy Wicked Smart Golf Book (111 Ways to Play Better Without Swing Changes) on Amazon: https://amzn.to/39zNch7 Need a custom practice plan? Then you need the Under Par Golf App (enter WICKESMART10) for 10% off: https://underpargolfapp.com/pages/wickedsmartgolf Need to add distance to your game? Start speed training with SuperSpeed Golf: https://amzn.to/3gfqj61 Want a more consistent swing? Buy the Lag Shot training aid (voted best training aid in 2022 by Golf Digest):https://lagshotgolf.com/u/wicked-smart-golf ______________________________________________________ Connect With Wicked Smart on Social Media Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wickedsmartgolf Subscribe to Wicked Smart Golf on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGt1yzKR05YpqipoLVkr5yw?sub_confirmation=1 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wickedsmartgolf/

Don't set your golf goals... YET. Instead, make sure you recap your year to set yourself up for success in 2023 Learn how I recap my year and some tips to help you start playing your best golf ever in the new year. Next week tune in to learn all about setting golf goals! Related Podcasts: Scott Fawcett (ep #46) - DECADE Golf: https://www.wickedsmartgolf.com/blog/episode-46 John Weir (ep #62): https://www.wickedsmartgolf.com/blog/episode-62 Take your FREE mental golf type self-assessment now: https://www.mentalgolftype.com/a/39011/Hfvo4urF Connect With Wicked Smart on Social Media Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wickedsmartgolf Subscribe to Wicked Smart Golf on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGt1yzKR05YpqipoLVkr5yw?sub_confirmation=1 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wickedsmartgolf/

Want to make more putts? Steal this sports psychology hack I learned after working with a sports psychologist before going to Q-School in 2019. One of the biggest things I wanted to discuss with him was putting, as I knew I had serious room to improve. I remember telling him, "Sometimes I kind of blank on the greens and forget what I'm doing. I lose focus and kind of space out." His solution was to give my mind a clear breakdown of the putt. He told me from behind the ball, read the putt, analyze the green's slope, and then declare it to your mind. It worked wonders at Q-School and still something I do with every putt to this day. Now, after reading the putt, I give my mind a clear image of how the putt should break. I will say to myself (in my head), Okay, I got ten feet, uphill, right to left. My aim is just outside the right part of the cup. This gives my mind a clear image of what the putt should do and helps clarify the goal. The more specific the description, the better. As Billy Casper said, "Try to think where you want to put the ball, not where you don't want it to go." To give yourself a clear picture of the putt, you need to use a few green-reading techniques that I'll discuss in the next point. Remember if you struggle to visualize like myself, verbalize the putt to give your mind clarity on the read. Hopefully it leads to making more putts than ever! Here's how Wicked Smart Golf can help you: Learn how to practice like a Pro (FREE Video Series): https://www.wickedsmartgolf.com/practice Ready to master the mental game? Learn more about Mental Golf Type (MGT): https://www.mentalgolftype.com/a/39011/Hfvo4urF Want to have Tiger like confidence with your putter? Use the "Look and Shoot Putting System": https://www.autogolfshop.com/wicked/ Buy Wicked Smart Golf Book (111 Ways to Play Better Without Swing Changes) on Amazon: https://amzn.to/39zNch7 Need a custom practice plan? Then you need the Under Par Golf App (enter WICKESMART10) for 10% off: https://underpargolfapp.com/pages/wickedsmartgolf Need to add distance to your game? Start speed training with SuperSpeed Golf: https://amzn.to/3gfqj61 Want a more consistent swing? Buy the Lag Shot training aid (voted best training aid in 2022 by Golf Digest):https://lagshotgolf.com/u/wicked-smart-golf ______________________________________________________ My other social media channels: Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wickedsmartgolf Subscribe to Wicked Smart Golf on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGt1yzKR05YpqipoLVkr5yw?sub_confirmation=1 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wickedsmartgolf/

Practice makes perfect... right? Wrong, but practice does make permanent though. The problem is that most golfers practice the wrong way and unintentionally ingrain tons of bad habits that make your golf swing hard to fix. Which leads to high scores on the golf course and tons of frustration that makes it nearly impossible to play well. In this episode, I'll help you avoid the five biggest practice mistakes that most players make so that you can get the most from each session. Hopefully, you'll never walk away feeling frustrated again. Make each practice session on the driving range count. Finally, don't forget to join, "Practice Like a Pro" - my free video series to help you practice like the best players in the world. When you join, you'll learn how to work on your long game, how to create a pre-shot routine to build confidence on the golf course, and tons of short game tips. Click the link to learn more and sign up for FREE now: www.wickedsmartgolf.com/practice

Greenskeepers set you up to fail often and most golfers don't even realize it. Sometimes it's intentional on their part and other times it just happens with no conscious effort. You might be thinking, how so? By not double-checking the tee markers are aimed at the fairway. Whether you realize it or not, some tee boxes align with the fairway or green, but other times they point in a different direction. A lot of times they'll have them pointed toward trouble or rough instead of the fairway. If you don't focus during your pre-shot routine, it's easy to aim at trouble and not at your ideal target. For example, sometimes the tee markers will point to the straight part of the fairway even if it doglegs to the right. If you're not careful, it's easy to line up to the tee markers, not your intended start line. In this instance, you could hit it dead straight but end up going through the fairway into the rough or other trouble. Whether intentionally or unintentionally, this can wreak havoc on your tee shot and make it harder to score well by putting you out of position from the start of the hole. Then, the rest of the hole you're playing defense, not offense. Always make sure that you pick your own target on every tee box, don't just mindlessly aim parallel to the tee boxes. Here's how Wicked Smart Golf can help you: Learn how to practice like a Pro (FREE Video Series): https://www.wickedsmartgolf.com/practice Ready to master the mental game? Learn more about Mental Golf Type (MGT): https://www.mentalgolftype.com/a/39011/Hfvo4urF Want to have Tiger like confidence with your putter? Use the "Look and Shoot Putting System": https://www.autogolfshop.com/wicked/ Buy Wicked Smart Golf Book (111 Ways to Play Better Without Swing Changes) on Amazon: https://amzn.to/39zNch7 Need to add distance to your game? Start speed training with SuperSpeed Golf: https://amzn.to/3gfqj61 Want a more consistent swing? Buy the Lag Shot training aid (voted best training aid in 2022 by Golf Digest):https://lagshotgolf.com/u/wicked-smart-golf

Golf is hard but sometimes we make it harder on ourselves by playing in a way that doesn't match our personality type. I'm a perfect example of this in my last tournament - the Phoenix City two-man invitational. The format is unique with 3 days, 3 courses, and 3 different formats. I had a horrible day two because I got into stress by going against my personality type. But bounced back for an incredible round in day 3 after eliminating stress and getting in the zone. The secret? By playing in a way that matched my personality type. When you learn how to do this you can get in the zone and play your best golf ever! In this episode you'll learn more about getting in the zone and making this hard sport a little easier. Ready to master the mental game? Learn more about Mental Golf Type (MGT): https://www.mentalgolftype.com/a/39011/Hfvo4urF My other social media channels: Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wickedsmartgolf Subscribe to Wicked Smart Golf on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGt1yzKR05YpqipoLVkr5yw?sub_confirmation=1 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wickedsmartgolf/