Wicked Smart Golf
Michael Leonard
Welcome to Wicked Smart Golf - hosted by Michael Leonard. This golf podcast will help you shoot lower scores and play your best WITHOUT changing your swing.
Michael is a full-time golf writer who has written over 3,500,000 words about the sport since 2017 and been playing golf for more than 20 years. In high school, he dropped 50 shots in four years (124-74), played college golf in Southern California, and now plays competitively in Arizona through the USGA, Arizona Golf Association, and Outlaw Tour. He even went to Q-school in 2019 as an amateur golfer.
His goal is simple - help golfers shoot lower scores and drop their handicap without all the technical swing changes. Because let's face it, no matter how good you get, your swing will never be perfect and a work in progress. The good news is that you don't need a "perfect" swing to break 80 or become a scratch golfer.
In this podcast, he will teach you how to play more consistent golf by mastering your mindset, playing wicked smart golf on the course, learn to practice like a pro, and simplify the short game for lower scores. Enjoy weekly solo episodes and plenty of interviews with golf coaches, elite players, best-selling authors, and other inspiring golf stories.
Check out the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy on Amazon and Audible for even more helpful strategies to play your best golf ever.
Michael is a full-time golf writer who has written over 3,500,000 words about the sport since 2017 and been playing golf for more than 20 years. In high school, he dropped 50 shots in four years (124-74), played college golf in Southern California, and now plays competitively in Arizona through the USGA, Arizona Golf Association, and Outlaw Tour. He even went to Q-school in 2019 as an amateur golfer.
His goal is simple - help golfers shoot lower scores and drop their handicap without all the technical swing changes. Because let's face it, no matter how good you get, your swing will never be perfect and a work in progress. The good news is that you don't need a "perfect" swing to break 80 or become a scratch golfer.
In this podcast, he will teach you how to play more consistent golf by mastering your mindset, playing wicked smart golf on the course, learn to practice like a pro, and simplify the short game for lower scores. Enjoy weekly solo episodes and plenty of interviews with golf coaches, elite players, best-selling authors, and other inspiring golf stories.
Check out the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy on Amazon and Audible for even more helpful strategies to play your best golf ever.
Episodes
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Dec 9, 2022 • 4min
63: This Tool Will 10X Your Warm-Up Routine + Hit Bombs
If you don't have a ton of time to hit the driving range before playing golf, you need the tool mentioned in this podcast. Plus, use it at home to increase swing speed! Related Episodes Episode #42: Speed Training Makes Golf Easier: https://www.wickedsmartgolf.com/blog/episode-42 Buy Wicked Smart Golf Book (111 Ways to Play Better Without Swing Changes) on Amazon: https://amzn.to/39zNch7 ______________________________________________________ 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/ 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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGt1yzKR05YpqipoLVkr5yw Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wickedsmartgolf/
Dec 8, 2022 • 1h 1min
62: John Weir Teaches a Master Class on Mental Golf Training
John Weir is one of the top name in the mental golf world and has real-world experience as a caddy on the PGA and Korn Ferry Tour. He is the creator of the Mental Golf Type® program, the author of Golfer's Guide to Mental Fitness, and received top awards as a certified hypnotherapist. When you listen to this full interview you will receive a free masterclass on the mind and take your mental game to the next level. Some of the topics we cover include: How to get in the zone The art of a pre-shot routine How to pick targets based on your personality How to reprogram your mind and change beliefs Why most sports psychology is setting you up for failure What is Mental Golf Type and how it can transform the way you think and operate on the golf course And so much more. This is the mental golf training you need and will take your game to the next level. Make sure to take your FREE personality test on Mental Golf Type: https://www.mentalgolftype.com/a/39011/Hfvo4urF And if you're ready to invest in your mental game make sure to enter the code WICKEDSMART at checkout to receive a 25% discount! Follow to Drop 5-10 Shots WIthout Swing Changes Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube Start speed training with SuperSpeed Golf Join "Practice Like a Pro" - FREE Video Series Buy my new golf book on Amazon ("Wicked Smart Golf: How to Play Better Golf and Shoot Lower Scores Without Changing Your Swing")
Dec 6, 2022 • 14min
61: 10 Golf Gifts to Buy Yourself This Christmas
Christmas is almost here and I don't want you to get a bunch of golf gifts you can't use! So instead, share this episode with a friend/family member to ensure you get some gifts that will help you play wicked smart. And if no one buys them for you, treat yourself this holiday. Sometimes you need to invest in yourself to improve in golf and life. These gifts will help you from tee to green and all shots in between. Best Golf Gifts: 1. Club fitting (and/or putter fitting) 2. Decade Golf (#1 course management software) 3. Launch monitor: Voice Caddie SC300 - https://amzn.to/3B7aNAL 4. Lag Shot Golf: https://lagshotgolf.com/u/wicked-smart-golf 5. Back to Basics Putting Mirror: https://amzn.to/3XLOv1c 6. Tour Aim Alignment: https://amzn.to/3OXilfe 7. Wicked Smart Golf Book: https://amzn.to/3ulBZIl 8. Putting Tutor: https://amzn.to/3VIZpDS 9. SuperSpeed Golf: https://amzn.to/3gfqj61 10. Indoor Putting Green My other social media channels: Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wickedsmartgolf Subscribe to Wicked Smart Golf: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGt1yzKR05YpqipoLVkr5yw?sub_confirmation=1 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wickedsmartgolf/
Dec 2, 2022 • 4min
60: 3-Minute Trick to Brainwash Yourself to Lower Scores
The mind is wired for negativity - which isn't great news for your golf game. Luckily, this 3-minute post-round routine can help you reprogram your mind fast! Buy Wicked Smart Golf Book (111 Ways to Play Better Without Swing Changes) on Amazon: https://amzn.to/39zNch7 ______________________________________________________ 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/ 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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGt1yzKR05YpqipoLVkr5yw Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wickedsmartgolf/
Dec 1, 2022 • 40min
59: Abe Candelaria - From Pro Baseball to Top 10 Arizona AM & +3 Handicap
This guest podcast with Abe Candelaria is a game-changer! Abe didn't pick up a golf club until he was 24 years old after moving on from baseball. Within three months he was competing in his first tournament (talk about trial by fire). Now, he's a top-rated Arizona amateur golfer, +3 handicap, and won the San Diego amateur in 2021 at Torrey Pines. When you listen to today's episode you will learn: How to set golf goals The art of preparing for golf tournaments What to do daily to improve your golf game What it's like working with Boyd Summerhays Why short game is more important than long game How to play better under pressure and overcome nerves Please share with a friend or golf buddy who needs some golf inspiration! ______________________________________________________ Here's how Wicked Smart Golf can help you: Learn how to practice like a Pro (FREE Video Series): https://www.wickedsmartgolf.com/practice Buy Wicked Smart Golf Book (111 Ways to Play Better Without Swing Changes) on Amazon: https://amzn.to/39zNch7 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/ 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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGt1yzKR05YpqipoLVkr5yw?sub_confirmation=1 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wickedsmartgolf/
Nov 29, 2022 • 18min
58: How to Overcome Golf Nerves FAST (9 Tips)
️Golf nerves are real but these 9 strategies can help you overcome them for good! Golfers get so nervous with first tee jitters and nerves that it can ruin your round... but when you learn to master your mind you can play great (even under pressure). Don't forget golf nerves aren't always a bad thing either. As Tiger Woods said, "If you're not nervous, it means you don't care." Even the GOAT still gets nervous on the golf course... but it's crucial to get them under control so you can score low under pressure. Listen to learn tips you can do before and during the round to overcome golf nerves and play more consistently. Related Episodes Mentioned: Episode 35: Steve Woods Interview (Golf Hypnotist): https://www.wickedsmartgolf.com/blog/episode-35 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/ 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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGt1yzKR05YpqipoLVkr5yw Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wickedsmartgolf/
Nov 25, 2022 • 4min
57: The BEST Bunker Tip to Escape the Sand in One Swing
Use this bunker tip to escape the sand every single time! Also, make sure to check out Mental Golf Type (the #1 mental game training program) and their Black Friday-Cyber Monday deal here (just enter MGTCYBER): https://www.mentalgolftype.com/a/39011/Hfvo4urF Buy Wicked Smart Golf Book (111 Ways to Play Better Without Swing Changes) on Amazon: https://amzn.to/39zNch7 ______________________________________________________ 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/ 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?ref:wicked-smart-golf ______________________________________________________ My other social media channels: Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wickedsmartgolf Subscribe to Wicked Smart Golf: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGt1yzKR05YpqipoLVkr5yw Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wickedsmartgolf/
Nov 22, 2022 • 23min
REPLAY: 5 Commandments to Play Your Best Golf
It's time to play your best golf with these five commandments. It's time to quit all the technical swing changes and step into your best self. These 5 commandments will do just that! When you listen, you will learn: To love adversity Why you should stop trying to make putts How to score well without making more birdies How to love "ugly golf" and ultimately score better Why you should never go into a round or tournament with expectations or a certain score I'm confident that when you live by these five commandments, you will play your best golf ever. It's time to give up the negative mental talk and tap into your full potential. These 5 commandments of golf have worked wonders for me and some of the best golfers on the planet (including 2022 Open Champion Cam Smith). RECOMMENDED GOLF PRODUCTS --->Look and Shoot Putting Method: https://www.autogolfshop.com/wicked/ T I K T O K ✅: https://www.tiktok.com/@wickedsmartgolf I N S T A G R A M ✅ : https://www.instagram.com/wickedsmartgolf/ W E B S I T E ✅ : https://www.wickedsmartgolf.com/ Y O U T U B E ✅ : https://bit.ly/3vJTDpi B O O K ✅ : https://amzn.to/39zNch7
Nov 18, 2022 • 4min
56: One Simple Trick For Better Chip Shots
Start hitting better chip shots with this one simple trick for more up and downs! This will change everything (and it's so easy). Enjoy this 5-minute Friday episode and play wicked smart! Buy Wicked Smart Golf Book (111 Ways to Play Better Without Swing Changes) on Amazon: https://amzn.to/39zNch7 ______________________________________________________ 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/ 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?ref:wicked-smart-golf ______________________________________________________ My other social media channels: Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wickedsmartgolf Subscribe to Wicked Smart Golf: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGt1yzKR05YpqipoLVkr5yw Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wickedsmartgolf/
Nov 17, 2022 • 41min
REPLAY: Phil Cardwell on Why Grip & Rhythm Are the Keys to Better Golf
Learn from Phil Cardwell, a PGA Teaching Pro, on how to become a wicked smart golfer. In this golf podcast interview, we talk about: The LIV Golf debate Playing golf at elite levels with only one eye What it's like learning from Jim Flick and David Leadbetter And more mental game + course management tips to play your best golf. RECOMMENDED GOLF PRODUCTS --->Look and Shoot Putting Method: https://www.autogolfshop.com/wicked/ T I K T O K ✅ : https://www.tiktok.com/@wickedsmartgolf I N S T A G R A M ✅ : https://www.instagram.com/wickedsmartgolf/ W E B S I T E ✅ : https://www.wickedsmartgolf.com/ Y O U T U B E ✅ : https://bit.ly/3vJTDpi B O O K ✅ : https://amzn.to/39zNch7
