Wicked Smart Golf
Michael Leonard
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229: I Played TPC Scottsdale Stadium From The Tips + Giveaway
Wicked Smart Golf
02/27/24 • 17 min
Last week, I got to play TPC Scottsdale Stadium course... with the stadium in full effect. In today's episode, learn five lessons from playing from the PGA Tour tees that can help you play better in competition or playing a bucket list course.
Also, this week marks two years since the first episode of Wicked Smart Golf podcast... which means I'm doing a giveaway.
Simply fill out this short five question survey and you'll be entered to win:
- One mental golf coaching call ($175 value) to master your mental game.
- Two memberships to Wicked Smart Golf Academy ($97) to help lower your handicap.
- Three memberships to Pre-Shot Like a Pro ($27 value) to help you play more consistently.
Make sure to complete the survey by March 6th for a chance to win.
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.
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228: Don't Forget - Bad Shots Are Part of Golf
Wicked Smart Golf
02/23/24 • 4 min
No matter how good you get bad shots happen. Learn to manage your expectations and bounce back quickly so you can play better and avoid blowup holes.
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.
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155: How to Trick Your Mind Into Hitting Better Golf Shots
Wicked Smart Golf
08/18/23 • 3 min
Learn how to trick your mind into executing better golf shots with visualization. This proven technique can help you play with more confidence and give your mind a clear blueprint for each shot you want to hit.
Mental Resources
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.
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334: Paul Salter - Use Golf Hypnosis to Master Your Mind
Wicked Smart Golf
11/14/24 • 50 min
Grab the Mental Golf Playbook - 100% FREE - to improve your mindset.
Paul Salter - known as The Golf Hypnotherapist - is a High-Performance Mindset Coach who leverages hypnosis and powerful subconscious reprogramming techniques to help golfers of all ages and skill levels overcome the mental hazards of their minds so they shoot lower scores and play to their potential.
He has more than 15 years of coaching experience working with high performers in various industries to help them get unstuck, out of their own way, and unlock their full potential.
When you listen to this episode, you will learn:
- The power of your words on your attitude.
- How your belief system shapes your golf game.
- Why you sabotage when you're off to a good start.
- How to reprogram your subconscious mind for better emotional control.
- Why you need to train your mind off the course by creating your ideal future self.
And so much more mental game hacks to play wicked smart golf. Also, make sure to follow Paul to learn more about working together:
- Subscribe to the More Pars Than Bogeys Newsletter
- Listen to The Scratch Golfer's Mindset Podcast
- Follow him on Instagram, Twitter, or check out his website.
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%).
WHYGOLF Training Aids - The Best Training Aids to help your practice sessions (use code WICKEDSMART to save 15%).
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.
Arccos Golf - The easiest way to track and analyze your stats (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10% on sensors or grips).
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”)
324: The SECRET To Becoming a Consistent Driver
Wicked Smart Golf
10/18/24 • 4 min
Follow Scott Fawcett's tips to hit driver like a pro - PLAY ONE SHOT SHAPE.
Not to mention play the same in wind too and practice one way. Simplify your driving so you can have more tee box confidence.
Join DECADE Golf - The #1 course management system (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%).
WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products
Mental Golf Type - The Best Mental Game Training (use code WICKEDSMART to save 25%).
WHYGOLF Training Aids - The Best Training Aids to help your practice sessions (use code WICKEDSMART to save 15%).
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.
Arccos Golf - The easiest way to track and analyze your stats (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10% on sensors or grips).
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”)
353: The Power of Reflection - Recap Your Year to Crush 2025
Wicked Smart Golf
12/31/24 • 24 min
Get your goal setting worksheet now to dominate 2025! Also, don't forget to register for the Mental Game of Golf Summit on January 25th.
Before going all in on the new year, make sure to recap your 2024. It's vital to acknowledge (and celebrate) your wins and learn from your losses.
When you listen to this episode, you will learn:
- Why you need to recap before setting goals.
- Some of my wins to help you improve your game.
- Burnout is real and what to do if you're feeling stuck.
- How habits can help you shape your goals in 2025.
Thank you again for all the support in 2024, I'm beyond grateful for following WSG. Look for the Wicked Smart Golf II coming in mid-January.
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%).
WHYGOLF Training Aids - The Best Training Aids to help your practice sessions (use code WICKEDSMART to save 15%).
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.
PrimePutt: The best putting mats in golf, use code “WICKEDSMART” to save 10% on your investment.
Arccos Golf - The easiest way to track and analyze your stats (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10% on sensors or grips).
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”)
291: Michael Leonard - Mental Secrets to 10X Your Mindset
Wicked Smart Golf
08/01/24 • 54 min
Fill out this short survey to help me produce the best content and get entered to win all kinds of awesome free stuff.
Today you'll get to hear me on the Member Guest Podcast sharing more about the mental game. When you listen to this episode, you will learn:
- What is the mental game in golf.
- The importance of focusing on what you want.
- Why stress is the ultimate killer of performance.
- Some of the biggest mistakes most golfers make.
- Why Rory probably missed his final putt on the 18th green at the US Open.
- How to use MGT (Mental Golf Type) to master your mind by playing golf like your personality type.
Make sure to follow Member Guest on Instagram too.
Unlock your potential by taking your FREE mental game assessment: Mental Golf Type (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 25% off).
Read my full Mental Golf Type review now.
WICKED SMART GOLF MENTAL GAME RESOURCES
Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching
Download the Mental Golf Playbook (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 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.
255: Colin McCarthy - Learn Your Golf Body Type to Swing Your Swing
Wicked Smart Golf
05/02/24 • 58 min
Colin McCarthy is a PGA Teaching professional and creator of Golf Body Type. As mentioned on his website, "Golf Body Type is a specific screening process I’ve developed over the 21 years (14,000+ hours) as a golf coach, an ISSA certified personal trainer, and physics buff. Every single body on this planet is different, do you fully understand YOURS and how it should move safely with all clubs?"
In this episode, you will learn:
- The biggest swing mistakes most amateurs make.
- The role of flexibility and mobility to avoid injuries + add power.
- Why your glove size, grips and body will impact your type of swing.
- Why you should learn to swing your swing and not copy other swings.
- What is Golf Body Type and how it can help you develop a wildly consistent swing.
- How Colin recovered from a scary snowboard incident and had to retrain his golf swing.
And so much more.
Make sure to follow Colin on Instagram for amazing trick shots and tons of golf swing tips. Learn more about Golf Body Type and working with Colin here.
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 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.
269: Billy Mayfair - Beating Tiger Woods and Winning $20M on Tour
Wicked Smart Golf
06/04/24 • 43 min
Billy Mayfair is a professional golfer who's won more than $20,000,000 in his impressive career. Billy was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ before attending Arizona State University.
In his amateur career he won tons of events including the 1986 US Amateur Public Links and the 1987 US Amateur before winning the Haskins Award for the nation's top college golfer.
He turned professional in 1988 and went on to win five PGA Tour events before competing in 761 starts! In 2016, Billy joined the PGA Tour Champions.
When you listen to this interview, you will learn:
- The mental grind of tournament golf.
- How Billy got his start as an amateur golfer.
- His few regrets from playing professional golf.
- How to mentally bounce back from a tough start.
- What it was like going to Q-school out of college.
- The importance of short game to shoot lower scores fast.
- His incredible experiences playing with legends of the game like Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus.
- The incredible story of how he is the ONLY player to beat Tiger Woods in a playoff.
Click here to learn more about Billy Mayfair's foundation 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 Coaching from a +2 "Player-Coach" to Master Your Mental Game
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”)
02/20/25 • 47 min
>>Use WHYGOLF Training aids to improve fast (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 15% on the best training aids in golf.
Today's guest is Gary Christian, a former PGA Tour player, broadcaster, and one of the most insightful minds in golf. Gary’s journey is anything but traditional—born in England, he played college golf at Auburn before grinding his way through the mini-tours and finally earning his PGA Tour card at the age of 40.
We dive into his late-blooming career, the mindset needed to chase a dream for decades, and what it was like competing against the best players in the world. He shares stories from his time on Tour, insights into course management, and lessons that every golfer—whether you’re a weekend warrior or aspiring pro—can apply to your game.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Life on the PGA Tour.
- Getting his PGA Tour card at 40 years old.
- What it was like playing with Tiger Woods at Bethpage Black.
And a lot more.
Read Gary's book, Beat The Course Not Yourself on Amazon now.
WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products
DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%).
Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10%)
Wicked Smart Golf Academy - The FASTEST way to play consistent golf.
Mental Golf Type: The Best Mental Game Training (use code WICKEDSMART to save 25%).
PrimePutt: The best putting mats in golf, use code “WICKEDSMART” to save 10% on your investment.
Arccos Golf: The easiest way to track and analyze your stats (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10% on sensors or grips).
Also, don’t forget to connect on social media:
Follow on TikTok
Follow on Instagram
Subscribe on YouTube
Buy Wicked Smart Golf Amazon or Audible
Buy Wicked Smart Golf II on Amazon (Audible coming soon).
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FAQ
How many episodes does Wicked Smart Golf have?
Wicked Smart Golf currently has 428 episodes available.
What topics does Wicked Smart Golf cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Sports and Golf.
What is the most popular episode on Wicked Smart Golf?
The episode title '229: I Played TPC Scottsdale Stadium From The Tips + Giveaway' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Wicked Smart Golf?
The average episode length on Wicked Smart Golf is 24 minutes.
How often are episodes of Wicked Smart Golf released?
Episodes of Wicked Smart Golf are typically released every 2 days.
When was the first episode of Wicked Smart Golf?
The first episode of Wicked Smart Golf was released on Mar 1, 2022.
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