420: STOP Panicking in the Sand - How to Build Bunker Belief
>>Get theWicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 75+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro. Struggling with bunker shots? You’re not alone. For many golfers, the sand is where confidence disappears and big numbers creep onto the scorecard. But the truth is, bunkers don’t have to be scary—they can actually be one of the easiest shots in golf when you know how to simplify and trust your process. In this episode, you will learn: Why bunker fear is usually mental—not mechanical How to shift from panic to confidence in the sand The three factors every smart golfer should assess before hitting a bunker shot A simple mindset trick to trust your swing and accelerate success How building confidence in the sand can ripple through the rest of your game Whether you’re trying to save par, avoid blow-up holes, or simply enjoy your round more, this episode will give you the tools to turn bunkers into a strength instead of a weakness. 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 20%) Golf Forever: The best way to work on your golf fitness at home or the gym, with easy to follow plans & app (use code “WICKEDSMART” to save 15%). HackMotion: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment). Wicked Smart Golf Academy: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 75+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro. Also, don’t forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf on Amazon or Audible (ideal for beginner to intermediate golfers who want 111 ways to play better without swing changes. Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf II on Amazon or Audible (perfect for golfers looking to break 80 consistently). Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf III on Amazon or Audible (best for players wanting to dominate competitive events).
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Flashback Friday: John Novosel Jr. - How A Tour Tempo Can Transform Your Game
>>Start Speed Training with RYPSTICK: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) John Novosel Jr. is today’s guest and one of my favorite interviews as we cover all things tempo. He’s the co-creator of Tour Tempo, author of Tour Tempo Force, and has given thousands of lessons to players of all skill levels - from beginners all the way to major champions. Not to mention, he’s a great player himself and has competed in long drive championships, including his longest drive of 402 yards (with 130mph clubhead speed). If you haven’t read my book, Wicked Smart Golf yet, I talk abut tempo for a whole chapter and reference the importance of developing a “Tour Tempo.” Why? Because it can transform your swing with one bucket of balls. The Tour Tempo app is one of the best golf apps and without question the best $25 investment you can make in your swing. When you listen to this interview, you will learn: What is the “perfect tempo.” Why most golfer swing the club too slow. The secret timing of 97 of the last 100 major winners. How a faster tempo can create a smoother transition. How short game tempo differs from long game tempo. John’s impressive long drive history where he bombed on more than 400 yards. More about the Tour Tempo app and how you can use it for all parts of your game. And a lot more. If you haven’t yet, download the Tour Tempo app to instantly improve your timing and hit it longer than you thought possible (without any mechanical swing changes). WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Golf Forever: The best way to work on your golf fitness at home or the gym, with easy to follow plans & app (use code “WICKEDSMART” to save 15%). HackMotion: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment). Wicked Smart Golf Academy: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 75+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro. Also, don’t forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf on Amazon or Audible (ideal for beginner to intermediate golfers who want 111 ways to play better without swing changes. Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf II on Amazon or Audible (perfect for golfers looking to break 80 consistently). Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf III on Amazon or Audible (best for players wanting to dominate competitive events).
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419: Gregg Avedon - Golf Fitness Secrets for a Lifetime of Lower Scores
>>Check out Gregg's new supplement (use code "WICKEDSMART30" to save 30%) >>Get Golf Forever: The best way to work on your golf fitness at home or the gym, with easy to follow plans & app (use code “WICKEDSMART” to save 15%). Gregg Avedon is one of the most accomplished fitness professionals in the world—with over 25 Men’s Health covers, top-rated cookbooks, and more than four decades of experience. He’s trained first-time lifters, celebrities, and elite athletes… managed The Rock’s private gym… and knows exactly what it takes to build a strong, athletic body that lasts. In this episode, Gregg shares his simple but powerful approach to fitness for golfers. We’ll cover a wide variety of topics including: The best forms of cardio to help your game — and which ones to avoid Why resistance training is the #1 key to unlocking more speed and longevity The non-negotiables for staying strong, lean, and mobile How to simplify your workouts and train with intention Why nutrition is the missing link for most golfers And a lot more. Make sure to follow Gregg on Instagram and check out his book, Muscle Chow to learn his recipes for staying lean 365 days/year. 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 20%) Golf Forever: The best way to work on your golf fitness at home or the gym, with easy to follow plans & app (use code “WICKEDSMART” to save 15%). HackMotion: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment). Wicked Smart Golf Academy: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 75+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro. Also, don’t forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf on Amazon or Audible (ideal for beginner to intermediate golfers who want 111 ways to play better without swing changes. Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf II on Amazon or Audible (perfect for golfers looking to break 80 consistently). Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf III on Amazon or Audible (best for players wanting to dominate competitive events).
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418: How to Think Like Tiger Woods - 7 Secrets to Success
>>Get the Golf Scorecard and Stats Book by Wicked Smart Golf to track 50 rounds of golf. >> Get HACKMOTION Golf 5% off w/code WICKEDSMART In today's episode, I share new insights to Tiger Woods mental game based on the 2002 book, Think Like Tiger by John Andrisani. This book is a great read and shares valuable insights into how the GOAT thinks about the game. In this episode, you will learn: How planning the night before can boost your mental game The Bobby Jones tip that inspired his mid round confidence The two things Earl Woods taught him that will help your game Why rehearsal swings are a necessary part of your pre-shot routine And a lot more. 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 20%) Golf Forever: The best way to work on your golf fitness at home or the gym, with easy to follow plans & app (use code “WICKEDSMART” to save 15%). HackMotion: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment). Wicked Smart Golf Academy: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 75+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro. Also, don’t forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf on Amazon or Audible (ideal for beginner to intermediate golfers who want 111 ways to play better without swing changes. Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf II on Amazon or Audible (perfect for golfers looking to break 80 consistently). Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf III on Amazon or Audible (best for players wanting to dominate competitive events).
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Announcement: Wicked Smart Golf Scorecard & Stats Book is LIVE
>> Get the Golf Scorecard and Stats Book by Wicked Smart Golf to track 50 rounds of golf. You'll also have room on each page to document swing thoughts, mental game strategies, and your best shots after each round.
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.
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