Wicked Smart Golf

Michael Leonard
Wicked Smart Golf

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 2,000,000 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.

  1. قبل ٣ أيام

    403: Dr. Troy Van BIezen - Golf Fitness Secrets From Scottie Scheffler's Trainer

    Register for the FREE Training: Score Like a Scratch Golfer on 6/18 at 430pm PST. 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 big).  Dr. Troy Van Biezen is a world-renowned sports chiropractor who has spent over 21 years on the PGA Tour, working with legends like Tiger Woods, Jordan Spieth, Zach Johnson, Justin Thomas, and most recently, 2025 PGA Champion Scottie Scheffler. He’s a Titleist Performance Institute Medical Level 2 professional, a trusted advisor for elite-level athletes, and the co-founder of LivPur, a hydration brand helping players stay sharp and recover faster.  When you listen to this episode, you will learn: What he learned working with Tiger Woods Why cardio is the missing ingredient for most golfers The biggest misconceptions around recovery, mobility, and performance The importance of sleep, nutrition, and energy management How GolfForever can help amateur golfers avoid injury and build a better swing  How he helped Scottie Scheffler during his PGA Championship victory >>Fill out this short survey to enter into the episode 400 giveaway (must submit by June 13th at 11:59pm PST to be eligible). >>Read the Fathers Day Gift Guide!  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%)  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.   WHYGOLF Training Aids: The best training aids to help your practice sessions.  Mental Golf Type: The Best Mental Game Training (use code WICKEDSMART to save 25%).  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  Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf II on Amazon or Audible

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  2. قبل ٥ أيام

    402: Las Vegas City Am Recap - The Good, Bad, and Ugly

    >>Fill out this short survey to enter into the episode 400 giveaway (must submit by June 13th at 11:59pm PST to be eligible). >>Get started with GolfForever (20% off through 6/17/25) - use code "WICKEDSMART").  Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 75+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.   Learn about my experience at Las Vegas City Am so you can play better this summer. Whether you're a tournament golfer or not, this episode will help your game. In this episode you will learn: How to reset after poor rounds Why you need to eat/drink every three holes  The importance of never labeling yourself and skills  Why you need to get back to home base practice sessions And a lot more strategies to play better without 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%). 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%).  Wicked Smart Golf Academy: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf.  WHYGOLF Training Aids: The best training aids to help your practice sessions.  Mental Golf Type: The Best Mental Game Training (use code WICKEDSMART to save 25%).  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  Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf II on Amazon or Audible

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  3. ٣ يونيو

    400: May Recap - 10 Lessons for Lower Scores + Epic Giveaway

    >>Fill out this short survey to enter into the episode 400 giveaway (must submit by June 13th at 11:59pm PST to be eligible). >>Get the 10 Most Popular Wicked Smart Golf Podcast Episodes Guide! >>Read the Fathers Day Gift Guide!  Today is a fun recap of the best content from guests and my game in May to help you play better golf without swing changes. In this episode, you will learn: The importance of locking in holes 16-18. Why repetition is the key to improving in tournaments. How a mental golf scorecard can help you manage your routine mid-round.  About "anyway" shots and how they can save 3-5 shots per round (or 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%)  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.  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.  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  Read or listen to  Wicked Smart Golf II on Amazon or Audible

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  4. ٢٨ مايو

    399: Scott Fawcett - Short Game Secrets + The Mindset of Scoring (Pt. 2) & Recap

    Join DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Scott Fawcett returns to the show for his fourth (and best) appearance yet—and this one is packed with insights that can transform your game immediately. Known as the “Moneyball of Golf,” Scott is the creator of the DECADE Golf system, a data-driven approach to course management that’s helped everyone from junior golfers to major champions like Bryson DeChambeau and Will Zalatoris. I recommend DECADE Golf to all of my mental golf coaching students—and for good reason. It simplifies decision-making, builds confidence, and helps you play smarter under pressure. In this episode, you will learn: The power of short game and putting routines. Why meditation matters—on and off the course A PGA Tour proven putting strategy to drain more putts every round.  How to build a consistent chipping system that eliminates doubt Scott’s plan to chase the Champions Tour And a wild Masters breakdown (including how Rory could’ve won by 10) If you haven't join DECADE Golf yet, you are missing out!  WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%)  Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 75+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.  Mental Golf Type: The Best Mental Game Training (use code WICKEDSMART to save 25%).  Wicked Smart Golf Academy: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf.  WHYGOLF Training Aids: The best training aids to help your practice sessions.  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  Read or listen to  Wicked Smart Golf II on Amazon or Audible

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  5. ٢٧ مايو

    398: Scott Fawcett - Short Game Secrets + The Mindset of Scoring (Pt. 1)

    Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 75+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.  DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Scott Fawcett returns to the show for his fourth (and best) appearance yet—and this one is packed with insights that can transform your game immediately. Known as the “Moneyball of Golf,” Scott is the creator of the DECADE Golf system, a data-driven approach to course management that’s helped everyone from junior golfers to major champions like Bryson DeChambeau and Will Zalatoris. I recommend DECADE Golf to all of my mental golf coaching students—and for good reason. It simplifies decision-making, builds confidence, and helps you play smarter under pressure. In this episode, you will learn: The power of short game and putting routines. Why meditation matters—on and off the course A PGA Tour proven putting strategy to drain more putts every round.  How to build a consistent chipping system that eliminates doubt Scott’s plan to chase the Champions Tour And a wild Masters breakdown (including how Rory could’ve won by 10) If you haven't join DECADE Golf yet, you are missing out!  WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%)  Mental Golf Type: The Best Mental Game Training (use code WICKEDSMART to save 25%).  Wicked Smart Golf Academy: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf.  WHYGOLF Training Aids: The best training aids to help your practice sessions.  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  Read or listen to  Wicked Smart Golf II on Amazon or Audible

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  6. ٢٢ مايو

    397: Travis Zappia - Recapping US Open Pre-Qualifying Rounds

    >>Get DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Today's guest is Travis Zappia a good friend and plus handicap. We each caddied for each other in the US Open Qualifying (he played Phoenix CC, I played The Estancia Club). This was my best qualifier and learned a ton that I know will help your mental game.  Whether you play tournaments or not, this episode will help you master your game!  In this episode you will learn: Why you must fight until the finish. The power of expectation management. Why you should enter into a big "scary" event.  The importance of pre and post round routines to learn from everything.  How to reset when you have negative visualization over a shot (and pre/post shot routines). And a lot more.  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.  Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%)  Wicked Smart Golf Academy: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf.  Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 65+ 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 Buy Wicked Smart Golf on Amazon or Audible  Buy Wicked Smart Golf II on Amazon or Audible

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  7. ٢٠ مايو

    REPLAY: Charlie Beljan - Think Like a PGA Tour Winner + 10 Lesson Recap

    >>Join DECADE Golf and get 20% off using code "WICKEDSMART" at checkout! Register for the FREE LIVE training this Wednesday (5/21) at 4:30pm PST. Charlie Beljan is a pro golfer born in Mesa, Arizona who went on to win the 2002 US Junior Amateur. He also won the 2006 Arizona Amateur before playing college golf at the University of New Mexico. After graduating Charlie turned pro in 2007 and played on the Gateway Tour from 2008-2011. He won seven times and led the money list in 2009. He earned his PGA Tour card in 2012 and went on to win the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Classic.  In this episode, you will learn: His crazy US Open story How to finish the round strong How to bounce back after a blowup hole His approach shot strategy outside 150 yards Why you should never whine about course conditions The biggest mistake most golfers make with wedges Why you need a carry number and the importance of knowing your distance Plus, my 10-point extensive recap afterward to help you apply these lesson to your game.  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.  Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%)  Wicked Smart Golf Academy: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf.  Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 65+ 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 Buy Wicked Smart Golf on Amazon or Audible  Buy Wicked Smart Golf II on Amazon or Audible

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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 2,000,000 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.

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