Wicked Smart Golf

By: Michael Leonard
  • Summary

  • 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.
    2022
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Episodes
  • 338: 3 Easy Ways to Improve Your Swing This Offseason
    Nov 22 2024

    Don't waste the offseason - use RYP Golf products to change your swing and game wicked fast.

    • >>Start speed training with Rypstick now. This is the best speed trainer in golf and will make it easy to gain distance for next season.
    • Ryp Foam Balls - Great to use indoors, into a net, or simulator to upgrade your swing. Consider working with a coach to build a more consistent and reliable swing.
    • Butter Blade - An awesome new training aid that makes practice 10X more effective and can use with real golf balls.

    Use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 10% on all RYP Golf products.

    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”)

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    6 mins
  • 337: Dr. Luke Benoit - The Science of Swing Changes & Gaining Speed
    Nov 21 2024

    >>Start speed training with Rypstick now. Use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 10% on all RYP Golf products.

    Dr. Luke Benoit back for his second interview to help you dominate the offseason. He has a Ph.D. in motor learning and control, a 12X best young teacher, the #1 ranked instruction in MN by Golf Digest, and the creator of Rypstick Golf.

    Before his impressive teaching career, he was also a professional golfer with 18 wins! We had a great chat and think you’ll gain a ton of valuable strategies when you listen to the full interview.

    When you listen, you will learn:

    • Why early extension happens.
    • How to change your grip to fix your ball flight.
    • How to schedule practice based on your goals.
    • The importance of grip & a common myth debunked.
    • The mistake most people are making with lag putting practice.
    • The Rypstick guarantee that will make adding speed inevitable.
    • How ButterBlade and foam balls can change your practice routine.

    And a lot more epic golf tips. Make sure to follow Dr. Luke Benoit on Instagram, book a lesson on Skillest, learn more about working together on his website, and buy Rypstick now.

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    55 mins
  • 336: Leo Herrera - Use Intuition & Intention for Better Golf Fast
    Nov 19 2024

    >>Learn more about the Ultimate Offseason.

    >>Join DECADE Golf to master your mind this offseason!

    >>Get started with Rypstick to add clubhead speed this winter.

    Leo Herrera golf performance coach, movement specialist, and founder of The Connected Golfer.

    He has an extensive playing background including being a member of the Venezuelan National Team, Three-time member of the Florida Cup Team, Nominated as a 2019 Rolex Junior All-American (Honorable Mention), having reached 20th in the Rolex Golf Rankings. He also won the 2021 USGA Four-Ball Championship before turning professional

    In this episode, you will learn:

    • To love the process not outcomes.
    • How to “brainwash” yourself to success.
    • The power of sticking to routines under pressure.
    • Why you need to trust your gut (on and of the course).
    • What it was like playing with John Daly and Donald Trump.
    • How personal development will give you an edge outside the golf course.

    Follow Leo on Instagram, and check out his website to download his free e-book.

    Wicked Smart Golf Recommendations

    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%).

    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”)

    Show more Show less
    48 mins

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Great POD cast on the mental side of golf

Brings on great guest who share their knowledge and their journey. Discusses a wide range of topics from speed training to hypnotherapy to provide listers with ways to improve their performance.Michael provides his own experience and journey.

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