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Wicked Smart Golf

Wicked Smart Golf

By: Michael Leonard
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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 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.2022 Golf
Episodes
  • James Berry: How to Think, Train, and Act Like an Elite Golfer (Flashback Friday)

    James Berry: How to Think, Train, and Act Like an Elite Golfer (Flashback Friday)
    Feb 27 2026

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    James Berry is a former professional golfer turned coach and author of The College Golfer. With years of experience competing at a high level and coaching elite players, James shares his insights on what separates high performers from the rest. We dive into the mental game, practice habits, and strategies that help golfers elevate their performance and play their best under pressure.

    When you listen to this interview, you will learn:

    • James pro golf journey.
    • How to think like an elite golfer.
    • The importance of driving at high level golf.
    • How to think, act, and train like an elite player.
    • Why you must get clear about your end goals.
    • The importance of discipline to improve off and on the course.
    • How a system to course management can help you improve decisions.
    • Going back to college in his late 20s to play college golf.
    • Turning pro again before eventually getting into coaching and writing his book.

    And a lot more - look out for part two and my recap of this awesome episode on Thursday. Follow James Berry on Instagram and check out his website.

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    Master Mobility & Flexibility with 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%).

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    Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf.

    Practice Like a Pro With Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 90+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.

    Wicked Smart Golf Books

    Play better FAST with the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy on Amazon or Audible.

    Simplify "golf fitness" with my book, The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula on Amazon. Or, listen to it on Audible.

    Also, don't forget to connect on social media:

    Follow on TikTok

    Follow on Instagram

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 472: Wicked Smart Mailbag Pt 3: 10 of Your Questions Answered

    472: Wicked Smart Mailbag Pt 3: 10 of Your Questions Answered
    Feb 26 2026

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    Today I'll answer 10 questions to help your game wicked fast, including:

    • 3 pre-round essentials
    • The power of your self-image
    • Easy tips to break 80 consistently
    • Why you don't need a $400 driver shaft
    • How to assess your game and make a plan to improve

    And a lot more tips to help you play better this season.

    WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products

    Think Like a Pro with DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%).

    Master Mobility & Flexibility with 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%).

    Use HackMotion for Better Ballstriking: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment).

    Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf.

    Practice Like a Pro With Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 90+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.

    Wicked Smart Golf Books

    Play better FAST with the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy on Amazon or Audible.

    Simplify "golf fitness" with my book, The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula on Amazon. Or, listen to it on Audible.

    Also, don't forget to connect on social media:

    Follow on TikTok

    Follow on Instagram

    Subscribe on YouTube
    Show More Show Less
    26 mins
  • 471: Mental Game Mastery: Dr. Debbie Crews Recap (5 Strategies)

    471: Mental Game Mastery: Dr. Debbie Crews Recap (5 Strategies)
    Feb 24 2026

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    Today I'll recap Dr. Debbie Crews episode to help you master the mental game. In this episode you will learn the best tips from my interview with Dr. Crews that will help your mental game wicked fast.

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    Think Like a Pro with DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%).

    Master Mobility & Flexibility with 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%).

    Use HackMotion for Better Ballstriking: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment).

    Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf.

    Practice Like a Pro With Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 90+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.

    Wicked Smart Golf Books

    Play better FAST with the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy on Amazon or Audible.

    Simplify "golf fitness" with my book, The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula on Amazon. Or, listen to it on Audible.

    Also, don't forget to connect on social media:

    Follow on TikTok

    Follow on Instagram

    Subscribe on YouTube
    Show More Show Less
    18 mins
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