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Wicked Smart Golf

by Michael Leonard

Welcome to Wicked Smart Golf, the go-to podcast for golfers who want to shoot lower scores and play their best without changing their swing. Hosted by Michael Leonard, a +2 handicap golfer, best-selling author, and founder of Wicked Smart Golf, this show has helped golfers around the world play smarter, more consistent golf with over 2 million downloads and counting. Michael has written over 4 million words on golf, authored four books, and built one of the fastest-growing platforms in the game, all focused on one mission: help you lower your scores without obsessing over your swing. Because the truth is, your swing will never be perfect. But you don't need a perfect swing to break 80, shoot in the 70s, or play the best golf of your life. In this podcast, you'll learn how to master the mental game, play smarter on the course, practice with purpose, and simplify your short game and putting for lower scores. Each episode is designed to give you practical strategies you can actually use, whether you're a beginner or an experienced player trying to reach the next level. You'll also hear from some of the best minds in golf, including top coaches, elite players, sports psychologists, and best-selling authors, sharing insights to help you improve faster and perform under pressure. If you're serious about playing more consistent golf and finally reaching your potential, this podcast is for you. For even more, check out the Wicked Smart Golf book series on Amazon and Audible, where you'll find step-by-step systems to improve every part of your game.

Latest episodes

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539: Skip Kendall - $10M Tour Veteran Shares His Short Game & Scoring Secrets

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>>Apply for 1:1 performance coaching with Michael (limited spots available) >>Download my FREE wedge matrix guide In this episode of Wicked Smart Golf, host Michael L

Oct 22
1 h 25 min

538: Wicked Smart Game Plan - Helping Clint Become a Scratch Golfer

>>Join the Wicked Smart Speed Challenge 2.0 (develop speed habits over 30 days to hit it longer than ever) >>Apply for 1:1 performance coaching with Michael (limited sp

Oct 20
47 min

Will Robins - The "Scoring Method" To Lower Your Handicap Fast (Flashback Friday)

>>Join the NEW Wicked Smart Golf Speed Challenge  >>Use HackMotion for Better Ballstriking: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDS

Oct 16
1 h 12 min

537: Fast Eddie Fernandes Shares His Secrets to Insane Driver Speed

>>Join the NEW Wicked Smart Golf Speed Challenge  >>Download my FREE distance guide to add 10+ yards in 60 days In this episode, we welcome back Eddie "Fast Eddie" Fe

Oct 15
1 h 22 min

The NEW Wicked Smart Golf Speed Challenge is OPEN!

>>Learn more about the Wicked Smart Golf Speed Challenge (enroll by 10/20 at 11:59pm PST).  The NEW 30-Day Speed Challenge is officially here! I've completely revamped

Oct 14
4 min

536: How I Gained 15 MPH of Clubhead Speed (100 to 115)

>>Join the NEW Wicked Smart Golf Speed Challenge  >>My favorite speed trainers: Speed Train With Rypstick (code "WICKEDSMART" saves you 20%) Speed Train with HiiTs Dr

Oct 13
33 min

535: Jared Tendler Gave Me a Mental Game Lesson Pt. 2 (The Zone, Focus, & Scar Tissue)

>>Read Jared Tendler's book, Everyday Golf Psychology >>Read the Wicked Smart Golf Books Play better FAST with the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy on Amazon or Audible. 

Oct 8
1 h 00 min

534: 7 Warm Up Mistakes Winners Avoid At All Costs

>>Master Mobility & Flexibility with GolfForever: The best way to work on your golf fitness at home or the gym, with easy to follow plans & app (use code "WICKEDSMART" to

Oct 6
21 min

James Berry: Proven Mental Golf Techniques of the Pros (Flashback Friday)

>>Think Like a Pro with DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). >>Get my FREE guide, 10 Course Management S

Oct 2
51 min

533: Jess Lapachinski - Overcoming Bad Shots, Building Routines, External Focus, & On-Course Mindset

>>Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%)  >>Download my FREE distance guide to add 10+ y

Oct 1
55 min

532: 5 Weeks of Tourney Golf (a 1st, 2nd, MC, Funny Moments, Epic Guests and Major Lessons)

>>Download my FREE distance guide to add 10+ yards in 60 days LEARN THE WICKED SMART GOLF SYSTEM Apply for 1:1 performance coaching with Michael (limited spots availa

Sep 29
40 min

531: Mike Fox - How Clubfitting Can Lead to Lower to Scores

>>Get a FREE PXG fitting with the code "WICKEDSMART"  >>Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: Proven paths to break 90, break 80, and crush competitiv

Sep 24
30 min

530: Wicked Smart Game Plan - How Jason Went From 30 to 5 Handicap & Plan to Scratch

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

Sep 22
1 h 05 min

Justin Kraft - 7 Practice Mistakes Killing Your Scores (Flashback Friday)

>> Join the Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula (100 printable practice plans) and use "PC20" to save 20% on your investment  >> Get 5 FREE practice plans now Justin K

Sep 18
48 min

529: Michael Leonard - Stop Playing Scared Golf and How to Break Scoring Plateaus

>>Work with Michael for 1:1 performance coaching (better golf without swing changes) -- email michael@wickedsmartgolf.com to see if it's a good fit (3 spots left) >>Get

Sep 17
1 h 07 min

528: 182 Holes in 12 Days - 18 Lessons for Better Golf Without Swing Changes

>>Work with me for performance golf coaching (3 spots left) - email me: michael@wickedsmartgolf.com  >>Get Voice Caddie Launch Monitors 15% off w/code WICKEDSMART.  S

Sep 15
56 min

527: Nik Neal - The Secrets to Playing Elite Tournament Golf

>>Read Wicked Smart Golf III: Tournament Golf Secrets to Perform Under Pressure >>Get my FREE Tournament Golf Cheatsheet >>Join the Tournament Golf Bootcamp >>Try o

Sep 10
1 h 29 min

REPLAY: How to Think Like Tiger Woods - 7 Secrets to Success

>>Read/listen to the Wicked Smart Golf trilogy >>Apply for 1:1 performance coaching with Michael (limited spots available) In today's episode, I share new insights to

Sep 8
27 min

Jeff Sullivan: Secrets of a +4 HDCP at 40 Years Young (Flashback Friday)

>>Join DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Today I'm joined by Jeff Sullivan, a +4 handicap (at 40 year

Sep 4
48 min

526: Jared Tendler Gives Me a Mental Lesson (Anger, Expectations, & Annoying Playing Partners)

>>Get the Wicked Smart Car Caddy series (audio tracks to 10X your confidence pre- and post-round) >>Read Jared Tendler's book, Everyday Golf Psychology In this episod

Sep 3
1 h 06 min

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#11
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701
days in the top 50 since Nov 2024

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What listeners say

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Information and guest are top shelf. Content delivered in a way that is consistent and easy to understand and apply for all handicap levels.

Buck Fallard · Mar 2025

Michael has helped me lower my scores and enjoy the game more by simply thinking and making better decisions on the golf course. This is one of the best golf podcasts on the mental game.

Wantoku · Jan 2025

Michael does an excellent job blending his playing and coaching experience into tangible action steps to help players of all skill levels play smarter, better golf - fast. I highly recommend you listen!

Successhasacost · Nov 2024

Highly recommend this podcast for anyone looking to play mentally strong out on the course. It’s helpful for anyone at any level.

lindsayheinly · Aug 2024

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