Wicked Smart Golf

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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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Buck Fallard

Great content

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

My Favorite Golf Podcast

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.
Paul J Salter

Wickedly effective strategies and content!

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!
lindsayheinly

Awesome, helpful golf mental game podcast

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

Best golf podcast out there!

Michael brings such a great mix of content and a high level of energy to his platform. He’s very engaging and I find myself frequently going back and listening to older episodes that apply to my game’s needs.
bsc008

Awesome Pod!

One of my go to listens, perfect way to learn how to think your way around the course to improve scores!
dswg

Wicked Good!

I’ve been going down the golf mental side wormhole for a few years now. It all started with Imagine Golf, then Above Par then Tori and that led me to WSG! They are all great and I have learned something from them all. WS and Michael go one level deeper and bring in some of the best guests I’ve heard with real, tangible actions to take to improve my game. Not just in my brain and emotions but my swing as well. I also love love the recaps! Prob my favorites especially on Tour Tempo and 5 Fundamentals. I’ve listened to those over and over again. I was a 16 HC when I started and now just hit 7.4! So if you need an edge get Wicked Smart about your golf and listen in! This is definitely an ace! Ty Michael! 🏌🏼‍♂️
Snacks and Naps

Tons of great tips

I love the different topics & guests — so much great content that helped my game
KHarris703

Good Info, Easy to Apply

Really like this podcast. It has good information, and Michael shares it in a way that’s easy to understand and apply to your own game. I’ve started implementing some of this low hanging fruit into my winter practice and I’m already seeing positive gains with higher quality and more efficient sessions.
Higginbotham5454

Solid Advice

I’ve committed to getting my mental game better. The podcast is spot on for the everyday hacker out on the course to shave stokes off your game. Highly recommend.
julesaz33

Wicked smart!

Amazing mental game tips
joshlukenichols

Michael brings the fun to golf

I had the pleasure of being on Wicked Smart Golf and also hosted Michael on my podcast, The Mental Golf Show. Michael is one of the most enthusiastic people I know in the business. He loves the journey of improvement, and has the mental concepts to help all players improve and find the joy in the game. Highly recommend Wicked Smart Golf!
ACIII7

Mental game strong

Loving all the mental golf tips & guests. Keep it up
No3Jacks

5 minute episodes are great!

Love the 5 minute format. Really relatable topics in an easy to process style. Already applying a few to my game. Keep them coming!
43 reasons

Great content!

Really love this podcast! All of the information is everything I need and more! Keep up the great work!
ItsallGoo

Great Podcast

Great Content! Love the length of the podcast too!!
jonah12321

Golf podcast of the 2023 golf season!

After just a couple days, I’m 15 episodes in. If you’re addicted to golf, and grinding to get better, or simply play as a weekend warrior, this podcast is for you! I couldn’t ask for a more comprehensive vault of amazing golf discussion, and after a few days am already seeing results on the course. Give this podcast a shot. You won’t regret it!
BirdieMan87

Really great content

The last few months I haven’t approached my game very seriously and my scoring suffered as a result. After listening to a handful of episodes, this pod gave me the motivation I needed. I brought some of these lessons to the course and immediately regained form. Focusing specifically on a consistent pre-shot routine that took 13 seconds or less yielded great results for me, and I’m really excited to build on the momentum. I didn’t think I’d be golfing as much in ‘23 but I’m already looking at tournament schedules and thinking I should’ve set loftier golf goals for the year. You’re the man…many thanks from a big fan!
sjsgfjdn

Mental Golf Type

An overall great golf podcast, but really enjoyed the episode with John Weir on the Mental golf type. It can be instantly impactful once you can follow your personality type on the course. I look forward to diving deeper into it.
Sporkfan23

Great Golf Podcast

Fantastic podcast with things you can put into play right now in your own game. The road to getting better starts here!
frustratedwrp

For real!!!

Michael breaks the game down, gives you real world advice on how to play your best golf! If “ain’t no hobby”. You’ll wanna listen to what he has to say!!! Love the podcast! Keep up the great work!!!
Dubhead745

The greatest

This podcast is the best gold podcast in the world!
Steve the pest

Amazing show

Being a guest on this podcast was really special and I enjoyed my time being on the show. If you’re looking to shave strokes off your game as well as improving your short game this is the podcast you need to be listening to!
Max122289

Wicked Awesome Pod

There is so much great content in this pod in every episode. I have began applying or at least tried many of the strategies explained from the episodes and have definitely seen an improvement in my game. What I really love about this podcast, is that anyone from a beginner to a scratch golfer can benefit from it. It’s great to hear 1st hand tournament experience from Michael as well as what his guest have to say. Will definitely continue to tune in for every episode and try to become a Wicked Smart golfer.
MMiller414

This podcast makes your game better

Michael delivers straight value to your game in all aspects in an easily digestible way. Highly recommend this for any skill level - those of us that have the bug know that you can never get enough golf in your life, and apart of teaching, this podcast keeps me sane with the dopamine hit of golf during the commute each week!
gabbers10101010

Tons of wisdom for your game

I love all the golf advice with course management & short game! Super inspirational— makes me want to play more golf than ever⛳️
Xochi_

Love me some golf

I am a beginner golfer but am learning so much from this podcast! The mental game & putting stuff is the best 👍
Rob78363990

I love it

We’re all guilty of watching countless YouTube videos and beating ourselves up over multiple swing thoughts and specific techniques. Mike takes a different approach here and highlights the mental aspects of the game to provide the right mindset to achieve our potential. Golf is a mental game and hearing from someone who has experience with course management and who’s able to provide insight on how to get your mind right pays dividends. I highly recommend giving the podcast a listen, the look and shoot putting technique has already saved a few strokes off my game!
wallybearGP

Helping my golf game tons ⛳️

I like the putting episode so much. Learned a ton about mental game too. Keep the new episodes coming my game needs it
i love uu

More podcasts please!!

Michael is not only entertaining and funny, he is wicked smart!! Looking forward to listening each week.
Mrscmitchell

Super Knowledgeable

Loving this podcast and loving Michael! I’ve shared this new podcast with every golfer I know! Can’t wait for more episodes. Thanks Michael!
jahdjcnc

Wicked wisdom

Excellent insight and advice that is unmatched! Not only are his passion and drive for the sport evident, his wisdom is effective and a true testament to his skill. Keep up the great work!
J-McLovin

A absolutely must listen

You can tell Michael loves the game of golf and loves talking about it. A great listen that makes it fun. Go ahead and listen, you will thank me afterwards!
Ashtastically_Fit

Learn from the best!

For a guy is constantly on course, you can count on him to help with your game…it doesn’t hurt that he’s great at writing and has incredible humor too!
Linda_Pupp

Super funny & entertaining

You can tell he loves golf! And I love learning about the mental game side of the game. Great story telling
fitlikelori

Great golf podcast

Mike does a great job blending practical golf advice & mental game tips for everyone to improve. I love the episode about practice & putting advice too. Whether you’re a beginner or avid player, this golf podcast can help!
heymynameisstutz

Finally a relatable golf pod!

Finally a normal person that I can relate to speaking about golf on my terms! I am a very casual golfer, but I just can’t get into any golf media to entertain me or get my game to the next level. Michael’s storytelling ability is not only entertaining, but very relatable. I’m finally ready to take these bite sized changes to my golfing approach and see how it helps my scores, and more importantly, amount of fun I have on the course. Thanks Mike and keep it coming!
Radchad77

Super helpful and very thoughtful

You can tell Michael really thinks through all the tips and takes time to provide examples that make sense. Easy listening. Better golf. Simple.
whitt009

Keep ‘em coming!

As a casual golfer I love getting to hear real stories and lessons that aren’t way above my head. This podcast is the perfect combo of war stories and tips that make it a perfect pairing to pop on in the morning on my way to the gym. Don’t want to get this guy kicked off the apple store but dare I say: the Joe Rogan of Golf Podcasts!
Inspire Success

Entertaining golf podcast

Very relatable golf podcast that is easy to listen too & super informative. Michael has tons of competitive golf knowledge & love his mental game episodes. My golf practice routine is going to be much more effective too. If you’re a golfer who wants to play better & lower your handicap, these episodes are super helpful. Excited for guest episodes too!
JLetman

Love this guy!

Mike is a great story teller, and obviously has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the great game of golf. I look forward to tuning into this podcast for the long haul. Consider me a Wicked Smart fan!