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Wicked Smart Golf

Michael Leonard
Golf
Mental Game
Tournament Golf
Course Management
Putting
Wicked Smart Golf
Short Game
Speed Training
Fitness
Golf Fitness
Golf Performance
Decade Golf
Strength Training
Golf Coaching
PGA Tour
Wicked Smart Golf II
Mobility
Golf Instruction
Pre-Shot Routine
Wedges

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 1 million downloads and counting. Michael has written over 4 mil... more

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Pete Holman
Physical therapist, certified strength and conditioning specialist, author, and fitness-product inventor (GolfForever Swing Trainer)
GolfForever / ph1performance
Episode: 490: Pete Holman - Become a "Golf Ninja" With Better Mobility, Strength, & Balance
Chris Petefish
Top 300 golfer, coach and founder of Chris Petefish School (SKOOL)
Chris Petefish Golf/School
Episode: 488: Chris Petefish – Lessons From a Top 300 Golfer to Play Your Best Golf
Mark Broadie
Creator of Strokes Gained; Carson Family Professor of Business at Columbia Business School
Columbia Business School
Episode: 486: Mark Broadie - Use Data to Actually Lower Your Handicap (Strokes Gained 101)
Jeff Troesch
Mental performance coach and author
Cal Poly (past), mental training practitioner across NBA/MLB and golf
Episode: 482: Jeff Troesch - Build a Mental Game That Actually Works for You
Cordie Walker
All things golf improvement, author of The Scoring Edge
Golf Well (Cordie Walker)
Episode: 480: Cordie Walker - How to Develop a "Scoring Edge" for 2026
Matt Stenson
Professional golfer from Australia
Australian PGA/Pro golfer
Episode: 478: Matt Stenson - From 2 Handicap to Pro Golfer in 2 Short Years
Brad Thompson
Golf fitness expert, TPI certified, strength and conditioning specialist
Brad Thompson Golf Fitness
Episode: 476: Brad Thompson - Strength, Cardio, and Hydration Hacks for Scratch Golf
Dr. Debbie Crews
A sports psychologist and neuroscientist specializing in the mental aspects of golf for over 40 years
Episode: 471: Mental Game Mastery: Dr. Debbie Crews Recap (5 Strategies)
Reece de Castro
Amateur golfer who improved from a 20 handicap to a plus handicap in two years
Episode: 468: Reece de Castro - From 20 Handicap to Scratch Golfer in 2 Years

Host

Michael Leonard
Host of Wicked Smart Golf

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 245 ratings
  • Honest & Relatable

    I’ve been listening to Michael for well over a year now… listened to every ep that interests me. He asks good questions, shares vulnerable personal stories and offers a holistic approach to golf improvement. Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hrh68
    Australia3 months ago
  • 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Buck Fallard
    United Statesa year ago
  • 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wantoku
    United Statesa year ago
  • 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.

    Audible
    5
    Chris Lynch
    United States2 years ago
  • 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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paul J Salter
    United States2 years ago

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Fans highlight interviews with top coaches and researchers as high-value.
Reviews emphasize consistent, energetic delivery and measurable improvements in play.
Listeners praise actionable mental game advice and practical takeaways.

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#18
United States/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#17
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Apple Podcasts
#22
Canada/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#17
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Apple Podcasts
#20
France/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#35
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

494: Scott Fawcett - Avoid the "Tiger 5" Mistakes for Lower Scores
Q: What is the core idea behind Decade Golf and Tiger 5?
Decade Golf is a strategy system that uses statistics to tell you what to work on and to guide course management decisions, not just track numbers. Tiger 5 identifies the five most common high-impact mistakes (like bogeys inside 150, etc.) to avoid on each hole, helping players minimize big numbers and improve scoring.
488: Chris Petefish – Lessons From a Top 300 Golfer to Play Your Best Golf
Q: What role did data and stats play in your development, and how should amateurs use stats to improve?
He argues that tracking stats reveals weaknesses and sets tangible goals, while also shaping expectations and prioritizing practice based on evidence rather than emotion.
488: Chris Petefish – Lessons From a Top 300 Golfer to Play Your Best Golf
Q: What was your mindset like when you first started playing professionally, and how did you stay motivated through early setbacks?
He explains that staying curious about his own improvement, focusing on controllables, and applying a data-driven view to practice helped him stay motivated. He emphasizes relief and momentum from making cuts and gradually building resilience through repeated four-day events.
Debbie O'Connell - Build Unshakeable Confidence in Golf & Life (Flashback Friday)
Q: Can you share a memorable story that illustrates the power of mindset in golf?
Debbie recounts Lexi Thompson's experience and Amy Bokerset's story of self-talk and support, illustrating how mindset supports peak performance even under intense scrutiny and public attention.
Debbie O'Connell - Build Unshakeable Confidence in Golf & Life (Flashback Friday)
Q: What are some practical on-course confidence boosters you recommend audience members actually use?
Use a steady pre-shot routine, stay in the moment, employ on-course breathing to calm nerves, and replace negative self-talk with neutral or positive phrases; also focus on asking forward-moving questions like how to improve rather than what's wrong.

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This program focuses on lowering golf scores without swing changes, emphasizing mindset, practice habits, and short-game proficiency. Episodes mix solo coaching with interviews from coaches, researchers, and high-performing players to translate mental and fitness strategies into practical on-course results. The show is notably action-oriented, often providing concrete drills, routines, and resources you can apply immediately. It tends to attract listeners who want measurable improvement and appreciation for data-driven, psychology-informed training in golf.

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5. The Par Train - Helping Frustrated Golfers #EnjoyTheRide

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Wicked Smart Golf launched 4 years ago and published 576 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Wicked Smart Golf include:

1. Pete Holman
2. Chris Petefish
3. Mark Broadie
4. Jeff Troesch
5. Cordie Walker
6. Matt Stenson
7. Brad Thompson
8. Dr. Debbie Crews

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