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Wicked Smart Golf

Michael Leonard
Mental Game
Golf Performance
Golf
Putting Techniques
Putting Setup
Green Reading
Golf Strategy
Intuition
Mental Coaching
Short Game
Visualizing Putts
Confidence
PGA Tour
Lessons From the Best
Golf Practice
Block Practice
Golf Competitions
Tournament Golf
Grip Position
Tournament Play

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 Califo... more

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Dr. Debbie Crews
Neuroscientist, researcher, author, and founder of OptiBrain.
OptiBrain
Episode: 470: Dr. Debbie Crews - Outsmart Your Brain For Your Best Golf Ever
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
Dr. Don Wood
Creator of The Inspired Performance Institute program, performance and neuroscience expert
The Inspired Performance Institute
Episode: 466: Dr. Don Wood - Learn to Release Trauma to Play Your Best Golf
Dr. Troy Van Biezen
Trainer for Scottie Scheffler and former trainer for Tiger Woods
Episode: Dr. Troy Van Biezen: How Amateurs Can Train Like Scottie Scheffler (Fitness Friday)
Brixton Albert
Founder of Performance Golf
Performance Golf
Episode: 464: Brixton Albert - Building a $100M Golf Brand & Tips to Break 80
Jim McLean
Hall of Fame golf coach and author of 16 instructional books
Episode: 462: Jim McLean - Inside the Mind of a Hall of Fame Coach
Alyssa Morahan
Former college golfer turned elite mental golf coach
Self-employed
Episode: 454: Alyssa Morahan - From D1 College Golfer to Elite Mental Golf Coach
Landon Michelson
Professional golfer and certified fluid motion factor instructor
Episode: Landon Michelson: How to Shift Your Self Belief for Better Golf (Flashback Friday)
Marcus Potter
PGA Tour putting coach with insights on putting techniques
PGA Tour
Episode: 452: Marcus Potter - Proven Putting Secrets From a PGA Coach

Host

Michael Leonard
Host of Wicked Smart Golf

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 238 ratings
  • 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year ago
  • 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.

    Audible
    5
    Chris Lynch
    United Statesa year 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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#21
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#30
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Apple Podcasts
#37
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Apple Podcasts
#22
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Apple Podcasts
#29
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#29
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472: Wicked Smart Mailbag Pt 3: 10 of Your Questions Answered
Q: What keeps you coming back to the game?
The quest to try to do your best knowing you can never master the game, and the joy of learning from it.
472: Wicked Smart Mailbag Pt 3: 10 of Your Questions Answered
Q: What is the best way to stop being afraid of success?
Visualize your future self achieving goals and remind yourself there's no danger in golf success.
472: Wicked Smart Mailbag Pt 3: 10 of Your Questions Answered
Q: What strategies do you recommend to consistently hit in the 80s?
Focus on self-talk, practice short putts, and avoid big numbers by making smart T-box selections.
472: Wicked Smart Mailbag Pt 3: 10 of Your Questions Answered
Q: How good can I get just with stock shots?
Yes, you can absolutely get to scratch golf with stock shots and don't need to hit every fancy shot.
472: Wicked Smart Mailbag Pt 3: 10 of Your Questions Answered
Q: How can I better identify things that are holding me back or sabotaging my game?
Study your game, track stats for objective data, and analyze the subjective feelings that affect your performance.

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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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1. Dr. Debbie Crews
2. Reece de Castro
3. Dr. Don Wood
4. Dr. Troy Van Biezen
5. Brixton Albert
6. Jim McLean
7. Alyssa Morahan
8. Landon Michelson

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