Michael Leonard

Wicked Smart Golf

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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 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 t...

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Michael Leonard

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Karl Morris - Priceless Mindset Lessons from Golf's Top Performance Coach (Flashback Friday) 10.07.2026

>> Try Shot Pattern App (FREE 7-Day Trial) : The best golf GPS + stat tracking to help you manage your round and make better decisions (20% off w/my link). >> Get my FREE guide - Mental Golf Playbook (20-page guide) .  Today's guest is one of the world's leading performance coaches, Karl Morris. Based in the UK, Karl has worked with over 100 professional golfers, including major champions like Lee...

510: Josh Nichols - Proven Mental Strategies to Play Better Under Pressure 09.07.2026

>> Get my FREE pre-shot routine cheatsheet >> Get Voice Caddie Launch Monitors 15% off w/code WICKEDSMART.  SC200 Plus : The easiest to use launch monitor, no app needed. SC300i : An upgrade with access to more data using the Voice Caddie app.  SC4 Pro : Even more data and simulation to help you practice like a pro. Today I'm joined by Josh Nichols, the creator of the Mental Golf Show, a decorated...

509: June Recap - 8 Tournament Days + 8 Lessons For Lower Scores 07.07.2026

>> Dial in your wedge matrix (FREE 10-page guide) >> Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast : Proven paths to break 90, break 80, and crush competitive golf (no swing changes required) June was a busy month with 8 tournament rounds, tons of practice, and a lot of lessons learned along the way. In this 5 in June recap episode, I'm breaking down what worked, what didn't, and the bigg...

508: Henry Fall - Wicked Smart Insights From an Elite Golf Coach & Caddy 02.07.2026

>> Join the Wicked Smart Golf Wedge Challenge (enrollment ends soon).  >>Get 10% off Milo Lines & Henry's " Swing Like an Athlete Academy " with code "WICKEDSMART Henry Fall is a golf professional who excels as an instructor, player, and caddy, bringing a comprehensive perspective to the game. Based in Arizona, he partners with Milo Lines to provide high-quality instruction through their online ac...

507: Wicked Smart Game Plan: An Assistant Pro's Road to Scratch 30.06.2026

>> Join the Wicked Smart Golf Wedge Challenge (enrollment ends soon).  Michael Leonard is joined by Kenny, an assistant golf professional at Bully Rock Golf Course in Havre de Grace, Maryland .  A 25-year-old former baseball pitcher, Kenny currently plays to a 7.5 handicap with a goal of becoming a competitive professional golfer .  This session focuses on creating a structured game plan to help h...

Bryce Cope - Fixing 7 Common Golf Swing Issues Fast (Flashback Friday) 26.06.2026

>>Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast : Proven paths to break 90, break 80, and crush competitive golf (no swing changes required) Start Training with HackMotion : The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment).  Bryce Cope is back on the podcast (first ep was #95) and here to help you fix common swing issues. Not...

506: Jim Waldron - Mental Lessons from Shamanism, Buddhism, and Neuroscience for Golfers 25.06.2026

>>Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast : Proven paths to break 90, break 80, and crush competitive golf (no swing changes required) Jim Waldron is a mental performance coach and golf professional with one of the most diverse backgrounds in the sport, incorporating lessons from Buddhist mindfulness, modern neuroscience, NLP, and shamanism into his "mind-body connection" holistic a...

505: Golf Is Hard: US Open Lessons, New Gear & Tournament Prep 23.06.2026

>>Get Voice Caddie Launch Monitors 15% off w/code WICKEDSMART.  SC200 Plus : The easiest to use launch monitor, no app needed. SC300i : An upgrade with access to more data using the Voice Caddie app.  SC4 Pro : Even more data and simulation to help you practice like a pro. >> Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast : The FASTEST way to lower your scores and play consistent golf.  The US...

504: Wicked Smart Game Plan - Stats, AI, & a Simple Plan to STOP 3-Putting 18.06.2026

>> Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP and Play Consistent Golf Kevin, a 2.7 handicap golfer from Prince Edward Island, Canada, joins the podcast to discuss his journey from picking up the game in 2017 to shooting a personal best of 68 in 2025. Despite a short playing season, Kevin utilizes technology like Trackman and ChatGPT to analyze his stats, aiming to reach a plus handicap bef...

503: Wicked Smart Game Plan - From 7 Handicap to Scratch as a New Dad 16.06.2026

>> Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP and Play Consistent Golf Josh, a 33-year-old former college baseball player and new father living in Iowa, joins the podcast to discuss his goal of returning to a scratch handicap after his game drifted to a 7.   Despite limited time, Josh has built a high-quality home simulator setup in his garage to practice year-round.   In this episode, you...

Dr. Izzy Justice - How to Easily Train Your Brain for Better Golf (Flashback Friday) 12.06.2026

>> Fill out this short survey to get entered to win all sorts of epic prizes to celebrate 500 episodes.  >> Get the FREE Mental Golf Playbook >> Read Your Brain Swings Every Club Today I'm excited to welcome back Dr. Izzy Justice—a sports neuroscientist, author of 8 books including his latest,  Your Brain Swings Every Club . His first time on in 2023 was a game changer as he helped you understand...

502: John Irvine - Golf Gains 101 (Strength, Speed, and Longevity) 11.06.2026

>>Join the Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast : The FASTEST way to lower scores and consistent golf.  >> Fill out this short survey to get entered to win all sorts of epic prizes to celebrate 500 episodes.  Simplify "golf fitness" with my book, The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula on Amazon . Or, listen to it on Audible .  John Irvine is the founder of Golf Gains Fitness, a leading...

501: +5 Handicap Quest (Steal These 7 Strategies To Lower Your Handicap) 09.06.2026

>> Download my FREE guide to add 10+ yards in 60 days >> Shot Pattern : The best golf GPS + stat tracking to help you manage your round and make better decisions (20% off w/my link). Today I'm sharing what I'm doing to become a +5 handicap (watch all the videos on my YouTube channel) and how these strategies can help your game too. In this episode, you will learn: The power of a daily visualizatio...

Enter the 500th Episode Survey (The Biggest Promotion Yet)!!! 05.06.2026

Fill out this short survey to get entered to win all sorts of epic prizes to celebrate 500 episodes.  Please take this short survey to get entered into the Wicked Smart Golf promotion. I'll be choosing winners for:   1 membership to  Wicked Smart Golf Academy  Annual Membership ($997 value) 2 memberships to the  Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula   ($397 value) 3 members to the  Pre-Shot Like a Pr...

500: 15 Biggest Golf Lessons I've Learned From 500 Episodes + HUGE Promotion 04.06.2026

Fill out this short survey to get entered to win all sorts of epic prizes to celebrate 500 episodes.  Please take this short survey to get entered into the Wicked Smart Golf promotion. I'll be choosing winners for:   1 membership to  Wicked Smart Golf Academy  Annual Membership ($997 value) 2 memberships to the  Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula   ($397 value) 3 members to the  Pre-Shot Like a Pr...

499: How to Prepare for Golf Tournaments Like a Tour Pro 02.06.2026

>> Join the 21 Day Wicked Smart Golf Putting Challenge (join by 6/2 at 11:59pm PST) >> Try Shot Pattern FREE for 7-Days:   The best golf GPS + stat tracking to help you manage your round and make better decisions (20% off w/my link) >> Get PuttView Yardage Books Have a tournament coming up but aren't sure how to prepare? Don't worry, as someone who's competed in 400+ tournament days in the past de...

Join the 1st Ever Wicked Smart Golf 21-Day Putting Challenge 29.05.2026

>> Join the 21 Day Wicked Smart Golf Putting Challenge (join by 6/2 at 11:59pm PST) What Is the 21-Day Putting Challenge? This isn't just another random putting PDF or a few drills thrown together. It's a guided 21-day experience designed to help you: Eliminate costly 3-putts Improve speed control Build confidence inside 6 feet Develop a repeatable putting routine Practice with structure and purpo...

498: Dr. Jim Doorley: Use AI To Visualize Like a Pro and Transform Your Mental Game 28.05.2026

>> Join the Wicked Smart Golf Putting Challenge (join by 6/2 at 11:59pm PST) >> Try out the Kairo app (FREE) In this episode of Wicked Smart Golf, host Michael Leonard interviews Jim Doorley, a PhD in clinical psychology and former sports psychologist for Team USA .  Doorley is the primary psychologist behind Kairo, a groundbreaking AI-driven mental training and visualization app .   Here's what y...

497: Missed Qualifiers, My Lowest Round Ever, & The Rollercoaster of Golf 26.05.2026

>> Join the 21-Day Wicked Smart Golf Putting Challenge >> Try Shot Pattern FREE for 7-Days   The best golf GPS + stat tracking to help you manage your round and make better decisions (20% off w/my link) In this solo episode, I'll break down the good, bad, and ugly of 4 days of tournament golf. You'll learn: Why strokes gained is so important How to bounce back after a bad round My favorite putting...

Charlie Beljan - The Grind of Pro Golf & Overcoming Addictions (Flashback Friday) 22.05.2026

>> Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast : The FASTEST way to play consistent golf.  Charlie Beljan is a pro golfer born in Mesa, Arizona who went on to win the 2002 US Junior Amateur. He also won the 2006 Arizona Amateur before playing college golf at the University of New Mexico. After graduating Charlie turned pro in 2007 and played on the Gateway Tour from 2008-2011. He won seven t...

496: Brandy Vega - A Mother's Fight for Mental Health Awareness 21.05.2026

>> Learn more about Promise2Live >> Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy to shoot lower scores without swing changes !  Brandy Vega is an army veteran, a former TV news reporter, and a passionate mental health advocate. Following her daughter's suicide attempts, she founded the non-profit organization Promise to Live to provide community support and resources before a crisis occurs. Her mission is cente...

495: 7 Pieces of "Low Hanging Fruit" That Leads to Lower Scores 19.05.2026

>>Get Voice Caddie Launch Monitors 15% off w/code WICKEDSMART.  SC200 Plus : The easiest to use launch monitor, no app needed. SC300i : An upgrade with access to more data using the Voice Caddie app. SC4 Pro : Even more data and simulation to help you practice like a pro. >> Download my FREE guide to add 10+ yards in 60 days In today's episode I'll share 7 pieces of "low hanging fruit" that can he...

Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula + FREE Masterclass Expires Sunday! 15.05.2026

>>Join the Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula Use code "PGA26" to get 20% off!  This includes 100 printable practice plans + a 90-minute training to help you practice like a pro and avoid common mistakes to hit your golf goals. >> Watch the FREE masterclass, 5 Practice Rules to Play Your Best Golf This is a preview of the Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula and teaches 5 simple lessons to practice...

494: Scott Fawcett - Avoid the "Tiger 5" Mistakes for Lower Scores 14.05.2026

>> 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 Secrets This episode of Wicked Smart Golf features Scott Fawcett, the creator of DECADE Golf and the man who revolutionized golf strategy through data-driven performance analytics. As a consultant for PGA Tour stars and elite amat...

493: What I Learned From a T5th Finish in the Phoenix City Championship 12.05.2026

>> Get Shot Pattern : The best golf GPS + stat tracking to help you manage your round and make better decisions (20% off w/my link). In today's solo episode I share more about finishing 5th in the 2026 Phoenix City Championship. From how I practiced in April, preparation, mental game lessons, and more.  If you're ready to conquer competition make sure to read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf III - d...

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