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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332: Download This Free App to 10X Your Offseason 08.11.2024

>> Use code "WICKEDSMART" to save $50 on your Neuropeak Membership .  Neuropeak Pro is a fantastic way to learn how to start breathing your way to better golf. Download the FREE app, go through the Breathing Fundamentals and consider investing in an INTEL Belt so you can breathe your way to better golf.   WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products  DECADE Golf - The #1 Course Management System (use co...

331: Andy Matthews - Breathing is the Secret to Better Golf 07.11.2024

>> Use code "WICKEDSMART" to save $50 on your Neuropeak Membership .  Discover how breathing can be a game-changer for golfers. Andy Matthews, Director of Golf Performance at Neuropeak Pro and former pro golfer, shares his insights on how precision breathing enhances focus, reduces stress, and helps players perform under pressure.  When you listen to this episode, you will learn: Why most people b...

REPLAY: 7 PROVEN Ways to Hit More Greens in Regulation 05.11.2024

Having more birdie putts is directly correlated with lower handicaps... hit more greens and you're a lot more likely to shoot lower scores. Today, I'll dive into each of these seven tips so you can hit more greens every single round. When you listen, you will learn:  Why you need to dial in your distances. The importance of clubbing up to avoid trouble.  How many greens you should hit based on han...

330: The Best App You Must Use this Offseason 01.11.2024

Ready to make the most of the offseason? Practice your tempo - for your full swing, short game, and putting! The Tour Tempo app is one of the best golf apps and without question the best $25 investment you can make in your swing. >>Join " The Ultimate Offseason " for only $47! WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products DECADE Golf - The #1 Course Management System (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). M...

329: John Novosel Jr. - His Secrets to Swinging 200 MPH + Workout Tips 31.10.2024

>>Join " The Ultimate Offseason " for only $47! John Novosel Jr. is back for part 2 to share more wisdom about tempo, speed, and offseason training.  If you haven't read my book,  Wicked Smart Golf yet, I talk abut tempo for a whole chapter and reference the importance of developing a "Tour Tempo." This $25 app - available on Apple or Google Play - will transform all areas of your game. When you l...

328: John Novosel Jr. - The TRUTH About Tempo vs. Short Game Tempo 29.10.2024

>>Join " The Ultimate Offseason " for only $47! John Novosel Jr. is today's guest for the second time this year after appearing on episode #230. He's the co-creator of Tour Tempo, author of Tour Tempo Force, and has given thousands of lessons to players of all skill levels - from beginners all the way to major champions. If you haven't read my book,  Wicked Smart Golf yet, I talk abut tempo for a...

327: Adopt the PGA Tour Proven First 3, Last 3 Approach 25.10.2024

Wicked Smart Golf II is almost complete but I need your help! Share how WSG has helped your game and I'll select the best stories and include in my new book. When you submit your story you'll get entered into an epic giveaway for free books, access to various online programs, and mental golf coaching.  >> Submit your story here .  In this episode I'll cover the first 3, last 3 approach from PGA To...

326: Michael Leonard - Do Different to Get Different Results 24.10.2024

Wicked Smart Golf II is almost complete, but I need your help! Share how WSG has helped your game and I'll select the best stories and include in my new book. When you submit your story you'll get entered into an epic giveaway for free books, access to various online programs, and mental golf coaching.  >> Submit your story here .  Today, Landon Michelson interviewed me for his show, the Connected...

325: 10 Tips from Scott Fawcett to Transform Your Game 22.10.2024

>>Join DECADE Golf and get 20% off using code "WICKEDSMART" at checkout! In today's episode, I'm recapping the best lessons from our 2-part interview with Scott Fawcett of DECADE Golf. When you listen, you will learn: The best offseason mindset hack.  Three ways to improve this offseason. Why laying up is a terrible strategy on par 5s. The most important things to focus on to become a consistent,...

324: The SECRET To Becoming a Consistent Driver 18.10.2024

Follow Scott Fawcett's tips to hit driver like a pro - PLAY ONE SHOT SHAPE. Not to mention play the same in wind too and practice one way. Simplify your driving so you can have more tee box confidence.  Join  DECADE Golf - The #1 course management system (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products Mental Golf Type - The Best Mental Game Training (use code WICKEDSMART...

323: Scott Fawcett - How to Win in the Offseason & Tournament Tips 17.10.2024

>>Join DECADE Golf and get 20% off using code "WICKEDSMART" at checkout! Scott Fawcett is back on the podcast and shares some wicked smart tips to help you play better FAST. He is known as the "moneyball of golf" and uses data to help make decisions easier as his revolutionary course management system is changing the way golf is played. I'm a HUGE fan of DECADE and recommend it for all my mental g...

322: Scott Fawcett - EASY Tee Shot + Approach Strategy Tips for All Golfers 15.10.2024

>>Join DECADE Golf and get 20% off using code "WICKEDSMART" at checkout! Scott Fawcett is back on the podcast and shares some wicked smart tips to help you play better FAST. He is known as the "moneyball of golf" and uses data to help make decisions easier as his revolutionary course management system is changing the way golf is played. I'm a HUGE fan of DECADE and recommend it for all my mental g...

321: Focus on This Instead of Trying to Hole Putts 11.10.2024

Make sure to grab Wicked Smart Golf in a hardcover on Amazon! Today's five-minute Friday is stop trying to hole putts and focus on building confidence from "making putts" even if they don't go in. As Dr. Parent said in episode 320, "You want your confidence based on whether you make them or not. Make, and making them means you like the way you got them started. So focus on that and let that be you...

320: Dr. Joseph Parent - Unlock the Power of Zen Putting 10.10.2024

>> Download my FREE putting routine checklist now . Dr. Joseph Parent - the author behind  Zen Golf (one of the best-selling golf books of all time, more than 1M copies sold) is back on the show. Dr. Parent first appeared in episode #222 to talk about the mental game but today we're covering putting. He'll share some of his biggest mental tips to help you have more confidence on the greens with th...

319: 7 Easy to Apply Lessons From Mark Immelman 08.10.2024

Let's recap the 2-part episode with Mark Immelman from last week to help you play wicked smart golf. During our epic interview we talked about his new book,  Lessons From The Best , which is available on Back9Press or Amazon .  In today's recap episode you will learn: Some easy offseason tips. Why you need to simplify the game. The power of training and alignment aids.  The mindset you need when y...

318: Dream BIG & Have Discipline to Achieve Your Goals 04.10.2024

Finish the year strong! To get the most out of your golf game you need BIG dreams and discipline to make it happen, according to Mark Immelman (and I couldn't agree more).  Make sure to check out Mark new book, Lessons From The Best, which is available on  Back9Press or Amazon .  WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products Decade Golf - The #1 Course Management System (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%)...

317: Mark Immelman - 5 "Lessons From The Best" Golfers (Pt 2/2) 03.10.2024

>>Join DECADE Golf and get 20% off using code "WICKEDSMART" at checkout! Mark Immelman is golf! He is a 3-time all American, former professional golfer, sports agent, broadcaster, podcast host of On the Mark with 700+ episodes w/7 million downloads worldwide, college coach, swing coach & author.  Today, we're discussing some of the best lessons from his new book, Lessons From The Best, which is av...

316: Mark Immelman - 5 "Lessons From The Best" Golfers (Pt 1/2) 01.10.2024

>>Join DECADE Golf and get 20% off using code "WICKEDSMART" at checkout! Mark Immelman is golf! He is a 3-time all American, former professional golfer, sports agent, broadcaster, podcast host of On the Mark with 700+ episodes w/7 million downloads worldwide, college coach, swing coach & author.  Today, we're discussing some of the best lessons from his new book, Lessons From The Best, which is av...

315: An EASY Tip to Hit More Greens in Regulation 27.09.2024

Whether you realize it or not, most trouble is short of the green. While some holes might have a bunker or water behind the green, most of the trouble is short.  Why? Because greenskeepers know that most golfers end up short and thus put the trouble accordingly.  If you're between clubs, pick the longer one in general (unless there is trouble long). Try not to pull the club that you must hit perfe...

314: Brad Mason - How Training Aids Can Unlock Your Potential 26.09.2024

>> Get 15% off WHYGOLF training aids with this link . Or, use the code "WICKEDSMART" at checkout. Brad Mason is the founder of  WHYGOLF and wants to help golfers "suck less" by using their helpful training aids. After a successful career in the sports orthopedics industry, Brad and his brother Jeff jumped into the golf world, creating some of the best training aids in golf. I've used several of th...

313: 7 Short Game MISTAKES Killing Your Scores 24.09.2024

A reliable short game is vital to playing your best golf. Don't forget, the 3rd and 4th pillar to playing "wicked smart" is all about putting and wedges.  As Jon Rahm said, "My swing coach used to say that the short game is like the hospital; when your long game is sick, the hospital nurses you back to health."  First let's set some expectations from 2022-2023 season on the PGA Tour:  58.66 scramb...

312: How Intuition Leads to Trust & Confidence 20.09.2024

Learn how intuition can help you swing with trust and confidence on every shot.  WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products Decade Golf - The #1 Course Management System (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Mental Golf Type - The Best Mental Game Training (use code WICKEDSMART to save 25%).  Arccos Golf - The easiest way to track and analyze your stats (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10% on sensors or gr...

311: Michael Leonard - The True Power of a Strong Mental Game 19.09.2024

>>Join DECADE Golf and get 20% off using code "WICKEDSMART" at checkout! Ready to lower your handicap and have more fun? Learn more about mental golf coaching - shoot me an email -  michael@wickedsmartgolf.com Today I'm sharing an episode where I was a guest on the Mid-Am podcast , hosted by Tyler and Nathan. A podcast dedicated to improving at the game of golf while juggling the responsibilities...

310: 10 EASY Tips to Lower Your Handicap (Charlie B. Recap) 17.09.2024

Don't forget, Wicked Smart Golf Academy is open and our September call is tomorrow at 4pm PST (enrollment is open).  Today, I'm recapping my 2-part episode with PGA Tour winner Charlie Beljan (episode #307/308). In this episode, you will learn:  The first 3/last 3 approach for consistent golf. An easy trick to hit wedges more pure every time.  How to find the right type of golf coach to work with....

309: 2 Simple Tricks From a PGA Tour Winner 13.09.2024

Learn two simple tricks from PGA Tour winner Charlie Beljan to hit more greens and play more consistent golf (without changing your swing). Listen to episodes 307/308 to get tons of tips from Charlie to play wicked smart.  Make sure to learn more about Decade Golf... The #1 course management system (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products Mental Golf Type - The Be...

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