Wicked Smart Golf

If you want to play better this summer you need to get your mind and body ready. My three keys to playing in extreme heat (and humidity) is to add electroyltes ( Re-lyte is my favorite), eat plenty of food to stay energized, and get plenty of rest.  According to Sponer , "Dehydration can not only impact your performance physically but it can also negatively impact your mental game. Your cognitive...

Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy - The FASTEST Way to Play Consistent Golf.  Today's guest is Josh Nichols - the host of The Mental Golf Show podcast and mental golf coach. After years of not playing up to his potential he took the mental game seriously and dove into the world of sports psychology.  He's competed at the highest levels of amateur golf which included a runner-up finish at the 2017 U.S...

>>Join DECADE Golf and get 20% off using code "WICKEDSMART" at checkout! R️eady to break 80 in golf?  If so, you need to follow these 7 rules every round. When you do, you'll start breaking 80 and shooting in the 70s a lot more often. As you'll learn, breaking 80 isn't about 300 yard drives, attacking pins, or making endless putts. Instead, it's about avoiding big mistakes, play smart golf, and ha...

Do you need an easy to use swing trainer to improve your tempo and grip? If so, you'll love this Mile High Life Golf Tempo Trainer on Amazon.  After making some grip changes this tool has helped my grip and tempo. It's an easy to use tool that can help 365 days a year. Never forget the importance of a solid grip to build a reliable golf swing!  Don't forget to use iRange Sports Stick to record you...

This episode with Ryan Dunahoe - a wicked smart golf listener - will inspire you! He reached out a few weeks ago letting me know he won his first tournament with a career low round (71).  Today, we'll recap his epic day and I'll offer some mental golf tips using the Mental Golf Type system. When you listen to this episode, you will learn: Ryan's tournament golf journey. How he bounced back from a...

>>Stop 3-putting with the Look and Shoot Putting System. If you want to stop 3-putting so often, it's vital to learn how to read greens properly. Mastering this skill can significantly lower your scores and boost your confidence on the greens.  Today I'll share what I've learned over 25 years of playing, reveal the number one question to ask on every green, and more green reading tips that will he...

Learn why you need to dial in your putting setup so you can have more consistency and hopefully stop 3-putting. My favorite resources to help your putting include: The Putting Arc Pro Path Putting Mirror Putting Mats:   PrimePutt  &    Breaking Ball   If you haven't yet, make sure to join  Decade Golf - The #1 Course Management System (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%).  WICKED SMART GOLF PUTTING...

Jeff   Thoreson  is a publisher, editor, and writer who has written for numerous newspapers and magazines in his 40-year career. He was the founding editor of  The Washington Golf Monthly  and  GolfStyles   magazines and edited those publications for 25 years. He has traveled to play the world's great courses but finds particular pleasure in discovering lesser-known gems in far-away lands. Jeff st...

The second pillar to playing wicked smart golf is learning to practice like a pro. Stop going to the driving range or short game area and hoping for the best. Instead, use these seven training aids, tools, and gadgets to 10X your practice sessions.  iRange Sports Stick . Record your swing and document your journey. Use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 10% on yours.  Rapsodo Launch Monitor & Golf Simulat...

If you read my book (or listened to the audio version) I hope you remember the first chapter. Cultivate an attitude of gratitude. When you play with an attitude of gratitude, you learn to accept bad shots and appreciate good shots. You learn to…  Swing with more freedom and fewer expectations.  Enjoy the moment and not stress over a short putt you missed.  Cherish the memories that golf allows you...

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 times and led the money list in 2009. He earned his PGA Tour card in 2012 and went on to win the C...

>>Join DECADE Golf and get 20% off using code "WICKEDSMART" at checkout! Do you want to break 80? If so, you need to practice the right way! Today I'll reveal 5 proven strategies to improve each practice session so you can shoot in the 70s more often.  When you listen to this episode, you will learn: Why you need a stock driver shot. An easy 30-minute putting routine.  How to practice your short g...

If you want to play better golf FAST, you need a pre-shot routine. But the important thing to do is to make sure you stick with it (even if you're playing bad). Learn the importance of tracking your routine and how it'll transform your game.  Grab my FREE pre-shot routine checklist now. WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products Decade Golf - The #1 Course Management System (use code WICKEDSMART to sa...

Today's guest is Kyle Rodes - a caddy, player coach, +7 handicap mini-tour pro in Florida who has an incredible golf swing but an even better mindset. In this interview, you can learn so much to apply to all aspects of your game including mental game, short game tips, and better course management skills.  When you listen to this interview, you will learn: Effective pressure drills. How he became a...

Do you want to play better fast? Learn from the pros so you can lower your handicap and think more consistently. When you listen to this interview, you will learn: The real reason Rory missed his final putt. Why you should stop standing over the ball too long. Why patience is the secret ingredient to lower scores.  How the right clubs and equipment can transform your game.  And more lessons to pla...

Stop setting score goals and start focusing on being committed on every shot. When you set score goals, you're making a hard game even more difficult.  Instead, stick to your routine and process to get the results that you want.  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 (...

GRYA Golf will change your game forever. I'd argue it's one of the best golf books ever and I've read hundreds! I've seen first hand how it can help your mental game and had some of my best tournament rounds ever once applying these principles.  The author is Dr. Izzy Justice and I'm lucky to talk with today on the show.  As noted on his website, "Dr. Izzy Justice is a sports neuroscientist and in...

You won't want to miss this Billy Mayfair recap as I'm sharing the seven biggest points from our 2-part interview. Plus, I share how I've applied these lessons in my game so you can play better without swing changes.  When you listen, you will learn:  Why short game is everything. How a golf journal can change your game.  The importance of food/water on the back 9.  Why you can't help your putter...

Tired on the back 9? Does your performance suffer? Make sure to eat and stay hydrated throughout the round. According to Sponer, "Dehydration can not only impact your performance physically but it can also negatively impact your mental game. Your cognitive performance is just as important as your physical performance. Dehydration can lead to slower reaction times, increased fatigue, and poor conce...

Make sure to listen to pt 1 - episode 269 - to enjoy this interview to the fullest. Billy Mayfair is a professional golfer who's won more than $20,000,000 in his impressive career. Billy was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ before attending Arizona State University.   In his amateur career he won tons of events including the 1986 US Amateur Public Links and the 1987 US Amateur before winning the Has...

Billy Mayfair is a professional golfer who's won more than $20,000,000 in his impressive career. Billy was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ before attending Arizona State University.   In his amateur career he won tons of events including the 1986 US Amateur Public Links and the 1987 US Amateur before winning the Haskins Award for the nation's top college golfer.  He turned professional in 1988 and...

Want to stop 3-putting and have more confidence on the greens? Then you'll love this episode where I break down how a putting routine can transform your short game.  WICKED SMART GOLF PUTTING RESOURCES Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching   10X your confidence on the greens with the Look and Shoot Method .  Get my FREE Putting Routine Checklist .  Decade Golf - The #1 Course Management Syste...

>>Join DECADE Golf and get 20% off using code "WICKEDSMART" at checkout! Today I'm sharing my episode where I was a guest on the  Missing Links Golf Show, hosted by Steve and Andy. Here's the mission of their podcast, "Two guys either side of 50 with plenty of life experience and big dreams embark on a quest to rekindle forgotten sporting glory by taking on the NSW Amateur Senior Golf Championship...

Listen for a recap of Mike Booker (author of the Tournament Golfers Playbook ) from last week and a quick mental health check in after the tragic passing of Grayson Murray. When you listen to this episode, you will learn: The importance of a post-round debrief. Why you MUST stop worrying about results. How to maintain your self-respect during the round. Why you need to stop caring about other to r...

Want to focus on every shot and set yourself up for success? Make sure you have a trigger for every shot so you can dial in your pre-shot routine.  WICKED SMART GOLF RESOURCES Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching   Download the Pre-Shot Routine Checklist (100% FREE) Master your pre-shot routine in golf to save 3–5 shots per round: Join Pre-Shot Like a Pro Also, don't forget to connect on soc...