Wicked Smart Golf

Do you want to play in golf tournaments, but not sure if you're ready for a solo event yet? If so, 2-man events are a great way to get your feet wet and experience tournament golf. In the past four years I've played in tons of 2-man events including scrambles, best balls, beast balls (a great format), alternate shot, and total scores. Most of these were with my good friend Jacob Letman.  In this e...

Today you'll discover the beauty of tournament golf and stick around to the end to learn the easiest way to get started. Some of the benefits of playing in events include:  Mix it up to create new memories.  Meet new people/liked minded golfers. See golf courses in more challenging + best conditions. Figure out how to self-assess your swing - no one is coming to save you. Learn which part of your...

Learn why you need to stop guiding the golf ball on tough tee shots so you can hit more fairways and avoid blowup holes.  WICKED SMART GOLF RESOURCES  Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching   10X your confidence putting with the Look and Shoot Method .  Take your practice to the next level with my FREE mini-course: Practice Like a Pro .  Master your pre-shot routine in golf to save 3–5 shots p...

Before this interview with John Weir take your FREE Mental Golf Type Assessment now (it'll make the episode even better).  When you listen, you will learn: How to avoid stress during the round. The 3 P's to playing well in tournaments.  How Mental Golf Type will help you get in the zone. Different ways to visualize to improve your mental game.  Why you should set birdie or par goals (not score goa...

>>Download the Pre-Shot Routine Checklist (100% FREE) to start playing more consistent golf FAST. Winter golf - it's not always fun! But if you're the type of golfer that is listening to this show chances are you'll brave the weather  When you listen you'll learn seven proven strategies to play your best in the cold months, including: How to get more shots up/down. Why you need to reset expectatio...

Learn Raymond Floyd's "memory banking technique" to remember your good shots and train your mind after every round.  WICKED SMART GOLF MENTAL GAME RESOURCES Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching   Download the Mental Golf Playbook (100% FREE) Unlock your potential by taking your FREE mental game assessment: Mental Golf Type Master your pre-shot routine in golf to save 3–5 shots per round: Joi...

Does your short game need help? Are you ready to stop wasting shots around the green?  If so, you'll love today's episode with Derek Deminsky of Golf Better Tuscon.  Derek has nearly 150,000 followers on his Instagram and is the Director of Instruction at the Forty Niner Country Club in Tucson, AZ. He was the Southwest PGA Teacher of the Year in 2022 and works with all types of golfers - from high...

If you're like most golfers chances are you have a pre-shot routine but what about a short game routine?  Here's the thing... to play your best golf, you NEED to master your routines around the greens. Otherwise, you're giving up tons of strokes by letting nerves, doubt, and fear get in the way. But if you watch the best golfers in the world you will notice their short game routine is NOTHING like...

>> Get my FREE guide to become a consistent and clutch here . Learn how to read greens quickly so you can have confidence standing over the golf ball (and make more putts). As Dr. Bob Rotella said, "I like to see players make their reads fairly quickly. Once in a while, with a long putt on a modern green that has some artificial humps, tiers, and ridges, it may be advisable to walk around a putt a...

Grab the Mental Golf Playbook to start the quest of mastering your mind (100% FREE).  Learn how to eliminate blowup holes so you can play wicked smart golf and shoot lower scores fast.  In this episode, you will learn: Why blowup holes happen. The art of a post shot routine.  How a swing fault might be a mental game issue.  Why you need to stick to routine when you're playing bad.  Make this the y...

Today you're going to learn 5 resolutions to set for 2024 so you can lower your handicap, play more consistent, and ultimately enjoy the game more. First, make sure to download the FREE GOLF GUIDE to set yourself up for success in 2024.  You will learn: A practice pivot you must make in 2024. How neglecting your mind is killing your score. Why competition is the fastest way to lower scores.  Why s...

Learn why you should stop avoiding mental game training and how a mindfulness practice can transform your golf game (and life). To learn more about the power of meditation and/or mindfulness make sure to check out apps like Calm, Primed Mind, and Headspace. Also, make sure to download the FREE Goal Setting Guide to dominate 2024. WICKED SMART GOLF MENTAL GAME RESOURCES Work with Michael for Mental...

Get your FREE Goals Guide to jumpstart 2024. Today I'm excited to interview Kathy Hart Wood - an LPGA Top 50 Teacher (2017-2022), Certified Life Coach, Golf Digest Best in State (2019-2022), and mental coach.  In this episode you will learn: Offseason mental game strategies. The power of self-talk and belief to play your best golf.  How to deal with bad playing partners (and still play good). Why...

Let's crush your goals in 2024. Start by downloading this FREE Golf Goals Guide .  Next, start by setting big, fun outcome goals.  Let your imagination run wild and don't be afraid to dream big.  To give you an example, some of golf specific outcome goals for 2024 include: Make every cut. Make Top 10 in AGA rankings. Shoot 66 or less in a tournament. Qualify for a pro or a USGA event.  Win at leas...

Stop missing short putts with Phil Mickelson's 25:75 rule. WICKED SMART GOLF MENTAL GAME RESOURCES Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching   Download the Mental Golf Playbook (100% FREE) Unlock your potential by taking your FREE mental game assessment: Mental Golf Type 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...

Breaking 90 is a great goal and this episode will teach you how to do it CONSISTENTLY... without any changes to your swing. Because here's the thing, whether you're a 14 handicap or a scratch golfer (or a pro) your swing is always a work in progress. It's constantly testing and tinkering to figure out how to build a more consistent swing. But the good news is that you CAN break 90 consistently wit...

Stop setting golf goals if you don't first recap your year! You need to evaluate where you're at before you can get clear about where you want to go. When you listen, you'll learn: The importance of documenting your wins. Why you need to do more than just look at your stats. One exercise I do with all mental golf coaching students. A recap of my personal goals and why it's okay to not achieve all...

Learn why you need to document your wins and identify a few things holding you back so you can improve in 2024 + you're ready for next week's episode! Plus, stick around to learn if you won in the Wicked Smart Golf Giveaways. WICKED SMART GOLF MENTAL GAME RESOURCES Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching   Download the Mental Golf Playbook (100% FREE) Unlock your potential by taking your FREE m...

Quick Reminder: To enter into this epic Christmas giveaway, complete this  short survey by 12/21 (shouldn't take more than 3–4 minutes). Are you ready to hit it longer in 2024? If so, this episode is perfect for you. In this Q&A episode, I answer John's questions about how to hit it longer in 2024. If you can add speed, you will add distance and make golf so much easier. When you listen you'll lea...

>>To enter into this epic Christmas giveaway, complete this short survey (shouldn't take more than 3–4 minutes). Do you want to learn more about tournament golf in 2024? In today's episode, I break down my progression of playing in tournament going back to 2016.  I'll break down how I added events each year, what each event costs, and how you can get started next year. You'll also learn  The costs...

Use this easy offseason tip to get motivated to practice and play more golf in 2024.  To enter into this epic Christmas giveaway, complete this  short survey (shouldn't take more than 3–4 minutes). WICKED SMART GOLF MENTAL GAME RESOURCES Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching   Download the Mental Golf Playbook (100% FREE) Unlock your potential by taking your FREE mental game assessment: Menta...

To enter into this epic Christmas giveaway, complete this  short survey (shouldn't take more than 3–4 minutes). If you haven't signed up for a golf tournament yet, I know this interview with Tori Totlis will inspire you to do so. Tori is a fellow amateur golfer in Arizona who was the AGA 2022 Player of the Year! She's also the host of T-Time with Tori and founder of Complete Confidence Golf.  In o...

Today is a special day, as it's episode #200 of Wicked Smart Golf podcast. To celebrate, I'm doing a giveaway for FREE mental golf coaching and access to Wicked Smart Golf Academy. To enter into this epic Christmas giveaway, complete this  short survey (shouldn't take more than 3–4 minutes). Here are my seven picks for epic Christmas golf gifts:  Breaking Ball Putting Green This is a great additio...

Learn how to mentally prepare for the round with a few rituals from Dr. Izzy Justice of GYRA Golf.  WICKED SMART GOLF MENTAL GAME RESOURCES Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching   Download the Mental Golf Playbook (100% FREE) Unlock your potential by taking your FREE mental game assessment: Mental Golf Type Master your pre-shot routine in golf to save 3–5 shots per round: Join Pre-Shot Like a...

Chris, a Wicked Smart Golf listener, DM'd asking, "Should I get custom fit for my putter?"  The short answer is YES... as putting is 30% (or more) of all your strokes. If your putter isn't right for you, even the perfect stroke might not be good enough to help you make putts. The sooner you get fit, the sooner you'll learn how to take your game to the next level in 2024.  When you listen to this e...