Wicked Smart Golf

Shooting your best scores is easier than you might think. After a little golf hiatus I recently teed it up and put up a great score - despite not touching a club.  In this episode I'll recap some lessons that you can add to your game - whether you're shooting in the 90s or 70s. Shooting lower scores is more mental and course management skills than you might realize.  When you listen to this episod...

Learn the best strategy to keep in mind the next time you can't figure out how a putt breaks. 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 per round: Join Pre-Shot Like...

The 2023 Ryder Cup is over but there is SO MUCH to learn from the pros to make your game wicked smart. In part 2 of this Ryder Cup series I'll help you: Play your game for more confidence. Make putting more natural and less technical. Learn to stay in the hole, even after a bad shot.  Understand the real reason short-siding yourself is killing your game.  And a lot more Ryder Cup lessons.  Remembe...

The 2023 Ryder Cup is over but there is SO MUCH to learn from the pros to make your game wicked smart. In part 1 of this Ryder Cup series I'll help you: Why you should go for short par 4s. How to cultivate belief in your game. Understand how to play better in match play.  Why a faster putting routine can help your confidence on the greens.  Remember, anytime you're watching the best players in the...

In this five-minute Friday episode learn why you shouldn't do triathlons hungover (you'll get the joke) and what to watch for during the Ryder Cup this weekend. GO USA!  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-...

Tim - a Wicked Smart listener recently emailed me asking, "How do I get in the zone (and stay there more often)?"  Which is one of the best mental golf questions... ever! The zone is a mythical thing for so many golfers but chances are you've been in the zone before. The zone or flow state is where great golf happens. The first step to getting in the zone is understanding it. Wikipedia did a great...

Golf is more mental than you can imagine. I recently shot my best tournament round ever - 66 (-5) with a rather lackluster front nine even par. But the putter got hot on the back nine for a clutch 31 in a 4-ball tournament. After the round I documented as much as I could remember to help you grab some mental tips to apply to your game. I'm confident that when you apply some (or all) of these tips,...

A bad start (or slow start) does NOT mean you're in for a bad round. Learn how to bounce back quickly in this five-minute Friday episode.  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–...

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. Mid-Am Championship. That year he was also the 2nd ranked player in the W...

The camera on your phone can help you improve and shoot lower scores as much as any new golf club. Taking regular swing videos is one of the best practice tools and great for a few reasons which we'll cover today.  While it's important to record in practice, don't forget to film on the golf course too. Recording my rounds has helped me fix major issues that only happened on the course, not the ran...

In this episode of five-minute Friday learn what to do when you get off to a hot start... and how to keep going low!  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: Jo...

Picking targets is one of the most underrated parts of a good routine and course management. Most golfers think "aim small, miss small" is the only approach but there's a LOT more to it. In fact, aim small miss small might actually get you stressed out and lead to bad shots. Some golfers need to focus on target zones, instead of small targets. In this episode I'll cover the two most common ways to...

Every round of golf can teach you a ton about your game - both good and bad rounds. A few weeks ago I had my best round of the year (68) and went on win the tournament after a 71 on day two.  Listen to learn 7 lessons to play your best golf - regardless of handicap - to reach your potential.  Mental Resources WICKED SMART GOLF MENTAL GAME RESOURCES Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching   Down...

Learn why you need to tee it forward in practice to go low and play your best 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 Pro Also, don'...

You don't get to win a lot in golf so this episode was fun to recap my first amateur victory for a multiple day event. I've had a few one day wins over the past few years but this one was special. I'll take you through the highs and lows of the round with some mental game strategies to take your game to the next level. Hopefully it'll give you inspiration to play your best golf and keep pushing to...

Your pre-shot routine (or lack thereof) is costing you strokes every single round. A good routine is your bridge from the range to the course. As Dr. Bob Rotella said, "Your routine is your wingman on the golf course." To play your best you need a routine... but you need to time it right with the correct rituals to make it effective. In this episode you'll learn: The timing of a great routine. How...

Learn why you should anticipate some bad things to happen during the round so you can manage expectations and master your mental game for lower scores.  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 g...

Today I'm sharing an episode where I was a guest on T-Time with Tori Totlis. She was a previous guest on this show and shared tons of advice to thrive in tournament golf.  Tara and Tori sit down with me to discuss my journey from novice golfer to competitor in US Open qualifiers, college golf and how I rekindled his love for the sport.  During our conversation, we shared stories about unforgettabl...

GYRA Golf is one of my new favorite golf books ever. If you're ready to take your mental game to the next level Dr. Izzy Justice and GYRA Golf is just what you need. I binge read this book in about a day and implemented the tactics immediately. It resulted in one of the best mental game's I've ever had in a tournament and a quality round of golf in 110 degrees.  In this episode I'll recap some of...

Learn how your five senses are the keys to your subconscious and getting in the zone to play your best golf.  Make sure to read GYRA Golf is you're ready to understand how the mind to unlock your best golf ever.  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 as...

A recent listener asked, "What is your best piece of golf advice?"  Which is a great question because there is a LOT to learn about this great game. Since I couldn't pick one piece in this episode I cover five pieces - one for each pillar of playing "wicked smart golf."  The five pillars to play better without swing changes include:  Mental Game Mastery Practicing Like a Pro Peaceful Putting  Beco...

Let me share my experiences in another USGA Mid-Am qualifier to learn how you can play your best under pressure.  When you listen you'll learn: The 3 types of tournaments. My leaderboard lurking strategy.  What to do after a bad first tee shot.  How to stay calm and get in the zone.  Why you should enter competitive events (even if you're a beginner).  Plus, a new mental golf book that is changing...

Learn how to trick your mind into executing better golf shots with visualization. This proven technique can help you play with more confidence and give your mind a clear blueprint for each shot you want to hit.  Mental Resources 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 F...

Golf is a game played between your ears more than you realize. But if you're like most golfers you might overwhelmed with all the mental golf advice out there.  So I brought back John Weir, the creator of Mental Golf Type, to help you understand how to use your mind to shoot lower scores. John has a unique understanding of the mind as a professional caddy, author, hypnotist, and peak performance s...

How many times have you stood over a shot and thought, "What am I doing?... is this is the right club? What's my target?" To have the most confidence over every shot or putt you need to commit to the shot... but that's easier said than done for a lot of golfers. Today I'll take you through an easy process to make better decisions on the golf course so you stand over every shot with 10X more confid...