Wicked Smart Golf

Learn how a waggle can help you get rid of tension and act as a trigger to 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...

Do you hate putting? Do you feel like your flatstick is holding you back from playing your best golf?  If so, just know you're not alone. The #1 thing I hear from listeners and subscribers is putting issues. Despite being such a small swing, it still plagues so many golfers. And I've been there myself... so today I want to answer this question and provide 3 PROVEN tips to improve your putting... F...

️Check out this "what's in the bag" (WITB) of a +2 handicap. Plus, learn the 5 questions you MUST ask to make sure your equipment is helping, not hurting your golf game. One of the MOST important parts of the game is playing the right equipment. Otherwise, you're just making a hard game even more complicated. When you listen to this episode you'll learn: The importance of shaft weight and flex. Wh...

Learn the biggest mistake I see most golfers (especially young golfers make) and why it's holding you back from playing your best golf.  WICKED SMART GOLF RESOURCES  Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching   10X your confidence on the greens 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 gol...

Let's continue on day 2 of the San Diego City Championship with this recap of the South Course at Torrey Pines. This was a true roller coaster ride that included a 66-yard hole out eagle, 3 birdies, some pars, too many bogeys, and a few doubles for an eventful 78.  While the score wasn't what I wanted it was a fun day on one of the toughest tests of golf. Learn 5 scoring strategies to take your ga...

A few weeks ago I was in San Diego at the magical Torrey Pines for the SD City Championship. The 2-day tournament is hosted at Torrey Pines North and South Course.  I learned A LOT and wanted to share some of the biggest scoring takeaways with you and some mental golf tips to take your game to the next level. Today we'll recap day 1 at the North Course where I shot an even par 72.  WICKED SMART GO...

When you stop trying to make putts you'll make more putts...? Learn why you should focus on your process not the results 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 routi...

Mastering the mental game is the key to shooting lower scores. In this episode I'm sharing a full podcast when I was a guest on the Fairway Performance Podcast with Shaun Diackhoff.  We cover: How to develop a routine My definition of the mental side to golf 3 mistakes amateurs make mentally and ways to address them And a lot more mental game tips. Want to learn more about Shaun? Email him at If y...

With golf, it's important to celebrate your wins as much as it to assess your game after the tough rounds. A few months ago I recapped one of my worst rounds ever (episode #116) but this episode is celebrating a huge victory - I qualified for the 80th AZ Open. This was my 4th time trying to qualify and finally got it done. Today I'll recap some of the best lessons I learned to help you play wicked...

Learn the only thing to think about when you're nervous and want to perform your best under pressure. 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 Li...

Your equipment can make golf a lot harder... or, a lot easier. It's such an important topic that I dedicated an entire chapter of my book to stress the importance of playing the right clubs. Your clubheads, shafts, and even grips play a big role in helping you shoot your lowest scores (without swing changes).  After getting fit for a new PXG hybrid I had to bring on my friend and fitter Camden Nie...

To gain confidence with wedges you need a wedge distance chart. With wedges, you want to have at least two "stock" distances.  Because a lot of shots you'll face on the golf course aren't a full number—even if you gap your wedges three to four degrees apart. Often, the distance is between a pitching and gap or gap wedge and sand wedge.  That's why you need to have multiple distances for each wedge...

Learn how to "embrace the suck" during a round of golf to upgrade your mental game and play better than ever.  WICKED SMART GOLF RESOURCES Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching 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 a Pro .  Learn how to shoot lower scores every...

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 our episode today we talk about: Her inspiring golf journey. Why you need a practice plan.  How to overcome "tour...

Ready to play better under pressure and become a tournament golfer? I got you covered today as I'll break down one of the best golf books I've read - The Tournament Golfer's Playbook by Mike Booker. In episode 125 I got to interview Mike on the show and wanted to share more from his book. When you listen you'll learn: How to stay present and play your best. How to stay positive in tough situations...

Stop making this pre-round mistake so you can play better every single round!  WICKED SMART GOLF RESOURCES Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching 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 a Pro .  Learn how to shoot lower scores every round (no swing changes): Score...

Shaun Diackhoff is back on Wicked Smart Golf (he was a guest on episode #77 as well) to share more fitness hacks to help you play better golf. Don't forget, taking care of your body is one of the most important parts of playing your best golf. A strong body will help you avoid injuries, increase distance, and hopefully chase the ball around for the rest of your life. In this episode we discuss: Is...

Speed is KING in golf. Don't get me wrong, short game (specifically putting) is imperative to great golf but you need distance too. For every extra MPH of swing speed you create with a driver equals 3 more yards of total distance. If you add 5-10 MPH to your driver swing in the offseason that 15 to 30 yards more distance. How much easier would every par 4 or 5 be if you were that much closer to th...

Use this easy mental hack to shoot lower scores every round and drop bad habits fast. WICKED SMART GOLF RESOURCES Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching 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 a Pro .  Learn how to shoot lower scores every round (no swing changes):...

Use the code WICKEDSMARTGOLF for 25% off on Upside Golf products.  Paddy Shea is a golf industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience. He's the CEO/Founder of Upside Golf , previous develop for Zepp Labs, worked with top PGA coaches, and founded GoZone games.  And a lot more in the past three decades - which we cover in this episode. When you listen you'll learn how Paddy: Got his start i...

Learn five of the biggest golf course management mistakes to avoid so you can play better every single round.  How to Start Playing Wicked Smart Golf  Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching 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 a Pro .  Learn how to shoot lower s...

Learn the biggest mistake that most golfers make during their pre-shot routine to play better golf without swing changes.  How to Start Playing Wicked Smart Golf  Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching 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 a Pro .  Learn how to s...

Learn when is the "right time" to start playing in golf tournaments so you can take your game to the next level.  How to Start Playing Wicked Smart Golf  Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching 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 a Pro .  Learn how to shoot lowe...

Congrats to Wyndham Clark on an epic US Open victory. While I thought the golf course had a lot of room to improve, there's a ton you can learn from the best players in the world. Use these seven lessons to play better golf without swing changes.  2023 Us Open Recap - 7 Lessons to Play Better Fast  1. Reset Expectations The PGA Tour is a lie - here's what I mean. Rory hit several drives over 388 y...

I LOVE the US Open but this tournament has felt like a major let down for fans - both at the event and on TV. WICKED SMART GOLF RESOURCES Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching 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 a Pro .  Learn how to shoot lower scores every r...