Wicked Smart Golf

Stop steering your driver and use this 5-minute Friday episode to hit more fairways. 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):...

Bad shots (and bad holes) suck... but they're part of golf. Do you let a bad hole or stretch of holes define you? Or, do you fight through it and salvage the round? After a horrific front 9 in my latest tournament, I bounced back with eight shots better on the back nine. How? By using these seven strategies which we'll cover in the podcast: 1. Stay present and don't let your mind wander 2. Commit...

Not all golf gifts are created equal!  Show your dad some love this Father's Day by getting him an epic golf gift. After being a golf writer for 5+ years and trying out tons of gadgets, training aids, and accessories I wanted to give you my top picks. These seven gifts are all available on Amazon and sure to help him play "wicked smart golf." ' 1) Golf Forever Swing Trainer If you watched "Full Sw...

Learn the ONE question you need to ask when you're in fairway bunkers to save shots every 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 swi...

Colton Kalkanis is a former pro golfer, fitness coach for men over 35, and now a professional long driver. He finished second in the 2022 World Long Drive amateur championship and has big goals for this year.  In this episode we cover everything from his time as a pro golfer, speed training, and his life as a long driver. Plus, we cover: His new brand deal for 2023  How he get to 140+ mph clubhead...

After recapping one of my worst rounds a few weeks ago it's time to recap one of my best rounds - a bogey free 69 in a tournament. In this episode you'll learn five tips to help you play better without swing changes for lower scores.  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 y...

Learn how to putt like your personality type (following the Mental Golf Type system) to make more putts!  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-Sho...

Tournament golf is NOTHING like a normal round of golf with your friends.  The journey from an amateur player to a skilled tournament golfer is often paved with challenges, dedication, and strategic insights. If you want to compete at the highest level, Mike Booker's book, "The Tournament Golfer's Playbook," has emerged as a guiding light. After reading it I instantly reached out to get Mike on th...

Laying up is a LOSING strategy - despite being sage advice.  Simply put, when you hit it closer to the green you give yourself shorter putts & shoot lower scores. As mentioned in this  Golf.com article ,  "There's no range — for any skill level — where laying up to a favorite number, club or any other "favorite" makes mathematical sense if your other option is to send your next shot farther up the...

I don't know about you, but my mind loves to wander on the golf course. While meditation and other mindfulness techniques have helped, it's still something I must focus on during the round.   To play your best golf, you need to put a leash on your mind (metaphorically speaking) so you can focus on one thing only— the present moment.  You will never play your best golf if you dwell on bad shots you...

Golf is about score... NOT having a perfect swing. I say this from years of being an average ball striker - you can shoot in the 70s and even become a scratch golfer WITHOUT having the best mechanics. In golf, it's important to remember that scoring is the essence of the game, not just achieving a perfect swing. While we often strive for flawless form, it is the ability to score well that truly ma...

The PGA Championship is over but there's a lot to break down. While Brooks walked away with another major (impressive after the Masters meltdown last month) - Michael Block also stole the show as the low club pro. But there's a lot you can learn from watching the best golfers in the world. So let's recap the PGA Championship and go over five lessons you can apply to your game to play wicked smart...

Learn the easiest way to shoot lower scores without changing your swing using this simple hack.  Here's how Wicked Smart Golf can help you: 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 golf to save 3–5 shots per ro...

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...

PLAYER SURVEY - https://forms.gle/SDihgdBzdyHXK3Dc7   (fill this short survey out to get entered into a $10 Amazon gift card and FREE mental golf coaching). If you're like most golfers, chances are you have some fun summer golf tournaments coming up. Whether it's a member-member, member-guest, USGA qualifier, or a fun trip with your buddies to a bucket list course, it's time to dial in your game. ...

Learn the the Tiger Woods trigger you should use every round.  As you know, golf is a game of precision, patience, and focus. It requires you to be in the zone, fully present and aware of you surroundings, and able to manage emotions.  One way that you can achieve this state of mind is by using a "trigger" to get into the zone and manage your emotions. A trigger is a physical or mental cue that ca...

FREE GIVEAWAY (read below) 6 years ago today - May 11th, 2017 I left the corporate world with almost no experience with two goals... build an online business + pursue professional golf. While the pro golf dream is long gone, high level amateur golf is still very much alive. And somehow, I've been able to build a few online businesses including this one to avoid going back to corporate America. Whe...

I'm not going to sugar coat it - this was a raw and real mental golf episode. Recently I had one of my worst qualifiers ever - not only score wise but mental game wise too. I was ashamed of my actions but with the help of my mental golf coach, John Weir, I've been able to learn a lot from a terrible round. In this episode you will learn: What to do after a bad round. Why you need to forgive yourse...

When you miss the green, follow this rule:  If you can putt it, putt it. If you can't putt it, chip it. If you can't chip it, pitch it. One of most golfers' biggest mistakes is chipping or pitching instead of putting from off the green. Golf is all about the odds and playing the percentages to manage your way to lower scores.  You are much more likely to hit it closer to the hole with a putter tha...

Do you struggle to stay focused every round? If so, just know you're not alone! This is something I've struggled with in the past and want to share my best tips in this Q&A episode of Wicked Smart Golf.  When you listen you will learn: The two types of focus. How to finish strong every round.  Why you need to know your personality type to optimize your energy levels.  Don't try to focus like a rob...

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...

Your attitude is everything on the golf course (and in life). So many players have a bad attitude on the links and wonder why they don't score like they want. To play better golf and set yourself up for a better mental game, change your attitude to gratitude.  Being grateful is something you control and can have a massive impact on your game. Here's what Harvard Health said about the power of grat...

Tournament golf is NOT like a normal round of golf with your buddies. Playing in a solo competition brings out more nerves and first tee jitters than you thought possible. A tournament round will teach you a lot about your own game - both good and bad. Today, I interviewed Travis Zappia aka "The Young Retiree by 33" a friend and fellow tournament golfer. When you listen to this full interview you...

Golf nerves are real but these 9 strategies can help you overcome them for good! Golfers get so nervous with first tee jitters and nerves that it can ruin your round... but when you learn to master your mind you can play great (even under pressure). Don't forget golf nerves aren't always a bad thing either. As Tiger Woods said, "If you're not nervous, it means you don't care." Even the GOAT still...

To make more putts you MUST do one thing above all else. When you, do you'll have a MUCH better chance of making more putts. WICKED SMART GOLF PRACTICE RESOURCES 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 .  Unlock your potential by taking your FREE mental game assessment: Mental Golf Type M...