Michael Leonard

Wicked Smart Golf

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Welcome to Wicked Smart Golf, the go-to podcast for golfers who want to shoot lower scores and play their best without changing their swing. Hosted by Michael Leonard, a +2 handicap golfer, best-selling author, and founder of Wicked Smart Golf, this show has helped golfers around the world play smarter, more consistent golf with over 1 million downloads and counting. Michael has written over 4 million words on golf, authored four books, and built one of the fastest-growing platforms in the game, all focused on one mission: help you lower your scores without obsessing over your swing. Because t...

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Michael Leonard

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

492: Debbie O'Connell - Stop Sabotaging Your Scores (Mental Secrets) 07.05.2026

>> Get my FREE mental golf playbook (22 page guide) >> Speed Train with HiiTs Driver : Developed by 3X WLD Champion, Fast Eddie, this hittable driver will help you add distance while hitting balls (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 10%). Debbie O'Connell is a PGA professional, speaker, author, and one of the most inspiring voices in golf. She's dedicated her career to helping players build confidence...

491: 10 Short Game Mistakes You Must Avoid (& Save 3-5 Shots) 05.05.2026

>> Get my FREE short game routine checklist >> Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast : The FASTEST way to play consistent golf.  Ready to play better fast? Start with your short game. Today, we'll recap 10 common short game mistakes that most golfers make. You will learn: The power of a short game routine. Why you need a landing zone to save shots.  How to make better contact with the...

Dr. Luke Benoit - The Science of Swing Changes & Gaining Speed (Flashback Friday) 01.05.2026

>>Start speed training with Rypstick now . Use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 20% on all RYP Golf products. Dr. Luke Benoit back for his second interview to help you dominate the offseason. He has a Ph. D. in motor learning and control, a 12X best young teacher, the #1 ranked instruction in MN by Golf Digest, and the creator of Rypstick Golf. Before his impressive teaching career, he was also a profes...

490: Pete Holman - Become a "Golf Ninja" With Better Mobility, Strength, & Balance 30.04.2026

>> Master Mobility & Flexibility with Golf Forever : The best way to work on your golf fitness at home or the gym, with easy to follow plans & app (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 15%).  >> Read/Listen to The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula on Amazon In this episode of Wicked Smart Golf , I'm joined by Pete Holman —a physical therapist, certified strength and conditioning specialist, and the inve...

489: How a KFT Player Helped Me Understand Stats (5 Lessons) 28.04.2026

>>Join Shot Pattern : The best golf GPS + stat tracking to help you manage your round and make better decisions (20% off w/my link) >> Get my FREE pre-shot routine cheatsheet .  Today I'll recap my epic interview with Chris Petefish from last week and share how he helped me analyze stats on my quest to become a +5 handicap. In this episode, you will learn: Why you need routines under pressure A PG...

488: Chris Petefish – Lessons From a Top 300 Golfer to Play Your Best Golf 23.04.2026

>> Get Shot Pattern 20% off (Best Golf GPS + Stat Tracking) >> Make better decisions with my FREE course management guide In this episode of Wicked Smart Golf , I'm joined by professional golfer Chris Petefish, who's climbed inside the top 300 in the world and knows firsthand how tough the journey really is. We dive into his path from being a top high school recruit to playing at Georgia Tech, the...

487: Steal Dr. Bob Rotella's Putting Secrets To Stop 3-Putting 21.04.2026

>> Get my FREE putting routine checklist .  >> Apply for 1:1 performance coaching with Michael (limited spots available) Ready to play better without swing changes? Start by mastering the third pillar of wicked smart golf - putting! Learn 10 proven tips from the GOAT of sports psychology, Dr. Bob Rotella. In this episode, you will learn:  The "green light" mentality How to commit to your putts  Wh...

Debbie O'Connell - Build Unshakeable Confidence in Golf & Life (Flashback Friday) 17.04.2026

>> Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast : The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. >> Get the Mental Golf Playbook (100% FREE) Today's guest is someone who lives and breathes positivity—on and off the golf course. I'm thrilled to welcome Debbie O'Connell, the founder of Golf Positive, to the show. Debbie is a PGA professional, speaker, author, and one of the most inspiring voices in t...

486: Mark Broadie - Use Data to Actually Lower Your Handicap (Strokes Gained 101) 16.04.2026

>> Speed Train With Rypstick : The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%)  >> Get my FREE distance guide, Unleash Your Driving Potential Mark Broadie is one of the most influential voices in modern golf. As the creator of Strokes Gained and a professor at Columbia Business School, his work has completely changed how players—from amateurs to PGA Tour...

485: Masters Recap - 9 Easy Lessons to Go Low in 2026 14.04.2026

>> Speed Train With Rypstick : The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%)  >> Get my FREE Short Game Routine checklist to dial in your routines around the greens The 2026 Masters was awesome (as the event is every year) with tons of lessons to help your game too. In this episode, you will learn: The  scoring impact of laying up on short par 4s Two t...

484: Gary Christian - PGA Tour Secrets Amateur Golfers Need to Adopt ASAP 09.04.2026

>> Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy to lower your handicap 20% or more (without swing changes) . Legacy rates end on 9/12th at midnight... monthly and annual memberships available  >> Get the FREE Putting Routine Cheatsheet Today's guest is Gary Christian, a former PGA Tour player, broadcaster, and one of the most inspiring player-coaches in the game.  In this episode we tap into professional golf s...

483: "Rory McIlroy: The Masters Wait" Recap: 7 Instant Mindset Hacks 07.04.2026

>> Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy to lower your handicap 20% or more (without swing changes) . Legacy rates end on 9/12th at midnight... monthly and annual memberships available  >> Get the FREE mental golf playbook  Today is all about improving your mental game using proven lessons from the 2025 Masters Champion, Rory Mcilroy. His new Amazon documentary is inspiring but also wildly insightful.  I...

482: Jeff Troesch - Build a Mental Game That Actually Works for You 02.04.2026

>> Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast : The FASTEST way to play consistent golf.  Today's guest is Jeff Troesch, one of the top mental golf coaches in the game. Jeff has worked with players at every level—from elite amateurs to professionals—helping them manage pressure, build confidence, and perform when it matters most. In this episode you will learn: Why language matters to playi...

481: Start Your Season Right - 7 Lessons To Help Lower Your Scores 31.03.2026

>> Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast : The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. >> Speed Train with HiiTs Driver : Developed by 3X WLD Champion, Fast Eddie, this hittable driver will help you add distance while hitting balls (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 10%). March is over, it's almost time for the season! To help you play better this year, learn from myself and guests to domina...

Kevin Dougherty: Proven Scoring Secrets from a Seasoned Pro Golfer 27.03.2026

>> Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy to lower your handicap FAST Kevin Dougherty is a professional golfer from Murrieta, California, who turned pro in 2014 after playing collegiate golf at Oklahoma State University. Some of his teammates at OSU included Wyndham Clark and Taylor Gooch.   Kevin achieved a significant milestone by earning his first PGA Tour card, marking a pivotal moment in his career....

480: Cordie Walker - How to Develop a "Scoring Edge" for 2026 26.03.2026

>> Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy to lower your handicap FAST >> Speed Train With Rypstick : The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%)  >>Read Cordie's new book, The Scoring Edge on Amazon Cordie Walker is the creator of Golf Well (formerly Golf Science Lab) and an avid golfer. He makes some of the best videos on YouTube, interviewing top names in...

479: 7 Golf Fitness Mistakes That Limit Your Scoring Potential 24.03.2026

>> Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy to lower your handicap FAST >> Master Mobility & Flexibility with Golf Forever : The best way to work on your golf fitness at home or the gym, with easy to follow plans & app (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 15%).  The right golf fitness habits can transform your scoring potential, avoid injuries, and play more consistently. I've made every mistake in the book and...

478: Matt Stenson - From 2 Handicap to Pro Golfer in 2 Short Years 19.03.2026

>>Speed Train with HiiTs Driver : Developed by 3X WLD Champion, Fast Eddie, this hittable driver will help you add distance while hitting balls (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 10%). >> Download my FREE 22-page "SPEED GUIDE" Matt Stenson is a professional golfer in Australia with a world ranking right around 2,000. But just a few short years ago he was playing off a 2 handicap. In this interview, y...

477: The Real Reason to Track Stats + 5 Stat Apps For All Budgets 17.03.2026

>> Track stats and manage your game with Shot Pattern (get 20% off annual subscription). >>Other stat tracking apps that are "wicked smart approved": DECADE Golf - Arccos - Shot Pattern - Shot Scope   >> Read the best stat tracking apps Stat tracking is the key to playing wicked smart golf... but not for the main reason you think. Yes, it's important to understand your weaknesses, but today I'll r...

Dr. Michael Lardon: Learn How to Unlock Peak Performance (Flashback Friday) 13.03.2026

>> Join the Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula (20% off through 3/15) >>Get DECADE Golf : The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Today's guest is one of the top performance coaches in the world and someone I've looked up to for years — Dr. Michael Lardon. He's a world-renowned sports psychiatrist who's worked with elite performers across multiple di...

476: Brad Thompson - Strength, Cardio, and Hydration Hacks for Scratch Golf 12.03.2026

>> Master Mobility & Flexibility with Golf Forever : The best way to work on your golf fitness at home or the gym, with easy to follow plans & app (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 15%).  >> Join the Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula (20% off through 3/15) Simplify "golf fitness" with my book, The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula on Amazon . Or, listen to it on Audible . Today's guest is Brad Thom...

475: 7 Equipment Errors That Sabotage Your Score 10.03.2026

>> Get Voice Caddie Launch Monitors 15% with the code "WICKEDSMART" Equipment is everything.  Simplifying the equipment overwhelm will help you save money, prevent buyer's remorse, and ensure all 14 clubs in your bag are assets to your game. In this episode you will learn: Why you should not be brand loyal. How a demo day can help you get better data. The importance of keeping old wedges to save g...

474: "Fast Eddie" Fernandes - Speed Secrets from 3X WLD Champion 05.03.2026

>> Get the HiiTs Driver 10% Off w/the code "WICKEDSMART" : The first hittable driver to take your speed training to the next level.  >> Grab my FREE "Speed Guide" to add 10+ yards in 60 days or less! >> Read my full HiiTs driver review .  >> Watch my lesson with Fast Eddie .  Today's guest is Fast Eddie Fernandes; a professional golfer and world long drive champion. As a mini-tour player, he won m...

473: February Recap From Top Guests & My Quest to +5 Handicap 03.03.2026

>> Speed Train With Rypstick : The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%)  >> Get the HiiTs Driver 10% Off : The first hittable driver to take your speed training to the next level.   Today I'll recap February with top guest lessons and what I learned on my quest to +5 (the good, bad, and ugly).  In this episode you will learn: Why you need feels, n...

James Berry: How to Think, Train, and Act Like an Elite Golfer (Flashback Friday) 27.02.2026

Join DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). James Berry is a former professional golfer turned coach and author of The College Golfer . With years of experience competing at a high level and coaching elite players, James shares his insights on what separates high performers from the rest. We dive into the mental game, practice habits, a...

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