Wicked Smart Golf

Could you imagine shooting 58? Qualifying for sectionals for the US Open? And beat PGA Tour pro Max Homa in a match? In today's episode, I interview Kyle Rodes who's done all those things and a lot more. Kyle is a mini-tour pro in Florida who has an incredible golf swing (and game) but an even better mindset. In this interview, you can learn so much to apply to all aspects of your game including m...

Buy my golf book on Amazon ("Wicked Smart Golf: How to Play Better Golf and Shoot Lower Scores Without Changing Your Swing") 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.  Because let's get real, tournam...

Want to play better golf tomorrow? Wicked Smart Golf can help... when you read this book, you will learn how to shoot lower scores without  changing your swing. If you're like most golfers, you want to shoot lower scores and will do whatever it takes to get there—whether it's buying new clubs, getting lessons, or hitting an endless amount of golf balls on the driving range. But after going all-in...

Have you ever wondered what it's like to go to the Masters at Augusta National? If so, you will love this episode as Greg Lake, a PGA Golf Professional, takes us inside the ropes from the 2022 Masters. Greg also shares tons of great advice on our episode including: How to find the right instructor Short game tips to get it up and down more often Why you need a go-to shot and club around the greens...

Decade Golf is one of the most effective golf apps I've ever used. In this podcast episode, I'll take you through five course management tips I've learned from the program to help you play better every time you tee it up. We'll cover: Why you should only play one shot shape The impact of body language on your game  How to get out of trouble and not waste shots  Why firing at the pin is a bad idea...

Have you ever wanted to compete in the US Open? If so, you can... as long as you can make it through 54 holes of extremely competitive golf. In this episode, I'll break down the process of qualifying for the US Open, my local qualifier results, and five lessons to help you play better in competition. You will learn: The importance of creating a game plan for every golf course How to play "your gam...

Cameron Strachan used to work with Aaron Baddeley and helped him become a top putter on the PGA Tour. In this epic interview, he shares the secrets to putting using natural learning and tapping into your subconscious mind. As he said, "If you can throw a baseball, you can become a great putter." But if you're like most golfers, you know that putting can feel difficult... until today. When you list...

Want to hit better wedge shots so you can go low every time you tee it up? This golf podcast episode will help you easily become a wedge wizard with 5 simple strategies.  We'll cover: The right equipment you need to play to set yourself up for success Why bounce is your friend with a wedge and why you should carry more than one type of bounce to play any type of shot How a GW (gap wedge) can make...

If you're like most players you want to score better in competitive golf situations. Whether it's a USGA qualifier, a skins game, or local tournament, these 7 tips will help you handle nerves and perform under pressure. In this episode, we'll cover: Why you need a game plan to play your best golf (and how to do it) The importance of mastering your pre-shot routine to stay calm under pressure  How...

If you're like most players, you probably think to break 80 and shoot in the 70s you need to hit a lot of great shots. But in this episode, I'm going to debunk this common myth so you can start shooting lower scores - fast!  Ben Hogan said he normally only hits 5 or 6 "great" shots per round. Yet, he was one of the best ballstrikers of all time. Needless to say, you don't need to hit every shot pe...

If you're like most golfers you probably wonder why you can't take your range game to the course? There's nothing more frustrating than being a "range player" and having your game disappear when you tee it up.  But the main reason this happens isn't because your lack of ability, it's because golf isn't like other sports. Golf is the one sport where you DON'T practice where you play. So you need to...

Your self-talk has a huge impact on your overall score and how much fun you have on a given round. Yet, so many golfers say the worst things possible to themselves, thinking that being a harsh critic of their game will somehow make them a better player. Heck, I've done it too and it's easy to do... but it's not helping your game. In fact, it's hurting your game and holding you back from playing yo...

AimPoint Golf - is this the best way to read greens and make more putts? Or, is it total BS hype? In this episode, I break down my thoughts of AimPoint Golf (also known as AimPoint Express) as it's becoming more and more popular on the PGA Tour. But for the casual golfer, seeing a player straddle a golf ball and hold up a few fingers while looking at the hole is kind of confusing. I'll simplify th...

Your pre-shot routine is one of the most important parts of your golf game! Yet, most people don't even have a pre-shot routine and wonder why they can't take their range game to the golf course.  If you watch elite golfers, it's one of the few things they have in common. It's not just them either, it's other professional sports like NBA players at the free throw line and NFL players kicking field...

Do you want to play better golf without changing your swing? If so, this episode is for you!  After playing 6 days straight (including a 4-day tournament - the AGA Championship), I want to share some of the best ways to play better without swing changes. These golf tips will help you shoot lower every single round - even if your swing is off or the weather is challenging. Remember, you don't need...

Did you know that 35-50% of all shots in an average round of golf happen on the putting green? Needless to say, you need to build your confidence on the greens so you can drain more putts every single round. If you're like most golfers, you probably think you have to spend hours on the putting green to get better. Thinking that the guy who spends the most time on the putting green becomes the best...

First tee jitters = nerves, fear, anxiety, and terror for so many golfers. But what if the first shot of the day didn't scare you? What if you were excited about it instead? How much better would you play? In this episode, I'll share with you 11 ways to overcome first jitters on the golf course. I'll take you through my worst first tee shot ever and learn how I overcame it. Because if I can overco...

Practice makes perfect... right? Wrong, but practice does make permanent though. The problem is that most golfers practice the wrong way and unintentionally ingrain tons of bad habits that make your golf swing hard to fix. Which leads to high scores on the golf course and tons of frustration that makes it nearly impossible to play well. In this episode, I'll help you avoid the five biggest practic...

If you're like most golfers you expect a ton from your game. You want to always hit it long, straight, make every putt, and score well. Even if you have a full-time job and don't practice much (or at all). In reality, our expectations set us up to fail. Once you learn these 7 PGA Tour stats from the 2021 season, you will have a new perspective on how to play better golf. Learn the average driving...

If you're tired of 3-putting and letting your putter drag you down... you will love this episode! After getting some coaching from Cameron Strachan and using his "Look and Shoot Putting System" I dropped nearly 5 strokes on putting from 2021 to 2022. This revolutionary system lets you get "in the zone" on the greens and tap into the power of your subconscious mind. It's the most remarkable method...

If you're like most golfers, I'm sure you've wanted to play in a PGA Tour event -- well, at least try to make it.  Listen to this episode to learn about my experience with the Waste Management Qualifier in order to make it a PGA Tour event. You'll learn about the competition, costs, how I played, and what it really takes to compete at the highest levels of golf.  Plus, I'll take you through the ri...

All it takes is one round of golf to change your life... literally. After getting back into golf and booking a trip to Pebble Beach for my birthday, the golf bug bit me hard! Once I got home, I knew I had to pursue golf at a high level and the only way to make it happen was quitting my 6-figure job. Listen to my full experience of these bucket list golf courses. I'll also break down the costs of P...

The mission of Wicked Smart Golf is to help you play better WITHOUT changing your swing. After playing golf for 25 years and writing about golf for 5 years (and over 1M words written about the sport), I'm sharing what it actually takes to shoot lower scores. This golf podcast is NOT one about technical swing changes. Because no matter how good you get, your swing is always changing and evolving. T...