Michael Leonard
Wicked Smart Golf
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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Episodes
400: May Recap - 10 Lessons for Lower Scores + Epic Giveaway 03.06.2025 38:34
>> Fill out this short survey to enter into the episode 400 giveaway (must submit by June 13th at 11:59pm PST to be eligible). >> Get the 10 Most Popular Wicked Smart Golf Podcast Episodes Guide! >> Read the Fathers Day Gift Guide ! Today is a fun recap of the best content from guests and my game in May to help you play better golf without swing changes. In this episode, you will learn: The impor...
399: Scott Fawcett - Short Game Secrets + The Mindset of Scoring (Pt. 2) & Recap 28.05.2025 1:06:28
Join DECADE Golf : The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Scott Fawcett returns to the show for his fourth (and best) appearance yet—and this one is packed with insights that can transform your game immediately. Known as the "Moneyball of Golf," Scott is the creator of the DECADE Golf system, a data-driven approach to course management that's helped...
398: Scott Fawcett - Short Game Secrets + The Mindset of Scoring (Pt. 1) 27.05.2025 59:33
Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula : 75+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro. DECADE Golf : The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Scott Fawcett returns to the show for his fourth (and best) appearance yet—and this one is packed with insights that can transform your game immediately. Known as the "Moneyball of Golf," S...
397: Travis Zappia - Recapping US Open Pre-Qualifying Rounds 22.05.2025 51:49
>> Get DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Today's guest is Travis Zappia a good friend and plus handicap. We each caddied for each other in the US Open Qualifying (he played Phoenix CC, I played The Estancia Club). This was my best qualifier and learned a ton that I know will help your mental game. Whether you play tournaments or n...
REPLAY: Charlie Beljan - Think Like a PGA Tour Winner + 10 Lesson Recap 20.05.2025 1:26:44
>>Join DECADE Golf and get 20% off using code "WICKEDSMART" at checkout! Register for the FREE LIVE training this Wednesday (5/21) at 4:30pm PST. Charlie Beljan is a pro golfer born in Mesa, Arizona who went on to win the 2002 US Junior Amateur. He also won the 2006 Arizona Amateur before playing college golf at the University of New Mexico. After graduating Charlie turned pro in 2007 and played o...
396: Dr. Nik Neal - Becoming a Top 1% Amateur Golfer 15.05.2025 48:50
Get Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Train with Golf Forever: Use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 15% on your investment. Today's guest is Dr. Nik Neal, the founder of Golf Strong Hit Bombs — a unique fitness system designed specifically for golfers who want to play better, swing faster, and shoot lower scores. Nik is a Doctor of Phy...
395: How I Shot 68-71-75 for 2nd Place at PHX City 13.05.2025 35:00
Get DECADE Golf : The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Get Rypstick : The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) Today is a special episode as I break down one of my best tournaments ever (and best multi-day finish in Arizona). Whether you're a 5, 15 or 25 handicap, you will learn a ton from the ep...
394: Dr. Michael Lardon - Learn How to Unlock Peak Performance 08.05.2025 53:39
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 disciplines, including Olympic athletes, Fortune 500 CEOs, and of course,...
393: 7 Deadly Habits of BAD Golfers You Must Avoid 06.05.2025 18:35
Get Rypstick : The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) Habits make or break success (in golf and life). If you want to achieve your goals this year, you must avoid bad habits that most golfers have. When you listen to this episode, you will learn: How to pre-shot like a pro. Why you must have an optimistic mindset. How a distance chart can 10X y...
392: April Recap -15 Amazing Tips for Better Golf 03.05.2025 25:00
Join Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula : 50+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro. In this April recap, you'll get the best content from the month to help you play better without swing changes. When you listen, you will learn: Why score goals kill rounds. How to prepare for tournaments. The secret reason for tracking stats. The importance of mindset work for lower s...
REPLAY: John Weir - How to Stop Sabotaging Your Score (9 Tips) 29.04.2025 1:15:48
Before this interview with John Weir take your FREE Mental Golf Type Assessment now (it'll make the episode even better). John Weir is back for his 4th time on the show. He is one of the top names in the mental golf world and has real-world experience as a caddy on the PGA and Korn Ferry Tour. He is also the creator of the Mental Golf Type® program and author of Golfer's Guide to Mental Fitness....
391: Sean Ogle - From Finance to Full Time Golf Content Creator 24.04.2025 49:06
>>Join Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula : 50+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro. I'm excited to welcome Sean Ogle, the founder of BreakingEighty.com , one of the most trusted and influential golf gear and travel websites on the internet. What started as a simple quest to break 80 turned into a massive online platform where Sean reviews everything from golf cours...
390: Dissecting the Best/Worst Tournament 69 I've Ever Shot 22.04.2025 36:13
>>Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy : The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. Golf is hard and in this episode I share the ins and outs of what could've been the lowest round of my life to help you avoid the same mental pitfalls. When you listen to this episode, you will learn: Why you must stay present to go low The "Rory reframe" to help you flip your mindset switch. The importance of guided vis...
389: Mike Booker - Avoid These 7 Tournament Golf Mistakes 17.04.2025 55:22
>> Learn to Practice Like a Pro with custom practice plans. >> Develop your Pre-Shot Routine to play better under pressure. Mike Booker (author of the Tournament Golfers Playbook ) is back on Wicked Smart Golf for part three to share more about getting the most out of your game in competition. He's not only an author of one of my favorite mental golf books , but also a very successful golfer hims...
388: Masters Recap - Lessons from the Legendary Tournament 15.04.2025 22:52
Grab my pre-shot routine checklist (100% FREE). Submit your questions for Scott Fawcett's upcoming interview later this month here (or email me, michael@wickedsmartgolf.com ) Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula : 50+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro. The Masters is over and Rory got the win (barely). I'm stoked to see him persevere and his emotions on the final h...
387: 5 Powerful Mental Golf Tips + How I Overcame Anger 10.04.2025 33:31
Get started with DECADE Golf : The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Today I'm recapping my epic interview with Debbie O'Connell and sharing more about my experience working with her in Timeline Therapy. How to recap your rounds. The power of morning routines for a better mindset. The importance of awareness and getting to know yourself. Why you...
386: Debbie O'Connell - Build Unshakeable Confidence in Golf & Life 08.04.2025 1:10:14
>>Join Mental Golf Type : The Best Mental Game Training (use code WICKEDSMART to save 25%). 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 the world of golf. She's dedicated her career to...
385: 7 Game-Changing Lessons from March's Top Golf Minds 03.04.2025 23:41
>>Join the Practice Formula now for 50+ printable plans and a 90-minute practice masterclass. Also, don't forget to enter into the Wicked Smart Golf II promotion . March was epic and want to highlight the biggest lessons in case you missed any of these epic interviews. Guest recaps Travis Key: Hydrate for better golf and workout to hit bombs! James Berry: Discipline — practicing when no one is ho...
384: 70-77-75 - A Deep Dive into My Strokes Gained and Strategy 01.04.2025 37:41
>>Join the Practice Formula now for 50+ printable plans and a 90-minute practice masterclass. March Madness for Wicked Smart Golf has come to a close and want to share my lessons from a recent tournament. The AGA Championship at Aguila was filled with lots of wins and a few key learning moments. I shot 70, 77, and 75 to make the cut, but not good enough to finish in the top 20 (always a goal for o...
The Practice Formula: How to Practice Like a Pro With 50+ Plans 31.03.2025 2:26
>>Join the Practice Formula now for 50+ printable plans and a 90-minute practice masterclass. Price increases in one week! Want to finally practice with purpose and actually see results on the golf course? In this episode, I break down the Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula —a proven system built to help you train smarter, lower your scores, and stop wasting time at the range. Whether you have 30...
383: Justin Kraft - 7 Practice Mistakes Killing Your Scores 27.03.2025 49:54
>>Join the Practice Formula now for 50+ printable plans and a 90-minute practice masterclass. Justin Kraft (@kraftygolf on IG) is back for part two. he has been coaching for over six years and has given over 7,000 in-person & online lessons and work with golfers of all skill levels. Justin played in college, is the Director of Instructor at Spring Hill GC in MN, rated Best Golf Teacher by Golf D...
382: Brittany Fan - Pro Golf Secrets to Play Better Under Pressure 25.03.2025 57:36
>> Make sure to join DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). I'm joined by pro golfer Brittany Fan. With years of competitive experience under her belt, she shares invaluable wisdom about tournament preparation, smart practice routines, and managing the mental highs and lows of the game. Whether you're gearing up for a club championship...
REPLAY: Colin Morikawa's Mental Coach Reveals The Secret to Flow State 20.03.2025 54:51
>>Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy - The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. Dr. Rick Sessinghaus is a former professional golfer, director of FlowCode Golf Academy and mental golf coach who's worked with top players including Collin Morikawa. Other achievements and accolades include member of the PGA, a Certified Master Trainer of NLP, and was named Golf Tips Magazine's top 25 instructors in Amer...
381: How I Shot 68-71 and Won $900 – 10 Lessons for Lower Scores 18.03.2025 39:59
>> Join DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Every round (especially tournament rounds) allow you to learn a ton. After shooting 68-71, I want to share 10 lessons to help you play better golf fast. When you listen, you will learn: How your stories shape your game. Why driving distance is so important. The mindset to hit clutch shots...
380: James Berry Pt. 2 & Wicked Smart Recap 13.03.2025 39:41
Join DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Enter the Wicked Smart Golf II launch promotion. 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....
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