486: Mark Broadie - Use Data to Actually Lower Your Handicap (Strokes Gained 101)
16/04/2026 | 56 mins.
>>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 pros—analyze and improve their game. His research has helped shift the focus from guesswork to data, giving golfers a clear, proven way to actually lower their scores. In this episode, we cover: How distance is your scoring potential Why traditional stats don't tell the real picture The importance of greens in regulation (GIRs) How to use data to actually lower your handicap What Strokes Gained is (and why it matters for your game) How to improve your putting performance (both lag putts and short putts) And more powerful lessons to help you this season. Make sure to check out his book, Every Shot Counts on Amazon and check out his app, GolfMetrics to track your stats. WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) Think Like a Pro with DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). 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%). Use HackMotion for Better Ballstriking: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment). 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%). Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. Practice Like a Pro With Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 100 Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.  Wicked Smart Golf Books Play better FAST with the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy on Amazon or Audible. Simplify "golf fitness" with my book, The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula on Amazon. Or, listen to it on Audible. Also, don't forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram  Subscribe on YouTube
485: Masters Recap - 9 Easy Lessons to Go Low in 2026
14/04/2026 | 21 mins.
>>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 things pro golfers focus on to keep energy up Why accuracy off the tee doesn't matter as much as you think How a short game routine can help with mid-round momentum How labeling yourself a "short hitter" can kill your scoring potential this season And more tips to play better without swing changes. WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products Think Like a Pro with DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). 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%). Use HackMotion for Better Ballstriking: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment). 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%). Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. Practice Like a Pro With Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 100 Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.  Wicked Smart Golf Books Play better FAST with the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy on Amazon or Audible. Simplify "golf fitness" with my book, The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula on Amazon. Or, listen to it on Audible. Also, don't forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram  Subscribe on YouTube
484: Gary Christian - PGA Tour Secrets Amateur Golfers Need to Adopt ASAP
09/04/2026 | 1h 23 mins.
>>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 secrets that you can adopt ASAP, including: Easy wedge practice tips How a free app can help your putting tempo Why more golfers need to practice green reading The power of visualization to improve your mental game The importance of being aware on and off the course to control the controllables And more PGA Tour secrets from Gary and others that can help you play wicked smart golf. Make sure to follow Gary on Instagram and check out his website to learn more about working together. WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) Think Like a Pro with DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). 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%). Use HackMotion for Better Ballstriking: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment). 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%). Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. Practice Like a Pro With Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 100 Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.  Wicked Smart Golf Books Play better FAST with the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy on Amazon or Audible. Simplify "golf fitness" with my book, The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula on Amazon. Or, listen to it on Audible. Also, don't forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram  Subscribe on YouTube
>>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. In this episode, you will learn: About the power of optimism Why success isn't a solo journey The importance of playing like your personality Different ways to train your mental game off the course How to change your psychology by changing your physiology And a lot more mental golf tips. WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) Think Like a Pro with DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). 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%). Use HackMotion for Better Ballstriking: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment). 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%). Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. Practice Like a Pro With Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 100 Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.  Wicked Smart Golf Books Play better FAST with the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy on Amazon or Audible. Simplify "golf fitness" with my book, The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula on Amazon. Or, listen to it on Audible. Also, don't forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram  Subscribe on YouTube
482: Jeff Troesch - Build a Mental Game That Actually Works for You
02/04/2026 | 1h
>>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 playing better golf. How to individualize your mental game for lower scores. The dimmer switch metaphor to increase intensity as needed. How a post shot learning routine can help you avoid blow up holes. And more tips to improve your mental game.  WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) Think Like a Pro with DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). 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%). 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%). Use HackMotion for Better Ballstriking: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment). Practice Like a Pro With Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 100 Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.  Wicked Smart Golf Books Play better FAST with the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy on Amazon or Audible. Simplify "golf fitness" with my book, The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula on Amazon. Or, listen to it on Audible. Also, don't forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram  Subscribe on YouTube
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 the truth is, your swing will never be perfect. But you don't need a perfect swing to break 80, shoot in the 70s, or play the best golf of your life.
In this podcast, you'll learn how to master the mental game, play smarter on the course, practice with purpose, and simplify your short game and putting for lower scores. Each episode is designed to give you practical strategies you can actually use, whether you're a beginner or an experienced player trying to reach the next level.
You'll also hear from some of the best minds in golf, including top coaches, elite players, sports psychologists, and best-selling authors, sharing insights to help you improve faster and perform under pressure.
If you're serious about playing more consistent golf and finally reaching your potential, this podcast is for you.
For even more, check out the Wicked Smart Golf book series on Amazon and Audible, where you'll find step-by-step systems to improve every part of your game.
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