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This Wicked Smart Game Plan strategy session welcomes Joe, a 6.4 handicap golfer and "fellow Arizonan," to discuss techniques for improving performance without making mechanical swing changes.
In this episode, we'll cover:
The Power of Video Feedback: Joe discusses how utilizing a golf simulator at work and videotaping his swing helped him align "feel versus real," leading to a significant drop in his handicap over two years.

Managing First-Tee Jitters: The pair explore Joe's recent struggle with topping tee shots on the first hole and discuss mental strategies, such as "no expectations" and utilizing a "performance bubble," to bridge the gap between the range and the course.

Wedge Distance Mapping: Michael recommends Joe move beyond a purely "feel-based" approach by mapping out three specific distances for each wedge to improve consistency inside 100 yards.

Mastering the Short Game in Arizona: Discussion centers on the challenges of tight lies and bunkers, with recommendations for seeking specialized in-person instruction to build confidence in difficult greenside situations.

The Path to Improvement: Michael shares his personal decade-long journey to a lower handicap, emphasizing the importance of fitness, speed training, and diligent stat-tracking to identify and address weaknesses.

And more tips to play better without swing changes.
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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%).
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Play better FAST with the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy on Amazon or Audible. 
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My favorite golf fitness tools:
>>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%). 
>>Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 at home speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (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%).
>>Dynamic Golfers: Golf mobility/flexibility routines at home (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 10%)
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In this episode, you'll learn:
Why every golfer should create a long-term golf fitness vision.
How improving your fitness creates a ripple effect on your golf game and everyday life.
My favorite tools for building strength, mobility, and flexibility.
The speed training products I use to increase clubhead speed and distance.
Simple ways to stay consistent with your fitness and hit your goals.
And more golf fitness tips to help your game. 







WICKED SMART GOLF 
Apply for 1:1 performance coaching with Michael (limited spots available)
Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: Proven paths to break 90, break 80, and crush competitive golf (no swing changes required)
Join the Wicked Smart Golf Newsletter and get 5 FREE practice plans.
Recommended Products
Shot Pattern: The best golf GPS + stat tracking to help you manage your round and make better decisions (20% off w/my link).
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). 
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. 
Follow Wicked Smart Golf  
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>>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%). 
>>Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 at home speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (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%).
>>Dynamic Golfers: Golf mobility/flexibility routines at home (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 10%)
This episode of Wicked Smart Golf features returning guest Billy Troy, a golf fitness professional and physical therapist with a decade of experience. He specializes in a science-backed, highly customized approach to golf fitness, particularly for players over the age of 40.
Episode Highlights
The Limits of AI in Fitness: While AI can provide information, it lacks the context, accountability, and implementation guardrails necessary for a successful, injury-free golf fitness program.

Data-Driven Injury Prevention: Using wearable recovery data can lead to a significant reduction in lower back pain by allowing golfers to adjust their training intensity based on their actual recovery scores.

The Science of "Free" Yardage: Research suggests that a simple five-minute dynamic warm-up can increase driving distance by five yards while simultaneously decreasing the risk of injury.

The Power of the Lower Body: There is a nearly direct correlation between leg strength—specifically "squat impulse"—and club head speed, making leg day essential for any golf fitness routine.

Supplements for Performance: Creatine is highlighted as one of the safest and most effective supplements for golfers, offering both physical power gains by delaying muscle fatigue and significant cognitive benefits.

And more golf fitness tips! 
WICKED SMART GOLF 
Apply for 1:1 performance coaching with Michael (limited spots available)
Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: Proven paths to break 90, break 80, and crush competitive golf (no swing changes required)
Join the Wicked Smart Golf Newsletter and get 5 FREE practice plans.
Recommended Products
Shot Pattern: The best golf GPS + stat tracking to help you manage your round and make better decisions (20% off w/my link).
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). 
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. 
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This "Wicked Smart Golf Game Plan" episode features Mason, a 31-year-old golfer from the Salt Lake Valley who has been playing for nearly 20 years. These game plan episodes are designed to provide listeners with background on a golfer's current status to help them develop a tailored plan for improvement.
Mason, who currently holds a 9.7 handicap, aims to drop to a 3 or 4 handicap within the next 12 months, with an ultimate long-term goal of becoming a scratch golfer.
Distance as a Weapon: Mason already possesses significant distance, averaging a 295–300 yard carry with his driver, which the host notes is a major advantage for reaching a scratch-level handicap.

Wedge Matrix Training: To improve approach shots from 50–100 yards, the host recommends Mason build a "wedge matrix" by practicing and recording three specific distances (full swing, three-quarter knockdown, and two-third rib cage height) for each of his wedges.

Mental Routine Shift: The host advises Mason to stop taking practice swings next to the ball for full-swing shots, suggesting he instead perform rehearsal swings behind the ball to separate "thinking" from "playing" and improve confidence.

Data-Driven Practice: Mason is encouraged to use his Arccos sensors to track statistics, which will help identify his "big three" weaknesses and allow him to create a focused, weekly practice plan rather than just hitting a bucket of balls.

Purposeful Putting Sessions: For more effective practice at lunch, Mason should move beyond just "hitting balls" and instead use drills involving a metronome for tempo and a putting mat for start-line feedback.

WICKED SMART GOLF 
Apply for 1:1 performance coaching with Michael (limited spots available)
Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: Proven paths to break 90, break 80, and crush competitive golf (no swing changes required)
Join the Wicked Smart Golf Newsletter and get 5 FREE practice plans.
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%) 
Shot Pattern: The best golf GPS + stat tracking to help you manage your round and make better decisions (20% off w/my link).
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 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. 
Follow Wicked Smart Golf  
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Today's guest is one of the world's leading performance coaches, Karl Morris. Based in the UK, Karl has worked with over 100 professional golfers, including major champions like Lee Westwood, Darren Clarke, and Graeme McDowell.
He's the creator of the popular Mind Caddie app, host of the Mind Caddie Podcast, and author of the acclaimed Lost Art of Golf book series, which has transformed how golfers think about the game.
Karl's mission is simple but powerful: to help golfers of all levels understand the mental side of golf, play with more freedom, and unlock their true potential.
In this episode, you will learn:
How to stay focused all 18 holes
Why you need to stop judging every shot 
The importance of telling yourself better stories 
The power of clarity and intention to walk into shots with confidence 
And a lot more mental game tips to play better without swing changes. 
Check out the Mind Caddie podcast and Mind Caddie app too. 
WICKED SMART GOLF 
Apply for 1:1 performance coaching with Michael (limited spots available)
Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: Proven paths to break 90, break 80, and crush competitive golf (no swing changes required)
Join the Wicked Smart Golf Newsletter and get 5 FREE practice plans.
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%) 
Shot Pattern: The best golf GPS + stat tracking to help you manage your round and make better decisions (20% off w/my link).
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 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. 
Follow Wicked Smart Golf  
Follow on TikTok
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