Martin Chuck - Game Changing Tip From a Top 10 Coach (Flashback Friday)
>>Read the best BFCM Deals that are "wicked smart approved" (save 10-50% on the best training aids/gadgets in golf). >>Join DECADE Golf and get 20% off using code "WICKEDSMART" at checkout. Martin Chuck is a top 10 golf coach rated by Golf Digest and shares a ton of wicked smart advice to help your game. He is a renowned golf instructor with over 30 years of experience helping players of all skill levels improve their game. Known for his engaging teaching style and innovative methods, Martin is the founder of the Tour Striker Golf Academy and has worked with golfers on the PGA Tour, as well as amateurs looking to take their game to the next level. When you listen to this episode, you will learn: How an interlock grip is wicked stupid. What it takes to play well in tournaments. About training aids and how to use properly. Why you must stop being embarrassed to play your best golf. How to hit a basic chip shot to save shots every round. The 3 T's to make each practice session wicked effective. And a lot more. Make sure to follow Martin on Instagram and check out his products at Tour Striker Academy. 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%). Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (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 Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. Practice Like a Pro With Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 75+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro. Also, don't forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf on Amazon or Audible (ideal for beginner to intermediate golfers who want 111 ways to play better without swing changes. Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf II on Amazon or Audible (perfect for golfers looking to break 80 consistently). Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf III on Amazon or Audible (best for players wanting to dominate competitive events).
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448: 10 Things I'm Grateful For in 2025 + Best Golf BFCM Deals
>>Read the best BFCM Deals that are "wicked smart approved" (save 10-50% on the best training aids/gadgets in golf). The first lesson in my first book, Wicked Smart Golf, is simple: have an attitude of gratitude. We are lucky to play golf, have the money, time, and resources to make it happen. In this annual Thanksgiving episode, I'll share what I'm grateful for this year while giving some wicked smart tips to help you dial in your mindset, fitness routines, and golf game. I'm beyond grateful for every listener on the show, thanks for the endless support! 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%). Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (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 Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. Practice Like a Pro With Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 75+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro. Also, don't forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf on Amazon or Audible (ideal for beginner to intermediate golfers who want 111 ways to play better without swing changes. Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf II on Amazon or Audible (perfect for golfers looking to break 80 consistently). Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf III on Amazon or Audible (best for players wanting to dominate competitive events).
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447: The Wicked Smart Mailbag Pt. 2: Answering 10 Listener Q's
>>Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. Today I'm answering questions from YOU! In this episode I'll answer 10 questions from podcast listeners with tips to help you think like a pro and shoot lower scores without swing changes. In this episode, we'll cover: How to get better at reading greens. The art of building confidence in golf. How to overcome a driver slump fast. Why 80% of practice should focus on fundamentals My favorite mental and strategy cues to focus on during the round. And a lot more tips that will help all areas of your game. 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%). Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (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). Practice Like a Pro With Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 75+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro. Also, don't forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf on Amazon or Audible (ideal for beginner to intermediate golfers who want 111 ways to play better without swing changes. Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf II on Amazon or Audible (perfect for golfers looking to break 80 consistently). Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf III on Amazon or Audible (best for players wanting to dominate competitive events).
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446: Eric Duffett - Use Shot Pattern To Pick Smart Targets & Make Better Decisions
>>Get the Wicked Smart Practice Formula 72-Hour Sale! >>Get the Shot Pattern App 40% Discount (until 12/31/25). Every golfer thinks they're playing smart golf… until they look at their actual shot patterns. If you've ever stood in the fairway wondering why your "perfect" drive found trouble—or why your approach shot ended up short-sided—you're not alone. Most golfers have no idea where their shots really go, and that's why course management breaks down. That's exactly what led me to the Shot Pattern App, one of the smartest tools I've ever used to visualize dispersion, understand tendencies, and plan smarter targets. In this episode, I'm joined by Eric Duffett, the creator of Shot Pattern, to talk about how this app can completely transform the way you manage your game. You'll learn: Why understanding your shot dispersion is the foundation of smart golf How to use Shot Pattern to make better decisions and avoid blowup holes The simple process for target selection that lowers scores immediately How to use data—not emotion—to manage your misses and play to your strengths Why most amateurs pick targets that are far too aggressive (and how to fix it) If you've ever wondered how to think like a Tour pro when picking targets, this episode will show you exactly how. Follow Shot Pattern on Instagram to learn more. 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%). Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (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 Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. Practice Like a Pro With Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 75+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro. Also, don't forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf on Amazon or Audible (ideal for beginner to intermediate golfers who want 111 ways to play better without swing changes. Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf II on Amazon or Audible (perfect for golfers looking to break 80 consistently). Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf III on Amazon or Audible (best for players wanting to dominate competitive events).
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445: The 5 Types of Wicked Smart Practice Every Golfer Needs
>>Get the Wicked Smart Practice Formula 72-Hour Sale! Most golfers think they're practicing… but they're really just exercising their bad habits. They hit the same shots, to the same targets, with no plan, no feedback, and no real improvement. Then they wonder why the results don't show up on the course. The truth is, practice is where consistency is built—or destroyed. If you don't have a system for how you practice, you'll never reach your potential. In this episode, I break down the five types of practice that separate average golfers from elite performers. This is the same framework I've used for over 20 years of competing and coaching, and it's one of the most valuable concepts in Wicked Smart Golf II. You'll learn: The difference between practice that builds skill and practice that wastes time Why the best players in the world rely on structured block practice How to add variety, pressure, and competition to simulate on-course conditions The role of your pre-shot routine and why it's the real key to transferring your range game to the course How to make meaningful progress—even without a launch monitor or simulator this winter Whether you're training for next season or just trying to make your practice time more effective, this episode will give you a clear blueprint to work smarter and see real results. 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%). Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (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 Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. Practice Like a Pro With Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 75+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro. Also, don't forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf on Amazon or Audible (ideal for beginner to intermediate golfers who want 111 ways to play better without swing changes. Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf II on Amazon or Audible (perfect for golfers looking to break 80 consistently). Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf III on Amazon or Audible (best for players wanting to dominate competitive events).
Welcome to Wicked Smart Golf - hosted by Michael Leonard. This golf podcast will help you shoot lower scores and play your best WITHOUT changing your swing.
Michael is a full-time golf writer who has written over 3,500,000 words about the sport since 2017 and been playing golf for more than 20 years. In high school, he dropped 50 shots in four years (124-74), played college golf in Southern California, and now plays competitively in Arizona through the USGA, Arizona Golf Association, and Outlaw Tour. He even went to Q-school in 2019 as an amateur golfer.
His goal is simple - help golfers shoot lower scores and drop their handicap without all the technical swing changes. Because let's face it, no matter how good you get, your swing will never be perfect and a work in progress. The good news is that you don't need a "perfect" swing to break 80 or become a scratch golfer.
In this podcast, he will teach you how to play more consistent golf by mastering your mindset, playing wicked smart golf on the course, learn to practice like a pro, and simplify the short game for lower scores. Enjoy weekly solo episodes and plenty of interviews with golf coaches, elite players, best-selling authors, and other inspiring golf stories.
Check out the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy on Amazon and Audible for even more helpful strategies to play your best golf ever.
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